The Baptist Courier

Since June 13, I have been trying to learn what it means to be the president of the Southern Baptist Convention. I have tried to use this as an opportunity to bring glory to God. I remind you of... Continue Reading »

I have just returned from preaching the word of God alongside Dr. Charles Stanley in Alaska, where I had the privilege of meeting fellow Christians from all over the world. It reminded me of the fact that we are... Continue Reading »

I can still recall every detail of the moment I stood with my son and watched my soon-to-be daughter-in-law walk down the aisle in all of her wedding-day splendor. I turned my head slightly to make sure I didn't... Continue Reading »

?It is impossible to overemphasize how critical it is to the stability of our nation for family life to be strong. The plan of God as creator of the universe is for a family to be built around one... Continue Reading »

What will it take to reach this next generation? I would love to be able to point to one resource, one program, one ministry or even one denomination. That would make it easy. However, in the real world of... Continue Reading »

Year-to-date contributions through the Cooperative Program are 2.41 percent above the same time frame in 2005, according to a news release from SBC Executive Committee president and chief executive officer Morris Chapman.... Continue Reading »

Ron Heddle, director of missions for Orangeburg-Calhoun Baptist Association since 1995, retired at the end of July.... Continue Reading »

Jim Spencer JIM SPENCER began duties Aug. 1 as pastor of Brushy Creek Baptist Church, Easley. Since 1993, he had been pastor of Second Baptist Church in Lancaster. Prior to serving in Lancaster, Spencer was pastor of Lake Wateree... Continue Reading »

Pastor Lamar McAbee, his wife Paula and their son Logan were honored July 9 by Mountain Springs Baptist Church, Piedmont. Deacon chairman Steve Ellison, right, presented a Masterpiece Collectors sculpture on behalf of the church. McAbee, who has served... Continue Reading »

Canadian Kyle MacDonald was jobless. But he dreamed of owning his own home. As far as he could tell, he had one thing in his favor. A red paper clip. That gave him an idea. And in one short... Continue Reading »

Jim Colman has joined the Charleston Southern University family as the new vice president of academic affairs. He replaces A.K. Bonnette who stepped down in June after serving in the role for more than 20 years to re-enter the... Continue Reading »

Charleston Southern University has expanded its popular bachelor of management arts degree program to include students in the Grand Strand area.... Continue Reading »