Davis urges Baptists to keep watchful eye, prayerful heart on HR 5 By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, is encouraging Baptists to stay informed — and be vigilant — regarding the Equality Act, H.R. 5. The bill, if approved, would eliminate the use of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) as a possible protection
By Julie McGowan IMB public relations office International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 26 new missionaries to take the gospel to the nations during their May 22-23 meeting in Richmond. Trustees also considered pivotal changes in ministry advancement and prayer strategies; welcomed a report from Adam Greenway; heard an update from external examiners; and elected 2019-2020 officers. The new missionaries will be commissioned for service at a Sending
By Art Toalston Baptist Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Union University trustee Noe Garcia, senior pastor of North Phoenix Baptist Church, will be nominated as second vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention during the SBC’s June 11-12 annual meeting, Tennessee pastor Micah Fries has announced. Fries, senior pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church in Chattanooga, said Garcia can be “a tremendous asset to the SBC” at a time “when Southern Baptists
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] FRANKLIN — As the calendar rolled from April into May, TBMB leader Randy C. Davis reflected on the burden he feels for pastors and ministers who suffer from burnout. In his monthly Radio B&R podcast (see Episode 30 here), Davis commented on the TBMB board of directors meeting held April 30 at Thompson Station Church. Actions included the formation of a special task force to study
By Nathan Hendley Union University news office JACKSON — Union University’s art department is building a sculpture to show solidarity with those whose churches have been destroyed in recent months. Lee Benson, university professor of art and department chair, said the new sculpture was initially envisioned to stand in solidarity with the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris after a fire broke out there in April. He said it was expanded
Pastor uses online video games for evangelism By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] SPRING HILL — Relationship experts often say that the ability to “speak someone’s language” is a crucial component in making a connection. Jason Davis, pastor at Grace Park Baptist Church, Spring Hill, is using that philosophy in a unique way. He is forming relations and building bonds — and even evangelizing — through his knowledge of,
By Baptist and Reflector staff FRANKLIN — Two Southern Baptist entities have cooperated to create a joint statement regarding the prevention of sexual abuse and the protection of minors. The document titled, “Encouragements to Associations, State Conventions, and Churches Regarding Abuse of Minors,” is authored by The Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL) and the Officers of the SBC Fellowship of State Executives. The organizations state in the document
Lakeway Crusade sees more than 340 professions By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] WHITE PINE — During his years of ministry, Dean Haun, pastor of First Baptist Church, Morristown, has experienced both ends of the “success spectrum” in regard to certain events and projects. He has seen some that fall flat and some that surpass all expectations. So, when he was asked to serve as chairman of the Go
By Aaron Earls LifeWay Research NASHVILLE — Building relationships with other believers seems to come naturally to Protestant churchgoers, however, for many, those relationships are built apart from Bible study and spiritual growth. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found 78 percent of Protestant churchgoers say they have developed significant relationships with people at their church, including 43 percent who strongly agree. Fewer than 1 in
By Aaron Earls Writer, LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found excitement and eagerness about the idea of evangelism, but few Protestant churchgoers actually engaged in the practice on a regular basis. More than half (55 percent) of those who attend church at least once a month say they have not shared with someone how to become a Christian in the
Davis urges Baptists to keep watchful eye, prayerful heart on HR 5 By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Randy C. Davis, president
By Julie McGowan IMB public relations office International Mission Board trustees approved the appointment of 26 new missionaries to take the gospel to the nations
By Art Toalston Baptist Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Union University trustee Noe Garcia, senior pastor of North Phoenix Baptist Church, will be nominated as second
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] FRANKLIN — As the calendar rolled from April into May, TBMB leader Randy C. Davis reflected on the burden he feels
By Nathan Hendley Union University news office JACKSON — Union University’s art department is building a sculpture to show solidarity with those whose churches have
Pastor uses online video games for evangelism By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] SPRING HILL — Relationship experts often say that the ability to
By Baptist and Reflector staff FRANKLIN — Two Southern Baptist entities have cooperated to create a joint statement regarding the prevention of sexual abuse and
Lakeway Crusade sees more than 340 professions By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] WHITE PINE — During his years of ministry, Dean Haun, pastor
By Aaron Earls LifeWay Research NASHVILLE — Building relationships with other believers seems to come naturally to Protestant churchgoers, however, for many, those relationships are
By Aaron Earls Writer, LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found excitement and eagerness about the