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Bob Whaley retired at the end of January after serving as pastor of Northgate Baptist Church in Greenville for 32 of the church's 55-year history.... 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 »

In his 50th year of pastoral ministry primarily in the midlands, Lonnie Shull has announced his retirement from the pastorate of First Baptist Church, West Columbia, effective Feb. 28.... Continue Reading »

I write this short letter to you with so much joy in my heart. I returned home recently from a trip to Africa with a heightened sense of gratitude to our Heavenly Father and a renewed sense of gratitude... Continue Reading »

"Can I get you on alternate weeks?" I asked William Conner, a member of First Baptist Church, Georgetown. We were discussing his corn casserole, which he is sharing with us this week, and he said he does almost all... Continue Reading »

The Christian gospel began with the life, death and resurrection of one man nearly 2,000 years ago. Since that time, the gospel message has been embraced by hundreds of millions of people. You and I are beneficiaries of the... Continue Reading »

A conversation with Lynn Peters, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Prosperity, is like running a litany of ministry marathons back-to-back. With uncanny enthusiasm, Peters gratefully tells of how God has used nearly every member of the 300-person congregation in... Continue Reading »

'salvation is the name for what it's like to be caught up in the life of God,? a widely known preacher, teacher and author told participants in the 11th annual John A. Hamrick Lectureship hosted by First Baptist Church... 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 »

An Oklahoma pastor with solid conservative credentials and a trustee of the International Mission Board is at the center of a controversy over IMB's new policy adopted in November that missionary appointment will be denied to those who practice... Continue Reading »