KNOXVILLE — Washington Pike Church in north Knoxville celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021, quite an accomplishment for a church that was on the verge of closing just two years earlier.  But the story actually began in the mid- 2000s when First Baptist Church, Powell, acquired the property of First Baptist Church, Fountain City, and began a revitalization effort that eventually led to them giving the property to the new

MURFREESBORO — As a kid, Asleigh Wilson certainly had no plans to work in missions, but through Calvary Baptist Church and the BCM at Middle Tennessee State University, God captured this first-generation college student’s heart for Him. Now graduated, she plans to spend her life telling others about Him. Wilson was born and raised in Murfreesboro, but her family didn’t have a belief system. In 4th grade, she and her

By Katy James Contributing writer, Baptist and Reflector LINDEN — Marilyn Means spent her adult life traveling and presenting in West Tennessee schools. To talk with Means about her beloved electric company from which she recently retired, is to be inspired about the necessity of farmer established electric co-ops in the 1930’s. She speaks with such authenticity and inspiration about her former job, her faith and her journey with Christ

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief has been on site in Goshen Township, Ohio,  assisting victims of an EF2 tornado which struck the area on July 6. While only three people were injured in the tornado, more than 150 buildings were destroyed or damaged in some way, according to WCPO in Cincinnati. An incident management team, led by John and Kaye

By Madison Burnette Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Pregnancy care centers across the United States are working to combat the spread of misinformation so staff can continue to serve well those experiencing unplanned pregnancies. The overturn of Roe v. Wade caused a surge of anger and violence directed toward pregnancy care centers, so staff and volunteers must work harder to reach women in unique ways. Even though laws may change, the