The Baptist Courier

Among regular Bible readers, more than a third indicate they read it nearly every day and typically use one primary version of the Bible.... Continue Reading »

'the Exchange,? a free webshow directed toward pastors and church leaders hosted by Ed Stetzer, now broadcasts in a weekly format.... Continue Reading »

The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) contains what is probably the most famous and challenging set of quotes emerging directly from Jesus? mouth in all of Scripture. Our passage this week, Luke 6, contains much of the same... Continue Reading »

Which biblical truth concerning Jesus is the most important? They all mesh seamlessly and rise or fall together. Who He is, where He came from, what He said and what He did ? it's all important because, as part... Continue Reading »

Ever thought about writing your autobiography? Just jot down key dates and events in your life. Beside each date write something. It?ll be a treasure to your grandchildren later. Our words and deeds are actually writing our autobiography every... Continue Reading »

Reagan Andrews wasn't supposed to survive her first week of life. A stroke before she was a day old put her at severe risk of massive, permanent brain damage. Death was a distinct possibility. First-time parents Lori and Dean... Continue Reading »

Within every Southern Baptist church there are people who can take the gospel around the world ? business professionals, IMB president Tom Elliff said. He announced a new component to the International Mission Board's partnership with Southern Baptist churches... Continue Reading »

Ongoing violence in Syria is driving refugees across borders into neighboring countries, where many of them are being met by Southern Baptists? ministry partners with badly needed help and the love of Jesus.... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist executive Richard Land joined pro-life religious leaders and public figures in extolling the virtues of "our glorious First Amendment," calling Americans to stand up for religious freedom in light of the U.S. Department of Health and Human... Continue Reading »

Now, thanks to a loan from the Church Finance Ministry of the North American Mission Board, Lakota Hills will be able to save an additional $45,000 a year on its debt -- which Smalley said will go into church... Continue Reading »

>Sessions for pastors and ministers looking to expand their reach through the written word have been added to this spring"s Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference.... Continue Reading »

While a military coup in the West African country of Mali has rendered uncertain a South Carolina church"s immediate plans to return there, the church"s continual presence in a Malian village over the last five years means the advancement... Continue Reading »