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TBMB BOARD OF DIRECTORS GATHERS IN PERSON

Board authorizes conference center renovations, additions at meeting By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] THOMPSON’S STATION — The directors of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board met April 27 for the first time since last fall when a joint in-person/virtual meeting was held at Thompson Station Church to vote on postponing the Summit. Some TBMB directors chose the Zoom meeting option but a majority of the directors were present

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DEATH CAN CREATE WOUNDED HEALERS

By Norman Ridenhour Baptist layman and retired journalist There are subjects no one wants to deal with but are a reality. One such reality is death. Most Christians respond to death with either acceptance or anger. I’ve seen some who become witnesses to others while some want answers that are not forthcoming. Truth is, it’s a subject I didn’t want to deal with or write about until a former co-worker

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CHURCH IN FALL BRANCH OFFERING ‘SUNDAY SCHOOL BY PHONE’

Baptist and Reflector Editor’s Note:  The following information was submitted by Carol Wallace, a member of First Baptist Church, Fall Branch. Over the past year, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook Live and Zoom meetings have been used for streaming church services. These have become a part of the “new normal” and have been very useful for communicating.  But what about those without computer access who are unable

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WE MUST REACH TENNESSEE TODAY!

By Steve Pearson Tennessee Baptist Mission Board Evangelism Specialist The state of lostness in Tennessee is increasing. Tennessee’s population is close to seven million people. It is estimated that the amount of that population which is lost is around four million. In other words, it is estimated that around 58 percent of Tennesseans are lost without Christ. When talking about a church’s area of influence or harvest field, the average

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WHAT WILL YOUR ENVELOPE REVEAL?

By Matt Tullos Special Assistant to the Executive, TBMB The audience reacted with a loud collective, embarrassing gasp! How could this have possibly happened during the world’s most watched awards show.  The Oscar for Best Picture of 2017 envelope was opened. Millions of viewers experienced the shock, embarrassment and confusion of the presenter as the wrong winner was called out. The social media world exploded. It sent the accountants, actors,

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LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING REACHES CUMULATIVE $5 BILLION

By Myriah Snyder IMB news office RICHMOND — International Mission Board leaders are celebrating a monumental milestone in Southern Baptist life: On March 31, 2021, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering surpassed $5 billion total gifts since collection to send missionaries to China began in 1888.  The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is an annual offering collected by believers around the world to support international missions. The offering is unique because 100

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BAPTIST AND REFLECTOR EARNS NATIONAL AWARDS

Baptist and Reflector  FRANKLIN — The Baptist and Reflector, one of the nation’s longest continuously published newspapers, was awarded second place in the “Best Overall Publication: Newspaper” category by the Baptist Communicators Association (BCA) at the organization’s annual Wilmer C. Fields Awards on April 21.  The B&R also captured four additional national awards — including second place for best series or package — during the BCA’s annual awards ceremony, which

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LONG HOLLOW SEES 1,000 BAPTISMS SINCE DECEMBER

By Scott Barkley Baptist Press These days at Long Hollow Baptist Church, interruptions aren’t considered bad. The plan isn’t as crucial as the response. Things flow from a position of prayer, ultimately pointing toward Christ. Structure exists, sure. There’s still an order of worship. Trained childcare workers remain ready and available. Pastor Robby Gallaty prepares and prays over his sermons. But anyone feeling led to come to the altar can

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6-YEAR-OLD INSPIRES CHURCH WITH ‘ANNIE’ GIFT

By Brandon Elrod Baptist Press CLARKSVILLE  — Pastor Larry Robertson of Hilldale Baptist Church, Clarksville, saw the young Maci Parker out of the corner of his eye, respectfully waiting to address her pastor. “I excused myself from my conversation and kneeled down to say, ‘hey’ to her,” Robertson said. “She held up a little change holder, and I asked what she was giving to me. She simply said, ‘Annie Armstrong.’

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POWER OF EASTER SWEEPS THROUGH PRISON

By David Dawson [email protected] TRENTON — Going to church on Easter Sunday wasn’t an option for the inmates at the Gibson County jail. So, sheriff Paul Thomas decided to bring church to the inmates.  What happened next was, as Thomas put it, “just a God thing.” And something Thomas will never forget. For several hours on the Monday night after Easter, the Gibson County correctional complex took on the feel

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WE MUST REACH TENNESSEE TODAY!

By Steve Pearson Tennessee Baptist Mission Board Evangelism Specialist The state of lostness in Tennessee is increasing. Tennessee’s population is close to seven million people.

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