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September 11, 2024
By David DawsonCommunications specialist, TBMBNASHVILLE — The Acts 2:17 Initiative is back where it started: In the hands of Tennessee Baptists. The overarching structure of the Initiative — including its order of priorities and early-stage implementation plan — was approved by directors of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board on Tuesday, Sept. 10, during the board […]
September 10, 2024
By Baptist and ReflectorFRANKLIN — For the sixth time in eight years, Tennessee Baptists have set a new record for giving through the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions with total gifts of $3,128,219.03. The 2023-24 GOTM fiscal year ended Aug. 31. The total includes $2,451,737.21 in gifts from churches and $676,481.82 in Golden Opportunity Projects, […]
September 9, 2024
By Baptist and ReflectorFRANKLIN — Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, has announced that “all (DR) units are being placed on alert for possible deployment” to the Gulf Coast Region. In an email sent on on Monday, Sept. 9, Jones wrote, “With tropical storm Francine developing in the Gulf, we […]
September 9, 2024
By Tim EllsworthUnion University news officeJACKSON — Union University junior Henry Piercey completed a summer internship with YoungLife and Dollywood Splash Country in Pigeon Forge that he says was life changing. “This summer really taught me to actually hand things over to the Lord,” Piercey said. “Truly, apart from Christ, I really can’t do anything, […]
September 6, 2024
By Grace ThorntonThe Baptist PaperPIPERTON — Over the past few days, Kirk Baptist Church in Piperton, Tennessee, has had to post words they never wanted to post — that their pastor, Bobby Mullins, was killed in a car accident Sept. 4, and his wife, Wanda, died in the hospital the following day from her injuries. […]
September 6, 2024
By Carolyn TomlinB&R contributing writerBROWNSVILLE — When Brownsville Baptist needs something done, pastor emeritus Bob Connerley knows he can count on senior adults to see it accomplished. “One of the reasons is they have a lifetime of being part of Brownsville Baptist — beginning in the Cradle Roll Department. They are always ready to serve […]
September 5, 2024
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist & ReflectorFRANKLIN — Single women who decide against abortion and choose to have their babies often have nowhere to turn. That’s where Embrace Grace comes in. Embrace Grace is a national ministry designed to make sure that “every young woman who is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy has a church family […]
September 4, 2024
By Scott BarkleyBaptist PressBRENTWOOD — All are welcome to attend Brentwood Baptist Deaf Church. Be warned, though. You’re going to be able to hear the worship well before you enter the sanctuary. “Everything we do is voice-interpreted, which is for who we call the ‘signing-impaired,’” Pastor Aric Randolph told Baptist Press. He’s referring to guests […]
September 3, 2024
By Timothy CockesNOTBS news officeNEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College faculty heard from a group of state convention executive directors during their fall workshop on Aug. 2. The executive directors shared about ministry needs they see throughout their particular convention, and how NOBTS can help partner with them to […]
September 3, 2024
By Baptist and ReflectorThe Off the Grid ministry, sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Conference Centers, gives pastors and church leaders a chance to disconnect, be refreshed and build relationships with others who have a common purpose. In the photo, participants in a recent Off the Grid event in Colorado included, from left, Kevin Perrigan, Rocky […]
September 2, 2024
By Ralph VaughnWard’s Grove Baptist ChurchMILTON — Sisters Juanita Scott and Kathy Ward have shared their love for each other and their love for the Lord through their fingers making music via the organ and piano at Ward’s Grove Baptist Church in Milton, near Murfreesboro, for 41 years. Ward, the younger of the two, gave […]
August 30, 2024
By Carson-Newman news officeJEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University announced Aug. 19 the launch of the public phase of the largest comprehensive campaign in its history. Entitled “Legacy,” the $73 million phase of this initiative includes new academic programs, campus buildings and student recreation. The announcement was made before faculty, staff, university leadership, members of the […]
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