LEADERS Zion Baptist Church, Brownsville, recently called Mike Young as pastor. He is a graduate of Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va., and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, Cordova. He has served on staffs of different West Tennessee Baptist churches for 16 years. He is the Tennessee coordinator for Evangelism Explosion International. He and his wife, Kathy, have four children.
By Susan Ervien Marketing strategist and writer, GuideStone Financial Resources DALLAS — At this point, there is no running from it. The coronavirus (COVID-19) is here and having a particularly destructive impact on vulnerable populations. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 is more dangerous for those over the age of 60 and for those with underlying health conditions — such as COPD, diabetes,
By Bill Choate Collegiate Ministries director, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board There may be no greater axiom than this one: “Time is money.” The application of that statement is universal, and it certainly applies to meetings. Meetings are important. That’s where organizational direction is set, decisions are made, groups get on the same page, and meetings offer an opportunity for clear communication and immediate feedback. However, when you’re meeting, you’re not
NOTE: This story was updated as of April 6. By GuideStone staff DALLAS — The COVID-19 Pandemic Phase III Stimulus Package (also referred to as the CARES Act) signed into law today by President Trump will provide potential relief for churches and pastors, thanks to efforts by the Church Alliance, a national coalition of large and historic church benefit boards, including GuideStone®, and Southern Baptist partners to ensure churches and pastors
Baptist and Reflector Staff Tennessee Baptists will have an opportunity to participate in the first-ever online statewide prayer service in the history of the Tennessee Baptist Convention tonight through a Facebook Live event hosted by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.
By Julie McGowan AVP of communication, marketing and PR for the IMB International Mission Board senior leaders have directed IMB missionary personnel around the world to postpone hosting any ministry volunteer groups through June 30, leaders announced Wednesday, March 25. Consideration of missionaries hosting volunteer teams beyond June 30 will be reviewed on May 1, leaders reported. “We’re instructing our personnel to postpone all volunteer efforts at this time due
Special needs individuals experience prom at ‘Night to Shine’ at Union Avenue Baptist By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MEMPHIS — Arriving in horse-drawn carriages, limousines and antique cars, more than 100 individuals with special needs gathered at Union Avenue Baptist Church to participate in “Night to Shine” last month. Dressed in flowing gowns and striking tuxedos, attendees were given the full “Senior Prom” experience on the grandest scale.
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] ADAMSVILLE — March is “National Kidney Month” and will feature many awareness campaigns and benefits across the nation to promote and encourage kidney donors. For Chad Ball, every day is a promotion for the cause. And a celebration of it. Ball, the pastor of First Baptist Church, Adamsville, underwent a kidney transplant last August. Six months later, he is feeling on top of
By Baptist Press EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated since its original publication. NASHVILLE (BP) — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting has been canceled for the first time in 75 years. Citing authority provided by the SBC Constitution “in the case of grave emergency,” the decision was made Tuesday (March 24) in a unanimous vote of a body composed of SBC officers,
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NASHVILLE — This time, the Tennessee Baptist Historical Society made a little history of its own. Carolyn Bridges Gregory was named as the TBHS’s first female president during the organization’s annual meeting on March 10 at the Southern Baptist Convention Building. It was the 23rd official gathering. TBHS outgoing president Willie Beaty officially passed the baton — or, in this case, gavel —
LEADERS Zion Baptist Church, Brownsville, recently called Mike Young as pastor. He is a graduate of Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va., and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary,
By Susan Ervien Marketing strategist and writer, GuideStone Financial Resources DALLAS — At this point, there is no running from it. The coronavirus (COVID-19) is
By Bill Choate Collegiate Ministries director, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board There may be no greater axiom than this one: “Time is money.” The application of
NOTE: This story was updated as of April 6. By GuideStone staff DALLAS — The COVID-19 Pandemic Phase III Stimulus Package (also referred to as the
Baptist and Reflector Staff Tennessee Baptists will have an opportunity to participate in the first-ever online statewide prayer service in the history of the Tennessee
By Julie McGowan AVP of communication, marketing and PR for the IMB International Mission Board senior leaders have directed IMB missionary personnel around the world
Special needs individuals experience prom at ‘Night to Shine’ at Union Avenue Baptist By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MEMPHIS — Arriving in horse-drawn
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] ADAMSVILLE — March is “National Kidney Month” and will feature many awareness campaigns and benefits across the nation
By Baptist Press EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated since its original publication. NASHVILLE (BP) — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Southern
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NASHVILLE — This time, the Tennessee Baptist Historical Society made a little history of its own. Carolyn Bridges