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February 11, 2025
By Carson-Newman news officeJEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is hailed by The Princeton Review as one of the best programs in the nation. The organization cites Carson-Newman’s program in its 2025 Best Online Nursing School Master’s Programs listing. Carson-Newman’s MSN-FNP program is designed for nurses looking to advance […]
February 11, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorCHATTANOOGA — Dennis Culbreth, director of missions (DOM) for Hamilton County Baptist Association, retired Jan. 31 after a decade of service coordinating ministries among 100-plus Tennessee Baptist churches in the region. Culbreth, 67, was considered a “pastor to pastors” during his DOM tenure. While with Hamilton County, Culbreth facilitated pastor networking, charity initiatives, […]
February 7, 2025
By Baptist and ReflectorFRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams who specialize in remodeling teams are needed in East Tennessee for the last two full weeks of February. Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, issued a “call out” on Friday, Feb. 7. Jones is asking volunteers and teams who are […]
February 7, 2025
By Lonnie WilkeyContributing writer, Baptist and ReflectorNEWPORT — Pat Brown thought her ministry was over when Horace Brown, her husband of 37 years, died on Jan. 1, 2021. Brown served as pastor of 18 churches in South Carolina and Tennessee during his ministry and was director of missions for East Tennessee Baptist Association when he […]
February 6, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorFRANKLIN — The Committee on Boards and Committee on Committees have jointly developed forms for Tennessee Baptists to use in recommending individuals for service on Tennessee Baptist Convention boards or committees. Tennessee Baptists are strongly encouraged to go online at www.tnbaptist.org/boardrec to recommend fellow Tennessee Baptists to serve on the Tennessee Baptist Mission […]
February 6, 2025
By Zoë WatkinsCommunications SpecialistTBMB looks to build church-powered future for ministry FRANKLIN — From the chaos of craft tables to the joyful chorus of children’s voices accepting Christ, Vacation Bible School volunteers know they’re part of something transformative. And the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board leaders are doubling down on their commitment to keep this summer […]
February 5, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorFor 100 years, the Southern Baptist Convention’s Cooperative Program has been a cornerstone of mission work, uniting churches in their commitment to spreading the gospel. As the SBC celebrates this milestone, Dr. Ken Weathersby, a veteran leader in Baptist life, reflects on its history, impact, and the road ahead. A Calling to Ministry […]
February 5, 2025
By David DawsonB&R Managing Editor PIGEON FORGE — The term “pastor burnout” has become an all-too-common part of the vernacular for those in ministry work. Bivocational pastors are often highly susceptible to this issue, perhaps even more so than their full-time colleagues. In an attempt to help bivocational pastors deal with some of the stress […]
February 4, 2025
Carson-Newman news officeJEFFERSON CITY – Carson-Newman University announced the addition of powerlifting to its list of student options for those looking to compete. The new offering, scheduled to begin in fall 2025, falls under the University’s Intercollegiate Recreational Sports Department, which already offers bass fishing, kayak fishing and archery. Carson-Newman didn’t have to go far […]
February 3, 2025
By Zoë WatkinsCommunications SpecialistGOTM donation allows clinic to buy new ultrasound machine FAYETTEVILLE — On Jan. 14, just shy of their five-year anniversary, Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic in Fayetteville celebrated a miracle. Through a generous donation made by a retired doctor through the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions (GOTM), the clinic received a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine […]
February 3, 2025
By Zoë WatkinsCommunications SpecialistHARTSVILLE — Hartsville is a small town in Middle Tennessee, located east of Gallatin in Trousdale County. “It is a beautiful place, but it can feel a little isolated,” said Drew Byers, lead pastor at Creekside Fellowship. (The nearest Walmart is 30 minutes away, depending on whether or not you meet a […]
February 3, 2025
By Zoë WatkinsCommunications SpecialistMcKENZIE — Beating Hearts Pregnancy Center in McKenzie celebrated the dedication of its new ultrasound machine on Jan. 15, a donation that was made possible through the Psalm 139 Project. While ultrasound machines are essential for pregnancy centers, proper training is crucial to maximize their effectiveness. The machine itself was funded through […]
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