The Baptist Courier

?Morning Serenity,? a book of 365 daily thoughts by South Carolina pastor Martin Wiles, has been released by PublishAmerica.... Continue Reading »

Brad Vassey BRAD VASSEY has been called as student pastor of Cordesville First Baptist Church, Moncks Corner. He is a native of the Upstate and a graduate of Charleston Southern University.

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Tim Hughes, director of White Oak Conference Center, brags on the maintenance staff as an example of a new guest-focused attitude at the SCBC retreat facility near Winnsboro. ?One of our staff initiatives is to leave ?Brag on Me?... Continue Reading »

The issues that face pastors today are enormous. I personally think being a pastor is one of the toughest jobs in North America. Many men have gone into the ministry with the goal to win the world for Christ,... Continue Reading »

The Shades of REaD Book Club at Barker’s Creek Baptist Church, Honea Path (an outreach of the church’s WMU) meets once a month to share thoughts about a book that all of the ladies have read – and to... Continue Reading »

As a new year begins, many thousands of church members are filling various positions of leadership ? some for the very first time. This lesson provides an important reminder for them, and for all believers. One of the many... Continue Reading »

One reason God is showing you this lesson now is because today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. This is an excellent opportunity to respond to ways you can serve those who are despised, rejected, homeless or unborn. For... Continue Reading »

Eventually most Christians face situations in which they must decide whether they will take a bold stand for the Lord. Friendships may be at stake. In dire situations, one's reputation or job may be on the line ? and... Continue Reading »

Most Christians recognize that some things are terribly wrong in the culture in which we live. Some would point out the prevalence of social injustices such as poverty, racism and crime. Others would call attention to the growing tolerance... Continue Reading »

Multiple sets of dark eyes peered from the shadows of the small, colorful concrete homes lining the narrow dirt path. The team of Americans smiled and nodded as they passed the darkened doors, keeping one eye on the ground... Continue Reading »

A Dec. 25 snowfall provided a rare white-Christmas setting for many churches, including Whitefield Baptist Church in Anderson County.

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This Friday, Jan. 7, at 9 p.m., "Dateline NBC" will air the story an Oklahoma family that suffered a tragedy when robbers broke into the home of a Baptist pastor and killed him and his wife, leaving two wounded... Continue Reading »