The Baptist Courier

Bivocational pastor Pusey Losch begins his day in God's Word. Like many men who make a living with their hands, he seeks spiritual preparation for the mental and physical challenges his workday presents.... Continue Reading »

Members of Fellowship Baptist Church, Lexington, participated in several community ministries June 18-23 through “Love Out Loud.” Projects included a community block party, Kids Camp, home repairs and yard work, visits to local nursing home residents, park and homeless... Continue Reading »

After a confidential two-year review, the Boy Scouts of America is upholding its policy to exclude homosexuals from membership and leadership posts in the group, despite activists" cries for change.... Continue Reading »

Well, summertime is here and with it comes an amazing opportunity for the local church to have a powerful impact in their community by hosting a Vacation Bible School. I know that this probably sounds old-fashioned, and maybe even... Continue Reading »

Chris Smith, a native of Ravenel, has been named director of missions for Florence Baptist Association. A graduate of Charleston Southern University (1984) and Southeastern Seminary (1988), he had served as pastor of Roberdel Baptist Church in Rockingham, N.C.,... Continue Reading »

The shelter that Thomas Road Baptist Church opened after crippling straight-line winds tore across the region June 29 became a place of spiritual refuge for some 70 people on July 4.... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church of Surfside Beach will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sept. 2. We would love for anyone who has ever been a part of the church family to help us get ready.... Continue Reading »

The 40/40 Prayer Vigil is an initiative of the North American Mission Board and Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission to encourage Southern Baptists and other evangelicals to pray for 40 days from Sept. 26 to Nov. 4.... Continue Reading »

It was the concern of many of us during the recent Southern Baptist Convention name-change discussion that political correctness was making its way into our denomination.... Continue Reading »

The key word in our lesson is ?wisdom? and the key verse is verse 18: 'the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of... Continue Reading »

Western culture has stopped protecting its girls.... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church of Newberry has been blessed under the ministry of Dr. Kenneth W. Harmon. Now he is retiring after 30 years of devotion to the Lord and our church. We invite friends and former members to join... Continue Reading »