The Baptist Courier

He was alone, stretched out on the bench in the gazebo at The Baptist College of Florida. Most students rushed by to make their 8 a.m. classes. Visibly out of place, the stranger had long, disheveled hair, layered camouflaged... Continue Reading »

Kimberly Dawn Wooten of Taylors walked across the stage Dec. 9 at North Greenville University to accept the degree she had worked for her entire life.... Continue Reading »

At its final meeting of 2010, held Dec. 9 in Columbia, the Executive Board of the South Carolina Baptist Convention approved an interim convention staff reorganization plan and elected board officers for 2011.... Continue Reading »

The Holy Spirit often guided the authors of Scripture to a level of detail that is surprising. There are many examples. Genesis 6 provides a verbal schematic of Noah's assignment, concluding that the work must be finished within 18... Continue Reading »

Right now you have a unique opportunity as a Southern Baptist. You have the opportunity to take the gospel to the entire world as you give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. And, hopefully, you are... Continue Reading »

Ten South Carolina Baptist Convention staff members will be retiring effective Dec. 31, although five ?field service? workers among the group will remain available to the convention in the coming year on a contract basis.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University has received approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to begin offering a master of education degree. Classes will begin in January at the T. Walter Brashier Graduate School in Greer.... Continue Reading »

In verses 25-32, Paul gave several commands regarding our actions and our attitudes that reflect our oneness and community in Christ. For example, we should not procrastinate when it comes to settling a dispute with another Christian.... Continue Reading »

One-third of the North American Mission Board's staff will be leaving at the end of the year as a result of retirement incentives and other downsizing of the Southern Baptist entity. On Friday, Dec. 10, NAMB recognized retirees who... Continue Reading »

  More states promise larger CP gifts More state conventions are committed to sending a larger share of Cooperative Program dollars to Southern Baptist causes worldwide by reducing the portion they keep for ministry within the state. Sixteen of... Continue Reading »

Compromise is viewed by many as important for life. At times, it may be necessary to find ?common ground? with others or reach a ?win-win agreement.? Yet, too often compromise becomes an excuse for not doing the right thing.... Continue Reading »

The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) declared in September that the recession which began in December 2007 ended in June 2009. According to a recent LifeWay Research study, pastors of Protestant churches might disagree. After feeling moderate impact... Continue Reading »