“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.” Psalm 136 is one of my favorites this time of year. With 26 occurrences, the refrain may seem repetitive to some, but to me it’s a solemn reminder of God’s interminable, faithful love for me and all His people: “His faithful love endures forever.” Verses 1-3 […]
Generous Lottie Moon offering — $196.1M — helps missionaries tackle greatest problem
Generosity and gratitude. These words resonate with International Mission Board missionaries when they hear of how faithfully Southern Baptists continue to support them through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the Cooperative Program. The current total of gifts to the 2022-2023 Lottie Moon offering is $196.1 million — besting the $190 million goal. “Thank you, […]
President extends invitation to SCBC Pastors Conference Nov. 13
Mark Krieger, pastor of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Belton and president of the 2023 South Carolina Baptist Convention Pastors Conference, extends an invitation to pastors to attend the event at North Trenholm Baptist Church on Nov. 13. “This conference has been an incredible time of blessing in my life as I have been encouraged […]
Wolfe announces key staff changes for SCBC
In an Aug. 30 press release, Tony Wolfe, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, announced several key staff changes. Michael Pigg, SHARE team leader for S.C. Baptists for two years, was appointed director of African American Engagement. Pigg’s primary responsibilities will be to travel the state, building relationships with African American church leaders […]
South Carolina pastor, SBC leaders promote African missions
The power, energy and conviction of the Swahili prayers of the African women remain in the memory of Southern Baptist executive Charles Grant months after he joined South Carolina pastors on a mission vision tour to three African hubs. The women prayed aloud, needing no prompting. “I couldn’t understand the language, but obviously they prayed […]
Outside the Walls: Let Them Go
“Thanks for helping me move into college, Dad. So, how long are you planning to stay?” Just like that, 18 years of preparing my second son Connor for the world came to an end. Connor is attending Anderson University and is on their inaugural football team. For those who have not experienced taking their child […]
How does Janie Chapman Offering make a difference?
In 1902, Janie Chapman became the first South Carolina Woman’s Missionary Union president, and she served for 22 years. She was said to be disciplined with inner strength and a gentle spirit. She glorified the Lord in her work. The Janie Chapman Offering for State Missions was started and continues to be the driving force […]
President’s Perspective: ‘Let’s Go’ … to Thailand!
Thinking of going on a short-term mission project? It could go something like this: Our mission team convened in the First Baptist, Newberry, parking lot in the wee hours of a July Thursday. Six of us from our church, plus Ben Harr, pastor of Willow Swamp Baptist Church of Norway, headed off to catch a […]
Legislative Update: What Can We Learn from the Ohio Constitutional Referendum?
On Tuesday, Aug. 8, the people of Ohio voted no on a constitutional amendment that would have raised the bar to change their state constitution from 50-percent-plus-one to 60 percent. The “no” vote means the current law will stay in place. The vote is being seen as a defeat for pro-life forces who are now […]
Ninety Six Pastor Nominee to Lead SCBC
Chuck Sprouse, pastor of First Baptist Church of Ninety Six, will be nominated for president-elect of the South Carolina Baptist Convention at the annual meeting in November. Zack Little, pastor of South Side Baptist Church in Abbeville, announced his intention to nominate Sprouse in an Aug. 8 email to The Courier. Sprouse has been a […]