The Baptist Courier

October contributions of $17,795,253 through the Southern Baptist Convention's Cooperative Program were 20.40 percent above CP gifts received in October 2007, according to a news release from SBC Executive Committee president and chief executive officer Morris Chapman.... Continue Reading »

The summer of 2008 will long be remembered in Cedar Rapids both for the 500-year flood that swamped the Iowa city and for the flood of compassion and cooperation provided by Southern Baptist churches across the country.... Continue Reading »

Dear President-elect Obama: First, congratulations on your successful campaign to become the 44th president of our beloved United States of America. This was a historic election in terms of the massive increase in voter participation as a percentage of... Continue Reading »

November usually stimulates images of turkey, dressing, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, and family gatherings. As Christians, it reminds us of the many blessings bestowed upon us by God.... Continue Reading »

The congregation of Hillcrest Baptist Church, Dalzell, is excited about moving into its new building after the old one burned down Feb. 17. The first service in the new building will be Nov. 16.... Continue Reading »

I enjoy reading Edwin Leap's writings in the Greenville News. Thanks for including him in The Baptist Courier. His columns are so refreshing. Also, I enjoy reading about his family.... Continue Reading »

With another round of elections behind us, we commit ourselves to pray for our leaders, including those with whom we have disagreements. Paul's command to Timothy (1 Tim. 2:1-4) included constant prayer, and even thanksgiving, for all national leaders.... Continue Reading »

Willis Prather, an 88-year-old veteran of World War II, recalls painful memories of warfare and concentration camps, but through it all he has kept a strong faith in God and has been an active member of a Southern Baptist... Continue Reading »

Whether it's backpacking, canoeing or first aid, a good Scout approaches all tasks with the same motto: ?Be prepared.? Scout or not, the motto is sound advice for most of life's occurrences, and should certainly be considered in the... Continue Reading »

Members of Siloam Baptist Church, Ninety Six, chat with Muslims while prayerwalking at a madrassa ? a Muslim primary school ? in Sri Lanka.... Continue Reading »

Living in a hut in West Africa might cost $12 a month. But the monthly rent for an apartment in Moscow can run about $2,000.... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptists in Congress return to D.C. No Southern Baptist members of Congress lost their seats in the Nov. 4 elections. Both senators and all 23 representatives who are members of Southern Baptist churches and were on the general-election... Continue Reading »