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Three fallen firefighters had ties to Southern Baptist churches

At least three of the nine Charleston firefighters killed June 18 in a furniture store blaze were connected with Southern Baptist churches in the area.... Continue Reading »

Album: “Jus’ Josh”

Genre Piano Instrumental, Hymns, Southern Gospel Playlist Just a Closer Walk with Thee (listen) There’s Something About that Name The Old Fashioned Meeting Goodbye World Goodbye Majesty (listen) The Meeting in the Air How Great Thou Art (listen) Day... Continue Reading »

Thank you for prayers, encouragement

On behalf of the Baptist Collegiate Ministries at Virginia Tech, I would like to thank you for the prayers and encouragement that you enabled BaptistCourier.com readers to share with folks here.... Continue Reading »

Crossing Carolina for June 14, 2007

Chris Butler CHRIS BUTLER began duties April 1 as student ministry associate at Lexington Baptist Church, Lexington. He had previously served at Lexington as a summer intern and returned after serving as minister of students and outreach at First... Continue Reading »

Developing?Disciples: Golfer connects passion for fairways with pursuit of faith

Scott Lehman has always been passionate about golf, beginning at age 8 with a shortened Northwestern 7-iron on a backyard course with six buried clay flowerpots. Later, as a golf teaching professional and sports apparel salesman, Lehman was caught... Continue Reading »

First Person: Seeking his face – by Frank Page

As we continue our emphasis upon spiritual awakening, renewal and revival, we continue to focus upon God's prescription found in 2 Chronicles 7:14.... Continue Reading »

Ruth Graham reportedly close to death

The Associated Press is reporting that Ruth Graham, wife of evangelist Billy Graham, has slipped into a coma and appears close to death.... Continue Reading »

My Answer – by Billy Graham

Dear Dr. Graham: Are some races or ethnic groups better than others? My father-in-law is a very prejudiced person, and he says the Bible teaches this. I?m not sure anything can change his mind, but is he right that... Continue Reading »

Redmond elected second vice president

Eric C. Redmond, pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Temple Hills, Md., has been elected second vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Redmond received 61.69 percent (1,765 votes) to 37.64 percent (1,077) for Bill Britt, a member of... Continue Reading »

Page expected to be nominated for 2nd term

Frank Page was expected to be nominated for the customary second term as president of the Southern Baptist Convention as this issue of The Baptist Courier went to press June 8.... Continue Reading »

BF&M-related motion passes

A motion adopting a statement related to the Baptist Faith & Message 2000 has passed, 57.55 percent (2,137 votes) to 42.15 percent (1,565 votes). There were 11 disallowed ballots. With passage of the motion, the convention adopts the following... Continue Reading »

Missions is a lifestyle at North Greenville University

North Greenville University has again proven itself to be a national leader in student missions activities in 2007. This year the NGU Global Missions Center has sent out 11 mission groups, called L.I.G.H.T. teams (Loving, Interceding, Going, Helping, Telling).... Continue Reading »