The following is a letter from Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. This letter was published in the June 13 print edition of the Baptist and Reflector: It is my joy and honor to welcome you, SBC messengers and guests, to the Volunteer State. Tennessee is home to Little Debbie, Dolly Parton, the Grand Ole Opry, Rock City (you’ve got to see it),
Welcome to Nashville and the great state of Tennessee. Tennessee is a great place to live, work and worship and we are so happy that you are here for the 2021 meeting of Southern Baptists. The Tennessee Baptist Convention is filled with churches that are, in turn, filled with wonderful people. As I have traveled to visit with churches, associations and convention entities for the past 20 months, I have
By Aaron Wilson Writer, Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Next summer, kids will let their imaginations and ingenuity run wild at “Spark Studios,” Lifeway Christian Resources’ 2022 Vacation Bible School theme that explores the creativity of God and His image bearers. At “Spark Studios” kids will learn how they were created in Christ and designed for God’s purpose. Throughout the week, kids will sample different forms of creative expression —
By Aaron Earls Writer, Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — As many Protestant denominations prepare to gather this summer for their national meetings, most pastors believe it is vital for their church to be part of a denomination but doubt the importance of those types of ties lasting another decade. A Lifeway Research study asked Protestant pastors their thoughts on the importance of denominations and how they believe denominations will fare
Compiled by B&R staff NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s governor and legislature have approved a grant that will enable the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission to place seven ultrasound machines at pregnancy resource centers in the state. Gov. Bill Lee signed into law May 17 a $42.6 billion budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year that includes $182,900 for the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC’s ministry to help provide ultrasound technology
By Scott Barkley Baptist Press NASHVILLE — A second letter written by former Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission President Russell Moore has elicited response from Southern Baptist leaders and calls for an independent investigation. The letter, dated May 31, 2021, and addressed to SBC President J.D. Greear, was made public Friday (June 4). In it, Moore directly and indirectly accuses various leaders of “stonewall[ing]” calls to address sexual abuse in
By Carol Pipes & Lonnie Wilkey LifeWay, B&R writers NASHVILLE — When Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth’s season record for home runs in 1961, an “asterisk” was placed by his name because he played more games. A similar rationale can be applied to the 2020 Annual Church Profile. In the early weeks and months of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Southern Baptist churches, including those in Tennessee, joined the wave of
Baptist and Reflector The Council of Korean Southern Baptist Churches in America will meet Monday through Wednesday, June 14-16, at First Baptist Church of Goodlettsville. (Address: 613 S. Main, Goodlettsville). The 40th anniversary celebration of the Korean Council will start with prayer — and include early-morning prayer each day of the meeting — and will feature worship, Bible study and messages. The theme is “Revive the passion for the Great Commission.”
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) may not be the most recognizable organization to most Tennessee Baptist churches, but it definitely needs to be on the radar of pastors and church leaders across the state. Alliance Defending Freedom is the world’s largest legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, marriage and family, parental rights and the sanctity of life, according
By David Dawson [email protected] FRANKLIN — Although “Crossover Nashville” will operate slightly differently than some of its forerunners, it still can make an impact on Music City, said Roc Collins, director of strategic objectives for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. “Crossover is an opportunity to share Jesus prior to the meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, thus revealing to the city of Nashville that Southern Baptists are most interested in
The following is a letter from Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. This letter was published in the
Welcome to Nashville and the great state of Tennessee. Tennessee is a great place to live, work and worship and we are so happy that
By Aaron Wilson Writer, Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Next summer, kids will let their imaginations and ingenuity run wild at “Spark Studios,” Lifeway Christian
By Aaron Earls Writer, Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — As many Protestant denominations prepare to gather this summer for their national meetings, most pastors believe
Compiled by B&R staff NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s governor and legislature have approved a grant that will enable the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission
By Scott Barkley Baptist Press NASHVILLE — A second letter written by former Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission President Russell Moore has elicited response from
By Carol Pipes & Lonnie Wilkey LifeWay, B&R writers NASHVILLE — When Roger Maris broke Babe Ruth’s season record for home runs in 1961, an
Baptist and Reflector The Council of Korean Southern Baptist Churches in America will meet Monday through Wednesday, June 14-16, at First Baptist Church of Goodlettsville.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) may not be the most recognizable organization to most Tennessee Baptist
By David Dawson [email protected] FRANKLIN — Although “Crossover Nashville” will operate slightly differently than some of its forerunners, it still can make an impact on