Roan Park Baptist receives $400,000 grant after Helene havoc Note: This story is a follow-up to the article “Parking Lot Is Gone, but Hope Remains in Place,” written by the B&R last November. The story can be viewed here. ROAN MOUNTAIN — Two weeks after Roan Park Baptist Church spent $20,000 from its savings to pave its parking lot, Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters washed it all away. The small congregation of
HARTFORD — An ill-timed shower caused some last-minute rearranging to the festivities, but the rain did not wash away the spirit of celebration among those in attendance at Thursday’s outdoor gathering in Hartford. The event, hosted by the Appalachia Service project, recognized — and rejoiced over — the tireless work efforts that have taken place in the Hartford area (and the surrounding communities) in the past 10 months since Hurricane
FRANKLIN — When the apostle John received his vision of heaven, he wrote in Revelation 7:9 that he beheld “a great multitude … of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb…” It’s a glimpse into eternity, but the verse also describes All Nations Camp, which was held in June at Linden Valley and Carson Springs. “Revelation reminds us that there’ll be the multitude
Keith Springs Baptist sees 22 ‘baptized like Jesus’ BELVIDERE — It started with one boy’s simple wish: to be baptized like Jesus in natural water. That desire eventually led to a day of faith that brought 22 people to the banks of Boiling Fork Creek. Last month, Keith Springs Baptist Church held what many are calling a small revival, as nearly two dozen people were baptized in the flowing waters
KERRVILLE — While Baptist Disaster Relief teams are meeting immediate needs in central Texas, some clean-up efforts in areas like Kerrville may be on hold another two to four weeks before they are accessible, says a DR leader. For now, DR teams continue providing critical aid where they can in the wake of the deadly floods that killed at least 120 people statewide during Fourth of July weekend — and
CORDOVA – The congregation of Bellevue Baptist Church officially voted to extend the call for Ben Mandrell, CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, to be the church’s eighth senior pastor. Mandrell, 48, will fill the role left by Steve Gaines. “I cannot tell you how thankful we are for this moment,” Mandrell said. “This big hurricane of Bellevue love has just swallowed us up.”
KERRVILLE, Texas — Amid horrific flash flooding that swept through central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, Camp Mystic — an all-girls Christian summer camp — confirmed Monday (July 7) the loss of 27 campers and counselors. Statewide, the death toll from related flooding has reportedly reached at least 81 people, with dozens still missing. Meanwhile, Southern Baptists of Texas Disaster Relief teams are on the scene ministering in
What about the person in the deepest jungle who has never heard the name of Jesus? Or the man stranded on an island throughout the entirety of his life? I have been asked about similar scenarios more than once. Varying versions of these questions abound, but the heart behind each inquiry is the eternal destiny of those who never hear the gospel. If I may state the dilemma bluntly, do
BRENTWOOD — Most pastors say their churches have policies in place to address significant misbehavior by church members, but few have actually used those policies recently. According to a Lifeway Research study of more than 1,000 U.S. Protestant pastors, only 1 in 6 say their church has formally disciplined anyone in the past year. “The infrequency of church discipline is not because church members aren’t sinning,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway
FBC Portland summer feeding program feeds both bodies and souls PORTLAND, Tenn. — A cold popsicle on a hot summer day can go a long way for a kid. But at First Baptist Church in Portland, those frozen treats come with something even more valuable: the gospel. For nine years, the church has run a summer feeding program that does more than fill empty stomachs. While children enjoy nutritious meals
Roan Park Baptist receives $400,000 grant after Helene havoc Note: This story is a follow-up to the article “Parking Lot Is Gone, but Hope Remains
HARTFORD — An ill-timed shower caused some last-minute rearranging to the festivities, but the rain did not wash away the spirit of celebration among those
FRANKLIN — When the apostle John received his vision of heaven, he wrote in Revelation 7:9 that he beheld “a great multitude … of all
Keith Springs Baptist sees 22 ‘baptized like Jesus’ BELVIDERE — It started with one boy’s simple wish: to be baptized like Jesus in natural water.
KERRVILLE — While Baptist Disaster Relief teams are meeting immediate needs in central Texas, some clean-up efforts in areas like Kerrville may be on hold
CORDOVA – The congregation of Bellevue Baptist Church officially voted to extend the call for Ben Mandrell, CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, to be the
KERRVILLE, Texas — Amid horrific flash flooding that swept through central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend, Camp Mystic — an all-girls Christian summer
What about the person in the deepest jungle who has never heard the name of Jesus? Or the man stranded on an island throughout the
BRENTWOOD — Most pastors say their churches have policies in place to address significant misbehavior by church members, but few have actually used those policies recently.
FBC Portland summer feeding program feeds both bodies and souls PORTLAND, Tenn. — A cold popsicle on a hot summer day can go a long