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Editor introduces ‘Friends of the Courier’

In the few months since Baptist Courier editor Rudy Gray began quietly sharing his vision for “Friends of the Courier,” more than $10,000 has been given by donors to support the newsmagazine’s ministry of Christian journalism. Now, Gray hopes... Continue Reading »

Church in woods

CSU wants to hear from graduates serving in ministry

James W. “Skip” Owens is compiling a book to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Charleston Southern University next year. Owens, who serves as the director of denominational relations at the school, is asking graduates of CSU who are now... Continue Reading »

SCBC Committee Reports

SCBC Nominations Committee, Committee on Committees release 2013 reports

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE Recommendations of the Nominations Committee must be approved by vote at the 2013 meeting of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. If approved, terms begin Jan. 1, 2014. Craig Thompson, pastor at Malvern Hill Baptist Church, Camden, is... Continue Reading »

CSU - Whitfield Center

CSU dedicates Leadership Center

Charleston Southern University formally dedicated the new Whitfield Center for Christian Leadership Sept. 11. The 26,500-square-foot facility houses classrooms, conference space, a resource and research center and offices for the School of Christian Studies, as well as other academic... Continue Reading »

Michael Quicke

Michael Quicke presents Broadus Lectures at Anderson University Oct. 22-23

Michael Quicke, former principal of Spurgeon’s College, will present the third annual session of the John A. Broadus Lectures on Preaching Oct. 22-23 at Anderson University. Sponsored by Anderson University’s College of Christian Studies, the Broadus Lecture series is... Continue Reading »

NGU-Upward Sports

Upward Sports invests in sport ministry degree at NGU

North Greenville University recently received a $25,000 gift from Spartanburg-based Upward Sports. The funds will be used for scholarships and administrative costs in training and educating students in NGU’s sport ministry program. Gregg Wisecarver, vice president of Upward University,... Continue Reading »

NGU Founder's Day

North Greenville University celebrates 121st birthday

A gathering of faculty, staff, and students took place Sept. 18 at North Greenville University to celebrate the school’s 121st birthday at the annual Founders Day chapel service. “Today is a special day,” said president Jimmy Epting as he... Continue Reading »

South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year inspires CSU’s future educators

Darleen Sutton, South Carolina’s 2013-14 Teacher of the Year, brought her storytelling magic to Charleston Southern’s Teaching Fellows and the Future Teachers Society Wednesday, Sept. 18, in her role as a statewide ambassador for teaching. “As teachers you are... Continue Reading »

Nikki-Clifton

Clifton joins NGU’s global missions staff

Nikki Clifton, a 2008 North Greenville University graduate, joined the university staff July 1 as associate director of the Center for Global Missions. Clifton previously worked in South Asia through Crosspoint of India, serving as a Bible college teacher... Continue Reading »

US News & World Report Best Colleges

Anderson University enters Top 20 in U.S. News rankings

Anderson University continued its climb in the Top Tier of Regional Colleges and Universities in the South with the newest rankings released by U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The 2014 “Best Colleges” listing by the... Continue Reading »

Brown Cottage family

Finding love and acceptance with ‘South Carolina’s largest family’

When the girls from Brown Cottage at Connie Maxwell Children’s Home go out to eat, they link pinkie fingers and ask the blessing. The endearing ritual, which they call “praying the Brown way,” was started by a girl who... Continue Reading »

NGU to hold apologetics conference in Charlotte

North Greenville University will present a “Truth for a New Generation” conference Sept. 27-28 at Northside Baptist Church in Charlotte, N.C. Featured speakers will include Josh McDowell, Sean McDowell, Lee Strobel and Dan Kimball. The event will also include... Continue Reading »