The Baptist Courier

Former Connie Maxwell Children's Home student Gene Bishop and CM's director of church development, Tony Atkinson, have published a book, 'someone Held My Hand,? a compilation of memories from former Connie Maxwell students and past and present staff members.... Continue Reading »

I feel certain that the prophetic article by Dr. Ed Stetzer (president of LifeWay Research), which appeared in the last edition of The Baptist Courier, saddened the hearts of any loyal Southern Baptist.... Continue Reading »

Johnny Rumbough, director missions for Lexington Baptist Association, was elected to a second term as president of the Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Directors of Missions June 17 at the organization's annual meeting in New Orleans.... Continue Reading »

Christians, if you don't take a stand on the issue of same-sex marriage, we are going to fall ? hell bound. God plainly says in his Word that he created man for woman. She is his helpmate.... 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 »

Recently, at our national convention, messengers voted that Southern Baptist churches, if they prefer, may begin using the name ?Great Commission Baptists.? This new name places the emphasis on vocation rather than location. The change expands our borders in... 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 »

I must admit to being stupefied when the news broke June 28 that the Supreme Court had upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, often known as Obamacare.... Continue Reading »

The School of Cross-cultural Missions that Romero attends near the city of Iquitos is one of three training centers launched by Peru a las Naciones (Peru to the Nations), a Peruvian Baptist organization.... Continue Reading »

>A federal judge ruled Friday (June 29) that churches and other faith groups can continue to meet in New York City public school buildings for worship services.... Continue Reading »

For Christians living in predominantly Muslim Egypt, the week of June 24 began with a heavy question: What does the election of an Islamic-fundamentalist president mean for the future of Christians in the country?... Continue Reading »

\Viola Blayton Brooks, the mother of newly elected Southern Baptist Convention President Fred Luter Jr., passed away Wednesday, June 27, at the age of 82.... Continue Reading »