WAVERLY — Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Franklin Graham’s Samaritans Purse, recently honored the leadership and contributions of Tennessee Baptist Jean Aldridge. Aldridge, who passed away in early October, was a charter member of Three Rivers Fellowship in Waverly. For 13 years, she led members to fill shoeboxes for children in need as part of OCC. Aldridge was first introduced to Operation Christmas Child at FBC, Waverly, where she

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (TBMB) announced today a series of staff changes as part of a restructuring plan aimed at better addressing ministry needs affirmed through the Acts 2:17 Initiative. The restructuring involves phasing out some legacy positions, leading to layoffs allowing the reallocation of resources toward roles needed to support the initiative’s mission. “These are important days of transition for Tennessee Baptists and the TBMB

By David Dawson [email protected] FRANKLIN — The Baptist and Reflector’s website had a record-breaking year in 2024, setting new high-water marks in “reader engagement” and other categories.  Listed below is a recap of some of the website’s most popular stories over the past 12 months:  Title: Confessions of a Concerned Baptist Writer: Randy C. Davis Date Posted: May 1, 2024 Summary: Roughly one month before the SBC annual meeting, Randy C.

FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist experienced a most historic 2024 marked by unique milestones and events that ranged from the celebratory to the tragic.  Hurricane Helene: Hurricane Helene devastated East Tennessee in September, triggering the largest disaster relief response in state Baptist history.  The storm, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane with 140 mph sustained winds, weakened to a tropical storm before dumping up to 30 inches

FRANKLIN — Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, announced on Friday, Jan. 3, that teams are needed as soon as possible to complete remodeling jobs in East Tennessee. Jones noted that the homes need remodeling after being gutted in the flood recovery process.  Jones said that team leaders and individuals who are available to work  should contact Kaye Thomas at 615-969-0410. The housing location is

CORRYTON — Over the past 22 years, Corryton Church has given away nearly $1 million dollars of gifts and goods to families in East Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.  And the church apparently has no plans of stopping.  This year, the church focused much of its attention on flood victims in Chuckey, including hosting a party at the South Central Elementary School on Dec. 7.  The school chose the “invitiees” (who