Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Southern Baptist leaders welcomed indications from the U.S. Trade Ambassador on Aug. 13 that a so-called “Bible tax” will be avoided. Bibles and religious literature currently are no longer subject to the upcoming 10 percent tariff hike set to be imposed on goods imported from China beginning Sept. 1. Previously, Bibles were among the items that would see a price increase as part of the growing
Rural Wayne County church relies on faith to sponsor camp By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] LINDEN — On paper, it doesn’t seem possible that a small country church that averages about 40 people on Sunday could sponsor a youth camp (at no cost) for about 50 people. And, members of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Iron City will agree. They can’t, but God can, and He has proven it many
By Ashley Perham Baptist & Reflector intern MEMPHIS — City Reach provides an opportunity for churches to partner with each other no matter their size. Last month in City Reach Memphis, a 60-attendee church plant from Murfreesboro helped a 60-year-old church in the heart of Memphis. That same week, a large missions-minded church from Franklin helped a tiny church plant in a seemingly hopeless Memphis neighborhood. Living Water Church, a
By Ashley Perham Baptist and Reflector intern WARSAW, N.C. — The Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions makes it possible for Tennessee Baptists to pass the torch of service down to the next generation through intergenerational missions. “For almost three years now, Tennessee Disaster Relief and The Baptist Collegiate Ministries in Tennessee have begun to work together to respond to disasters. We know that students have the desire to help,” said
Editor’s note: The following is the full text of TBMB President and Executive Director Randy C. Davis’ statement to the Senate Study Committee delivered in support of pro-life legislation proposed in SB 1236. Full news coverage of Davis’ appearance before the committee can be found here and the audio podcast of his testimony can be found here. It was a shocking scene. New York governor Andrew Cuomo stood at
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] NASHVILLE — When New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law one of the nation’s most comprehensive abortion laws earlier this year, he “woke a sleeping giant,” declared Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Davis was one of five pro-life proponents who appealed to a nine-member Tennessee Senate Judiciary Summer Study Committee Aug. 12 to join thousands of Tennessee
Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, is scheduled to address the Tennessee Senate this afternoon (Monday, Aug. 12). The senate committee hearings start at 1 p.m., and live streaming can be found HERE.
Weakley County Association doesn’t use size as excuse while making impact in Music City By Ashley Perham Baptist & Reflector intern NASHVILLE — Weakley County in northwest Tennessee has a little over 33,000 residents. Yet the Holy Spirit used the rural Weakley County Baptist Association to partner with City Reach Nashville this year to help Nashville churches reach the almost two million people in the region. The association was involved
Compiled by Baptist and Reflector staff Approximately 50 members of the Stand Together Fellowship recently traveled to Alabama for a ‘ Justice Journey’ tour. The group, comprised of black and white civic leaders and pastors in Columbia, was formed in 2016 to promote equality and harmony. Here’s a look at their itinerary from the two-day trip, which Steve Livengood, pastor at FBC, Columbia, called “an eye-opening experience”:
Ministry provides beds to needy children in East Tennessee By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] JACKSBORO — If national projections hold true, thousands of children in Tennessee will go to bed tonight on something other than a bed – whether it be an air mattress on the floor, blankets or something else. If national estimates are accurate, about two to four percent of the children in the United States do not have
Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Southern Baptist leaders welcomed indications from the U.S. Trade Ambassador on Aug. 13 that a so-called “Bible tax” will be avoided.
Rural Wayne County church relies on faith to sponsor camp By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] LINDEN — On paper, it doesn’t seem possible that a small
By Ashley Perham Baptist & Reflector intern MEMPHIS — City Reach provides an opportunity for churches to partner with each other no matter their size.
By Ashley Perham Baptist and Reflector intern WARSAW, N.C. — The Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions makes it possible for Tennessee Baptists to pass the
Editor’s note: The following is the full text of TBMB President and Executive Director Randy C. Davis’ statement to the Senate Study Committee delivered in
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] NASHVILLE — When New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law one of the nation’s most comprehensive abortion laws earlier this
Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, is scheduled to address the Tennessee Senate
Weakley County Association doesn’t use size as excuse while making impact in Music City By Ashley Perham Baptist & Reflector intern NASHVILLE — Weakley County
Compiled by Baptist and Reflector staff Approximately 50 members of the Stand Together Fellowship recently traveled to Alabama for a ‘ Justice Journey’ tour. The
Ministry provides beds to needy children in East Tennessee By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] JACKSBORO — If national projections hold true, thousands of children in Tennessee