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
GOTM continues to make tremendous kingdom impact FRANKLIN — The Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions has raised $2.4 million toward its $2.7 million statewide goal as of June 4, supporting Baptist church plants, adoptions and evangelism efforts across Tennessee and beyond. The annual fundraising campaign, which carries a $3 million challenge goal as part of the state’s “All Things Tennessee” mission emphasis, funds the work of Tennessee Baptists throughout the
FRANKLIN — For the first time in nearly 27 years, the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board has hired a director of campus ministries. Stacy Murphree, currently the Baptist collegiate minister at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, was announced Monday as the successor to Bill Choate to lead ministers at 23 Baptist Collegiate Ministries on campuses across Tennessee. Choate has served in the role since 1998 and announced his retirement earlier
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major 6-3 victory June 27 in Mahmoud v. Taylor, ruling that parents have a First Amendment right to exercise their religious beliefs and should have the ability to opt their children out of public-school curriculum promoting radical gender ideology. The decision represents a significant win for religious liberty advocates and parental rights groups who challenged a Montgomery County, Maryland school policy that
No one lives in a vacuum. Despite our occasional efforts to deny it, the people around us influence nearly every part of our lives for good or bad. Either you benefit from the nurture, example, and encouragement of those who speak into your life, or you suffer, stumble, and lament due to the absence of these things. A difficult past may not destroy you, but it will shape you. Likewise,
June is Pride Month, and every year it crashes into our culture like a tsunami, flooding us with an aggressive amount of pro-LGBTQ+ messaging. Transgenderism has become a leading force to normalize gender confusions and sexually deviant behaviors. Unfortunately, the church — and most commentary offering a traditional or biblical perspective on gender identity — is often labeled as bigoted or largely goes unheard. But not this year. This year,
NASHVILLE — The passage of a House joint resolution officially designated July as an annual month of prayer and fasting in Tennessee. HJR0051, championed by State Representative Monty Fritts, passed with 81 out of the 91 votes in the House and 28 out of 31 votes in the Senate before being signed by Governor Bill Lee on May 2. The initiative builds on a successful resolution from the previous year
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Tennessee Supreme Court will hear the appeal of the Southern Baptist Convention as it tries to protect its constitutional rights in a case connected to an inquiry by the SBC Credentials Committee. Preston Garner, a longtime worship pastor and school music teacher, and his wife Kellie filed suit in 2023 against the SBC, Guidepost Solutions and others. The Garners are alleging defamation/libel and slander, defamation by implication, invasion
WASHINGTON (BP) – Saying now is the time for peace, Pres. Donald Trump announced through social media a “very successful attack” on three nuclear weapons sites in Iran Saturday night (June 21). Trump’s announcement of American action came 10 days after Israel began missile attacks to drive back Iran’s production of nuclear weapons. The president said all American forces were out of harm’s way when he released the statement. Trump had issued
MURFREESBORO — For the past six years, Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro has built a powerful connection with Hobgood Elementary, an inner-city school facing numerous low-income challenges. The partnership, part of pastor Grant Gaines’ initiative “Belle Aire Loves the ’Boro,” has mobilized church members to serve both students and staff in meaningful ways every month through the school year and even through summer break. “We have always been a
FBC Portland summer feeding program feeds both bodies and souls PORTLAND, Tenn. — A cold popsicle on a hot summer day can go a long
GOTM continues to make tremendous kingdom impact FRANKLIN — The Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions has raised $2.4 million toward its $2.7 million statewide goal
FRANKLIN — For the first time in nearly 27 years, the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board has hired a director of campus ministries. Stacy Murphree, currently
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major 6-3 victory June 27 in Mahmoud v. Taylor, ruling that parents have a First Amendment right
No one lives in a vacuum. Despite our occasional efforts to deny it, the people around us influence nearly every part of our lives for
June is Pride Month, and every year it crashes into our culture like a tsunami, flooding us with an aggressive amount of pro-LGBTQ+ messaging. Transgenderism
NASHVILLE — The passage of a House joint resolution officially designated July as an annual month of prayer and fasting in Tennessee. HJR0051, championed by
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Tennessee Supreme Court will hear the appeal of the Southern Baptist Convention as it tries to protect its constitutional rights in a case
WASHINGTON (BP) – Saying now is the time for peace, Pres. Donald Trump announced through social media a “very successful attack” on three nuclear weapons sites in
MURFREESBORO — For the past six years, Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro has built a powerful connection with Hobgood Elementary, an inner-city school facing
