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The South Carolina Baptist Convention will close its 2007 financial records at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31.... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptists on ‘most influential’ list A London newspaper recently published a list of the most influential conservative and liberal Americans, and Southern Baptists on both sides of the political spectrum made the cut. The Daily Telegraph published its... Continue Reading »

In the November issue of Charleston Magazine, the late John Hamrick, former pastor and founding president of Charleston Southern University, was named as one of ?Charleston's 100 most influential people who have set our course since 1670,? when the... Continue Reading »

The South Carolina Baptist Convention has posted a photo gallery from the 2007 SCBC annual meeting held Nov. 13-14 at the Florence Civic Center.... Continue Reading »

The 2007 Pastor's Conference and the annual state Baptist convention meeting earlier this month in Florence emphasized the theme, ?A Story to Tell.? That theme is worth bearing in mind at all times. Christianity is about testimony.... Continue Reading »

With this being my last article in 'the Pastor's Corner,? I want to express my thanks to editor Don Kirkland and the staff at The Baptist Courier for all you have done to support and encourage the pastors throughout... Continue Reading »

Twenty-five Charleston Southern students were involved in community missions Nov. 3. Sixteen of those students joined with several members from Charleston Baptist Association and Ravenel First Baptist Church and headed to a local mobile home park.... Continue Reading »

'sir! Sir!? the Bangladeshi man called as he tried to catch up to a South Carolina volunteer on a shadowy street in Dhaka. Dewey Ogburn* turned toward the man, expecting him to ask for money, food or medicine. 'thank... Continue Reading »

Her face is etched in Michael's* mind. Ten years ago, the Texas-born businessman remembers knocking on the door of a quiet, thatched-roof home in a small Russian town. It was his first mission trip. An elderly woman answered, and... Continue Reading »

For 31 years, George Barton taught college students. For the past three years, he has taught in Baptist churches. The subjects differ, though, and so does the satisfaction he now derives from teaching.... Continue Reading »

Ron Taylor was elected as the new director of missions for Pee Dee Baptist Association during its fall meeting.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University recently broke ground for the Eddie Runion Creative Arts Center and the Ole 414 Studio. The ceremony took place at the site, located at the corner of Highways 414 and 253. These are the first two... Continue Reading »