From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — A concert by Christian recording artist MercyMe was the highlight of the 21st annual Union University Scholarship Banquet on Oct. 18, with more than 1,600 people in attendance at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.
Baptist and Reflector MOUNT JULIET — Middle Tennessee JAM (Journey Adventures in Missions) 2018, a missions event for boys and girls in grades 1-6, including Girls in Action, Royal Ambassadors and Children in Action, took place Sept. 29 at Victory Baptist Church in Mount Juliet. JAM allows children from across the state to come together to learn more about what it means to know God and make him known, said
Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — In an outpouring of love for the community, 570 student volunteers from Carson-Newman University fanned across four counties during the university’s annual Operation Inasmuch day of service.
Non-typical Southern Baptist pastor leads church to impact community By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NEW MARKET — Donnie De La Cruz would be the first person to tell you that he’s not your typical, everyday Baptist preacher in East Tennessee. And, most people who know him would agree wholeheartedly. But, those who know him well would also say he’s totally sold out on telling lost people about
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] FRANKLIN — With teams deployed, and still needed, in North Carolina, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers will be doing “double duty” in the days ahead. DR teams will head to Crawfordville, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 12, to set up incident command, chain saw teams and feeding, shower and laundry units. Volunteers will be headquartered at Lake Ellen Baptist Church in Crawfordville, said Wes Jones, disaster relief
Joyce Rice and Mary Jo Swaim still teaching first graders after 35 years By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] COVINGTON — Joyce Rice and Mary Jo Swaim have been friends for more than 35 years. More importantly, however, they have teamed up to share the love of Jesus Christ with first graders at First Baptist Church, Covington, over that same period of time.
Tennessee volunteers show love of Christ through disaster relief By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — The calendar may have rolled into October, but the temperatures on the coast of North Carolina screamed July and August. The heat didn’t matter, however, to the numerous Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers who trekked to various locations throughout coastal North Carolina. The trip brought tears, sweat and “a
From Baptist & Reflector, Baptist Press reports NASHVILLE — Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, is among numerous state leaders and executive directors who have embraced Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s call for a national day of fasting and prayer for the presidential search committees at five SBC entities. Greear has designated Oct. 8 for the day of prayer.
By Gary D. Myers Baptist Press NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Charles S. “Chuck” Kelley Jr., announced his plan to retire at the end of the current academic year during Founders’ Day chapel Oct. 2.
Baptist and Reflector WASHINGTON — The United States Supreme Court declined hearing challenges to Tennessee’s abortion measure, Amendment 1. The action was taken Oct. 1.
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — A concert by Christian recording artist MercyMe was the highlight of the 21st annual Union University Scholarship Banquet on
Baptist and Reflector MOUNT JULIET — Middle Tennessee JAM (Journey Adventures in Missions) 2018, a missions event for boys and girls in grades 1-6, including
Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — In an outpouring of love for the community, 570 student volunteers from Carson-Newman University fanned across four counties during
Non-typical Southern Baptist pastor leads church to impact community By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NEW MARKET — Donnie De La Cruz would
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] FRANKLIN — With teams deployed, and still needed, in North Carolina, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers will be doing “double duty”
Joyce Rice and Mary Jo Swaim still teaching first graders after 35 years By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] COVINGTON — Joyce Rice and Mary Jo Swaim
Tennessee volunteers show love of Christ through disaster relief By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — The calendar may have
From Baptist & Reflector, Baptist Press reports NASHVILLE — Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, is among numerous
By Gary D. Myers Baptist Press NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary President Charles S. “Chuck” Kelley Jr., announced his plan to retire at
Baptist and Reflector WASHINGTON — The United States Supreme Court declined hearing challenges to Tennessee’s abortion measure, Amendment 1. The action was taken Oct. 1.