Group from Maury County finds ways to promote, produce racial harmony By David Dawson and Ashley Perham Baptist and Reflector writers COLUMBIA — With reflective expressions and hopeful hearts, the members of Stand Together Fellowship walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., on the afternoon of July 10. They moved along in mixed pairs — one white and one black — as they strode across the historic
By Grace Thornton Baptist Press EL PASO, Texas — As two mass shootings over the weekend brought the total to three such tragedies in just over a week, Baptists prayed, met needs and called for an urgent look at how white supremacy can “fuel” violence. The shootings — all committed by young men — took the lives of 34 people across three cities. In El Paso, Texas, a 21-year-old man is
By Aaron Earls LifeWay Christian Resources. NASHVILLE — Protestant churchgoers say they can walk with God just fine by themselves, but they also say they need other believers to help them do it. A LifeWay Research survey sponsored by the Center for Church Revitalization at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary finds majorities of those who attend U.S. Protestant or non-denominational churches at least monthly agree with the two sentiments that are
By Ashley Perham Baptist & Reflector intern MEMPHIS — Ronnie Johnson, pastor of Miracle of Redemption Church, Memphis, has been shot four times and stabbed seven times. In his leg, he carries the scars of a 12-gauge shotgun wound the size of a softball. “Of course I shot other folks too,” said Johnson. Johnson was part of the gang Gangster Disciples until June 1, 1995, when he got “sick and
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — In the days leading up to his appearance on the floor of the Tennessee Senate, Randy C. Davis continues to encourage Tennessee Baptists to be active participants in the “I Stand for Life” campaign. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, is scheduled to address the Tennessee Senate on Monday, Aug. 12. When he does so, he plans
Baptist and Reflector staff reports FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptists officially set a new record on Friday. In the coming days, they’re likely to shatter it. The yearly total for giving through the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions reached $1,849,366.84 on Friday, setting a new one-year mark for Tennessee Baptists and surpassing the previous high of $1,843,511.03 that was given in 2017. Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist
By Lonnie Wilkey and Chris Turner Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — Despite concerns and rumors, current retirees of LifeWay Christian Resources over the age of 65 are not losing their pensions or medical benefits. However, the Nashville-based, publishing division of the Southern Baptist Convention will freeze its LifeWay Pension Plan effective Jan. 1, 2020 for current pension-eligible employees. LifeWay Christian Resources announced changes to its retiree life insurance and pre-65
By Aaron Earls LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — In “Overcomer,” a new film from Alex and Stephen Kendrick opening August 23, a young girl struggles to understand where her identity is grounded. Most Americans say they find their identity in relationships and achievements, according to a new study. Nashville-based LifeWay Research asked 1,010 Americans about their sense of identity and what matters most about themselves. These are important questions to
By Ashley Perham Baptist & Reflector intern NASHVILLE — This spring, the Judson Jewels senior adult group at Judson Baptist Church in Nashville completed a Bible study titled “I’ll Have It God’s Way” by Hattie Bryant. The study serves as a guide for seniors and their families to help them make medical plans for when they can no longer communicate their wishes.
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] FRANKLIN — Last year Tennessee Baptist Convention churches embraced the Christmas Backpack Ministry in a huge way, observed Joe Sorah, compassion ministries specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Tennessee Baptists provided more than 3,500 backpacks in 2018 for the ministry which serves children and families in the Appalachian area of Tennessee.
Group from Maury County finds ways to promote, produce racial harmony By David Dawson and Ashley Perham Baptist and Reflector writers COLUMBIA — With reflective
By Grace Thornton Baptist Press EL PASO, Texas — As two mass shootings over the weekend brought the total to three such tragedies in just
By Aaron Earls LifeWay Christian Resources. NASHVILLE — Protestant churchgoers say they can walk with God just fine by themselves, but they also say they
By Ashley Perham Baptist & Reflector intern MEMPHIS — Ronnie Johnson, pastor of Miracle of Redemption Church, Memphis, has been shot four times and stabbed
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — In the days leading up to his appearance on the floor of the Tennessee Senate, Randy C.
Baptist and Reflector staff reports FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptists officially set a new record on Friday. In the coming days, they’re likely to shatter it. The yearly
By Lonnie Wilkey and Chris Turner Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — Despite concerns and rumors, current retirees of LifeWay Christian Resources over the age of
By Aaron Earls LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — In “Overcomer,” a new film from Alex and Stephen Kendrick opening August 23, a young girl struggles
By Ashley Perham Baptist & Reflector intern NASHVILLE — This spring, the Judson Jewels senior adult group at Judson Baptist Church in Nashville completed a
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] FRANKLIN — Last year Tennessee Baptist Convention churches embraced the Christmas Backpack Ministry in a huge way, observed Joe Sorah, compassion