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Annie Eveleigh named director of advancement at SCBMA

Annie K. Eveleigh has joined the staff of South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging as director of advancement. She comes to SCBMA with almost 20 years of experience in nonprofit fund development. She is a native of Columbia... Continue Reading »

At CSU, Dockery advocates rebuilding community on Christian campuses

David Dockery, president of Trinity International University, was the speaker for the annual Lens conference at Charleston Southern University, hosted by the Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership. Dockery, speaking on spiritual, theological and character formation, said one of the... Continue Reading »

Our May e-Edition Is Live!

Ten-thousand Americans retire every day. Senior adults represent the fastest-growing segment of the population. What does it mean for the Church? “Not since the days of Noah has God given a generation extended life, good health and adequate resources,”... Continue Reading »

NGU on Top 50 Best Christian Colleges List

Theology Degrees, a website dedicated to ranking and evaluating Theological and Religious based academia, has released their list of the 2015 50 Best Christian Colleges. After collecting and ranking data from hundreds of universities around the country, 50 institutions... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern professor Dr. Celeste McMaster recognized for Excellence in Teaching

Faculty from 20 private colleges were recognized this week at an awards dinner for their dedication to teaching by South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. Dr. Celeste McMaster, associate professor of English, is Charleston Southern’s Excellence in Teaching winner.... Continue Reading »

Edgefield First Baptist GAs visit Connie Maxwell residents

Edgefield First Baptist GA girls visited Connie Maxwell Children’s Home in February. They hosted a pizza party with Valentine cookies and cheered on the residents during a basketball game. They also donated towels, washcloths and clothing.

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Courier staff wins writing awards

Baptist Courier writers garnered three awards March 14 from the South Carolina Press Association. Editor Rudy Gray received a first-place award for “Remember to Care,” an op-ed piece published in August 2014 that recounted the tragedy of Jeffrey Baldwin,... Continue Reading »

Mother’s Day offering benefits retired Baptist servants

As Mother’s Day approaches, so does the Sunday when many churches across the South Carolina Baptist Convention receive an annual offering to directly support a few residents at two Baptist retirement facilities. The Mother’s Day offering for South Carolina... Continue Reading »

Ruth Graham speaks at Charleston Southern University

Ruth Graham, author, speaker and daughter of evangelist Billy Graham, spoke in chapel at Charleston Southern University on March 18. She used the example of the Apostle Paul to illustrate an effective life. Paul had many experiences and was... Continue Reading »

Pannell to head NGU as interim president

North Greenville University’s board of trustees has named Randall Pannell as interim president. The decision is in response to Jimmy Epting’s announcement of his sabbatical and retirement effective June 1. Pannell came to the institution in 2011 when he... Continue Reading »

Ben Davis elected as SCDOT commissioner

Ben Davis, retired president of Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, has been elected as a commissioner to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. His previous public service, before joining the Connie Maxwell staff in 1993, included 12 years as mayor... Continue Reading »

McLawhorn called as interim at Screven Baptist Church

Rich McLawhorn has been called as interim pastor by Screven Baptist Church. McLawhorn’s prior ministry work includes serving as president of South Carolina Baptist Ministries for the Aging and senior pastor of Garden City Baptist Church.

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