The Baptist Courier

South Carolina volunteers in India talk to Muslim men outside a mosque where they were able to share the gospel.... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church, North Charleston, will host ?Come Together Sunday? Feb. 17. ?CTS? is a twofold effort to both bring back long-absent members as well as visit residents in neighborhoods close to the church.... Continue Reading »

Wade Burleson of Oklahoma has resigned from the board of trustees of the International Mission Board, effective Jan. 30.... Continue Reading »

ABC draws heavy FCC indecency fine The Federal Communications Commission issued a $1.43 million indecency fine against 52 ABC affiliates Jan. 25 for airing nudity during an episode of “NYPD Blue” in 2003, marking the second-largest indecency fine ever... Continue Reading »

After a two-year battle with cancer, L. Russ Bush III, noted philosopher, apologist, author, professor, pastor and friend of Southern Baptists, died Jan. 23.... Continue Reading »

Checking the nutrition labels on food packaging is an important tool in determining the nutritional value of what we eat. But it's not always easy deciphering those charts with their fine print, percentages and abbreviations.... Continue Reading »

Following final exams at the end of the fall semester, when many were looking forward to some rest and relaxation, 76 students, faculty and staff members set out to make a difference in the world through mission trips to... Continue Reading »

David Simmons DAVID SIMMONS began duties Jan. 2 as pastor of Reedy River Baptist Church, North Greenville Association. His previous pastorates include Union Baptist, Defoe, Ky.; Smoaks Baptist, Smoaks; and Calvary Baptist, Lake City. He is a graduate of... Continue Reading »

I love the outdoors. So do a lot of men and women. One man in particular I know has turned his passion into a mission for the Lord.... Continue Reading »

It has been my privilege for the last two years to serve on our state convention's Executive Board. Among the blessings of that office are the trips to White Oak Conference Center. This is an outstanding facility of which... Continue Reading »

Wide receiver David Tyree said he has been with the New York Giants long enough that the Big Apple's media know better than to come to him for an interview unless they?re prepared to hear first about his faith... Continue Reading »

As churches gather at Rock Hill First Baptist Feb. 25-26 for the 2008 State Evangelism Conference, the question will be ?Are we a deeply committed church??... Continue Reading »