The Baptist Courier

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 »

A Father's Day theme marked the opening session of the 2012 Southern Baptist Convention Pastors? Conference, with speakers being introduced by either their fathers or their sons. The Pastors? Conference was held June 17-18 at the Ernest N. Morial... Continue Reading »

Who is teaching your child values? Pop culture is usually available, especially for passive parents. But these lessons are never neutral.... 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 »

South Carolina Baptists, including denominational leaders, pastors and church staff members, are expressing approval following the election of Fred Luter as the first African-American to serve as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Some of their comments are compiled... Continue Reading »

Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention approved resolutions reaffirming their convictions regarding the means of salvation and the inerrancy of Scripture while indicating their intention to continue cooperating in the Great Commission despite some theological differences.... 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 »

Newly elected Southern Baptist Convention president Fred Luter Jr. engaged a roomful of reporters in his hometown of New Orleans June 19, sharing his surprise at 'the confidence Southern Baptists are putting in me and my leadership skills and... Continue Reading »

'the Story Lives On? ? Woman's Missionary Union's 2012-13 theme ? took life through the words of a New Orleans pastor, an International Mission Board missionary and others during WMU's June 17-18 meeting in New Orleans.... Continue Reading »

Thank you for two excellent articles on deaf ministry in South Carolina that you published in the June 7 edition of the Courier. I am especially pleased that you emphasized the deaf by putting George Adams? picture on the... Continue Reading »

?World Wide? used to be a term that seemed impossible when I was a kid. Since that time, it has become a statement that resonates in the hearts of those who are serious about reaching the unreached in our... Continue Reading »

In the weeks leading up to the 2012 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, more than 700 denominational leaders and pastors, including seven state convention executives, signed ?A Statement of the Traditional Southern Baptist Understanding of God's Plan... Continue Reading »