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Born and raised in Laurens, 20-year-old Ali Rogers is a self-proclaimed hometown girl who loves that she gets to represent Laurens on a statewide scale. But she says the most exciting opportunity the title of Miss South Carolina has... Continue Reading »

Being and sending missionaries was the emphasis for the recent 2012 South Carolina Baptist Conference of the Deaf at White Oak Conference Center, where participants voted unanimously to adopt the deaf peoples of South Asia. A South Carolina couple... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist Convention president Fred Luter exhorted African-American believers to heighten their denominational involvement while also seeking spiritual renewal as he addressed the Black Church Leadership and Family Conference at the LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center.... Continue Reading »

In every believer's life, there is discouragement and doubt. Just being a follower of Jesus Christ will not make you exempt from troubles. Even though one may be obedient to God, he may face discouragement and grow weary. This... Continue Reading »

There were no movie directors in sight, and only the usual lights and cameras, but there was plenty of ?Action!? at White Oak Conference Center Aug. 3-4. The center was the scene of the 2012 Church Weekday Education workshop.... Continue Reading »

The Book of Ruth is a beautiful love story of a young woman and her mother-in-law. They lived during the dark days of the judges when the people went through cycles of disobedience, divine punishment, cries for help, and... Continue Reading »

B&H Publishing Group will launch a new children's division this fall called B&H Kids. B&H Kids will print biblically based books and products for children, pre-teens and youth, including picture books, fiction titles, full-text Bibles and study Bibles.... Continue Reading »

Followers of God face many problems today, but we are encouraged to persevere in our service to the Lord by refusing to compromise our godly convictions, no matter what the cost.... Continue Reading »

Robert Dickard has begun duties as the new director of missions for Piedmont Baptist Association in Easley. He was elected unanimously at a called meeting of the association June 7.... Continue Reading »

Many people today do not want to accept responsibility because it requires commitment, dedication and time. It takes a strong, courageous person to step up and accept responsibility.... Continue Reading »

The longest-serving editor in the 143-year history of The Baptist Courier has died. John Roberts died Wed., Aug. 15, 2012, at the Rolling Green Village Retirement Community in Greenville following a brief illness. He was 85.... Continue Reading »

I am grateful for the places of service I have been given for most of my years on earth and for just about all of my professional life. And for a career in denominational service that has satisfied, inspired... Continue Reading »