The Baptist Courier

Most would agree that a church should be able to open a school to ensure that its children get an education that conforms with its religious teachings.... Continue Reading »

For many leaders, complaints about not having enough time are about as common as breathing. Yet, God isn"t a harsh taskmaster, making unreasonable demands or giving us more to accomplish than there is time to do it. Let"s consider... Continue Reading »

I have to agree with the letter writer ('spread gospel with Facebook,? July 21). Facebook is an excellent way to stand up for your Lord and express your views, your prayer requests, and even advertise your church.... Continue Reading »

An intoxicating mixture of innocence, beauty and spirit, Christiana was the most sought-after freshman at her Christian college.... Continue Reading »

South Carolina Baptist Convention president Sonny Holmes and his wife Harriet are mourning the loss of their son, Brian Eliot Holmes, 33, who died July 18, 2011.... Continue Reading »

These lessons in Jeremiah are so basic. They are about who God is, who we are, our tendency to drift, our stubbornness and God's faithfulness. We?ve seen our relationship to God move from externals to a new covenant that... Continue Reading »

I am part of the younger generation and attend a Southern Baptist church. I am bothered by the legalistic ?write-ins? from people. I grew up in the SBC, but because of the legalism and rituals, I strayed away from... Continue Reading »

Ray Russell RAY RUSSELL, pastor of Riverview Church in Greenville Association, received his degree from Luther Rice Seminary and University during their May 13 commencement at First Church, Atlanta.

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As we look at our lesson for this week, we continue to see the same pattern repeated over and over. God speaks through his prophet ? the people rebel ? judgment follows. For some reason, the human race has... Continue Reading »

The news about our son's murder flashed around the globe quickly. Within an hour we heard from people. One of the first messages was a text. It read, ?My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made... Continue Reading »

Centenary Church, in Marion Association, held a baptism service at Little Pee Dee River on July 10. Brothers Jesse Lane (left) and Jake Lane (second from right) are baptized by interim pastor Richard Shaw, as their father, Michael Lane,... Continue Reading »

Even a church can be resurrected. At least that's the desire and plan of Camp Creek Church in Lancaster and New Haven Church in the nearby hamlet of Jefferson, which have jointly embarked on a rare thing in the... Continue Reading »