McMINNVILLE — “For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me in. I needed clothes, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you looked after me. I was in prison, and you came to visit me.” These verses from Matthew 25:35-36 inspired John and Jennifer Hines to establish Matthew

ROAN MOUNTAIN — When Nathan and Emily Purcell moved to Roan Mountain from upstate New York 11 years ago, they were seeking warmer weather and Southern culture. They found both, settling into life with their three children — Jesse, Finley, and Elias — while attending Calvary Baptist Church. But God had bigger plans for their family. “I was quite comfortable with three kids. I said, three’s good,” Nathan said with

DALLAS — Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, was asked on Tuesday what led him to be publicly supportive of, and actively involved with, the ongoing Supreme Court case “U.S. v. Skrmetti.” Davis said, in this instance, there wasn’t a complex process behind his decision. “Some cases, such as this one, are just common sense,” he said.

SEVIERVILLE – First Baptist Church of Sevierville carries on the vision of Pastor Dan Spencer’s great-great uncle, M.E. Dodd. In addition to a long list of international and national missions partnerships, and a long list of local ministries under its “Ministry Village” umbrella, First Sevierville continues its strong commitment to missions giving through the Cooperative Program, the way Southern Baptists work together in obedience to Jesus’ Matthew 28:19-20 command known

Racetrack chaplain ‘powerful’ tool on and off the track GREENBRIER — It’s a Saturday night at the Veteran’s Motorplex at The Rim in Greenbrier, Tenn., and racetrack chaplain Brian Baker is making the rounds with the crowd. As he walks near the stands, a couple of regulars appear, excited to find their chaplain. One man quickly begins sharing his latest health scare — adding some four-letter words for good measure.