By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector GATLINBURG — For pastor Kim McCroskey and his congregation, the odyssey is nearly over. After spending almost exactly one year in temporary venues, the members of Roaring Fork Baptist Church in Gatlinburg will soon be returning to their original location.

By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — The act of rescuing a person from a fire is done with urgency and, in most cases, with great force. Roc Collins, director of strategic objectives  for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, says that is the approach Christians need to take when dealing with individuals who don’t know Jesus. 

By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — Ronnie Floyd, senior pastor at Cross Church in Springdale, Ark., recently attended a gathering of Walmart shareholders. He said he was amazed, even awed, at the energy in the building during the week-long event. 

By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — Standing behind his “home” pulpit on the final day of this year’s Tennessee Baptist Convention, Bruce Chesser, the senior pastor at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, encouraged attendees to stand strong in their beliefs about the Bible’s infallibility.

By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — On his final day as president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, Steve Freemen joked that he was never able to completely define his role. “I don’t know what it means to be president, but I’ve had a great time trying to figure it out,” Freeman said on Nov. 14 while delivering the annual president’s message at Summit. “It has been an awesome

By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector MOUNT JULIET — The damage caused by the tornadoes that moved through middle Tennessee on Saturday night has forced The Glade Church in Mount Juliet to move its worship services to a new location for the next several weeks.