Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptists disaster relief units have been dispatched across the state to provide assistance to those affected by the tornadoes and straight line winds that tore across Tennessee and several nearby states during the early morning hours of Dec. 11.  The storms resulted in dozens of deaths and numerous injuries.  One DR team team — a quick response unit — is now stationed in Samburg,

Baptist and Reflector LEXINGTON — Rock Hill Baptist Church is a rural congregation that has been averaging between 60-70 people in worship since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, according to pastor Richard Bray. Bray noted that the church’s missions committee led the congregation to participate in the Christmas Backpack Ministry in August but they did not begin preparing the backpacks until September, at the same time the church was

STUDENTS TAKE BIBLE COURSES DURING SCHOOL By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] LAFOLLETTE — Students at Campbell County High School in LaFollette are taking Bible courses for academic credit during school hours — and it is perfectly legal. The courses are offered through Released Time Bible Education (RTBE), a unique program which allows students to attend off-campus Bible classes during the school day.  The biblical instruction is provided

Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — At least one Tennessee Baptist church was destroyed following tornadoes and straight line winds that tore across Arkansas, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee during the early morning hours of Dec. 11, leaving behind dozens of deaths and numerous injuries. Bethpage Baptist Church in Kenton was leveled by the tornado. (Full story HERE). The storm tore apart the church’s gym and fellowship hall. The sanctuary remained

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CLARKSVILLE — When Cal Hampton returned to his hometown of Clarksville in 2018 to plant 2nd Mile Church, his goal was for 2nd Mile to sponsor a church plant or replant a church within three years. Mission accomplished. 2nd Mile Church was approached by Rick Stevens, director of missions for Cumberland Baptist Association two years ago to see if the church would

By David Dawson [email protected] PARIS — Traffic jams generally aren’t something to smile about.  But Chris Downing, pastor of New Harmony Baptist Church, Paris, truly enjoys the gridlock that he sees in front of his church each December when New Harmony presents its annual drive-thru nativity scene.  This year’s event drew more than 3,000 people, and once again created quite a bit of congestion on the road in front of