With creative methods of evangelism, Tennessee Baptists are finding new ways to win… As Tennessee Baptists, we have Five Objectives, but the First Objective — “To see 50,000 people a year saved, baptized and set on the road to discipleship by 2024” — is the key one. We want to see people come to Christ and if that isn’t happening, then the spiritual condition of our state slides ever into
During the 2018 Summit, Roc Collins, TBMB director of strategic initiatives, hosted a panel discussion on evangelism and discipleship. Below are some excerpts from the discussion. A full length transcript and an unedited audio version of this discussion is available here. — Compiled by Chris Turner THOMAS BESTER Founding Pastor, Forerunner Baptist Church, Ripley Evangelism Coordinator, Big Hatchie Association “The Bible says that the gospel is the power of God
By Nathan Handley Contributing Writer, B&R JACKSON — Jordan Easley, pastor of First Baptist Church, Cleveland, said as long as there is power in the name of Jesus, the church has hope. “We’ve been given access to the name of Jesus, the only name that brings power,” he said. “There is infinite power in His name.”
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] JACKSON — In 1995, 13-year-old Thi Mitsamphanh was attending All Nations Camp at Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center, sponsored by the Executive Board (now Tennessee Baptist Mission Board) of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. During the week, he heard a sermon from the camp pastor that literally changed his life, but all he could remember later was that the children at camp called him “Uncle Estri.”
SPIRIT OF UNITY ON DISPLAY AS TBC MESSENGERS FOCUS ON WinTN By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] JACKSON — Tennessee Baptists gathered at West Jackson Baptist Church for the annual Summit with a focus on winning their state for Jesus Christ. The meeting, held Nov. 11-14, drew 929 registered messengers from 409 churches, along with 160 guests. Among the business conducted, messengers elected a new set of officers by acclamation for the
By David Roach Baptist Press RICHMOND, Va. — About a decade ago, Paul Chitwood became convinced God was calling him to mobilize missions and missionaries, he told International Mission Board trustees. That call culminated today (Nov. 15), he said, with his election as IMB president. “Being a member of this board for eight years changed my ministry and it changed my life, so much so that [my wife] Michelle and
Baptist and Reflector JACKSON — Messengers to the Tennessee Baptist Convention elected its president and both vice presidents by acclamation during its opening business session Nov. 13 at West Jackson Baptist Church, Jackson. David Green, pastor of First Baptist Church, Greeneville, was nominated for president by Danny Sinquefield, pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Bartlett.
By Lonnie Wilkey and David Dawson Baptist and Reflector JACKSON — In the coming days, business will be discussed and decisions will be made. But Sunday night was all about praise and worship. Two simultaneous services — one at West Jackson Baptist Church and the other at Union University — served as the “opening bell” for this year’s Tennessee Baptist Convention annual meeting.
Carden honors memory of father who served as ‘doughboy’ in WWI Editor’s Note: Veterans Day will be observed on Nov. 11 as it has been since 1954. Prior to 1954, Veterans Day was known as Armistice Day and celebrated on Nov. 11 to commemorate the end of World War I. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] TULLAHOMA — William Henry “Bill” Carden Jr. will be among thousands upon
Pleasant View Baptist in Clarksville revitalized by missions involvement, baptisms, ministries By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] CLARKSVILLE — Church revitalization is one of the Five Objectives adopted by Tennessee Baptist messengers at their annual meeting at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood in 2014.
With creative methods of evangelism, Tennessee Baptists are finding new ways to win… As Tennessee Baptists, we have Five Objectives, but the First Objective —
During the 2018 Summit, Roc Collins, TBMB director of strategic initiatives, hosted a panel discussion on evangelism and discipleship. Below are some excerpts from the
By Nathan Handley Contributing Writer, B&R JACKSON — Jordan Easley, pastor of First Baptist Church, Cleveland, said as long as there is power in the
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] JACKSON — In 1995, 13-year-old Thi Mitsamphanh was attending All Nations Camp at Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center, sponsored by the
SPIRIT OF UNITY ON DISPLAY AS TBC MESSENGERS FOCUS ON WinTN By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] JACKSON — Tennessee Baptists gathered at West Jackson Baptist Church
By David Roach Baptist Press RICHMOND, Va. — About a decade ago, Paul Chitwood became convinced God was calling him to mobilize missions and missionaries,
Baptist and Reflector JACKSON — Messengers to the Tennessee Baptist Convention elected its president and both vice presidents by acclamation during its opening business session
By Lonnie Wilkey and David Dawson Baptist and Reflector JACKSON — In the coming days, business will be discussed and decisions will be made. But
Carden honors memory of father who served as ‘doughboy’ in WWI Editor’s Note: Veterans Day will be observed on Nov. 11 as it has been
Pleasant View Baptist in Clarksville revitalized by missions involvement, baptisms, ministries By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] CLARKSVILLE — Church revitalization is one of the Five Objectives