The Baptist Courier

In 1997, I entered a country far different from my own. As a trustee of the International Mission Board, I visited Yemen in July of that year. At that time, trustees were debating whether to keep Jibla Baptist Hospital... Continue Reading »

Choral singing enthusiasts in the Aiken/North Augusta area will have a rare opportunity Feb. 5 to hear a joint concert by men's choirs from South Carolina and Georgia.... Continue Reading »

?Medical missions is dead.? ?IMB no longer appoints medical personnel.? 'transitions of IMB-funded hospitals to local leadership are a failure.? These are just some of the myths circulating about Southern Baptist medical missions, according to Dr. Charles Fielding,* a... Continue Reading »

Laurin H. Gardner, 93, of Newberry, a long-serving pastor and Southern Baptist missionary, died Jan. 2, 2013.... Continue Reading »

Professor Karen King has hit another snag in her efforts to publicize a papyrus fragment on which she says Jesus refers to a ?wife,? as the Harvard Theological Review has postponed publication of her anticipated article, awaiting the results... Continue Reading »

Ken Owens, director of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Collegiate Ministry Group, tells the story of a 40-something Staten Island firefighter whose life was turned upside down by Hurricane Sandy, a devastating hurricane that struck the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land has joined a diverse group of religious leaders in a prayer initiative calling for increased civility among government officials. Conservative and liberal faith representatives began praying daily for civility among politicians when the new... Continue Reading »

Though the first-year teacher in vocational agriculture and FFA adviser doesn't get to ride as much as she would like, being on her horse gives her a chance to unwind and reflect on the blessings in her life, especially... Continue Reading »

As the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision approaches, most Christians recognize, and rightly so, the loss of millions of unborn human lives. What we often forget is the second casualty of an abortion culture: the... Continue Reading »

Chrisner Hyler, a Haitian in his early 20s, loves music, plays the keyboard and serves the Lord at a congregation in Port-au-Prince. And he has earned a certificate in pastoral ministries after three years of studies offered in Haiti... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church, Gray Court, recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Current pastor Sammy Godfrey led the centennial celebration service. State Rep. Mark Willis presented the church with a proclamation honoring the church's impact in its community.... Continue Reading »

Self-confidence is considered by most people to be an attractive characteristic. There are books, seminars and other resources available to help individuals increase their self-confidence. Obadiah, though, shows us that too much self-confidence can move into the realm of... Continue Reading »