Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Two Tennessee Baptist pastors have announced plans to nominate candidates for vice president and second vice president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention during next week’s annual meeting at Summit, set for Nov. 11-15 at West Jackson Baptist Church in Jackson. David Green, pastor of First Baptist Church, Greeneville, was announced as a nominee for TBC president during the summer.
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] CLEVELAND — In 2016 the average tenure of a Southern Baptist pastor was about six years, according to an article written by Thom Rainer, president of LifeWay Christian Resources in March of 2017.
By Lonnie Wilkey & Julie McGowan Baptist & Reflector RICHMOND — Paul Chitwood, executive director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, will be nominated as the 13th president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board. The IMB’s presidential search committee announced Nov. 6 that Chitwood, 48, will be presented to the full trustee board for a vote during their Nov. 14-15 meeting in Richmond. If elected during the plenary session
Camp-O-Ree a reminder of the need for RAs By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] LINDEN — Though the number of boys in Royal Ambassadors, a Southern Baptist missions education program for boys in grades one-six, has declined in recent decades, it is still as relevant as ever, agree missions leaders in Tennessee. “Royal Ambassadors is 110 years old this year and the mission today is just as important
By Laura Erlanson Baptist Press NASHVILLE — In the fall of 2017, Ricky Skaggs found himself in Texas with nothing to do for a day, after a church canceled his scheduled Saturday night appearance. He remembered a friend of a friend who lived in the area — someone Skaggs wanted to meet after the man had sent words of encouragement for Skaggs via text messages to their mutual friend. So
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] BYRDSTOWN — Churches all across Tennessee are honoring their ministers during Pastor Appreciation Month in October and First Baptist Church, Byrdstown, is no exception.
By Grace Thornton Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Christians have long had differing views on how to approach Halloween. But Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear said in a recent podcast that the holiday doesn’t have to be divisive — in fact, it can be a great way to get to know your neighbors.
Baptist and Reflector SIGNAL MOUNTAIN — Members of Signal Mountain Baptist Church voted Sept. 16 to dissolve and strategically merge with Red Bank Baptist Church in Chattanooga.
Tennessee Baptist DR volunteers will be needed for months By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The destruction caused by recent hurricanes Michael and Florence will keep Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief and rebuild teams busy for months and even years to come, say veteran disaster relief officials. “The combined devastation of these two hurricanes rival, if not exceed, any storm to hit the United States — maybe
Sabbaticals can help combat burnout, depression for pastors, ministry workers By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — For Pete Tackett, the importance of taking a day off is as clear as the stubble on his face. Tackett, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Johnson City, admits that he often finds himself caught up in the treadmill-style work patterns that so many pastors and staff members encounter. But he
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Two Tennessee Baptist pastors have announced plans to nominate candidates for vice president and second vice president of the Tennessee
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] CLEVELAND — In 2016 the average tenure of a Southern Baptist pastor was about six years, according to an article written
By Lonnie Wilkey & Julie McGowan Baptist & Reflector RICHMOND — Paul Chitwood, executive director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, will be nominated as the
Camp-O-Ree a reminder of the need for RAs By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] LINDEN — Though the number of boys in Royal
By Laura Erlanson Baptist Press NASHVILLE — In the fall of 2017, Ricky Skaggs found himself in Texas with nothing to do for a day,
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] BYRDSTOWN — Churches all across Tennessee are honoring their ministers during Pastor Appreciation Month in October and First Baptist Church, Byrdstown,
By Grace Thornton Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Christians have long had differing views on how to approach Halloween. But Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear said
Baptist and Reflector SIGNAL MOUNTAIN — Members of Signal Mountain Baptist Church voted Sept. 16 to dissolve and strategically merge with Red Bank Baptist Church
Tennessee Baptist DR volunteers will be needed for months By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The destruction caused by recent hurricanes
Sabbaticals can help combat burnout, depression for pastors, ministry workers By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — For Pete Tackett, the importance of