The Baptist Courier

Nearly two-thirds of Americans fear that poverty will increase, while almost the same proportion worry they will find themselves among the lowest economic class, according to a new poll by Catholic bishops.... Continue Reading »

As the holidays approached, members of Friendship Baptist Church, Gray Court, found themselves giving more than just a Christmas cantata. The gifts of love started before Thanksgiving, as members donated, cooked, and delivered Thanksgiving dinners to 60 community residents.... Continue Reading »

The Baptist State Convention of North Carolina's Biblical Recorder intends to fill the four openings on the newsjournal's board of directors this year with their own selections.... Continue Reading »

GERALD PAUL COTTONE began duties Dec. 18 as senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Manning. Cottone is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and Southeastern Baptist Seminary. He and his wife Beth have four children: Holly, Katie, Sarah and... Continue Reading »

Thank you for providing two articles in this month’s Baptist Courier on the IMB’s recent decision concerning prayer languages/tongues and our missionaries. I was so grieved last month that Southern Baptists would alienate Christian brothers and sisters from traditions... Continue Reading »

Twenty-six young ladies, ages 7 through 12, and 19 adults gathered for the second annual Girls in Action Tea Party Jan. 7 at the Pee Dee Baptist Association office in Dillon.... Continue Reading »

The fall graduation at Anderson University featured honorary degrees for a father and son who the university says exemplify the character and vision Christian businessmen should have.... Continue Reading »

John Muller Sr. began duties as director of leadership development for the 74 churches and missions of Lexington Baptist Association Jan. 16, one day after retiring as pastor of First Calvary Baptist Church, Leesville, where he had served 26... Continue Reading »

The China Encounter 2006 summer teaching program provides a great opportunity for Southern Baptist teachers to impact Chinese men and women for eternity. Volunteer teachers are greatly needed to serve in locations throughout China from June 26 to July... Continue Reading »

As a people who love the Lord Jesus Christ, our mandate to keep the ?main thing the main thing? must include a renewed commitment to reach people for the Lord Jesus Christ. Nothing will motivate and excite our congregations... Continue Reading »

Imagine the following article appearing in the Corinth Gazette in the year 55 A.D. under the title, “Apostle Paul disqualified!”: “Paul, a Christian church planter imprisoned in Ephesus for preaching Jesus, had planned to come to Corinth to do... Continue Reading »

Bob Ethridge, director of the research group for the South Carolina Baptist Convention, will retire Feb. 28.... Continue Reading »