The Baptist Courier

I?m Baptist born and Baptist bred, but in our current condition I?ll be a sad Baptist until I?m dead. Over my 66 years, the role of church and denominational leadership has evolved from a ?divine calling? to a ?professional... Continue Reading »

I would like to respond with an answer for the concerns of the ?What next?? question posed on the Courier's front page (April 30). It seems that the lack of attendance at the Southern Baptist Convention meetings by ministers... Continue Reading »

Regarding the hiring of non-Southern Baptists for support positions: As I speak with both pastors and laypeople, the biggest concern I hear is ?What if this is just the first step? to bringing in views contrary to those we... Continue Reading »

I read with interest a letter in the May 28, 2009 edition of the Courier. The writer stated, ?When I attended one of our state Baptist colleges, the religion department was so liberal that I came out questioning everything... Continue Reading »

Though my seminary experience trained me well in biblical doctrine, it did not prepare me for the reality of church polity. I have learned that this is true no matter which seminary or Bible college one attended.... Continue Reading »

Genre Contemporary Christian, Southern Gospel Description Julian Saverance has been a Christian solo artist for about two years. He is a member of Second Baptist Church in Lancaster. His debut project, “Everyday Answers” has been well received in Southern... Continue Reading »

Thomas Haggai encouraged 250 North Greenville University graduates not to live in the past but to allow the past to live in them during the school's commencement ceremony May 7.... Continue Reading »

D.J. Horton, pastor of Anderson Mill Road Church, Moore, makes this analogy: ?An automobile manufacturer has a mission: to manufacture cars. Our mission as the church is to make disciples. And we can't make enough of them ? there's... Continue Reading »

Although total church membership, Sunday school attendance and the number of baptisms in the Southern Baptist Convention declined in 2008 from 2007, participation by men and boys in Baptist Men's ministries and Royal Ambassadors jumped almost 6 percent in... Continue Reading »

A recent Atlanta-Journal Constitution story profiles Ernie Johnson, studio host for TNT's NBA broadcasts.... Continue Reading »

A $1.5 million construction and renovation project at White Oak Conference Center, near Winnsboro, opens this month and is highlighted by a full-service activity area called The Hub, promoting creative learning spaces and fellowship opportunities among guests.... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University held its commencement ceremony May 9 at the North Charleston Coliseum. A total of 313 students received undergraduate and graduate degrees.... Continue Reading »