The Baptist Courier

A federal judge has ruled that millions of dollars in state funding received by a Kentucky Baptist children"s agency can be challenged in court once again.... Continue Reading »

The Alliance Defense Fund, one of the nation"s leading Christian legal groups, has a new name -- the Alliance Defending Freedom.... Continue Reading »

Adoption is not for the faint of heart or for everyone, but every Christian should be involved, said panelists at the Adoption and Orphan Care Panel discussion during the Southern Baptist Convention"s annual meeting in New Orleans.... Continue Reading »

Barrett Keene is walking from coast to coast to raise awareness about the plight of orphans -- a journey "that"s crazy enough that people pause and say, "What is going on? Why is he doing this?""... Continue Reading »

James W. Nelson, executive director of the Montana Southern Baptist Fellowship (now Montana Southern Baptist Convention) from 1985 until his retirement in 1994, died July 4 in Albuquerque, N.M.... Continue Reading »

It is always attributed to St. Francis of Assisi -- founder of the Franciscan Order -- and is intended to say that proclaiming the Gospel by example is more virtuous than actually proclaiming with voice.... Continue Reading »

Joe Mac Sparks (center) was ordained to the ministry by Providence Baptist Church, Gaffney, on Jan. 15. Pictured with Sparks are his wife, Vivian, and pastor Scott Peterson.   Padgett’s Creek Baptist Church, Union, baptized seven new members on... Continue Reading »

Daniel Dickard DANIEL DICKARD was ordained by Siloam Baptist Church, Easley, on March 25. He is a graduate of North Greenville University and will attend Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to obtain his master’s degree.          ... Continue Reading »

Many believers live a defeated life because of their battle with sin. Believers are saved by faith, but too many times try to live by works/the Law, and so live a defeated and frustrated life. This lesson will show... Continue Reading »

Moses and the Israelites had made a covenant with God at Mount Sinai. God was going to make them a special nation, protect and bless them. The Israelites were going to love, worship and obey God. Sadly, they did... Continue Reading »

The Holy Spirit fills believers and empowers them in their service and prayers. What is the secret of power to you? If you are Popeye, the secret of power is a can of spinach. If you are Superman, the... Continue Reading »

From time to time, God would send foreign kings to oppress the Israelites for their disobedience. When the Israelites could not stand the harsh oppression any longer, they would cry out to Him for mercy and He would call... Continue Reading »