The Baptist Courier

Ants aren't known for having big brains, and yet sometimes they act smarter than people. The Bible actually calls ants ?wise? because they store up food for the winter. ?Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and... Continue Reading »

Old Lexington Baptist Church, Leesville (Lexington Association), will celebrate ?200 Years of Serving God? in a special worship service on March 17.... Continue Reading »

The Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee on Feb. 19 approved two SBC entities? requests regarding work in China and Canada. Committee members unanimously approved a request by LifeWay Christian Resources to form LifeWay Global, a for-profit subsidiary that will... Continue Reading »

The eight South Carolina college campuses served by full-time South Carolina Baptist Convention collegiate ministers reported 95 professions of faith during the 2012 fall semester. The number of professions of faith in the fall of 2011 was 78, and... Continue Reading »

Mike Bearden MIKE BEARDEN retired as pastor of Fountain Inn First Baptist Church on Dec. 30 after 26 years of service. Bearden and his wife, Iris, will continue to live in Fountain Inn, near family. Bearden plans to remain... Continue Reading »

It breaks my heart every time I pick up a paper or hear a newscast regarding the policy of the Boy Scouts of America. They have taken a stand since inception that molds young men into productive citizens.... Continue Reading »

Five women from Sweetwater Baptist Church in North Augusta traveled to Romania in November to feed poor people in the midst of a potato famine. Planning for the trip began in early spring of 2012 when devastating floods destroyed... Continue Reading »

I read Russ Rankin's article in the Jan. 31 edition of The Baptist Courier ('survey: Pastors lack estate planning?) and will be glad to offer, free of charge, simple will preparation for pastors in the Pee Dee area.... Continue Reading »

The blogosphere has been buzzing about the recent incident involving pastor Alois Bell of the Truth in the World Deliverance Ministries Church and Applebee's server Chelsea Welch. If you haven't heard about the incident, here is a quick recap:... Continue Reading »

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool.

... Continue Reading »

When Mark Powers became director of worship and music at the South Carolina Baptist Convention after serving in churches for 28 years, God began to lead him toward a missional church mindset.... Continue Reading »

Too many believers take a passive approach to sharing the good news of Jesus with others. Some try to excuse themselves by claims such as not having spiritual gifts for witnessing, not being called to service, or being too... Continue Reading »