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Striking the Waters: Racism, Independence, and Cruciformity — Where the Two Groups Become One 

On July 4, 1776, South Carolina Gov. Charles Pinckney and future Gov. Edward Rutledge were among the 56 delegates to the Constitutional Congress who became signatories on the Declaration of Independence. Their bodies still rest in the St. Philips... Continue Reading »

New and Noteworthy Books — February 2024

Given our theme this month of Christ in all of Scripture, these books all relate to helping believers better understand how the Old and New Testaments fit together and how they all culminate in Christ and His gospel. The... Continue Reading »

New Erskine scholarship honors Henry Stanford

The Henry Stanford Scholarship Fund, established last fall at Erskine College, will sponsor the Stanford Award to assist ministry students financially to attend the Due West school. The scholarship honors Henry G. Stanford Jr., who both served on the... Continue Reading »

Former EC president Page out as pastor of South Carolina church

Representatives from Pebble Creek Baptist Church have confirmed with Baptist Press that former Executive Committee president and CEO Frank Page is no longer pastor of the congregation. In response to an email with questions from Baptist Press asking for... Continue Reading »

CSU’s Dewey Center for Chaplaincy partners with ICISF

The Dewey Center for Chaplaincy at Charleston Southern University recently entered into a strategic partnership with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc., of Ellicott City, Md. Ron Harvell, director of the Dewey Center, said, “Together, we will provide... Continue Reading »

Jason Cudd is new bivocational pastor at Enoree Baptist

Jason Cudd began duties as bivocational pastor at Enoree Baptist Church in Newberry Dec. 3, 2023. He completed the Scofield Certificate from Moody Bible College and graduated from Believer’s Institute with a master’s degree in Biblical Studies. Cudd is... Continue Reading »

Gym Renovation Enables ‘Healing Through Fitness’ at Connie Maxwell

Connie Maxwell Children’s Ministries offers children a holistic approach to healing from trauma. The MaxFit Health and Wellness program — led by Lauren Boyd, an ACSM-certified personal trainer, in a newly renovated gym — is one way Connie Maxwell... Continue Reading »

Lifeway remembers the life and legacy of ‘Experiencing God’ author Henry Blackaby

Henry Blackaby, author of “Experiencing God,” passed away Feb. 10, 2024. He was 88. Considered a spiritual statesman by many, the quiet pastor from Canada had a ministry that reached from pastors, missionaries and lay people to CEOs, U.S.... Continue Reading »

Courier Hires New Social Media Manager/Reporter

The Baptist Courier’s staff continues to grow and expand as the historic paper seeks to adapt to present media realities while also laying the foundation for a healthy future in an ever-changing Christian publishing market. Mary Margaret Flook, 21,... Continue Reading »

Impact of Church’s Gift Being Felt Across the Globe

Church makes impact on mission mobilization A small, rural church in lower South Carolina has made a huge impact on mission mobilization. Members of George’s Creek Baptist in Olar “felt convicted to not hold on to financial resources in... Continue Reading »

Gap Hill Pastor Also Celebrating Over Six Decades

Whitman has served his congregation for 62 years South Carolina apparently has at least two Baptist pastors who have served their congregations for 60 years or more. After reading the article in December about the Eureka pastor who was... Continue Reading »

Want a Miserable Life? Confuse Law and Gospel

What if your church’s elders passed down a fiat that members couldn’t take more than 1,999 steps on the Lord’s Day without facing church discipline? Just one more step would represent a long trip — a no-no on the... Continue Reading »