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When most people think of doing mission work in a foreign country, teaching chemistry at a major university may not be the first idea that comes to mind. But that is exactly what Jeff Brotherton, North Greenville University physical... Continue Reading »

Like the old Timex ads used to tout, ?It takes a licking and keeps on ticking.? That's how I felt at the State House on Feb. 12. Surrounded by high-powered and high-priced lobbyists, I did all I could to... Continue Reading »

Dear Dr. Graham: I felt very close to God when I gave my life to Jesus about a year ago, but now I don't feel that way at all. In fact, I don't feel much of anything. Has God... Continue Reading »

Just like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota, a similar gathering of a half-million bikers is held each year in South Carolina: Myrtle Beach Bike Week. And like Sturgis, some bikers arrive in Myrtle Beach with their tanks... Continue Reading »

There is a grand old hymn of the Christian church which I have sung since the days of my youth. It always has moved me deeply. It begins with lovely lines of promise: ?When we walk with the Lord... Continue Reading »

Recently I made a trip to Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center with Courier editor Don Kirkland. We met with Dina Hair, executive director, and Kirby Winstead, acting president of Baptist Ministries for the Aging. But our focus for the... Continue Reading »

It is a privilege and honor to serve our convention as president this year. Much of my ministry has involved an emphasis on family. My own family has always been second only to God. I want to make the... Continue Reading »

Faith Home of Spartanburg, a nonprofit Christian rehabilitation home for alcoholics and drug addicts, is in need of donations to our thrift stores.... Continue Reading »

Former professional football player Bill Glass, speaking at the State Evangelism Conference in Columbia Feb. 23-24, encouraged listeners to take part in a large-scale prison visitation event in March.... Continue Reading »

Teams from associations across the state gathered recently for the first step in helping churches prepare for this summer's Vacation Bible Schools. The State VBS Clinic, held at White Oak Conference Center, introduced leaders to Bible school curriculum, and... Continue Reading »

Sharon Fields-McCormick, a North American Mission Board missionary currently serving in Atlanta, was presented the Anderson University Alumni Service Award on Feb. 11.... Continue Reading »

This is a great time to emphasize what our Baptist associations are really all about. The primary reason associations exist is to bring churches together in cooperation. With the downturn in the economy and churches facing the possibility of... Continue Reading »