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Helping Children in Need

The late Fred Rogers of the “Mr. Rogers” television show for children once said, “Anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me.” The 31st president of the United States, Herbert Hoover, said, “Children are... Continue Reading »

Epting releases new book about NGU tenure

Jimmy Epting, president of North Greenville University from 1991 to 2015, has written a first-person account of his tenure at the helm of the South Carolina Baptist Convention-affiliated school. The book is titled, “I Know You Can’t, But God... Continue Reading »

North Greenville BCM panel promotes unity in diversity

Joshua Gilmore, Baptist Collegiate Ministry director at North Greenville University, recently led NGU students through a sermon series called “University: Unity in Diversity.” Racism, prejudice, and judgment, Gilmore said, all hinder in some way the university’s progress to see... Continue Reading »

The Christmas Star

Outside, Seamore Seahorse swam, gazing up at the stars. It was nearly Christmas. “What are you doing?” Sunny Starfish asked as she walked to his backyard fence. “I was wondering if we could still see the Christmas star,” Seamore... Continue Reading »

White Oak Conference Center for sale again

White Oak Conference Center in Winnsboro was scheduled to be sold to Midlands Charter Institute last year for $5.4 million. However, the charter school failed to qualify for a loan and has moved off the campus. The property is... Continue Reading »

Baptist universities see enrollments top 9,300 students

Anderson and Charleston Southern universities recorded increases in enrollment when registration numbers were tallied in late-September, while North Greenville University anticipated slightly fewer students on campus. Anderson University’s fall enrollment was expected to top 3,500 students, including a 17... Continue Reading »

Anderson University planning to field football team

Anderson University has announced plans to field a football team by the fall of 2024. “After years of discussion, careful consideration and operating from a position of academic and financial strength, Anderson University’s Board of Trustees is adding a... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptist Convention’s First African-American President Elected

The 759 registered messengers to the 199th annual meeting made history Nov. 12 by electing a Simpsonville pastor as the first African-American to serve as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Meeting at the Church at The Mill... Continue Reading »

SCBC Pastors: ‘Speak the Truth in Love’

On Nov. 10-11, pastors and families from Baptist churches across the state gathered at Southside Baptist Church in Spartanburg for the annual South Carolina Baptist Pastors Conference. The theme of the two-day event was “Speak the Truth in Love,”... Continue Reading »

Anderson offering retreat house for pastors

Pastors, need somewhere to get away for rest and renewal? Anderson University may have just the retreat place you’re looking for to find some much-needed respite. Located just steps from the university’s campus, the house can be used for... Continue Reading »

The Baptist Courier 150 Year Celebration

Eklunds receive Baptist Foundation’s Legacy Award

The 2019 recipients of the Baptist Foundation of South Carolina’s Dr. Lonnie H. Shull Jr. Legacy Award are Ryan Bellman Eklund and Betty Galloway Eklund (posthumously). The award is given annually to a friend of the Foundation who has... Continue Reading »