The Baptist Courier

Rodney Dillard, who played one of the bluegrass-blessed but conversationally challenged Darling boys on The Andy Griffith Show, believes the values of homespun decency that marked the popular TV show still have the power to draw even skeptics to... Continue Reading »

In 1 Peter 3:1-7, Peter addresses Christian wives married to non-Christians husbands (3:1-6) and Christian husbands married to Christian wives (3:7). God may be showing you this lesson in order to provide wisdom for your own marriage or the... Continue Reading »

Brad Whitt claims to be considered irrelevant. He is incredibly relevant. As a man who is called of God and serving out of obedience, he is, by definition, relevant ? as are the ?young, restless and reformed? pastors, as... Continue Reading »

John Flanagan JOHN FLANAGAN is now serving as pianist at West Gantt First Baptist Church, Greenville. He is a graduate of Lander University, the University of South Carolina and Southern Seminary, and is currently attending USC-Upstate.      ... Continue Reading »

There are many things in life for which one may prepare ? college, marriage, a newborn baby, a new career, or even death. Preparing involves not only focusing on the future, but also showing firm resolve in the present.... Continue Reading »

On Feb. 27, our church studied 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, which appeals for unity and urges us not to form groups that rally around certain preachers and preferences. Three days later, I opened up The Baptist Courier to find Brad... Continue Reading »

Bob Whitehead, center, has been licensed to the ministry by West Gantt First Baptist Church, Greenville, where he has served as minister of youth for nearly six years. Pictured with Whitehead are his wife, Amanda; daughter Evey; and pastor... Continue Reading »

?It's a new day at NAMB,? North American Mission Board president Kevin Ezell said in addressing more than 400 associational directors of missions and church-planting missionaries from across North America. ?We?re not just moving the deck chairs around.? Ezell... Continue Reading »

Christian unity can often be lost on minor points. Thomas Manton said, ?Any fool can open the floodgates, but when the waters have once broken out, who can recall them?? Indeed, once unity is lost, it is difficult to... Continue Reading »

I feel Brad Whitt's angst. I, too, am frustrated and concerned about the future of our denomination. I, too, am a product of the Cooperative Program, and I love being Southern Baptist. I have always been a member of... Continue Reading »

Jim Tippins, associate chaplain for Lakewood Campground ministries near Myrtle Beach, is looking for church youth groups to assist with resort ministry during the summer.... Continue Reading »

Following two state evangelism conferences last month, South Carolina Baptist Convention staff will provide follow-up service to churches, organize small-group evangelism discussions this fall, and plan for a single-venue conference in early 2012. The Monday-Tuesday conference, held Feb. 21-22... Continue Reading »