Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
April 4, 2023
By Todd E. BradyVice President for University Ministries, Union UniversityThe dark and evil act which took place at Covenant School in Nashville on March 27 has weighed on many of us with especially deep and heavy incalculable grief. Maybe it looms larger because it’s just down the road. Maybe it’s because many of us personally […]
March 30, 2023
By Lonnie WilkeyEditor, Baptist and ReflectorCustomer service is a matter of perspective. What one person may deem acceptable may not be to another person. I think it is easier for folks to agree on what is bad customer service. I went into a popular fast food restaurant recently to buy some ice cream (for my […]
March 29, 2023
By Randy C. DavisPresident and executive director, Tennessee Baptist Mission BoardAs a pastor, there were simply days that were more discouraging than others; days I was blinded to God’s goodness around me as I focused on the occasional wave of problems, carnal people and difficult situations. God gave me this fix. When I was having […]
March 21, 2023
By Randy C. DavisPresident & executive director, Tennessee Baptist Mission BoardNo great thing ever happened in the history of Christendom that wasn’t preceded by humble submission to God through prayer. Consider the Businessmen’s Revival during 1857 and 1858. Jeremiah Lanphier, a layman, was hired by the North Dutch Church in New York City and […]
March 17, 2023
By David DawsonCommunications specialist, TBMBDuring the past few months, I have become involved with the youth group at our church, serving as the drummer for the Wednesday night worship gatherings and as a de facto chaperone at youth events. These roles have been a blessing for me, especially since my oldest son, Jonah, is in […]
March 7, 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is Part II of a three-part series. The other two parts are available online: Part I and Part III. Should We Sing Those Songs?! NOTE FROM THE WRITER: In Part I, we were introduced to the new “worship war,” a debate about the suitability of worship music based on a […]
March 3, 2023
By Clay HallmarkPresident, Tennessee Baptist ConventionHave you ever noticed people at a college football game? When their team runs on the field they cheer. When their band plays, they clap and sing along. When their team scores a touchdown and wins the game, then all bets are off as to how excited the fans will […]
February 27, 2023
By Todd E. BradyVice president for University ministries, Union University, JacksonOne of my favorite times in worship at church is when we observe the Lord’s Supper. Each week we sing together, pray together, hear God’s Word together and take the Lord’s Supper together. After the sermon, as the church sings, each member walks to the […]
February 24, 2023
By Ann LovellContributing writer, Baptist and ReflectorWe survived. Whether the pandemic, a cancer battle, or grief after significant loss, eventually seasons of despair and lament come to an end. As Christians, looking back at difficult seasons often reminds us of the faithfulness of our God. Gratitude may well up within us. By His grace, we […]
February 22, 2023
By Lonnie WilkeyEditor, Baptist and ReflectorIn 1998, when I became editor of the Baptist and Reflector at the age of 40, I had attended mid-year meetings of the Association of State Baptist Papers (now Publications) held during the SBC annual meeting with former editor Fletcher Allen. I didn’t attend my first winter annual meeting until […]
February 21, 2023
By Scott Shepherd Worship & Music Specialist, Tennessee Baptist Mission BoardEDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is Part I of a three-part series. It was published in the current print edition of the Baptist and Reflector. The other two parts, which will be published in upcoming print editions, are available here: Part II and Part III. […]
February 21, 2023
By Scott Shepherd Worship & Music Specialist, Tennessee Baptist Mission BoardEDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is Part III of a three-part series. The other two parts are available here: Part I and Part II. Should We Sing Those Songs?! NOTE FROM THE WRITER: In Part I and Part II, we were introduced to the new […]
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