Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
November 10, 2022
By Randy C. DavisPresident and executive director, Tennessee Baptist Mission BoardThe economy was struggling, inflation was climbing and the unemployment rate was soaring. In fact, unemployment in Scott County was running at more than 20 percent. And that’s when I got a call from Doug White, pastor of First Baptist Church, Oneida, and a former […]
November 9, 2022
By Chris TurnerCommunications Director, Tennessee Baptist Mission BoardI can’t think of anybody who took me very seriously. When I told people I was heading to Hawaii on a mission trip, the first response I got was a laugh and a, “Yeah, right. Suffering for Jesus in Hawaii.” “No, no,” I’d respond. “Hawaii is not what […]
October 27, 2022
By Randy C. DavisPresident and Executive Director, TBMBWe are just days away from it being TBC Summit time in Tennessee! The Summit is the Annual Gathering of Tennessee Baptists, and beginning on Sunday, Nov. 13, fellow Christ followers from Baptist churches across the state will convene at Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, just outside of […]
October 26, 2022
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and ReflectorSouthern Baptists get a lot of bad press in the secular world and to be honest, we deserve it at times. But the fact is, Southern Baptists do a lot of good things that often go unnoticed, such as disaster relief that brings hope to hurting people affected by […]
October 25, 2022
By Clay HallmarkTBC presidentHave you ever been to a big family reunion? This is a fun time for everyone to come together, fellowship, eat good food, reminisce, talk about future goals and plans and to enjoy personal relationships. At a family reunion there is a place for everyone in the family. Of course, at every […]
October 20, 2022
By David DawsonCommunications specialist, TBMBRight off the bat, I feel the need for full disclosure: The subject that I am about to discuss doesn’t qualify — or even come close to qualifying — as being among the most pressing issues that our churches are presently facing. Indeed, as good Southern Baptists, we have much bigger […]
October 14, 2022
By Roger S. OldhamPastor engagement specialist, Tennesssee Baptist Mission BoardAccording to the Hallmark Corporate website, October was established as Clergy Appreciation Month in 1992, with the second Sunday set as Clergy Appreciation Day. This annual focus, begun 30 years ago, has a “mission of uplifting and encouraging pastors, missionaries and religious workers.” A biblical foundation […]
October 14, 2022
By Randy C. DavisPresident & executive director, Tennessee Baptist Mission BoardI’m not one for clichés because too often they’re worn through and carry little meaning. However, sometimes they convey a concise bit of truth that is relevant in the moment. Here’s one: “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” Tennessee Baptists stand […]
October 12, 2022
By Lonnie WilkeyEditor, Baptist and ReflectorA strong foundation is the key to any structure. It doesn’t matter if it’s a $20,000 house or a million-dollar mansion. If the foundation is shaky, the house will likely fall amid the howling winds and storms that enter our life. The Bible speaks clearly about the need for a […]
September 30, 2022
By Randy C. DavisPresident and executive director, TBMB It’s been said that complacency is the enemy of progress. Interestingly, complacency is often a byproduct of success. That sounds counterintuitive, but think about it. When things are cruising along and we experience win after win, we can slip into cruise control. If we don’t stay alert […]
September 28, 2022
By Lonnie WilkeyEditor, Baptist and ReflectorPew Research recently released a report that predicts Christians will comprise less than 50 percent of the population of the United States by 2050 (see full story at baptistandreflector.org under the SBC tab). That projection may be optimistic. If you add the number of Christians who sometimes forget who they […]
September 23, 2022
By Todd E. BradyVice president for University Ministries, Union University, JacksonRecently, President Joe Biden announced that he would erase student debt up to $10,000 for every person making less than $125,000 in income. For those who receive a Pell Grant, their debt elimination would rise to $20,000. The decision by the president to unilaterally spend […]
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