The Baptist Courier

When I was growing up, I met some real live heroes. I still have their autographs! My pastor, Paul Miller, encouraged children to ask for autographs when guest preachers, missionaries and musicians came to our church. We collected them... Continue Reading »

In a ruling sure to increase calls for passage of a federal marriage amendment, a Georgia state judge ruled May 16 that the state's constitutional marriage amendment ? approved by 76 percent of voters in 2004 ? violates the... Continue Reading »

At Jacksonboro Baptist Church, Colleton Baptist Association, everyone is enlisted in missions, from the oldest to the youngest.... Continue Reading »

What would you do with an unexpected financial windfall? This question was posed to nearly 1,700 ministers and churchgoers in Protestant-related denominations ? with a twist: They were asked for their first priority for how to spend a sudden... Continue Reading »

A group of students and adults from the student ministry of First Baptist Church, North Augusta, brought happiness to children at eight community schools this past year.... Continue Reading »

GuideStone Financial Resources president O.S. Hawkins has sent a letter to the chairman of deacons in every Southern Baptist church encouraging adequate compensation for their ministerial staff.... Continue Reading »

Podcast features Strobel on ‘Code’ The media is buzzing. Pastors are preaching. Books are being written. Curiosities are piqued. The May 19 release of the movie “The Da Vinci Code” has Christians looking for resources that separate fact from... Continue Reading »

Hiram McElrath has retired from the ministry after 55 years of service.... Continue Reading »

Whether a child is homeschooled or attends a private or public school, author Kevin Swanson wants to lead parents to ?Upgrade: 10 Secrets to the Best Education for Your Child.?... Continue Reading »

Life became more complicated for me as of Wednesday, May 10. On that day, I had the first call from a dear brother in Missouri (whom I have never met), who encouraged me to consider running for president of... Continue Reading »

Dear Dr. Graham: Does the Bible say anything about taking care of the environment? I have some friends who are very passionate about this issue, but they don't really believe in God or Jesus the way I do, and... Continue Reading »

My spouse and I are having trouble agreeing when it comes to financial issues. Do you have any suggestions?... Continue Reading »