Baptist and Reflector ADAMSVILLE — Long before his name went on the National Organ Transplant List in October of 2018, Chad Ball advocated organ donation. Ball, pastor of First Baptist Church, Adamsville, was diagnosed with FSGS, a leading cause of kidney failure, in 2006. Shortly after his diagnosis, he signed up to be an organ donor, not knowing if he would ever need one himself.
IMB news office RICHMOND — International Mission Board trustees heard recommendations May 22 from the firm conducting an external examination of IMB’s handling of past allegations of abuse and sexual harassment and IMB’s present policies and practices. IMB President Paul Chitwood responded immediately with an apology to victims and a pledge for the future.
Selmer congregation gives property, buildings to sister church after unanimous vote By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] SELMER — Though only 25 years old, Central Baptist Church in Selmer had fallen on hard times in recent years. Attendance had dwindled to less than 10 people and the church knew two years ago that something had to change for the church to survive, said pastor Stephen Davison. The members consulted with the local
Selmer congregation gives property, buildings to sister church after unanimous vote By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] SELMER — Though only 25 years old, Central Baptist Church in Selmer had fallen on hard times in recent years. Attendance had dwindled to less than 10 people and the church knew two years ago that something had to change for the church to survive, said pastor Stephen Davison. The members consulted with the local
By Daniel Guy The Cleveland Daily Banner CLEVELAND — An unbelievable three-minute response time to a structure fire led to an uplifting reunion recently when first responders met face-to-face with Lindsey Cawood, a 25-year-old Cleveland woman who was saved from a house fire through their efforts. A few weeks ago, Lindsey Cawood returned to her family’s home on Tasso Lane following a trip to the Greenway with a friend. She
Riverview Baptist in Savannah reaches community with ‘Loving God, Loving Others’ event By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] SAVANNAH — Allen Guyer, pastor of Riverview Baptist Church, Savannah, believes that a church should be more than just a “holy huddle” that gathers on Sundays. The Riverview members obviously support that notion wholeheartedly. The church recently hosted its second annual “Loving God, Loving Others Day” — a ministry in which
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — The ability to be flexible is a must for disaster relief volunteers, observed Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Just two days after requesting chainsaw teams “as soon as possible” to respond to tornado damage, Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief canceled that callout on May 28.
By Tom Strode Baptist Press WASHINGTON — Religious liberty and pro-life advocates have praised a newly proposed federal regulation to revise an Obama administration rule that required doctors to perform gender transition procedures as well as abortions. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed regulation May 24 to rescind a 2016 rule that defined discrimination “on the basis of sex” to include gender identity and abortion.
By Diana Chandler Baptist Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Free hotel shuttles and park and ride services are among conveniences available to attendees of the Southern Baptist Convention 2019 Annual Meeting and related events June 9-12 in Birmingham, Ala. Fifteen free shuttle routes will service hotels contracted for SBC attendees, and park and ride services with free parking will include three locations, convention manager Bill Townes told Baptist Press.
By Erin Roach Baptist Press Writer NASHVILLE — Many teens in the church today tend to view their faith as “a little Jesus in my pocket,” ready to solve their problems, youth ministry expert Richard Ross said. In response, Ross, a former Tennessee Baptist youth minister, has developed a new study, “Reign: Awakening a Young Generation to King Jesus.” “Church teenagers do believe Jesus exists and that they belong to
Baptist and Reflector ADAMSVILLE — Long before his name went on the National Organ Transplant List in October of 2018, Chad Ball advocated organ donation.
IMB news office RICHMOND — International Mission Board trustees heard recommendations May 22 from the firm conducting an external examination of IMB’s handling of past
Selmer congregation gives property, buildings to sister church after unanimous vote By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] SELMER — Though only 25 years old, Central Baptist Church
Selmer congregation gives property, buildings to sister church after unanimous vote By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] SELMER — Though only 25 years old, Central Baptist Church
By Daniel Guy The Cleveland Daily Banner CLEVELAND — An unbelievable three-minute response time to a structure fire led to an uplifting reunion recently when
Riverview Baptist in Savannah reaches community with ‘Loving God, Loving Others’ event By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] SAVANNAH — Allen Guyer, pastor of
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — The ability to be flexible is a must for disaster relief volunteers, observed Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist
By Tom Strode Baptist Press WASHINGTON — Religious liberty and pro-life advocates have praised a newly proposed federal regulation to revise an Obama administration rule
By Diana Chandler Baptist Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Free hotel shuttles and park and ride services are among conveniences available to attendees of the Southern Baptist Convention
By Erin Roach Baptist Press Writer NASHVILLE — Many teens in the church today tend to view their faith as “a little Jesus in my