The Baptist Courier

Here we go again. The 2011 NIV is being criticized for its inclusive language. The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) is taking the translation committee to task for inaccurate gender language. More than 2,700 of the problems... Continue Reading »

The smallest Southern Baptist Convention in 67 years may occasion a serious review of how we do business at every level. The 4,800-plus registered messengers could reflect distance and cost factors more than disdain for meetings. Yet, trends indicate... Continue Reading »

Yes, what we do while we are alive speaks, and how we leave our estate can also speak loudly. Sarah Ballard was a good teacher while she was alive and a good teacher in her death. Sarah lived to... Continue Reading »

In reference to 'the case for the doxology? (?Your Views,? June 23) we as an SBC church still sing the doxology every Sunday morning, but stress the importance of understanding and meaning the words we sing.... Continue Reading »

I am just a simple servant in my local church, I lead a small group and have served as a deacon. I try to read every mailing of the Courier. Many of your articles point to SBC leaders looking... Continue Reading »

LifeWay is now redoing its website and offering a $1,000 gift certificate and other giveaways. This will be a big help to a few select people or churches. However, they are requiring a Facebook account. I am very disappointed... Continue Reading »

I read that baptisms are down in the Southern Baptist Convention. Is there any one cause for the decline? Is it because there are less churches and less lost people?... Continue Reading »

In response to ?Plea for complete gospel? (?Your Views,? June 9), I firmly agree that the responsibility for the moral decline of America should be laid at the foot of the church.... Continue Reading »

Jim Austin, executive director-treasurer of the South Carolina Baptist Convention, will host listening sessions for interested Baptists across the state in the coming months.... Continue Reading »

A ministry based in Gaffney is helping families in Alabama recover following the recent storms that devastated the area. Parson's Pantry, operated by former pastor Ron Jackson and his wife Karen, has been able so far to assist 12... Continue Reading »

Has your church, business or home been the victim of copper theft in recent years? If not, you won't have to look far to find someone who has been affected by this growing epidemic. With the price of nonferrous... Continue Reading »

Jamie Duncan JAMIE DUNCAN has been called as senior pastor of East Pickens Church, Pickens. He previously was pastor of Good Hope Church, Iva, since March 2008. His first Sunday at East Pickens will be July 17. Duncan was... Continue Reading »