The Baptist Courier

As a follower of Jesus Christ, you are probably like me and see yourself as unbiased and respectful of others. Try this test. Think about your community and how diverse it has become. Now consider your congregation. Does it... Continue Reading »

The Bible teaches that God blesses us because of who He is: a God who gives generously from love. God also blesses us so we can mimic God and bless others (Genesis 12:1-3). Deuteronomy 15:7-11 says: ?for this the... Continue Reading »

We were vacationing in Maine and had stopped in a small fishing village to tour a Baptist church which was being restored. A woman emerged from a Bible study and introduced herself. We did the same. On hearing that... Continue Reading »

I owe a tremendous debt to the people of Northside Baptist Church in Woodruff. It was there that I attended Sunbeams, RAs, Training Union, Vacation Bible School, and any other youth activity that was offered. If the lights were... Continue Reading »

Though most were unable to take part in the familiar ?Extreme Makeover: Home Edition? chant, ?Move that bus!? Missouri Baptist volunteers didn't mind.... Continue Reading »

Four years before Send North America was launched by the North American Mission Board to mobilize churches and local associations to plant and support new churches in underserved parts of the United States, Todd Unzicker was down in the... Continue Reading »

For the first time in more than a decade, LifeWay Christian Resources is releasing a new ongoing Bible study series for children, students and adults under one theme.... Continue Reading »

We need to be in Shanghai. We need to be impacting 23 million people with the Gospel.... Continue Reading »

Shanghai"s aging population is expected to peak in the 2030s when the number of those over age 60 will swell to more than 5 million -- about one-fourth of Shanghai"s current population. By then, there will be a shortage... Continue Reading »

This year, the NFL has given its blessing for churches to broadcast the Super Bowl, relaxing a previously restrictive policy and allowing public showings of the big game on TVs larger than 55 inches.... Continue Reading »

Stephen Presley, who is teaching an inaugural biblical interpretation class at a maximum-security prison near Houston, says the inmates" familiarity with letter writing has given them a unique perspective on the epistles that comprise a large portion of the... Continue Reading »

The Supreme Court will not intervene in a controversy over Christian prayers delivered before commission meetings in Forsyth County, N.C.... Continue Reading »