GOTM donation allows clinic to buy new ultrasound machine FAYETTEVILLE — On Jan. 14, just shy of their five-year anniversary, Crossroads Pregnancy Clinic in Fayetteville celebrated a miracle. Through a generous donation made by a retired doctor through the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions (GOTM), the clinic received a state-of-the-art ultrasound machine — a critical acquisition since their previous machine had stopped working last fall. “The way that God worked

HARTSVILLE — Hartsville is a small town in Middle Tennessee, located east of Gallatin in Trousdale County. “It is a beautiful place, but it can feel a little isolated,” said Drew Byers, lead pastor at Creekside Fellowship. (The nearest Walmart is 30 minutes away, depending on whether or not you meet a tractor, he added). Finding pregnancy care can be a challenge. “And yet, a woman who needs compassion and

McKENZIE — Beating Hearts Pregnancy Center in McKenzie celebrated the dedication of its new ultrasound machine on Jan. 15, a donation that was made possible through the Psalm 139 Project. While ultrasound machines are essential for pregnancy centers, proper training is crucial to maximize their effectiveness. The machine itself was funded through state resources between 2022 and 2023, but the critical training component came through what the center described as

Tennessee’s bivocational ministers gathered in the heart of the Smoky Mountains last month for a weekend of fellowship and renewal. The annual Bivocational Ministers & Wives Retreat in Pigeon Forge brought together church leaders who navigate both Sunday sermons and regular jobs. This year’s theme, “While We Can,” sparked discussions about seizing opportunities in both spiritual and secular worlds. The retreat offered these unique faith leaders a chance to share

POGA — In an age driven by communication and technology, a small northeast Tennessee community near Beech Mountain, N.C., faces neglect and isolation. Poga (pronounced Po-Gie) endured severe devastation in Carter County when Hurricane Helene struck on Sept. 27, according to pastor Travis Tyler of Grace Baptist Church, Elizabethton. Located in one of the county’s poorest areas, Poga struggles to recover from the disaster, he said. Hurricane Helene destroyed cell