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MISSION TEAM SEES MORE THAN 14,000 DECISIONS IN PHILIPPINES

May 20, 2019

Baptist and Reflector SOMERVILLE — A team of 13 volunteers serving with Cross Partners Ministry recently returned to Tennessee after serving two weeks with more than 60 churches in three Baptist associations on Luzon Island in the Philippines. Cross Partners Ministry is led by Charles Pratt, who also serves as director of missions for Fayette Baptist Association, based in Somerville. The team witnessed 13,738 professions of faith and hundreds of

SHOW OF SOLIDARITY AT UNION

May 17, 2019

By Nathan Hendley Union University news office JACKSON — Union University’s art department is building a sculpture to show solidarity with those whose churches have been destroyed in recent months. Lee Benson, university professor of art and department chair, said the new sculpture was initially envisioned to stand in solidarity with the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris after a fire broke out there in April. He said it was expanded

UNION MOURNS DEATH OF STUDENT HUNYH, 25

May 16, 2019

From Union University JACKSON — A Union University student was found dead in her campus apartment on May 15. Huyen Thi Thanh Hunyh, 25, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., was a senior nursing major. Police do not suspect any foul play.

TBC CP GIFTS ON TRACK TO REACH BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR

May 16, 2019

Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — After six months of the 2018-19 fiscal year, gifts from Tennessee Baptist churches are on track to meet the Cooperative Program budget. TBC churches gave $3,216,841 through the Cooperative Program in April.

‘GAMING’ LEADS TO GOSPEL

May 16, 2019

Pastor uses online video games for evangelism By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] SPRING HILL — Relationship experts often say that the ability to “speak someone’s language” is a crucial component in making a connection. Jason Davis, pastor at Grace Park Baptist Church, Spring Hill, is using that philosophy in a unique way. He is forming relations and building bonds — and even evangelizing — through his knowledge of,

SBC ENTITIES ENCOURAGE PROTECTION OF MINORS

May 15, 2019

By Baptist and Reflector staff FRANKLIN — Two Southern Baptist entities have cooperated to create a joint statement regarding the prevention of sexual abuse and the protection of minors. The document titled, “Encouragements to Associations, State Conventions, and Churches Regarding Abuse of Minors,” is authored by The Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL) and the Officers of the SBC Fellowship of State Executives. The organizations state in the document

TENNESCENE: WEEKS OF MAY 15-28

May 15, 2019

LEADERS Evan Owens, former associate pastor of The Journey Church in Lebanon, has been called as pastor of Rutledge Falls Baptist Church, Tullahoma. He is a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. His grandfather, Don Owens, served as pastor of Rutledge Falls from 1954-57. Owens and his wife, Megan, have a son, Mack. First Baptist Church, Winchester, recently ordained John Corak as a deacon. Jessica Albritton, former ministry

HAUN WAS FORETOLD OF ‘GREAT REVIVAL’

May 14, 2019

FBC Morristown pastor received three messages years in advance of crusade By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] WHITE PINE — According to the flyers, the Go Tell Lakeway Area Crusade started on April 28. But the crusade’s chairman, Dean Haun, says it might have actually started long before that. Haun, pastor of First Baptist Church, Morristown, said the crusade — which resulted in more than 340 professions of faith

POWERFUL MOVEMENT

May 14, 2019

Lakeway Crusade sees more than 340 professions By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] WHITE PINE — During his years of ministry, Dean Haun, pastor of First Baptist Church, Morristown, has experienced both ends of the “success spectrum” in regard to certain events and projects. He has seen some that fall flat and some that surpass all expectations. So, when he was asked to serve as chairman of the Go

TX REPS OK BILL FOR CHURCHES TO REPORT SEX PREDATORS

May 13, 2019

By Diana Chandler Baptist Press AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House of Representatives has passed a bill shielding from civil liability churches that disclose credible sexual abuse allegations — but the bill has only 17 days to pass the Senate this legislative session. Representatives May 8 unanimously approved House Bill 4345, assigned today (May 10) to the Senate State Affairs committee. The House bill would protect charitable organizations, their volunteers

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MISSION TEAM SEES MORE THAN 14,000 DECISIONS IN PHILIPPINES

SHOW OF SOLIDARITY AT UNION

UNION MOURNS DEATH OF STUDENT HUNYH, 25

TBC CP GIFTS ON TRACK TO REACH BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR

‘GAMING’ LEADS TO GOSPEL

SBC ENTITIES ENCOURAGE PROTECTION OF MINORS

TENNESCENE: WEEKS OF MAY 15-28

HAUN WAS FORETOLD OF ‘GREAT REVIVAL’

POWERFUL MOVEMENT

TX REPS OK BILL FOR CHURCHES TO REPORT SEX PREDATORS

MISSION TEAM SEES MORE THAN 14,000 DECISIONS IN PHILIPPINES

SHOW OF SOLIDARITY AT UNION

UNION MOURNS DEATH OF STUDENT HUNYH, 25

TBC CP GIFTS ON TRACK TO REACH BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR

‘GAMING’ LEADS TO GOSPEL

SBC ENTITIES ENCOURAGE PROTECTION OF MINORS

TENNESCENE: WEEKS OF MAY 15-28

HAUN WAS FORETOLD OF ‘GREAT REVIVAL’

POWERFUL MOVEMENT

TX REPS OK BILL FOR CHURCHES TO REPORT SEX PREDATORS

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