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As the time for his official retirement as executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention approached, Carlisle Driggers answered this series of questions posed by The Baptist Courier.... Continue Reading »

Chris Yeargin CHRIS YEARGIN began duties Dec. 31 as pastor at Ridge Spring Baptist Church, Ridge Spring. He is a 2003 graduate of Southwestern Seminary. Yeargin and his wife Marcia previously served Mount Gilead Baptist Church in Keller, Tex.... Continue Reading »

'the Last Sin Eater,? the highly anticipated period drama directed by Michael Landon Jr., is set for theatrical release on Feb. 9. Released through Fox Faith, Twentieth Century Fox's faith-themed branch, the film (rated PG-13 for thematic elements and... Continue Reading »

In the last issue of the Courier, I began looking at the parable of the fig tree (Luke 13:1-9). It is one of the most powerful passages in all the word of God.... Continue Reading »

Leading worship in churches around the country, working in Centri-KID camps and being around so many children helps Jeff Slaughter keep his Vacation Bible School music fresh and age-appropriate.... Continue Reading »

Clyde L. Fox, 82, of Mauldin, a retired Baptist pastor and active denominational servant, died Feb. 14, 2007.... Continue Reading »

Rodger D. Martin, 51, associate pastor of Mechanicsville Baptist Church, Darlington, died Jan. 31, 2007.... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University students can now visit Jerusalem – or at least a scale model of the city. Barry Behling of Columbia donated the model to CSU’s L. Mendel Rivers Library. The model represents Jerusalem during three periods: at... Continue Reading »

Russia is the largest country on earth and full of natural resources, but it is dying. Its people cannot surmount the degradation of years of neglect and of rhetoric that promised so much, but delivered so little.... Continue Reading »

Pastor, do you remember when you were called to preach the gospel? Do you remember how humbled and excited you were to serve your Lord? Do you remember when you were asked to preach your first sermon or to... Continue Reading »

International Mission Board trustees heard a challenge to speed up the sluggish growth of Southern Baptists? global mission force and appointed 43 new missionaries during their Jan. 29-31 meeting in Ontario, Calif.... Continue Reading »

Many North Greenville University students traveled to unfamiliar places on three separate mission trips over Christmas break.... Continue Reading »