The Baptist Courier

Today, David helps his own people put into practice principles he is learning from community development training conducted by representatives of a Southern Baptist international relief and development organization, Baptist Global Response.... Continue Reading »

Banta announced that a transition team charged with assisting him as the North American Mission Board rolls out its new strategy had called for a sacred assembly "to seek the face of God for renewal and revival in Arizona."... Continue Reading »

The clock is ticking, Louisiana Baptists were reminded at the 164th annual meeting of the Louisiana Baptist Convention at First Baptist Church in Covington Nov. 14-15.... Continue Reading »

Campbellsville University defeated visiting Greenville College 21-7 Saturday to claim its first National Christian College Athletic Association Victory Bowl championship.... Continue Reading »

The film "Courageous," still enjoying a successful run in theaters, will be released on DVD Jan. 17.... Continue Reading »

Biblical illiteracy is prevalent and personal commitment to God"s Word is the only real answer.... Continue Reading »

Paterno was an idol in Pennsylvania and in much of America.... Continue Reading »

Today"s BP Ledger includes items from:
Compass Direct News
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
International Mission Board
Crown Financial Ministries
Truett-McConnell College
Campbellsville University
World News Service

Evangelist Shot Dead in Pakistan
Christian who wanted to serve the poor had received threats from area Muslims.
By Murad Khan/Compass... Continue Reading »

In an effort to enhance the reach of NAMB"s Send North America strategy, the mission board is embarking on a partnership with The Rebuild Initiative.... Continue Reading »

The city of Austin, Texas, has relented for the time being on an ordinance targeting pro-life crisis pregnancy centers.... Continue Reading »

Messengers to the 14th session of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention annual meeting approved a $26.2 million budget; passed resolutions ranging from the personhood of the unborn to biblical gender roles; and elected Mesquite pastor Terry Turner as... Continue Reading »

For the first time in a decade, two candidates ran for president of the Georgia Baptist Convention, with Statesboro pastor John Waters garnering 749 votes over Tifton pastor Fred Evers" 656.... Continue Reading »