The Baptist Courier

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano called to thank Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers who have diligently served since Hurricane Isaac hit the southeast Louisiana coast 10 days ago.... Continue Reading »

At the Democratic National Convention"s final session in Charlotte, N.C., the president focused on such issues as the economy, energy, education, debt reduction and Medicare, but he also reaffirmed his support for abortion rights and the legalization of same-sex... Continue Reading »

A Pakistani court has granted bail to a Christian girl accused of blasphemy, but her lawyer says he will not seek her release until her security can be guaranteed.... Continue Reading »

Why should Christians bother reading literature at all?... Continue Reading »

However, much of reality television is nothing more than dysfunction on parade. A prime example is one of the newest programs, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo."... Continue Reading »

>Southern Baptists are already headed to the Gulf Coast region as remnants of Hurricane Isaac continually disrupt the lives of an increasing number of residents.... Continue Reading »

Now, Gabe and his family can find shelter from the storms a little closer to home thanks to a cooperative effort between local church volunteers, Alabama Woman"s Missionary Union (WMU) and the WMU Foundation HEART Fund.... Continue Reading »

A former white supremacist whose body is etched with Nazi and white pride tattoos is evidence of the continuing impact of "Courageous," released by the movie outreach of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga., in September 2011.... Continue Reading »

This week"s Bible study is adapted from the YOU! curriculum. Bible Passage: Luke 5:1-11... Continue Reading »

I left my breakfast meeting with a young pastor and realized, with a measure of sadness, that I was no longer a "young pastor."... Continue Reading »

The Acevedos didn't meet through conventional means and don't lead conventional lives. ?We met online,? Mariana Acevedo said of herself and Al, her husband of three years. It's that digital savvy that brought the couple to the North American... Continue Reading »

Every year, literacy missions workshop leaders are trained by the North American Mission Board in order to train others to become volunteers in the literacy missions ministry, which includes ministries for teaching English as a second language (ESL), tutoring... Continue Reading »