Pastor bikes across state in support of Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] LAWRENCEBURG —  David Simmerman encountered numerous hardships during his five-day, 500-mile bicycle ride. Searing heat, loose gravel, relentless hills, unexpected potholes, heartless headwinds — all were working against Simmerman as he made the journey from Mountain City to Memphis in an effort to raise awareness, and money, for the Tennessee Baptist Children’s

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Tennessee Baptists were well represented among the 8,183 messengers who registered for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, held June 11-12, in Birmingham. The Tennessee Baptist Convention ranked third among Baptist state conventions with 738 messengers. The Alabama Baptist Convention had 1,366 messengers while the Georgia Baptist Convention was represented with 834 messengers. Prior to the start

By Carol Pipes LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The presidential search committee of LifeWay Christian Resources’ trustees has unanimously recommended Ben Mandrell become the entity’s next president and CEO. LifeWay’s board of trustees will vote on the recommendation during a special-called session Friday, June 28, in Atlanta. Mandrell is a former Tennessee Baptist pastor.  If elected, Mandrell will become the 10th president of the 128-year-old organization. Mandrell, 42, serves