The Baptist Courier

Prayer was the topic of conversation when the president of the Southern Baptist Convention met with the President of the United States Oct. 11.... Continue Reading »

Hawaiians thankful: No deaths or serious injuries Hawaii Baptists are expressing thanks that no deaths or serious injuries were reported when a 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook the island chain around 7 a.m. local time Sunday, Oct. 15. The quake was... Continue Reading »

While a great deal of effort is made by churches and denominations to attract new church members, LifeWay Research's newest study surveys the ?formerly churched? to better understand why people leave.... Continue Reading »

Rod Elliott ROD ELLIOTT began serving Oct. 1 as senior pastor of Kelleytown Baptist Church, Hartsville. He previously was pastor of Salem Baptist Church, Saluda. A former human resource manager, Elliott is a graduate of USC-Aiken and Southeastern Baptist... Continue Reading »

teller. In emulating Christ's techniques, and with his power, we can be used by God in changing lives in the way that we share Christ, explain the truths in God's word, and encourage others as they strive for Christian... Continue Reading »

LifeWay Research found more than two-thirds of formerly churched adults are open to the idea of attending church regularly again.... Continue Reading »

Clarence Freeman has been named interim director of missions for North Greenville Baptist Association following the resignation of Steve Rutledge.... Continue Reading »

What a question! What a topic! While I realize that my answers are sure to ruffle some feathers out there, my hope is that Christians will soar to new heights of spiritual understanding concerning the local church. My answer... Continue Reading »

In recent weeks, I have been traveling across our country, speaking in seminaries, colleges, churches and trustee meetings. I have pointed to what I call the three ?Rs? which are desperately needed for the future of the Southern Baptist... Continue Reading »

Jim Murphy, associate in co-ed organization/ministry/language for the Woman's Missionary Union, will retire at the end of December. He has been with WMU since May of 2000.... Continue Reading »

We live in a world of artificial light in so many ways. If we go to a ballgame and nighttime is approaching, stadium lights come on and we are led to believe that daytime still exists. In essence, we... Continue Reading »

There are many churches that have fought, and continue to fight, over music, whether traditional or contemporary.... Continue Reading »