Note: This story is part of a four-part series about CentriKid that will be published throughout this week on the B&R website. CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Abby Sells says that two of her favorite things are serving the Lord and working with children. For the past two summers, she’s been able to do both at the same time. Sells, a rising sophomore at Union University, worked last summer as a “TA”
NASHVILLE (BP) – Brent Leatherwood has resigned as president of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, ending nearly nine years of service that began in 2017 as director of strategic partnerships. The ERLC Board of Trustees accepted Leatherwood’s resignation in a called meeting today (July 31) in Nashville, gratefully noting his character and achievements in the role he began in 2021 in an acting capacity before becoming president
Note: This story is part of a four-part series about CentriKid that will be published throughout this week on the B&R website. CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Alli Brown’s passion for CentriKid Camp has taken her from the rec fields to the corporate office. Brown, who is a member of NorthField Church in Gallatin, serves on Centrikid’s national staff as a team lead and one of the event coordinators — a role
SEYMOUR — The King’s Academy has unanimously appointed Fred Eaves as its next president and head of school following an extensive national search. Eaves will join TKA full-time July 1, 2026, but plans to be involved in academy life before then. He will attend orientation this week to meet families and begin forming connections across the community. The school plans to provide additional opportunities for families to connect with Eaves
Note: This story is part of a four-part series about CentriKid that will be published throughout this week on the B&R website. LINDEN — Jimmy Tucker, manager of Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center, says that hosting CentriKids children’s camp is a sound investment. And he’s not talking about financially. “Knowing that we are a part of the campers’ faith journey makes everything we do worth it,” said Tucker. “We love
FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptists have broken their record for the fourth consecutive year, with gifts to the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions surpassing $2.4 million with two months remaining in the fiscal year. As of Friday, donations reached $2,461,971, exceeding last year’s record of $2,451,737 by more than $10,000. “This is the fourth consecutive year that Tennessee Baptists have set a record for Golden Offering giving, demonstrating a continued commitment
Almost 10 years after the Supreme Court granted national recognition to same-sex marriages, most Americans support that right, but the percentage has plateaued in recent years. The latest Gallup survey finds 68 percent of U.S. adults think marriages between same-sex couples should be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as traditional marriages. Support for same-sex marriage topped out at 71 percent in 2022 and 2023. The current percentage
FRANKLIN — Compared to a decade ago, pastors have less training in counseling but are more hesitant to refer church members to professionals. A recent Lifeway Research study examining the rate at which evangelical and Black Protestant pastors leave the ministry also asked pastors about their experience with counseling, both in their ministry preparation and practice. Sponsored by Houston’s First Baptist Church and Richard Dockins, an occupational medicine physician concerned about pastoral attrition,
Church plant reaches next phase of ribbon cutting CLARKSVILLE — Cal Hampton was 60 years old and thought he might be losing his mind. The longtime pastor, firmly rooted in a beloved ministry in Wayne County, felt God calling him to leave, relocate, and plant a church. At 60? Isn’t church planting for the young and energetic? Hampton and his wife, Diana, are undeniably energetic, their enthusiasm for serving the
FRANKLIN — What started with a phone call eventually turned into a blessing on wheels. Earlier this year, a phone call was made to Danny Sinquefield, TBMB Harvest Field Leader and BlueOval City Coordinator, from a Tennessee Baptist Church, asking about any needs for the work being done in BlueOval City. Several options were shared, but the one that landed was the mention of a vehicle — specifically a van
Note: This story is part of a four-part series about CentriKid that will be published throughout this week on the B&R website. CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. —
NASHVILLE (BP) – Brent Leatherwood has resigned as president of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, ending nearly nine years of service that
Note: This story is part of a four-part series about CentriKid that will be published throughout this week on the B&R website. CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. —
SEYMOUR — The King’s Academy has unanimously appointed Fred Eaves as its next president and head of school following an extensive national search. Eaves will
Note: This story is part of a four-part series about CentriKid that will be published throughout this week on the B&R website. LINDEN — Jimmy
FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptists have broken their record for the fourth consecutive year, with gifts to the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions surpassing $2.4 million
Almost 10 years after the Supreme Court granted national recognition to same-sex marriages, most Americans support that right, but the percentage has plateaued in recent
FRANKLIN — Compared to a decade ago, pastors have less training in counseling but are more hesitant to refer church members to professionals. A recent Lifeway
Church plant reaches next phase of ribbon cutting CLARKSVILLE — Cal Hampton was 60 years old and thought he might be losing his mind. The
FRANKLIN — What started with a phone call eventually turned into a blessing on wheels. Earlier this year, a phone call was made to Danny