By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] Though we are nearing the four-month mark of the pandemic and some churches have begun to meet again, we’re still not back to where we were (before COVID-19). And what’s more, it may be a while before we get there. Add to it over the past few months, tornadoes and other storms, racial tension and protests in our nation, a presidential election
TN Baptists Are Celebrating a Decade With Davis By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — In August of 2010, just six weeks after becoming the executive director of the Executive Committee of the Tennessee Baptist Convention (now Tennessee Baptist Mission Board), Randy C. Davis reflected on his new role in an interview with the Baptist and Reflector. “We have incredible opportunities before us to continue to impact
By Leslie Peacock Caldwell IMB news office RICHMOND — International Mission Board senior leaders are urging Southern Baptists to use extreme caution if they are considering overseas missions travel for the remainder of 2020. As many countries continue to require quarantines or have not yet opened their borders, travelers could face unexpected circumstances, including quarantines upon re-entering the U.S. The future threat and spread of COVID-19 also remains an unknown
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,986,768 through the Cooperative Program in June. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $22,890,433 through the Cooperative Program missions and ministry giving channel. The amount is $106,212 or 0.5 percent below what was given after eight months last year. The total also is $442,901 or 1.9 percent below budget needs after eight months of the current fiscal year.
Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University is organizing a community relations task team to foster unity and awareness within the community and make specific recommendations for improvements that align with the university’s biblical faith and Christian identity. The university seeks to identify and eradicate any policies, procedures or cultural norms that promote racial division; advance healing and reconciliation; and affirm that black lives matter. Carson-Newman’s executive leadership, at
Tennessee Baptist Conference Centers offer outlet for renewal By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Since COVID-19 struck in March, most Baptist pastors have had nothing to do since they haven’t been able to preach in person or make hospital visits, right? Wrong! Instead, the last three to four months have created more work and stress than before, say Tennessee Baptist leaders across the state. “Everything a
By Roc Collins Director of Strategic Objectives, TBMB From my early years of little league through high school, no matter what sport I played, I heard a common message from all my coaches. Whether it was on the diamond, the hardwood floor or the gridiron, coaches would say it over and over. “Keep your eye on the ball!” Don’t look at the opponent’s eyes. Don’t second guess the play. Don’t
Association’s 10 churches try new format, provide Backyard Bible Clubs ‘in a bag’ By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CARTHAGE — For more than 11 years, New Salem Baptist Association had sponsored Backyard Bible Clubs in low income areas. The plan was to do it again this year, but COVID-19 entered the picture and it appeared the association would not be able to minister to children in Carthage
By Aaron Earls LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — A growing number of Southern Baptist churches are home to a shrinking number of Southern Baptists. Total membership in the Southern Baptist Convention fell almost 2 percent to 14,525,579 from 2018 to 2019, according to the Annual Church Profile compiled by LifeWay Christian Resources in cooperation with Baptist state conventions. The decline of 287,655 members is the largest single year drop in
God at work in Hamilton County amid tough times By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CHATTANOOGA — The residents of Hamilton County have experienced a trilogy of turmoil in the past few months. It began when the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold, throwing daily routines into a state of flux. Then came a deadly tornado that created another wave of emotional and physical challenges. And in recent days, Hamilton
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] Though we are nearing the four-month mark of the pandemic and some churches have begun to meet
TN Baptists Are Celebrating a Decade With Davis By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — In August of 2010, just six weeks
By Leslie Peacock Caldwell IMB news office RICHMOND — International Mission Board senior leaders are urging Southern Baptists to use extreme caution if they are
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,986,768 through the Cooperative Program in June. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $22,890,433
Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University is organizing a community relations task team to foster unity and awareness within the community and make
Tennessee Baptist Conference Centers offer outlet for renewal By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Since COVID-19 struck in March, most Baptist
By Roc Collins Director of Strategic Objectives, TBMB From my early years of little league through high school, no matter what sport I played, I
Association’s 10 churches try new format, provide Backyard Bible Clubs ‘in a bag’ By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CARTHAGE — For more
By Aaron Earls LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — A growing number of Southern Baptist churches are home to a shrinking number of Southern Baptists. Total
God at work in Hamilton County amid tough times By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CHATTANOOGA — The residents of Hamilton County have experienced