The Baptist Courier

In addition to ministers and staff, every church depends on a network of lay leadership and volunteers to move ministries forward. And much like any person in full-time church work, lay people often need a chance to be renewed... Continue Reading »

As stated in a previous article (Aug. 13), I have learned a great deal over the past year as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. I do not claim to have all knowledge, or to know the true feelings... Continue Reading »

It is September now, and it is the time of year when many of our Southern Baptist churches are holding revivals. This is encouraging, because it seemed like for a while that the tradition of having revivals was dying... Continue Reading »

Southern Baptist Seminary president Al Mohler talks to Charleston Southern University faculty, staff and students about the role of learning in Christianity Sept. 10.... Continue Reading »

Daniel Ruiz, 21, wanted a challenge, so he thought he?d try the Sahara Desert. Despite the heat and harsh climate, he immersed himself in learning the Fulani culture and language so he could share the love of Jesus overseas... Continue Reading »

?Hands On? is ?a recognition of the need to mentor a younger generation in missions,? said Chad Stillwell, one of the coordinators of the new initiative.... Continue Reading »

North Greenville University dedicated the Roper Mountain House, a new home for 10 male resident students, Aug. 29. The house will help the university in accommodating approximately 1,400 residents of the 2,001 students enrolled this fall at the northern... Continue Reading »

CP: 2.56 percent ahead of last year Year-to-date contributions through the Southern Baptist Convention’s Cooperative Program are 2.56 percent ahead of the same time frame in 2006. As of Aug. 31, the year-to-date total of $187,804,142 for CP missions... Continue Reading »

As Allan leaned against a wrought-iron fence at a Vermont Street bus stop in Los Angeles, members of the Southern Baptist North American Mission Board's Inner City Evangelism (ICE) team and First Baptist Church-South Los Angeles approached him.... Continue Reading »

James Rudy Gray, pastor of Utica Church in Seneca, has just completed a book on marriage, ?Marriage That Works Is Work.?... Continue Reading »

Nov. 12, 2007. The South Carolina Baptist Pastor's Conference at Calvary Baptist Church in Florence! This day will soon be here, and I trust that every pastor is making plans to be present for this exciting time in our... Continue Reading »

Howard W. Abbott Sr., 84, of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Prosperity, a pastor for more than 60 years, died Aug. 23, 2007.... Continue Reading »