The Baptist Courier

Joshua Culbertson JOSHUA CULBERTSON has been called as senior pastor of Holly Ridge Baptist Church, Simpsonville. He previously served as pastor of New Prospect Baptist Church, Laurens. Culbertson earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from North Greenville University and... 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 »

In my latest (and much loved) edition of The Baptist Courier, I read of Don Kirkland's upcoming retirement. I rejoice for Don; I grieve for the rest of us. Don has done such a splendid job as our editor.... Continue Reading »

The youth of Hunt’s Memorial Baptist Church, Easley, visited homebound members on Feb. 25, including Ethel Taylor (center), who will celebrate her 100th birthday in May. The youth brought “lots of love, hugs, smiles, prayers, gifts baskets, candy baskets,... Continue Reading »

My yard seems to be very hesitant in sprouting the seeds I sow on it. I guess I do not do all that I should in preparation. But here is an interesting fact: The moral and spiritual seeds planted... Continue Reading »

Charlotte ?Lottie? Moon left a privileged life in Virginia in the late 1800s to follow God's call to war-torn China ? and spent the rest of her life there. ?Lottie's life and message needs to reach a new generation,?... Continue Reading »

Ignorance may be bliss, but ignorance about the needs of the poor and oppressed is not the way of Jesus. Such was the premise of a recent campus-wide event held by Baptist Collegiate Ministry at Francis Marion University.... Continue Reading »

I am Southern Baptist because of the faithful witness of Christian believers. It was a neighbor who first took my mom and us young children to church. My mom received Christ and was baptized in a Southern Baptist church.... Continue Reading »

After years of gradually becoming inactive, Royal Ambassadors is now alive and well at Garden City Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »

When they bring up the house lights following the April 8 presentation of the Passion play at Old Fort Baptist Church, it will mark the 178th ? and final ? presentation of a community ministry that began 25 years... 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 »