The Baptist Courier

Dear Dr. Graham: My husband unexpectedly died in his sleep six months ago, and we didn't even have a chance to say goodbye. I don't think I?ll ever get over it. I know we?ll meet again in heaven, but... Continue Reading »

Pastors? Conference president Bryant Wright has prayerfully and carefully designed a gathering that has something for the young and the old, something for those who embrace a contemporary style of music and something for those who have a more... Continue Reading »

More than 250 people gathered for the annual SonRise service at Lake Wateree Baptist Church's landing to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.... Continue Reading »

Hollifield to lead N.C. convention In nearly a full house at one of their largest churches, North Carolina Baptists elected Milton Hollifield Jr. as their executive director-treasurer during an April 11 special meeting. Hollifield, 55, will lead North Carolina’s... Continue Reading »

Apparently it's never too early to plan for a career, considering the fact that our modern-day public schools often are forcing teens to make key education and career decisions at increasingly earlier ages ? sometimes as early as 6th... Continue Reading »

All of my adult years, I have heard it said that the best time to retire from a position is when the work is going well. If that is indeed true, then my decision to retire as executive director-treasurer... Continue Reading »

Carolina Baptist Association recently held its Bible Drill. Participating were (top photo, l to r) Kelly Todd, Elizabeth Graham, Nick Truett, Nicholas Barton, Hali Lewis, Blake Marlowe, April Rabon, and Brooke Rabon; (bottom photo, l to r) Allison Bratcher,... Continue Reading »

The gospel of Judas, a known Gnostic and totally discredited account of the relationship between Jesus and Judas, is making the rounds in liberal theological circles as if it is the Holy Grail of the 21st century.? The document,... Continue Reading »

I have been a minister of music since 1978, and 20 of these past 28 years have been served as a South Carolina Baptist. Jim Gill has been a leader, mentor, example and friend to me, and I am... Continue Reading »

Disney phone offers parental controls Now parents who want to give their children the independence associated with carrying a cell phone can also monitor how long the kids talk on them and even who they exchange calls with, thanks... Continue Reading »

Even though this was Vince Tharpe's seventh trip to Africa, he felt it was a whole new continent.... Continue Reading »

I trust this note finds you and your family well, happy and rejoicing in the Lord. I continue to be so blessed to serve as your president this year. I want you to know just now much I love... Continue Reading »