The Baptist Courier

Americans are split on whether homosexual behavior is a sin, and many do not appreciate if a church teaches it is sinful, according to a recent survey conducted by LifeWay Research.... Continue Reading »

The three-day Ethnic America Network's Ethnic Ministries Summit, co-sponsored by the South Carolina Baptist Convention and the Spartanburg County Baptist Network, kicked off April 19 with a multicultural worship service at Evangel Cathedral in Spartanburg... Continue Reading »

Nearly eight in 10 Protestant pastors strongly disagree that eternal life can be obtained through religions other than Christianity, according to a survey by LifeWay Research.... Continue Reading »

Acting upon a recommendation from its properties committee, the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Executive Board unanimously approved a recommendation for the appointment of a task force to exercise an exchange of property, paving the way for a new Baptist... Continue Reading »

When pastor Freddy T. Wyatt arrives at his New York City church plant and sits down in his office every day, he looks out the window. There, on the side of the Broadway Plaza Hotel, is a four-story billboard... Continue Reading »

Over the past two months, I have seen an amazing transformation take place. I have lost 28 pounds and begun a regimen of exercising five days a week. This may not be earth-shattering news to many who read this... Continue Reading »

Salem Baptist Church, North, is compiling an updated book on the church's history in preparation for its 200-year anniversary celebration on Oct. 12.... Continue Reading »

I wanted to share a view after reading the article, ?Researcher studies why teens leave the faith ? and what can be done about it,? by Michael Foust, in the March 29 Courier.... Continue Reading »

One of the greatest gifts you could ever give your children is the ability to handle money wisely. It's a skill set that will serve them well all throughout life, and sadly, not one they?re likely to learn in... Continue Reading »

The Great Commission is being embraced as a personal responsibility at Southern Hills Baptist Church. Because missions has ?captured the heart of our people,? pastor Doug Melton said, it isn't a top-down effort, but a grassroots effort by which... Continue Reading »

Carson-Newman College honored South Carolinians Jim and Irene Murphy March 29. The Murphys, of Greenwood, received the Distinguished Alumnus and Distinguished Alumna awards, marking the first time the recognition has been shared by husband and wife.... Continue Reading »

Dennis Willoughby DENNIS WILLOUGHBY was recently called as pastor of Broad River Baptist Church, Blacksburg. A graduate of Marshall University and The Christian Bible College and Seminary, he has been in the ministry for the past 28 years and... Continue Reading »