Allardt First Baptist sees 18 children make profession of faith By Ashley Perham B&R writer JAMESTOWN — Through Vacation Bible School at Allardt First Baptist Church in Jamestown, 18 kids kicked off their summer break by accepting Christ as their savior. The church, which runs around 75 people normally, averaged over 50 kids a night, said pastor Daryl Rains. Rains, who runs the VBS with his wife Carolyn, said the
By Chris Turner Director of communications, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board The Commissioners for the Presbyterian Church in America recently voted to leave the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), which the PCA had been connected to since the denomination’s founding in 1973. The reasons for leaving were many, but at the heart of the split was disagreement over the direction the NAE has moved related to several social issues. The NAE
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NASHVILLE — Two pregnancy care center directors in Tennessee are rejoicing yet are taking precautions as the nation’s political leaders are urging the pro-life community to prepare for a possible violent reaction to the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. The White House and the Department of Homeland Security asked the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission to join a call
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NASHVILLE — The United States Supreme Court’s decision on June 24 to reverse the 1973 Roe v. Wade court ruling that legalized abortion represents “a hopeful day” for America, said Tennessee governor Bill Lee. Lee was one of the guests on a Baptist Press livestream June 24 with Brent Leatherwood, acting president of the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. Lee
Sunday, Aug. 21, is Baptist and Reflector Day in the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Order free copies of the Aug. 17 issue to distribute to your church by visiting baptistandreflector.org or calling 615-371-2003. In the photo seen here, Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, recently informed DR volunteers from West Tennessee about the importance of the Baptist and Reflector to help keep the state informed about
By Aaron Earls Writer, Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Protestant pastors say they will worship God and honor America at church services this weekend, and they’re not too worried churchgoers will confuse the two. Most pastors (56 percent) say it’s important to incorporate patriotic elements into worship services the week of July 4th to celebrate America, including 27 percent who strongly agree, according to a Lifeway Research study of 1,000
Baptist and Reflector COVINGTON — For their final chapel service of the year, Tipton Christian Academy had 15 students, from grades 3-8, baptized in the newly renovated lake baptistery at First Baptist Church, Covington, on a sunny, warm May afternoon where hundreds of their classmates and family members were in attendance. Most of the students prayed to receive Christ as their Lord and Savior during school, whether it be during
By Clay Hallmark President, Tennessee Baptist Convention The WMU decided to go out to the nursing home and visit some of their former WMU members. One particular lady was 95 years old. When one of the WMU ladies entered her room, she inquired as to how she was doing. “Oh,” said the lady, “I am just worried to death!” Her visitor asked, “You look rather well and healthy today. Are
Youth saved at All Nations Camp returns with campers from her church By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NEWPORT — Maritza Cruz attended her first All Nations Camp in 1996 when she was 15 years old. While at camp, she made a decision that has impacted her life forever. Cruz accepted Christ that summer while attending the camp with a group from Brownsville Baptist Church in Brownsville. She
Eighty-eight campers make professions of faith at ANC By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NEWPORT — The nations came to English Mountain in Newport in early June. More than 300 children, teenagers and adults from across the state attended the All Nations Camp (ANC) held June 6-10 at Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center. The camp was sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. It is the largest attended
Allardt First Baptist sees 18 children make profession of faith By Ashley Perham B&R writer JAMESTOWN — Through Vacation Bible School at Allardt First Baptist
By Chris Turner Director of communications, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board The Commissioners for the Presbyterian Church in America recently voted to leave the National Association
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NASHVILLE — Two pregnancy care center directors in Tennessee are rejoicing yet are taking precautions as the
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NASHVILLE — The United States Supreme Court’s decision on June 24 to reverse the 1973 Roe v.
Sunday, Aug. 21, is Baptist and Reflector Day in the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Order free copies of the Aug. 17 issue to distribute to your
By Aaron Earls Writer, Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Protestant pastors say they will worship God and honor America at church services this weekend, and
Baptist and Reflector COVINGTON — For their final chapel service of the year, Tipton Christian Academy had 15 students, from grades 3-8, baptized in the
By Clay Hallmark President, Tennessee Baptist Convention The WMU decided to go out to the nursing home and visit some of their former WMU members.
Youth saved at All Nations Camp returns with campers from her church By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NEWPORT — Maritza Cruz attended
Eighty-eight campers make professions of faith at ANC By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NEWPORT — The nations came to English Mountain in