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‘I trust you, Lord, whatever happens’

Published on February 13, 2009

A couple of minutes after US Airways Flight 1549 took off from New York's LaGuardia Airport toward Charlotte on Jan. 15, David Graham heard a loud bang on the left side of plane. A seasoned air commuter, Graham turned... Continue Reading »

Gary Smith: Fighting the ‘lostness’ in vast eastern Canada

Published on February 13, 2009

Gary Smith and his 11-year-old son, Caleb, tooled down the Trans-Canada Highway in their rented Toyota on a winter's day. They were in the middle of a 12-hour, 600-mile road trip from Quebec to Prince Edward Island when reality... Continue Reading »

Economy Watch: Commentary … by Don Kirkland

Published on February 13, 2009

In this edition of The Baptist Courier, a significant amount of space is devoted to an ?Economy Watch,? as we try to provide an overview of the impact which the current financial downturn is having or may have on... Continue Reading »

Goombis minister to Native Americans on four Kansas reservations

Published on February 13, 2009

Daniel Goombi is a full-blooded Native American, a member of the Kiowa-Apache Indian tribe, originally nomads who left Canada to settle in Oklahoma. Goombi is proud of his heritage, culture and tradition.... Continue Reading »

Reformation scholar speaks at Hamrick Lectureship

Published on February 13, 2009

'there is resurgence of interest in the Reformers,? said Timothy George at the 14th annual Hamrick Lectureship at First Baptist Church, Charleston. The dean of the Beeson Divinity School gave lectures on both Martin Luther and John Calvin Jan.... Continue Reading »

2009 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Facts

Published on February 13, 2009

Why give to AAEO? To support our missionary teams in their efforts to reach for Christ an estimated 250 million North Americans who do not have a personal relationship with him; that’s three out of four people. AAEO national... Continue Reading »

Economy Watch: South Carolina Baptist institutions prepare for economy’s effects

Published on February 13, 2009

The seven institutions affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention (of which The Baptist Courier is one) were asked to share with Courier readers information about how they are dealing with the financial stresses of the economic downturn.... Continue Reading »

CSU nursing school partners with Trident

Published on February 13, 2009

Charleston Southern University and Trident Health System have struck a partnership that will provide resources to underwrite a new faculty position at CSU.... Continue Reading »

Economy Watch: SBC agencies, institutions cut staff, tighten budgets

Published on February 13, 2009

In recent months, several Southern Baptist Convention-affiliated institutions and agencies have announced cost-cutting measures in response to financial pressures from the worsening economy.... Continue Reading »

Sunday Dinner: Refrigerator Rolls

Published on February 13, 2009

Her name is Kathleen Burkett. She is 89 years young, has been a member of Lexington Baptist Church in Lexington for 63 years, has seven children and 33 great-grandchildren. And she is a delightful person.... Continue Reading »

Economy Watch: South Carolina WMU anticipates ‘high level of service’

Published on February 13, 2009

South Carolina Woman's Missionary Union, auxiliary to the South Carolina Baptist Convention, does not anticipate having to cut employee benefits or implement staff layoffs or furloughs, said Laurie Register, executive director-treasurer.... Continue Reading »

God’s character shines through student-led renewal at North Greenville University

Published on February 13, 2009

The theme of ?who God is? permeated the North Greenville University student-led renewal services held the week of Jan. 26. NGU student interns organized the services with music, testimonies and speakers.... Continue Reading »