The Baptist Courier

Vacation Bible School is a tried-and-true method to reach restless children ? and parents ? with the gospel through engaging and fun summer activities. There are options for churches looking for additional outreach ideas or those looking to try... Continue Reading »

The number of non-Anglo congregations in the Southern Baptist Convention has jumped by more than 66 percent since 1998, according to the North American Mission Board's Center for Missional Research. Just over 10,000 congregations (10,049) of 50,768 congregations in... Continue Reading »

Several years ago, I began a journey to physical fitness. I changed my eating habits and developed an exercise routine that helped me to be healthier. And it worked. I am more physically fit than I have been in... Continue Reading »

The writer of Proverbs 6:16-19 lists seven sins the Lord hates, but new Barna research seeks to uncover the sins current mankind loves.... Continue Reading »

Many people think it is an absurd idea that God wants to communicate with human beings. Believers, on the other hand, know that God wants to communicate with all people. He wants all people to know the truth about... Continue Reading »

Tears came to Carolyn Tomlin's eyes as she opened a Christmas card from 50 inmates at the DeSoto Correctional Institution in Florida. Each man had scrawled a message to Tomlin, using tiny print so everyone's note could fit on... Continue Reading »

Writing from prison, his death imminent, Paul penned these words to Timothy. In this position, what words would you write? Would you write light-hearted, meaningless words? Or would you use this time to share those things that were most... Continue Reading »

The senior adults of Asaville Baptist Church, Due West, have raised more than $7,000 for the church’s building fund. When deciding on a mission project for the church several years ago, the group was asked by pastor Harold Walters... Continue Reading »

In December, South Carolina Baptist churches raised funds for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for international missions and held other Christmas-related events.... Continue Reading »

Genre Gospel Playlist Send Your Rain Lord (listen) We’re Gonna Rise (listen) Somewhere In Between Time Will Tell (listen) I Know Where I’m Going Show Us The Field, Send Us To Plow Right Church Social Club I Surrender All... Continue Reading »

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What comes to your mind when you think of winter? Short days? Chilling blasts of air? Flames in the hearth? Many people have a love-hate relationship with the wintry season. There's something cozy about snuggling under thick blankets on... Continue Reading »