The Baptist Courier

Aiming to grow opportunities to share the gospel in the developing world, agricultural principles were taught in addition to the usual theology and church history classes this fall at Southeastern Seminary. Professionals from Bayer CropScience donated their time and... 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 »

On Dec. 5-8, North First Baptist Church hosted revival services led by preaching evangelist Keith Fordham and music evangelists Ron and Claudia Henderson. With nearly 40 rededications, 10 salvations, three for assurance of salvation, seven for baptism, and 16... Continue Reading »

One hundred-twenty graduates ? a record for winter commencement at Anderson University ? crossed the stage to receive diplomas Dec. 12. The Sunday commencement exercises featured the awarding of bachelor's degrees as well as master's degrees to 30 graduate... 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 »

It is madness that the story of the ?bum? at the Baptist College of Florida (Dec. 23) even exists. Is this what we promote in the SBC? Do we resort to hoaxes ? staged, phony performances by ?actors? ?... Continue Reading »

The Dec. 17 graduating class at Southeastern Seminary included 15 students from South Carolina.... 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 »

Regarding ? ?Bum? speaks in chapel, shocks students? (Dec. 23): First, I affirm the propriety of ministry to 'the least of these.? Second, the methodology in this chapel service is suspect at best. It borders on Barnum & Bailey... Continue Reading »

Ashley River Baptist Church, Charleston, recently hosted its annual Thanksgiving Unity Service – which brought together the congregation of Ashley River with their founding church, First Baptist of Charleston, and their mother church, Citadel Square Baptist. Following the combined... Continue Reading »

In 1888, Lottie Moon made her initial request for funds to help spread the Good News to China. That same year, Bertha Smith was born near Cowpens, S.C., and would soon follow in the footsteps of Lottie Moon.... Continue Reading »

Thanksgiving was a brighter day for 175 families in the Williamston-Pelzer area, thanks to the efforts of Christian Men United in Prayer, a trans-denominational group of laymen.... Continue Reading »