The Baptist Courier

The Baptist Courier presented its 13th annual Horace B. Sims Jr. Award for excellence in the field of Christian studies to North Greenville University seniors Nikki Stillwell and Adam Cooper during the school's annual awards day on April 18.... Continue Reading »

Summerville mayor Berlin Myers didn't sit in his regular pew May 1 at Summerville Church; instead, he sat in a special area surrounded by rows of family members. It was a day set aside both to honor the senior... Continue Reading »

Ezra, a priest and scribe skilled in the Scriptures, is perhaps best remembered for bringing spiritual renewal to the post-exilic community in Judah. In 458 B.C., the Persian king Artaxerxes I (464-424 B.C.) allowed him to journey from Babylon... Continue Reading »

Believers in the Corinthian church misunderstood Christian leadership. Various men served among them, including Paul, Apollos and Peter. However, some in the church became so enamored with human gifts and personalities that they exalted some leaders over others. As... Continue Reading »

The ?upward look.? 'set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth? (v. 2). 'set your mind on? literally means ?keep on thinking about? (Robertson, Word Pictures). When he says we should not... Continue Reading »

John Newton said, ?If two angels were to receive at the same moment a commission from God ? one to go down and rule earth's grandest empire, the other to go and sweep the streets of its meanest village... Continue Reading »

Churches from all over the world will be heading to New York City this summer. ?Big Apple Adventure? is the theme for this year's Vacation Bible School material produced by LifeWay Christian Resources, and children can explore one of... Continue Reading »

Anyone who has been in charge of registration for a church's Vacation Bible School knows that, although it's crucial, it can be a headache. It's hard to keep it all organized. But LifeWay's VBS Tools Online can help.... Continue Reading »

Year after year, churches indicate their greatest need for Vacation Bible School is help with follow-up. ?What takes place after VBS is just as important as anything that happens during the week,? said Mike Smith of the leadership and... Continue Reading »

Even though a Vacation Bible School decorating team may never have set foot in New York City, decorating for a Big Apple Adventure could be a piece of cake. ?You probably already have, have had or will be able... Continue Reading »

For most of us, the world of academics seems miles away. Even irrelevant. So you may not be aware that in the last few months, academic professionals have been batting around a subject that directly impacts you and me.... Continue Reading »

Genre Southern Gospel Playlist Somebody Sing (listen) Glory Road Holy Shore (listen) When He Was on the Cross Built on Amazing Grace Jesus Loves Me He Still Speaks The Lord’s Prayer Look No Further (listen) I’ve Read the Back... Continue Reading »