The Baptist Courier

?Men, we are living in the most exciting time in history,? declared Chris Wells, keynote speaker for the Salt and Light Men's Ministries Conference held April 17-18. 'there are men desperately seeking purpose and meaning in their lives,? he... Continue Reading »

Here are a few fun facts about Micah Owings: He spent his first 15 years in a small log cabin on a mountain in north Georgia. He was homeschooled for five years and raised cows, horses and pigs. He... Continue Reading »

The Courier's recent piece on the graying of SBC leadership (April 30) articulates a question that has been simmering on the back burner of issues facing Southern Baptists. Thoughtful critics, however, have been discussing it for quite a while.... Continue Reading »

?Kingdom Hearts for Kingdom Arts? was the theme for the 18th annual South Carolina Baptist Convention Creative Ministries Festival held April 17-18 at North Trenholm Baptist Church.... Continue Reading »

In “With graying of Southern Baptist Convention leadership, what comes next?” (April 30), the Courier’s Butch Blume addresses the staunch reality of the void of pastors under the age of 40 in the SBC’s current leadership. I think Blume’s... Continue Reading »

The Dorcas Fellowship Club of George’s Creek Baptist Church, Olar, held a Valentine banquet Feb. 11. One of the highlights of the day was the crowning of Freddie and Bobbie Gunnells as Valentine King and Queen. The couple continues... Continue Reading »

I agree with Dr. Wayne Dickard and would ask the Executive Board to reconsider and overturn the decision to hire non-Baptists. Our convention is called Southern Baptist because it is Southern Baptist, and we as Southern Baptists have a... Continue Reading »

Retired pastor James W. ?J.W.? Haskell Sr., 98, of Lilburn, Ga., formerly of Hardeeville, died May 3, 2009.... Continue Reading »

The chairman of the administrative committee of the South Carolina Baptist Convention's Executive Board has responded to criticism regarding a recent change in the hiring policy at the state convention building.... Continue Reading »

Forestville Baptist Church in Greenville is declaring in a dramatic way its commitment to both teach and model biblical truth to its children.... Continue Reading »

The ?Great Commission Resurgence? declaration being circulated by Southern Baptist Convention president Johnny Hunt represents a heartfelt effort to deal with the challenges churches face with witness and ministry in today's culture, four men who signed the declaration have... Continue Reading »

A group of Baptist Collegiate Ministry Anderson University students have made it their mission to minister to the children at nearby Fairview Gardens Apartments on a regular basis for the past two years.... Continue Reading »