By Tom Strode Baptist Press JACKSON — For Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, partnering with the Psalm 139 Project in the placement of ultrasound machines at pregnancy resource centers in the state is one manifestation of what he describes as a long-standing desire. Speaking Nov. 12 in Jackson, Lee told an audience gathered at the Birth Choice center for the dedication of an ultrasound machine, “One of the most important pieces
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — The African American Fellowship of the Tennessee Baptist Convention honored its president and first lady — Robert L. West Sr., and his wife, Jeanette — during its annual meeting held during Summit at Brentwood Baptist Church on Nov. 15. West, pastor of Kingdom Center Ministries Church in Memphis was cited “in honor and appreciation for your valuable contributions in the planting, advancing and developing African
Carson-Newman news office BRENTWOOD — Carson-Newman University presented Robby Gallaty, senior pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, with the inaugural Ken Sparks Award during its Alumni and Friends Dinner Nov. 16 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood. “It is such a pleasure to honor Dr. Gallaty with this award,” said Carson-Newman President Charles A. Fowler. “His commitment to ‘making disciples who make disciples’ is having a tremendous impact
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] LEXINGTON — When Clay Hallmark became pastor of First Baptist Church, Lexington, six years ago, he probably did not dream that he would be elected president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, but he did know that he would seek to become involved in convention life. Hallmark was no stranger to Tennessee. His wife, Leslie, was reared in Lexington and they both attended
Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — When First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, finished the past fiscal year with an overage, church leaders decided to share the blessing with others. First Baptist Church presented a check for $200,000 to Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board on Sunday, Dec. 5. “Because of God’s blessings on our church this past fiscal year, we are excited to be able
By David Dawson [email protected] JEFFERSON CITY — Leaders at Carson-Newman University are continuing to navigate through the recovery and assessment phases in the wake of a fire that damaged the school’s Pedersen Nursing Building on Nov. 26. (Story HERE). “We are in the process of finalizing our plans for the (upcoming) semester so that our nursing students will have a consistent place where we can teach well and for them to have
Union University news office JACKSON — Union University trustees welcomed five new members to the board and received a clean audit report during their Dec. 3 meeting on the university campus. Beginning their tenure as Union trustees were Adam Dooley, senior pastor of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson; Kay Griffin, a Union graduate and retired English teacher with the Jackson-Madison County School System; Willie McLaurin, vice president for Great Commission
By Aaron Earls Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Most people in America may hang Christmas decorations and exchange gifts on Dec. 25, but few say they could give all the details about the biblical Christmas story. A Lifeway Research study finds nine in 10 U.S. adults say they celebrate Christmas, including many non-Christians. Overall, 91 percent of Americans celebrate the Christmas holiday, unchanged from 2010. “Americans may celebrate the Christmas holiday
By Tom Strode Baptist Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court’s oral arguments on Dec. 1 left pro-life advocates hopeful the justices are poised to uphold a state ban on abortion after 15 weeks’ gestation and possibly to overturn long-standing decisions in support of legalized abortion nationwide. During a nearly two-hour session, conservative justices questioned the high court’s previous rulings that prohibit bans on abortion before an unborn child is
Resolutions adopted on integrity, financial transparency within SBC Editor’s Note: Each of the submitted resolutions can be found below this article. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] BRENTWOOD — Tennessee Baptist Convention messengers adopted three resolutions during their annual meeting Nov. 17 at Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood. The traditional Resolution on Gratitude was adopted as printed in the convention’s Book of Reports. Two resolutions presented by messengers were
By Tom Strode Baptist Press JACKSON — For Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, partnering with the Psalm 139 Project in the placement of ultrasound machines at
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — The African American Fellowship of the Tennessee Baptist Convention honored its president and first lady — Robert L. West Sr.,
Carson-Newman news office BRENTWOOD — Carson-Newman University presented Robby Gallaty, senior pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, with the inaugural Ken Sparks Award
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] LEXINGTON — When Clay Hallmark became pastor of First Baptist Church, Lexington, six years ago, he probably
Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — When First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, finished the past fiscal year with an overage, church leaders decided to share the blessing
By David Dawson [email protected] JEFFERSON CITY — Leaders at Carson-Newman University are continuing to navigate through the recovery and assessment phases in the wake of
Union University news office JACKSON — Union University trustees welcomed five new members to the board and received a clean audit report during their Dec.
By Aaron Earls Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Most people in America may hang Christmas decorations and exchange gifts on Dec. 25, but few say they
By Tom Strode Baptist Press WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court’s oral arguments on Dec. 1 left pro-life advocates hopeful the justices are poised to
Resolutions adopted on integrity, financial transparency within SBC Editor’s Note: Each of the submitted resolutions can be found below this article. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor,