The Baptist Courier

Jonathan Gardner JONATHAN GARDNER was recently called as associate and worship pastor at Langston Baptist Church, Conway. For the past eight years, he has served as worship pastor at First Baptist Church, Mt. Juliet, Tenn. He began his first... Continue Reading »

I believe I speak for thousands of South Carolina Baptists and for our institutions and churches in saying that the Courier has been a blessing and a tool in the hand of God, helping us in so many ways.... Continue Reading »

The Grady Lee family recently donated a new piano to Union Baptist Church, Marion, in memory of their loved ones. Pictured are Curtis and Susie Lee making the presentation.   Denise Rowell (right), member of Union Baptist Church in... Continue Reading »

A name change for the Southern Baptist Convention would be a superficial correction. What needs to be corrected is the image. The Mormons have become the second-fastest growing denomination by doing it. Maybe we need to spend some media... Continue Reading »

I recently heard a pastor tell a story of a lady he sat beside on a commercial flight. Upon settling into his seat, he noticed that she acted very nervous, displaying white-knuckled fear over having to fly. As he... Continue Reading »

When your name becomes synonymous with a particular prayer posture, you are having an impact. And for Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos? quarterback, that impact arises from a simple, but very public, habit, an action that has virtually overshadowed his... Continue Reading »

If Southern Baptists are willing to compromise on the name of the denomination, what else are they going to compromise on? When you compromise on anything you stand for, it puts into jeopardy everything you stand for. If we... Continue Reading »

In a cinder-block room with a concrete floor and metal bunk bed, no phones or computers ping or ding with text or Tweet alerts. For those serving time in prison, the onward march of technology could just as well... Continue Reading »

I find value in history, and there is much in Southern Baptist history to be proud of. I remember a few years ago that many rural Southern Baptist churches were calling themselves ?Missionary? more so than 'southern.?... Continue Reading »

Madison Zhang*, 27, hangs on to the subway's overhead belt, trying to keep her balance as the train constantly starts and stops for passengers. The young professional's two-hour one-way commute to her government job requires her to travel by... Continue Reading »

In the Jan. 5 edition of the Courier, Dr. Jim Austin wrote a piece about ?Employing Evangelistic Events in 2012.? I would like to address the strategy of ?Evangelistic Events? and the North American Mission Board's GPS (God's Plan... Continue Reading »

We live with multiple cultures and religions. Varying philosophies and ideologies vie for our allegiance. Often we are confused. We are not very different from the Colossians.... Continue Reading »