The Baptist Courier

Afghan convert safe after outcry Said Musa, an Afghan man who was arrested in May and threatened with execution for becoming a follower of Jesus, has been released from prison after an international outcry on his behalf. News of... Continue Reading »

The year 2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. Today, the majority of Christians employ more recent versions, such as the NIV and ESV. Nevertheless, to date, no English translation has dominated to the extent that... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University's Christian Worldview Center will hold its fifth annual Christian Worldview Conference March 21-23.... Continue Reading »

Gary C. Redding will retire March 31 after serving 22 years as pastor of First Baptist Church, North Augusta.... Continue Reading »

KENNY OWEN was called as pastor of First Baptist Church, Westminster, on Feb. 6, after serving as interim pastor since last November. Prior to that, he served as pastor at Earle’s Grove Baptist Church, Westminster, for 27 years, and... Continue Reading »

Glenwood Baptist Church, Easley, honored pastor Dale McCoig and his wife, Marianne, on Jan. 9 with a trip to the Holy Land. Pictured with the McCoigs are the Glenwood deacons and staff, who presented the gift on behalf of... Continue Reading »

For 27 consecutive years, the people of Lowrys could look forward to a Frances Stephenson Christmas production at the First Baptist Church. When she passed away on May 2 of last year at age 79, it would be natural... Continue Reading »

If a Christian strives to live for Christ in this life, it is only a matter of time before he suffers persecution. Persecution may come from various sources. A Christian secretary may receive pressure from her boss to alter... Continue Reading »

Persecution can discourage even the strongest believer. Elijah, Jeremiah, and Paul, among others, each learned this painful truth (1 Kings 19:3-4; Jeremiah 17:15-18 and 18:18-23; 1 Corinthians 2:3; and Acts 18:6-11). Though all were great men of God, their... Continue Reading »

The believers in Philippi were partners with Paul in his kingdom work. Believers should seek a partnership with their pastor and other kingdom ministers for the furtherance of the gospel. How did the believers in Philippi partner with the... Continue Reading »

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the 19th century London preacher, once declared, ?God is too good to be unkind, too wise to be mistaken, and when you cannot trace His hand, you can always trust His heart.? Wherever God puts us... Continue Reading »

When most students toss their books aside in favor of hitting the beach for spring break, North Greenville University's missionary media ministry class will be traveling to Thailand during the week of March 7-11 to help spread the love... Continue Reading »