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S.C. Baptist Historical Society to meet Oct. 13 on Furman campus

The South Carolina Baptist Historical Society will begin a series of programs this fall that will focus on ?Baptist Higher Education: Past, Present and Prospect.? The first program will be held at Furman University, the first Baptist-sponsored college in... Continue Reading »

9/11 accelerated church planting, baptisms, New York leaders say

When terrorists struck the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, Aaron Coe had been on the staff of a church in Georgia just six months. But the images of a hurting city captured his heart and stirred him to... Continue Reading »

Keeping faith and hope alive

Fred and Madeleine Van Klingeren first felt called to serve as missionaries to Romania while living in Myrtle Beach where their permanent residence is located. The couple now leads a charitable organization, Building Hope Together Ministries Inc., that was... Continue Reading »

A haunting past: Romanians still seek true freedom

In 1991, Romania's constitution established it as a republic with a multiparty system. It also declared individual rights such as free speech, religion and private ownership. However, government corruption, unemployment, extreme poverty and distrust of the police ? not... Continue Reading »

South Carolina to host national South Asia conference Oct. 12-13

Southside Baptist Church, Spartanburg, will be the site of the International Mission Board's South Asia conference Oct. 12-13.... Continue Reading »

South Asia partnership enters third year

Reflecting back on the past two years, Debbie McDowell is grateful for the many ways that God has used the South Carolina Baptists in South Asia. As the director of the South Carolina Baptist Convention missions mobilization group, she... Continue Reading »

Commentary: Quiet time needed – by Don Kirkland

Years ago, when our oldest grandson (now 13) was just 5 years old, my wife and I took him with us to a shopping mall in Myrtle Beach, where our family was vacationing. The mall ? which now is... Continue Reading »

First Person: Transforming the church for the glory of God – by Frank Page

Since God called me to be a pastor, I have attempted to bring the churches which He has allowed me to serve from a position of status quo to a place where our people are learning with ever-increasing passion... Continue Reading »

Service to celebrate 50 years of church music

A service to commemorate 50 years of church music ministry through the South Carolina Baptist Convention will be held Nov. 13 at First Baptist Church, Greer.... Continue Reading »

An Encouraging Word – by Don Wilton

I am delighted to write this note to you in this edition of The Baptist Courier. Judging by the very positive response, it would seem many of our people read the Courier with great interest and much appreciation.... Continue Reading »

Viewpoint: Victorious marriage – holy homes: God’s priority for one man and one woman – by Roger Acton

God went beyond our prayers in His responses to the requests made for our state's recent marriage enrichment weekend at White Oak Conference Center. One couple who participated in our 2006 Victorious Marriage Conference noted in a survey that... Continue Reading »

Wall Street Journal raises criticisms about ‘Purpose-Driven’ model

A Wall Street Journal story Sept. 5 focusing on California pastor Rick Warren asserts that upheaval has occurred in various churches that have embraced his ?Purpose-Driven? emphasis.... Continue Reading »