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ATTENDEES RENEW FOCUS ON KNOWING GOD
JOHNSON CITY — Pastor Pete Tackett of Antioch Baptist Church attended the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board’s “Learning to Pray With Abandon” event held at the Holston Baptist Association, bringing 10 members of his church’s prayer team with him. He said the event’s core message was simple but clarifying. “It was
Tennessee
A MINISTER’S TRIBUTE TO STEVE GAINES
The passing of Steve Gaines is a loss for many, including me, and a moment of personal reflection for how he impacted my life. I’m grateful for that. I knew
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AT LEAST 53 KILLED IN PALM SUNDAY ATTACKS IN CHRISTIAN AREAS OF NIGERIA
PLATEAU STATE, Nigeria (BP) – At least 53 Nigerians were killed in three Palm Sunday attacks in predominantly Christian communities in North Central Nigeria, International Christian Concern (ICC) and others
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JUST ONE INVITATION AWAY
Invitations arrive in our mailboxes and often bring good news. Wedding invitations bring a sense of excitement, especially if it is a niece or nephew. Birthday invitations might evoke great
SS Lessons
APRIL 5: OUR TASK
Focal Passage: Matthew 15:1-11, 16-20 Some news changes everything. Maybe it’s a doctor telling you, “The tests came back clear,” or it’s a soldier hearing, “The war is over,” or
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WHAT IF I DON’T TRUST THEM?
Editor’s note: Below is the fourth installment of a feature in the B&R that is aimed to help pastors and church leaders get answers to hard questions. Dear Leader Board, I never expected to be in this position. Over the
TENNESCENE: APRIL 1
DEATHS Garry Curtis Cornett, of Walland, died March 5, 2026. He was 67. He was a devoted pastor of Louisville First Baptist Church and loved the Lord and was ready to meet his loving Savior. He was preceded in death
TENNESCENE: APRIL 1
DEATHS Garry Curtis Cornett, of Walland, died March 5, 2026. He was 67. He was a devoted pastor of Louisville First Baptist Church and loved the Lord and was ready to meet his loving Savior. He was preceded in death
BEACHREACH HITS HIGH-WATER MARK
The 2026 version of BeachReach was marked by record-high participation, with more than 2,000 students and leaders taking part. The
BEACHREACH HITS HIGH-WATER MARK
The 2026 version of BeachReach was marked by record-high participation, with more than 2,000 students and leaders taking part. The
FOUR WAYS STUDENTS ARE IMPACTED BY BEACH REACH
For 30 years, college students across the U.S. have been taking the gospel to the beaches of Panama City during
FOUR WAYS STUDENTS ARE IMPACTED BY BEACH REACH
For 30 years, college students across the U.S. have been taking the gospel to the beaches of Panama City during
