The Baptist Courier

By the time you read this, 2011 will be a distant memory for many. Some will be able to look back with fond memories of all that took place, while others will look back with sorrow or regret over... Continue Reading »

Members of Sandy Lake Road Baptist Church realized last spring that their mission had been fulfilled. After 45 years of ministry, they closed the church doors.... Continue Reading »

The article in the Courier in which some attempted to sell the idea of dropping the word 'southern? from the name of our denomination ('sBC name-change task force reaches decision,? Dec. 22) did nothing to change the minds of... Continue Reading »

I have been reading all the articles concerning a name change for our denomination, and it may be a good thing to do. However, I am reminded of the old quote, ?A rose by any other name would smell... Continue Reading »

Four music ministers with a desire to share God's love with those who don't know Christ have turned their love of barbershop singing into an outreach ministry.... Continue Reading »

During America's last presidential election, many secular media outlets focused on the need for change. Change is positive only if it corrects a wrong or moves us in a better direction. Christians need to be aware of current cultural... Continue Reading »

Neftali Coronado, pastor of El Buen Pastor (Church) in Georgia, took his U.S. citizenship test and passed with flying colors. He is now proud to claim the United States as his new country. ?I love this country and I... Continue Reading »

In January, Southern Baptists are again being called to a time of prayer and spiritual awakening. The Southern Baptist Convention Call to Prayer is an opportunity to focus on praying missionally.... Continue Reading »

Charles J. Williams Jr. of Charleston has written a Christian novel, ?What Does the Bible Say??... Continue Reading »

As a sequel to his book, 'soulwinning 101,? evangelist-author Frank Shivers of Columbia moves from the ?how to? of evangelism to the ?want to? in a just-released volume entitled 'spurs to Soul Winning.?... Continue Reading »

Death is inevitable, and many are curious about what happens after life on earth ends ? both for the believer and the non-believer. Members of Rock Springs Baptist Church, Easley, acted out those scenarios in their sixth annual drama,... Continue Reading »

The WMU of Maple Cane Baptist Church, Cottageville, held their annual “We’re Here for You” day on Nov. 12, preparing a meal for a member of their community who suffers from an autoimmune disorder.   Mechanicsville Baptist Church, Darlington,... Continue Reading »