The Baptist Courier

?We are in desperate need of manpower for our projects,? said Bob Salley in announcing the 2006 projects for Brotherhood Builders.... Continue Reading »

Stephen Allan Smith, 43, of Union, a pastor and former counselor at McCall R.A. Camp, died of injuries after a fall at Reedy Cove Falls in Pickens County.... 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 »

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 »

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 »

Fern Harrington Miles, a Southern Baptist missionary who was a prisoner of war during World War II, died March 31 in San Angelo, Tex. She was 91.... Continue Reading »

David Hyche has spent more than two months helping people hunt for answers to the Alabama church fires. Hyche supervised the investigations as resident agent in charge for Birmingham's Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives office. As the fire cases... Continue Reading »

A statement signed by 41 pastors and various other Southern Baptist leaders has been distributed, affirming the integrity and achievements of Bob Reccord, former president of the North American Mission Board.... Continue Reading »

Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue signed legislation April 20 authorizing public high schools in the state to offer courses in the history and literature of the Bible, provided the courses are taught ?in an objective and non-devotional manner with no... Continue Reading »

?With great anticipation for the future of missions in North America,? Barry Holcomb, chairman of the North American Mission Board's trustees, has announced appointment of a presidential search committee and an executive level policy committee.... Continue Reading »

Baptist Collegiate Ministry groups across South Carolina have chosen their statewide student president and vice president for 2006-2007.... Continue Reading »

Pittsburgh is home to the world champion Steelers, 'terrible towels,? and the same number of college students as in the entire state of South Carolina. After scouting several cities, South Carolina's Baptist Collegiate Ministries have partnered with the Baptist... Continue Reading »