The Baptist Courier

More than 23,000 Southern Baptist students ? from teenage to college-age ? will tackle roofing, drywall repairs, painting and landscaping in 96 World Changers projects this summer in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.... Continue Reading »

Encountering hospitality in so many forms is one of the many advantages of living in Asia. The joy that comes from fellowship around a table must be experienced; it cannot be taught.... Continue Reading »

As a growing global food crisis stirs uncertainty and generates hostility around the world, International Mission Board missionaries are finding ways to help sustain both the physical and spiritual needs of the people they serve.... Continue Reading »

Let me state my deep hope that this year's annual meeting in Indianapolis will be the beginning of the greatest time of evangelism in the history of the Southern Baptist Convention.... Continue Reading »

One of earth's finest is now in the presence of the Lord. My life was one of many deeply blessed by Rev. Steve Taylor, music evangelist of the Southern Baptist Convention who raised his family in South Carolina for... Continue Reading »

In my 43 years as a lifelong Baptist, I?m just now wanting to be some form of leader instead of a pew-warmer. Being as brief and as guarded as I can be, there are two issues I feel pounding... Continue Reading »

As Dr. Page winds up his two terms as our denominational president, we reflect upon what God has allowed him to accomplish. The verdict is clear and decisive no matter what criteria you use to judge ? ?Well done.?... Continue Reading »

I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I believe that he died for the sins of man and that salvation is a gift we must choose to receive. I believe we live in a country where... Continue Reading »

At first, it was just a quiet policy change. But then word got out, and the rest of the country took notice. Rightfully so. Not only should we notice, we should applaud.... Continue Reading »

The Charleston Southern University delegation of the South Carolina Student Legislature introduced a resolution at its spring meeting in Myrtle Beach honoring Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University is hosting the Centrifuge/M-Fuge combination camp again this summer. The camps are sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources.... Continue Reading »

Prestonwood minister arrested in sting A minister from Prestonwood Baptist Church has been arrested in a sting operation for soliciting sex with a minor. Joe Barron, 52, a minister to married adults at the Dallas-area church, was arrested May... Continue Reading »