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MAPLE GROVE MISSIONARY: PICTURE OF PERSEVERANCE, PRAYER
DICKSON — Maple Grove Missionary Baptist Church has stood the test of time through nearly 150 years of American history. Founded in 1875 in the Sylvia area outside Charlotte (Tenn.), the church took root during Ulysses S. Grant’s presidency, the same year the Civil Rights Act was signed and Alexander
Tennessee
THROUGH THE DECADES: A TIMELINE OF THE B&R
FRANKLIN — In a sense, the issue of the Baptist and Reflector that you are currently reading has been 190 years in the making. Established in 1835, the newspaper ranks
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WHAT REALLY DRIVES PASTORS TO LEAVE MINISTRY
BRENTWOOD – Few pastors leave the pulpit each year, but those who do mostly say it was a personal decision. According to a Lifeway Research study of former senior pastors in four
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VBS 2025: THIS TIME, IT WAS PERSONAL
The 2025 Vacation Bible School season is over for most churches but this year’s VBS will remain in my memories because it is the year I returned to my roots.
SS Lessons
AUG. 24: GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS
Focal Passage: Psalm 5:1-12 My mother awoke to the sound of my cries in the wee hours of Jan. 1. I don’t remember the exact year, but I remember the
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AUG. 24: GENEROSITY
Focal Passage: II Corinthians 8:1-9 Mention money and Jesus in the same sentence and you can get yourself in trouble. Too many salacious controversies with religion and money have caused many people to avoid being regular, faithful, consistent financial givers
UNION, TBMB SET TO HOST YOUTH CONFERENCE
JACKSON — Union University’s School of Theology and Missions and the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board will host the fourth annual EQUIP Youth Apologetics Conference Sept. 6 in Union’s Carl Grant Events Center. With key speakers trained in theology, philosophy, apologetics
C-N CELEBRATES FIFTH YEAR AS TOP TRANSFER DESTINATION
JEFFERSON CITY – For the fifth consecutive year, Carson-Newman is recognized for its approach to aiding students wishing to transfer to the University. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society named Carson-Newman to its 2025 Transfer Honor Roll. The honor is in
GOING THE EXTRA MILE
Pastor’s 314-mile walk raises nearly $25K for TBCH UNION CITY — The July sun was scorching in Manchester, radiating up
TENNESCENE: AUGUST 13
EDUCATION Janice Williams has been named dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Union University. A two-time
CHURCH ‘TRANSPLANT’ TAKES ROOT IN COOKEVILLE
COOKEVILLE — Three years ago, during a regular meeting at Stevens Street Baptist Church in Cookeville, pastor Scott Parkinson tapped
SIX HELPFUL TIPS FOR PASTOR PAY
FRANKLIN — Every church faces the challenge of creating a compensation package for their pastor. This process can feel overwhelming.
