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Frances Owens: Unseen Ministry, but Eternal Effects

Frances Owens served selflessly. She did not fly overseas and share the gospel in a different language. But she prayed for missionaries who did. She may not have led hundreds to the Lord, but she prayed for the lost.... Continue Reading »

Columbia Pastors Scout Madrid for Missions Opportunities

A five-member team of South Carolina Baptists has returned from a trip to Spain, where they explored ways that churches can partner with international missions workers there. The 10-day venture in February — coordinated by Jamie Rogers, missions strategist... Continue Reading »

Striking the Waters: A Comprehensive Strategy for Missions Giving 

Late last year, I enjoyed casual conversation at an SCBaptist association’s monthly pastor gathering. We discussed Baptist doctrine, organization, mission, and funding. Several in the room asked for help with a practical strategy for funding our shared mission work... Continue Reading »

Saxon to lead new Shepherd Team for SCBaptists

Brian Saxon, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Lancaster, will begin duties May 15 as team leader for South Carolina Baptists’ new Shepherd Team. “This new Shepherd Team will come alongside pastors in the Palmetto State to strengthen and... Continue Reading »

Wolfe to nominate Finn for third term as SBC recording secretary

North Greenville University Professor Nathan Finn will be nominated for a third term as SBC recording secretary by Tony Wolfe, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, at the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Indianapolis on... Continue Reading »

Several SCBaptist pastors took part in the IMB’s first-ever Senders Summit

For Andy Roberson, executive pastor at South Main Baptist Church in Greenwood, S.C., the International Mission Board event offered the opportunity to help cultivate a culture of sending at his church. “We don’t have a sending issue; we have... Continue Reading »

Outside the Walls: ‘No Thanks’

“I appreciate the invitation, but no thanks.” This is a common response for those who faithfully invite others to church in today’s culture. The fastest-growing religion in South Carolina are the “Nones” or the “no thanks,” according to Lifeway... Continue Reading »

Legislative Update: Important Legislation Moves Between House and Senate

The South Carolina House passed H4624 by a strong 82 to 23 vote, sending this important piece of legislation to the Senate. H4624, also known as “Help, Not Harm,” would prevent minors from receiving puberty blockers, cross hormone treatments,... Continue Reading »

Striking the Waters: The Priority of Personal Evangelism 

Many years ago, I pastored a normative size church in a rural town. Once a month I shared a meal with a pastor friend from a neighboring city whom I had met at an associational meeting. I needed that... Continue Reading »

President’s Perspective: We Must Strengthen Cooperation

In 1812, South Carolina’s own Sen. John C. Calhoun led a war hawk movement in Congress to deliver a declaration of war against the British to President Madison, officially beginning the War of 1812. Words cannot describe the despair... Continue Reading »

‘Nones’ Cite Dislike of Organized Religion, Maltreatment, but Remedy Still Possible

A recent study by Pew Research found that more than half of religiously unaffiliated Americans, which it identifies as “Nones,” said they didn’t like organized religion or had been mistreated by religious people, but SCBaptists can help remedy their... Continue Reading »

S.C. pastor D.J. Horton to be nominated for SBC Pastors Conference president

A Spartanburg-area pastor will be nominated to serve as president of the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention’s Pastors Conference. Fred Luter, pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church in New Orleans, told The Courier Feb. 29 that he intends to nominate... Continue Reading »