The Baptist Courier

CP in October: 3.3% below last year October contributions through the SBC Cooperative Program were 3.32 percent below CP gifts received in October 2005. As of Oct. 31, 2006, Cooperative Program gifts of $15,358,955 were $527,686 below the $15,886,642... Continue Reading »

The savings rate in 2005 was a shocking negative percentage. Before 2005, this had happened only during the years of 1932 and 1933. But wait ? that was the Great Depression, a time of enormous business failures and job... Continue Reading »

Holding containers of frozen casseroles, Cindy Walker climbed the steps of the homeless shelter, excited to see God using home-cooked meals to nourish and bless the residents. While she unpacked her car, a young man in his 30s, wearing... Continue Reading »

Ray and Margie Pratt, members of Sardis Baptist Church, Saluda, were recognized Oct. 8 for a total of 55 years perfect Sunday school attendance. He has had perfect attendance for 39 years, and she for 16 years.   Scott... Continue Reading »

I read with sadness Chairman Bill Curtis" open letter to Southern Baptists pertaining to Bill Harrell, Chairman of the SBC Executive Committee and his comments to The Christian Index. The irony in the context of his exhortation is stark... Continue Reading »

W.L. Collins W.L. COLLINS, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Florence, is retiring Dec. 31 after more than 20 years of ministry there. A graduate of West Georgia College and New Orleans Baptist Seminary, he became pastor of Calvary Baptist... Continue Reading »

The principle of simplicity is, simply stated: Less is more. Albert Einstein said, ?Out of complexity, find simplicity.? Ralph Waldo Emerson said, 'to be simple is to be great.? So much of life has become so complex, crowded, and... Continue Reading »

Don Wilton, president of the South Carolina Baptist Convention and pastor of First Baptist Church, Spartanburg, recently talked about his passion for Christ with Charleston Southern University students.... Continue Reading »

In recent columns, I have made clear my desire that our Southern Baptist Convention pray for God to 'send your reviving Holy Spirit.? I believe that our future depends upon God's Holy Spirit and His reviving power.... Continue Reading »

Twelve Charleston Southern University students and campus minister Clark Carter completed a landscaping beautification project at Bethea Baptist Retirement Community in Darlington.... Continue Reading »

A constitutional marriage amendment in Arizona apparently has become the first such proposal nationwide to fail at the ballot box.... Continue Reading »

The Charleston Southern campus was alive with activity as 200 middle and high school students participated in Youth Alive Oct. 14.... Continue Reading »