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The hand God uses

What happened to having a revival to see God move and not just scheduling one for the sake of having one?... Continue Reading »

Along the Way: You’re off and away!

More than a dozen years ago, we began a journey together that was partly inspired by Dr. Seuss? classic book, ?Oh, the Places You?ll Go!? Along the Way, readers of The Baptist Courier have met hundreds of inspirational South... Continue Reading »

First Person – Attention, Walmart shoppers

If actions speak louder than words, what do recent events at a New York state Walmart say about the state of American culture?... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University grad touching lives

Jenise Durant saw her dreams of obtaining a college degree come true when on Dec. 13 she graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in psychology and criminal justice. Durant, who is from Lynchburg, was recently honored by... Continue Reading »

Missions during economic crisis

During the Great Depression, George Beverly Shea was offered a career in popular music. But an inner voice whispered a greater purpose. The answer came in a poem Shea later set to music, ?I?d Rather Have Jesus.?... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Showcase for December 11, 2008

Jeremy Garrett, right, was ordained to the ministry Nov. 30 by First Baptist Church, Westminster. With him is pastor Craig Canton.   The children of First Baptist Church, Cowpens, led by Charlene Reese, assisted the WMU with Samaritan’s Purse... Continue Reading »

Richland Springs Baptist celebrates ‘Old Fashion Day’

Richland Springs Baptist Church, Saluda, held ?Old Fashion Day? Nov. 2 in conjunction with the ?Richland Creek Antique Power Association Fall Festival.?... Continue Reading »

At Home – by Rudy Gray

This is the first column I have written since being elected president of our state convention. I am genuinely honored for the opportunity to serve South Carolina Baptists in this way.... Continue Reading »

Todd Deaton named editor of Kentucky Baptist newspaper

Todd Deaton, managing editor of The Baptist Courier, has been named editor of the Western Recorder, the state Baptist newspaper of the Kentucky Baptist Convention.... Continue Reading »

CP giving trails last year’s pace

Year-to-date contributions through the SBC's Cooperative Program are 0.16 percent behind the same time frame in 2007.... Continue Reading »

Wood Chopper’s Christmas

The angel who appeared to the shepherds outside of Bethlehem to announce the birth of Christ said a sign for them would be a baby wrapped in rags lying in a manger. A sign is something that points to... Continue Reading »

Honored to serve

As a soldier serving in Iraq, I greatly appreciate being able log on to your Web site and get news from around the Baptist community.... Continue Reading »