Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
September 11, 2023
By Ann LovellContributing writer, Baptist and ReflectorOne of the most awe-inspiring moments of Jesus’ ministry — second only to His death and resurrection — has to be His transfiguration on the mountain in Matthew 17. Jesus took his closest disciples — Peter, James and John — up the mountain, and the three men watched as […]
September 8, 2023
By Vickie AndersonExecutive director, Tennessee Woman’s Missionary UnionIn 1902, Mrs. Mildred Golden, Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union corresponding secretary, 1898-1902, cast a vision for Tennessee Baptists to pray for our Tennessee mission field and give to the first state missions offering; a total of $800 was given. Mrs. Golden reported that “No new method ever adopted […]
September 5, 2023
By Bill ChoateCollegiate ministries director, Tennessee Baptist Mission BoardYears ago, I was fortunate to serve Tennessee Baptists as collegiate specialist at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. I loved the students, faculty and administrators I worked with, and those 10 years were a blessing to me. I often attended a gathering of church leaders at First Baptist […]
September 1, 2023
By Sing OldhamPastor engagement specialist, Tennessee Baptist Mission BoardThe Apostle James reminds us: When we glance at a mirror, we go away and immediately forget what we saw (James 1:24). Only when we gaze deeply into the “perfect law of liberty” do we see ourselves for who we really are and take steps toward repentance […]
August 30, 2023
By Randy C. DavisPresident and executive director, Tennessee Baptist Mission BoardPray for wisdom. Pray for strength. Pray for forgiveness. Pray for others. Pray for those in authority.
August 29, 2023
By Adam DooleyPastor, Englewood Baptist Church, JacksonForgiveness ranks near the top of the things we are most grateful to receive and near the bottom of things that we are most willing to give. Idioms like bury the hatchet and let them off the hook remind us that showing compassion is tough primarily because it seems […]
August 25, 2023
By Clay HallmarkPresident, Tennessee Baptist ConventionJulietta Jameson tells the story of a man by the name of Cliff Young. Cliff participated in the 1983 Australian Ultramarathon which consisted of 544 miles from Sydney to Melbourne. What was odd is that Cliff had never run a marathon before. Additionally, he was a 61-year-old farmer who showed […]
August 23, 2023
By Rodney NorvellCollegiate Ministry Specialist, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleThe BCM is a ministry of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board churches. It is a home away from home for so many students that go away for school. It is a great way for smaller churches, far away churches or even churches that don’t have a lot […]
August 21, 2023
By Adam B. DooleyPastor, Englewood Baptist Church, JacksonOver the past few weeks, the sight of school buses on the streets is a signal to all of us that a new school year is underway. First day of school pictures adorn Facebook and Instagram and the rumble of a marching bands will soon fill the air […]
August 17, 2023
By Chris Turner and Lonnie WilkeyBaptist and ReflectorShocked. Devastated. Disappointed. Despondent. Disillusioned. Heartbroken. Pick one. It would be impossible to adequately describe the emotional disorientation that came — and lingers — with the news of Willie McLaurin’s unimaginable and incomprehensible fall from grace due to fraudulent claims on his resume regarding his educational achievements. McLaurin was within grasp of becoming […]
August 17, 2023
By Carolyn TomlinContributing Columnist, B&RIt’s that time of year again when public and private schools start a new year. From preschools up through college level, students will be finding new challenges and opportunities. Thoughts that run through the minds of all parents and family include: Will my child or loved one be in a safe […]
August 17, 2023
By Lonnie WilkeyEditor, Baptist & ReflectorSince 1835, Tennessee Baptists have had a newspaper. We had a newspaper even before we had a convention. That’s how important some of the early Baptists in Tennessee felt about having a source for news. My hope and desire is that we still have people 188 years later who see […]
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