By David Roach Baptist Press FORT WORTH, Texas — In a meeting that began at 1:30 p.m. May 22 and ended just after 3 a.m. May 23, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s trustees appointed Paige Patterson president emeritus effective immediately.
By David Roach Baptist Press NASHVILLE — After nearly a year and a half of discussions concerning a Washington church with lesbian co-pastors, the Southern Baptist Convention has notified the District of Columbia Baptist Convention that “the formal relationship between the SBC and the DCBC has come to an end,” according to a statement by interim Executive Committee president D. August Boto.
By Bill Sorrell Contributing writer, B&R BROWNSVILLE — A senior at Haywood High School, Landon Wilson wrote as his senior quote in the yearbook, “Like I have always said, four years at Haywood High School will cost me an arm and a leg.”
By David Dawson [email protected] FRANKLIN — While many summer camps around the nation have increased their prices, the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board is doing just the opposite.
Baptist and Reflector MOUNT JULIET — The 2018 Bible Drill season culminated at the Missions Mobilization Center in Mount Juliet on May 5 with the Youth and High School State Bible Drills. For the 17 State Drillers, their journey to this event began many months before, said Donna Blaydes, childhood specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. The state drillers joined approximately 1,300 other 4th through 12th grade students, who
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] GATLINBURG — Eighteen months after their church buildings were destroyed by the Gatlinburg fires in November of 2016, Roaring Fork Baptist Church “has risen from the ashes.” The church dedicated its new sanctuary and youth building/fellowship hall on Sunday, May 6. “The hand of God has been on this congregation,” affirmed Roaring Fork pastor Kim McCroskey. “When the fires came through, God
Christians Speak out on Domestic Violence By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Comments made nearly two decades ago by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Paige Patterson on domestic violence have resurfaced in recent weeks. At issue is a 2000 audio clip circulating online in which Patterson said the proper response of a wife to domestic abuse “depends on the level of abuse to some degree.” Patterson
By Chris Turner TBMB Communications Director Have you ever arrived at a movie about 15 minutes after it started? Frustrating, isn’t it? You miss key moments that establish the storyline. It takes the next two hours to catch up; if you ever do. Reading the New Testament without the context of the Old Testament is like arriving late to a movie. You need the first part to understand the rest.
Baptist Press CORDOVA — Responding to questions about his committee appointments and controversy involving a Southern Baptist seminary leader, SBC President Steve Gaines released a statement today (May 11) to Baptist Press. Gaines, pastor of Memphis-area Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tenn., specifically addresses the controversy involving past statements by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Paige Patterson on women, divorce and domestic violence. Gaines’ statement also touched on racial diversity
By Bob Smietana LifeWay news office NASHVILLE — Most churchgoers say the Bible commands them to give. But their tithes don’t always go in the offering plate.
By David Roach Baptist Press FORT WORTH, Texas — In a meeting that began at 1:30 p.m. May 22 and ended just after 3 a.m. May
By David Roach Baptist Press NASHVILLE — After nearly a year and a half of discussions concerning a Washington church with lesbian co-pastors, the Southern
By Bill Sorrell Contributing writer, B&R BROWNSVILLE — A senior at Haywood High School, Landon Wilson wrote as his senior quote in the yearbook, “Like
By David Dawson [email protected] FRANKLIN — While many summer camps around the nation have increased their prices, the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board is doing just
Baptist and Reflector MOUNT JULIET — The 2018 Bible Drill season culminated at the Missions Mobilization Center in Mount Juliet on May 5 with the
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] GATLINBURG — Eighteen months after their church buildings were destroyed by the Gatlinburg fires in November of
Christians Speak out on Domestic Violence By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Comments made nearly two decades ago by Southwestern Baptist
By Chris Turner TBMB Communications Director Have you ever arrived at a movie about 15 minutes after it started? Frustrating, isn’t it? You miss key
Baptist Press CORDOVA — Responding to questions about his committee appointments and controversy involving a Southern Baptist seminary leader, SBC President Steve Gaines released a
By Bob Smietana LifeWay news office NASHVILLE — Most churchgoers say the Bible commands them to give. But their tithes don’t always go in the