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January 29, 2025
Tennessee’s bivocational ministers gathered in the heart of the Smoky Mountains last month for a weekend of fellowship and renewal. The annual Bivocational Ministers & Wives Retreat in Pigeon Forge brought together church leaders who navigate both Sunday sermons and regular jobs. This year’s theme, “While We Can,” sparked discussions about seizing opportunities in both […]
January 23, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorFRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches gave $2,982,887 through the Cooperative Program in December. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $5,595,822, which is $162,125 or 2.98% over what was given at the same time last year. Through the first two months of the fiscal year, gifts are $253,493 or 4.33% below budget […]
January 23, 2025
By Lonnie WilkeyContributing writer, Baptist and ReflectorPOGA — In an age driven by communication and technology, a small northeast Tennessee community near Beech Mountain, N.C., faces neglect and isolation. Poga (pronounced Po-Gie) endured severe devastation in Carter County when Hurricane Helene struck on Sept. 27, according to pastor Travis Tyler of Grace Baptist Church, Elizabethton. […]
January 22, 2025
BRENTWOOD – In partnership with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (TBMB) and Appalachia Service Project (ASP), Brentwood Baptist Church has raised $275,000 to provide aid and relief to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. This contribution will provide resources to rebuild 11 homes in Eastern Tennessee and North Carolina. Over 1,500 families were impacted by the storm […]
January 22, 2025
By Zoë WatkinsCommunications SpecialistFRANKLIN — The Fellowship of Tennessee Baptist Evangelists (FTBE) has announced expanded services for Tennessee churches in 2025, offering support beyond traditional revival meetings to include special emphasis Sundays, conferences, and pulpit supply assistance. This widening scope of ministry reflects the collaborative vision of the organization’s dedicated members. Comprised of 13 mostly […]
January 21, 2025
JEFFERSON CITY – U.S. News & World Report cites Carson-Newman University as one of Tennessee’s best universities for online programs in rankings released today. The University was touted as one of the top options in multiple categories in the 2025 Best Online Program rankings. Carson-Newman and Vanderbilt University were the state’s top private institutions in […]
January 21, 2025
By Chris TurnerEditor, Baptist and ReflectorGREENEVILLE — Members of the Arise and Build Task Force reported “significant progress” Friday during a meeting to evaluate relief efforts for those affected by the historic flood caused by Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee. The flood, which tore through a large geographic area on Sept. 27, 2024, destroyed homes, […]
January 20, 2025
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jimmy Bledsoe of the International Mission Board will deliver the W.D. Powell Missions Lecture, entitled “Missions: The Good Warfare,” at Union University Jan. 30. Bledsoe, along with his wife Diana, has served with the IMB in East Africa for 13 years. He remains a member of the Kenya Theological Education Team as […]
January 16, 2025
By Zoë WatkinsCommunications SpecialistLocal faith and healthcare leaders gathered Tuesday for a momentous occasion at CrossRoads Pregnancy Clinic in Fayetteville, celebrating the dedication of a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine. The ceremony marked the first of three such dedications planned this week, all made possible through the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board’s Compassion Ministry and Golden Offering for […]
January 14, 2025
Baptist and Reflector Staff ReportIn the early morning hours of New Year’s Day 2025, New Orleans became the scene of a terrorist attack when an offender drove his truck through the crowded sidewalks of the historic French Quarter. At least 14 people were killed and 30 injured, including two officers, before the suspect was killed […]
January 10, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorWAVERLY — Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Franklin Graham’s Samaritans Purse, recently honored the leadership and contributions of Tennessee Baptist Jean Aldridge. Aldridge, who passed away in early October, was a charter member of Three Rivers Fellowship in Waverly. For 13 years, she led members to fill shoeboxes for children in need […]
January 8, 2025
By Baptist and ReflectorFRANKLIN, Tenn. — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (TBMB) announced today a series of staff changes as part of a restructuring plan aimed at better addressing ministry needs affirmed through the Acts 2:17 Initiative. The restructuring involves phasing out some legacy positions, leading to layoffs allowing the reallocation of resources toward roles […]
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