The Baptist Courier

A yellow taxi made its rounds over the summer to churches around Barnwell County and nearby. Its trip began in early June at Elko Church. Hearing about LifeWay Christian Resources? Big Apple Adventure theme for Vacation Bible School, Nancy... Continue Reading »

?Your dog lives better than my daughter and I do,? Lu Wei Hong* says. She isn't angry; she's just stating the facts. My dog has daily access to nutritious food and clean water and sleeps in a bed in... Continue Reading »

Some were members of the Millennial generation, just starting out in their teaching careers, while others were of the Greatest Generation, with years of experience. But all who attended this year's Church Weekday Education Workshop shared a common bond... Continue Reading »

A look at the New Testament church's schedule of ?activities? reveals two key emphases: prayer, and the sharing of their fledgling faith outside the walls of the synagogues. These emphases are the focus of two upcoming events sponsored by... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptists ask me what word I would use to describe my service as president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. So, OK, my list of superlatives is growing exponentially. I even consulted Mr. Roget for some help.... Continue Reading »

Our servant spirit reflects our spiritual maturity. In Romans 12:1-3, Paul echoes Christ's attitude and action (John 13:1-14; Philippians 2:1-13) when he calls us not to think better of ourselves than we are. The renewal of our minds must... Continue Reading »

In the 1970s and 1980s, I was pastor of two churches that gave 20 percent of undesignated receipts through the Cooperative Program. They did it because of a radical commitment to missions and the mandate of Jesus Christ (Matthew... Continue Reading »

People who know Jesus tell others about him. Like Andrew and Philip, we are expected to go and tell. The following story, written by International Mission Board personnel, illustrates how. You will note the words in the story that... Continue Reading »

I?m not so good with my hands. I own a tool set, but the tools are scattered throughout the house and the case is hidden under our bed. Yes, I own a lawn mower ? but it's the electric... Continue Reading »

As college students begin their semesters, they know they must work hard to earn that valuable college degree. Americans have long valued hard work and prized accomplishments gained through personal effort. Too often, though, many approach their relationship with... Continue Reading »

  CP giving below previous year’s pace Year-to-date contributions to Southern Baptist national and international missions and ministries received by the SBC Executive Committee are 2.10 percent below the same time frame last year. As of Aug. 31, gifts... Continue Reading »

In Psalm 103:2, David delivered this challenge, ?Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.? It is important for all of God's children to remember the incredible blessings we receive as recipients of God's grace,... Continue Reading »