The Baptist Courier

As a Southern Baptist, I do not believe the gift of speaking in tongues is a gift to be used today. We as Southern Baptists have taken a stand over the years and must continue to do so concerning... Continue Reading »

Moderate Muslims and Christians in the West Bank and Gaza say they fear that Hamas, which scored a stunning victory in last month's Palestinian elections, will apply a strict interpretation of Islamic law that will hinder religious freedom.... Continue Reading »

A little more than a day after a series of fires gutted three Baptist churches and damaged two others in Bibb County, Ala., the smell of burning embers still was in the air.... Continue Reading »

Anderson University celebrated two milestones during Founders Day festivities on Feb. 7. The occasion marked the 95th year since the institution's founding and the first convocation as Anderson University.... Continue Reading »

?You are the vanguard of our graduate program,? Sam Isgett told the first class of North Greenville University's T. Walter Brashier Graduate School at the school's opening Feb. 6.... Continue Reading »

For 10 years now, North American missionaries Kevin and Alicia Madden have lived 2,200 miles away from Kevin's birthplace, Washington, Ga. ? an historic little town located about 100 miles east of Atlanta. Today, their home and hearts are... Continue Reading »

JIM McMAKIN has accepted the call as pastor of Jackson Baptist Church, Wellford. A graduate of Southeastern Baptist Seminary, he and his wife Karen have two children, Zach, 16, and Hannah Rose, 7.   Gerald Cottone GERALD PAUL COTTONE... Continue Reading »

It's not that uncommon for a church to use ?first? in its title ? such as First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, or First Presbyterian Church of Greenville. But how does First Slavic Baptist Church of Startex sound? Or, what... Continue Reading »

Dina Hair, director of resident services and community relations, and William Fleming, maintenance technician – employees of Martha Franks Retirement Center since its opening in 1985 – received service pins Jan. 25, marking 20 years of employment. With Hair... Continue Reading »

First Baptist Church, North Augusta, will sponsor a conference March 31-April 1 to help both those who are facing the prospect of caring for an aging adult as well as current senior adult care providers and receivers.... Continue Reading »

While most people were at home with their families over Christmas break, a group from North Greenville University spent their vacation a little differently. A group of 15 volunteers, eight of whom represented NGU, set out on Dec. 9... Continue Reading »

Greetings to you, my brothers and sisters in Christ. I trust you are doing well. You are loved and prayed for by so many people. Thank you for your faithfulness to our Savior and Lord as we serve Him... Continue Reading »