DALLAS — In the Old Testament, these words are found in Psalm 92:14-15a (CSB): “They will still bear fruit in old age, healthy and green, to declare, ‘The Lord is just.’ ” On June 25, Southern Baptists have the opportunity to honor righteous, unsung heroes of the faith — namely, retirement-aged Southern Baptist pastors, workers and their widows who served and abundantly blessed those in their care during their years
More than 20 children have made professions of faith this week during the first three days of All Nations Camp at Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center. “The Lord has been at work,” said William Burton, ethnic church planting specialist and new churches team leader for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. “We’re praying that God will continue to move in the hearts and lives of the (300-plus) campers that are registered
PIGEON FORGE — The backdrop for Joey Buck’s mission field looks quite different from most others. It contains roller coasters, log flumes and funnel cakes. And yet, Buck shares the same roles and goals that most ministers have. His aim is to “provide Christlike care and compassion” to those in his harvest area. Buck is the chaplain of Dollywood, the popular theme park and resort in Pigeon Forge that
KNOXVILLE — Todd Stinnett, senior pastor of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, Knoxville, has submitted a resolution on women in pastoral ministry to the Resolutions Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. Stinnett told the Baptist and Reflector that he submitted his Resolution on Women in Pastoral Ministry for several reasons. “For starters, there is a growing confusion about the role of men and women in the home and in the
Southern Baptist Convention president Bart Barber, a pastor in Farmersville, Texas, recently announced on a Twitter video that he expects there will be a motion to amend the SBC’s Constitution and Bylaws along with the motion for the newly elected SBC president to appoint a committee to study both the Constitution and Bylaws and the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. The proposed amendment from Virginia pastor Mike Law would clarify
One of the adventures I love is leading tours of the Holy Land. Seeing God’s Word come alive in people’s lives is something that I really enjoy. Each time I go to Israel, one of my favorite places to go is the boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. I seem to always think about that time Jesus came to His disciples walking on the water, and Peter called out
Last month a sold-out crowd of satanists descended on Boston for SatanCon 2023 to celebrate The Satanic Temple’s 10-year anniversary. Many within my tribe were upset, and I get that. I really do.“They’re not even hiding their satanism anymore!” Be that as it may, brothers and sisters, “Satan (also) disguises himself as an angel of light” (II Corinthians 11:14). So, if we’re going to be offended by misguided souls parading
Editor’s Note: The following column is also available in Spanish here. The gospel and mental health are closely related because they both address the human condition and our need for grace, healing, compassion and restoration. More importantly, it also demonstrates how Christians are to respond to a suffering, broken world. Unfortunately, there is often a stigma surrounding mental health in Christian circles, and many people feel ashamed or embarrassed to
DAYTON — Kelly Metts and a group of women, primarily from New Union Baptist Church in Dayton, are serious about prayer. Metts recalled the effort has been in the making for six years since she first felt God leading her to walk across Tennessee to pray. A number of factors put her plans on hold for a few years before she looked at it again. When she did, she did
FRANKLIN — For many believers, the biggest pothole on the road to evangelistic success is the fear that they won’t know the right words to say. Preston Condra is trying to help them avoid those hazards. Condra, a renowned author and founder of Sufficient Word ministries, has been serving as the featured speaker at the Gospel Conversation Workshops being held at various places around the state. The workshops, sponsored by
DALLAS — In the Old Testament, these words are found in Psalm 92:14-15a (CSB): “They will still bear fruit in old age, healthy and green,
More than 20 children have made professions of faith this week during the first three days of All Nations Camp at Carson Springs Baptist Conference
PIGEON FORGE — The backdrop for Joey Buck’s mission field looks quite different from most others. It contains roller coasters, log flumes and funnel cakes.
KNOXVILLE — Todd Stinnett, senior pastor of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, Knoxville, has submitted a resolution on women in pastoral ministry to the Resolutions
Southern Baptist Convention president Bart Barber, a pastor in Farmersville, Texas, recently announced on a Twitter video that he expects there will be a motion
One of the adventures I love is leading tours of the Holy Land. Seeing God’s Word come alive in people’s lives is something that I
Last month a sold-out crowd of satanists descended on Boston for SatanCon 2023 to celebrate The Satanic Temple’s 10-year anniversary. Many within my tribe were
Editor’s Note: The following column is also available in Spanish here. The gospel and mental health are closely related because they both address the human
DAYTON — Kelly Metts and a group of women, primarily from New Union Baptist Church in Dayton, are serious about prayer. Metts recalled the effort
FRANKLIN — For many believers, the biggest pothole on the road to evangelistic success is the fear that they won’t know the right words to