The Baptist Courier

We are in the new legislative year, and the most offensive issue we must address is gambling expansion.... Continue Reading »

iPod inspires sermon series A Houston pastor is in the midst of a four-part series called “The Theology of the iPod,” based on the increasingly popular gadget made by Apple Computer Inc. which allows users to store hundreds of... Continue Reading »

Coretta Scott King's lasting contributions to freedom and equality have made America ?a better and more compassionate nation,? President Bush said after news of her death Jan. 31.... Continue Reading »

Living with acclaim and accolades could overwhelm an 18-year-old recruited by the nation's top college football teams and featured in an ESPN documentary. His decision to commit to the University of Florida created a media frenzy across the state... Continue Reading »

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 »