The Baptist Courier

A pastor friend of mine from another denomination talked with me one day about our doctrinal differences. I asked if he ever preached on the doctrines of his church. He answered: ?I can't do much of that with my... Continue Reading »

This is not your father's Southern Baptist Convention. That's a message SBC president Fred Luter wants an increasingly diverse generation of young evangelicals to hear.... Continue Reading »

?Who do you say that I am?? First, Jesus asked His disciples who the crowds said He was, and then He followed it up with this question. It is one that every follower of Jesus needs to consider, and... Continue Reading »

When Sue Harmon was a child, a theme park was built across town from where she lived, ?and it forever changed our corner of the world.? The park was Walt Disney World. Harmon, associate director of the South Carolina... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University has named Doug Hunter executive director of the school's Christian Leadership Center, effective June 1.... Continue Reading »

As the children were exiting the sanctuary to go to children's worship, one little fellow asked his adult leader as he looked back over his shoulder toward the adults left behind: ?Are they doing God's business in there?? That's... Continue Reading »

When Shane Garrison was a little boy, the chasm between his non-Christian home and the local Baptist church was just too wide to cross. But, one summer, Vacation Bible School became his bridge.... Continue Reading »

Harold Kenneth Boone, 79, of Greenwood, died Jan. 13, 2013, at his home.... Continue Reading »

Woman's Missionary Union, auxiliary to the South Carolina Baptist Convention, has announced the 2013-2014 nominees for executive board positions and the 2014 nominees for nominating committee positions.... Continue Reading »

Three years ago, Kendal Danford and his wife Jennifer brought their daughter Anna home from China. Since then, two other Baptist Collegiate Ministry directors? families have adopted children internationally. All three shared their personal experiences of choosing to welcome... Continue Reading »

George Albert Bowdler Jr., 92, of Saluda, died Jan. 25, 2013.... Continue Reading »

Sam Morgan calls himself a ?boots and blue jeans type of person,? but last year he realized he needed a new suit. Since moving from Mississippi in 1991 to become pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Creswell, Ore.,... Continue Reading »