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Sunday School Lessons: October 9, 2011, Explore the Bible

During October, football games are televised in abundance. During pregame comments, analysts often share their keys to victory for the teams ? what each team must do to triumph over their foe. In Romans 7, Paul shares insights about... Continue Reading »

First Person – Alzheimer’s, Pat Robertson and the True Gospel

Recently on his television show, Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson said a man would be morally justified to divorce his wife with Alzheimer's disease in order to marry another woman. The dementia-riddled wife is, Robertson said, ?not there? anymore. This... Continue Reading »

In India, villagers’ gardens yield hope

It"s only been a few months since Sarkar taught the FAITH (Food Always In The Home) gardens workshop sponsored by the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund, but it"s already taking root in this impoverished community in India.... Continue Reading »

Is SBC Denominational Affiliation Important?

A recent LifeWay Research survey found that three-quarters of pastors with denominational affiliation believe it is vital to be part of a denomination, but a majority also believe that the importance of identifying with a denomination will diminish over... Continue Reading »

S.C. pastor to serve on task force to study possible SBC name change

The pastor of the oldest church in the Southern Baptist Convention ? First Baptist Church, Charleston ? said he will 'serve with an open mind and a prayerful heart? on a task force charged with studying the prospect of... Continue Reading »

Letters: Thank you, Bethea

Recently, my 86-year-old mother passed away. She had been a resident at Bethea Baptist Retirement Center for five years. I want to publicly express my appreciation to the staff and administration for the first-rate care she received while there.... Continue Reading »

Are you ready to fight hunger Oct. 9?

With World Hunger Sunday approaching Oct. 9, churches and other groups who want to engage the issue of world hunger have a variety of resources available to them.... Continue Reading »

‘True Love Waits’ cofounder to retire

Greenville native Jimmy Hester, cofounder of the True Love Waits abstinence movement, is retiring from LifeWay Christian Resources. During his 26 years with LifeWay, Hester spearheaded True Love Waits? transition from an idea for a sex education campaign to... Continue Reading »

No rate increase for Courier subscribers

For the second consecutive year, readers of The Baptist Courier will not see a subscription rate increase for their state denominational newspaper.... Continue Reading »

Letters: Discipling through small groups

People close to us, those we invest most of our time with, learn from the example we model. What do family, co-workers and closest friends all have in common? Time spent together in a small relational environment (SRE).... Continue Reading »

Pat Robertson backtracks on comments

Television host Pat Robertson said Sept. 26 that comments he made about divorce and Alzheimer"s disease were "misinterpreted."... Continue Reading »

Northside Church opens new facility in Lexington

On Sunday, Sept. 11, Northside Church held a grand opening celebration for the church's new facility on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington. The service drew more than 2,000.... Continue Reading »