The Baptist Courier

Every church has its dissenters, and that can be good when their ideas help a church stay on track and accomplish its purpose. Every church also has some dissenters who are troublemakers. These two truths call for adults to... Continue Reading »

Although Mitt Romney lost his presidential bid, Christians should be prepared for higher Mormon visibility and credibility in America, an interfaith witness expert and a seminary professor told Baptist Press. “When Mormon missionaries knock on people’s doors, they will... Continue Reading »

For eight years, Ross Hardy has walked the white chalk cliffs of Beachy Head, England, among the thousands who travel there from around the world. Many come to take pictures. Some come to die. And by God's grace and... Continue Reading »

Christians face the responsibility to vote, not only as citizens, but as Christians who seek to honor and follow Christ in all things. But, beyond the vote, we also bear responsibility to pray for our nation.... Continue Reading »

"We"ve faced some tremendous challenges, but we are still serving people despite it all," said Karen Smith, a Southern Baptist Disaster Relief leader serving with her Kentucky feeding kitchen at Aqueduct Racetrack in South Ozone Park, N.Y.... Continue Reading »

Serving as a command center for Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers has offered Southside Baptist Church in Lumberton, N.J., rich opportunities for fellowship with other believers, said Fernando Downs, pastor of the 150-member congregation.... Continue Reading »

Fiercely independent, strong and brash are what many in the western world value in a woman, but Mary Kassian says young women should have a different take on femininity -- a gentle, quiet spirit.... Continue Reading »

LifeWay Christian Resources has launched a new ebookstore at LifeWay.com and a new mobile ebook reader, making it more convenient for customers to take their favorite books with them wherever they go.... Continue Reading »

Weihan would not remain anonymous for long. His imprisonment under the Chinese government"s religious crackdown -- reported extensively by Baptist Press -- would carry him into national publications and be chronicled in detail by the religious freedom monitor ChinaAid.... Continue Reading »

Visits to Chick-fil-A restaurants increased by 2.2 percent in the third quarter, apparently driven by those supporting the restaurant in the face of criticism over the issue of gay marriage.... Continue Reading »

Ballot initiatives in three states that would legalize marijuana are all under 50 percent in the latest polls -- a sign that all three could be defeated.... Continue Reading »

In the first of three articles about how to share Christ with friends of another faith, seminary professor Jeff Brawner focuses on sharing Christ with Mormons. Other articles in this series will focus on witnessing to Muslims and Hindus.... Continue Reading »