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Connie Maxwell president Ben Davis announces plans to retire

Ben Davis, president of Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, said Monday that he will retire on Sept. 1 of next year. Davis joined the Connie Maxwell staff in 1993 and was named president in August 2002. His retirement date will... Continue Reading »

S.C. Baptist schools enjoy record enrollments

South Carolina Baptists’ three affiliated universities are reporting unprecedented enrollments for the fall semester. Anderson University has 2,966 students, 44 more than last year’s record number. Officials attributed much of the growth to a significant increase in the number... Continue Reading »

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NGU students active in missions

Writer: Allie Outhouse “Missions is the heart of who we are at NGU,” said Allen McWhite, director of global missions at North Greenville University. “If we claim to be a university where ‘Christ Makes the Difference,’ then that difference... Continue Reading »

Jairy Hunter and Ralph Carter

Convention president urges CSU students to follow Jesus

Ralph Carter, president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and pastor of Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors, got right down to business at Charleston Southern University’s chapel service Oct. 30 by asking students, “How does a man get... Continue Reading »

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 »

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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 »

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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 »