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Three Public Policy Priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session

Pushing Back Against Gambling Leading up to the 2025 legislative session, the legislative rumor mill focused on major gambling interests eyeing South Carolina. Based on our commitment to God’s Word, we affirm that God’s intended design is for humanity... Continue Reading »

What the Bible Says About … The Unpardonable Sin (Part 1)

Many pastors, early in their ministry, will encounter a troubled, tenderhearted soul who will say, “Pastor, I think I’ve committed the unpardonable sin.” Often, when the pastor asks what specifically that sin is, the person replies, “I’m not sure... Continue Reading »

Celebrate Changed Lives

Maddison, Dan, Vanisha, and Zach were all lost last year, but God made them alive through SCBaptist cooperation. Maddison was invited to a One Night student event by her friends this past year where SCBaptists worked together to organize.... Continue Reading »

Celebrate Together

When people visit my office, they are often amazed at the number of Bibles that I keep on my “Bible shelf.” There was a time when Cindy and I were needing to tighten up financially that she asked me... Continue Reading »

The Beginning: SCBMA

J. Donald McManus’s 1990 book Martha Franks: One Link in God’s Chain outlines the courageous, faith-filled life of one of SCBaptists’ choicest servants. She overcame great odds both as a missionary in China and as a catalyst for mission... Continue Reading »

Why So Much Emphasis on the Second “I” in TBC’s Mission?

An astute reader of The Baptist Courier’s monthly magazine recently asked me: “It seems like The Courier has really emphasized that second ‘I’ in your slogan on the front, ‘Instruct.’ Why?’” Amazing question, and a vital one. I’m glad... Continue Reading »

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of James Dobson

On Aug. 21, the body of Christ saw one of its most beloved and recognized leaders enter his eternal reward. Dr. James Dobson was a towering figure in modern evangelical Christianity whose legacy continues to shape family life, political... Continue Reading »

All Ears

He was standing in the middle of Bourbon Street with a megaphone. His message was loud and clear. “Repent! You are going to hell. God’s wrath is upon you.” I was in New Orleans on a mission trip doing... Continue Reading »

‘Double Honor’

“It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Charles Dickens was the king of paradox. These two lines open one of his most famous works, A Tale of Two Cities (1859). The novel, a work... Continue Reading »

Celebrating Local Associations

What is SCBAPTIST? The SCBaptist website states: “The South Carolina Baptist Convention (SCBaptist) is a family of more than 2,100 churches working together to advance the Great Commission. We mobilize missionaries and develop leaders so that every life will... Continue Reading »

What the Bible Says About … Wealth

The Bible is not simply a guide to reaching heaven; it also reveals how God intends life to be lived along the way. Naturally, it speaks extensively about wealth and the accumulation of material riches. Foundational to understanding a... Continue Reading »

The Charlie Kirk Assassination: A Tale of Two Tragedies

I’ll never forget those early days after bringing our oldest son, our first child, home from the hospital. I’d never really been comfortable holding an infant, but this was different; this was my flesh and blood. He had my... Continue Reading »