SCBaptists

Filter by:

Devotion and Discipline: Are You Resolved?

We can learn the largest and loudest of life’s lessons from the smallest and quietest of God’s creatures. As a wide-eyed kid, I wanted to roar like a lion, stomp like an elephant, and tower like a giraffe. But... Continue Reading »

More Than a ‘Program,’ It’s Personal

Thank you, South Carolina Baptists, for allowing me the privilege to serve as your president this year. The cooperative work we do together as Southern Baptists has been a part of my life from my earliest childhood memories. I... Continue Reading »

Unity, Missions, and Accountability Emphasized at Executive Board Meeting

The Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention met for the final time in 2025 in Columbia to wrap up the year and set their sights on 2026. Led by Chairman Stephen Cannon, the day included committee meetings,... Continue Reading »

Meet the New SCBaptist President

The Baptist Courier recently conducted a Q&A with the 2026 president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, Ryan Pack, senior pastor of Riverland Hills Baptist Church in Irmo. Pack began his duties following the annual meeting in Columbia in... Continue Reading »

Now Is the Time to Choose

Christmas is my favorite time of year … hands down. It’s the one season where we are encouraged to engage what Abraham Lincoln called our “better angels.” It is a season of love where we enter with awe into... Continue Reading »

Lottie Moon Walks and Talks in AI-generated Video Available for Download

Alex Lyons was touring the International Mission Board’s training center in late April, lagging behind the group, when he spied the life-sized, black-and-white Lottie Moon cutout familiar to many churches. And as Lyons is prone to do, he had... Continue Reading »

Bob Hunt — Retired Missionary, Minister and Husband of Author Rosalie Hunt — Dies Dec. 19

Bob Hunt — an international missionary from Alabama who served for more than 30 years on the field — died Dec. 19 surrounded by his family. Hunt and his wife, Rosalie, served in eight countries including Taiwan, Hong Kong,... Continue Reading »

National WMU’s Wisdom-Martin Announces 2027 Retirement Plans

Sandy Wisdom-Martin, executive director-treasurer of WMU-SBC, announced Dec. 10 that she will retire in January 2027, which will mark 36 years of devoted ministry service. Wisdom-Martin has led WMU-SBC since October 2016. She shared her intention to retire with... Continue Reading »

Reaching Every Inmate in South Carolina at Christmas

For 49 years, South Carolina Baptists have provided a Christmas gift to every inmate in the state, bringing hope to nearly 1 million people over the life of the ministry. This initiative is called Prisoner Packets, and it is... Continue Reading »

CSU Ranks ‘Best Private University for Veterans in SC’ by Military Times

Charleston Southern University is recognized by Military Times as the best private university for veterans in South Carolina, the best in the Lowcountry, and fourth overall in the state. This highly comprehensive ranking examines the resources provided to service... Continue Reading »

Centenary Celebrates 250 Years

Members of Centenary Baptist Church in the Marion Baptist Association are celebrating 250 years of church history. A celebration and homecoming service was held Oct. 19. Ken Herrington was guest speaker. A time capsule that had been buried in... Continue Reading »

Three Public Policy Priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session

Pushing Back Against Gambling Leading up to the 2025 legislative session, the legislative rumor mill focused on major gambling interests eyeing South Carolina. Based on our commitment to God’s Word, we affirm that God’s intended design is for humanity... Continue Reading »