Church assists recovery efforts after Christmas Day bombing By Diana Chandler Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Security cameras at Nashville’s First Baptist Church captured the moment a bomb exploded four blocks away on Christmas morning, damaging 40 buildings downtown and injuring at least three people. The church’s proximity afforded a unique outreach opportunity. The FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association eyed Nashville First’s kitchen facilities for volunteers with special security clearance

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — A transitional interim pastor (TIP) can help pave the way for a new pastor at any church regardless of size or circumstances, observed three active TIPs. While many think that a transitional interim pastor is just called to churches that have had a bad experience with a previous pastor, that’s not always the case, said Bob Brown, former church revitalization

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — For decades, when a pastor retired he would take an interim position with a church in between pastors and basically preach. The interim pastorate has evolved over the years. Many churches now look for a transitional interim pastor (TIP) when a pastor moves on. “Transitional interim pastors have skills and resources that can help any church through the change of