Staying connected is critical component of VBS decisions By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] McMINNVILLE — Tammy Trembley remembers the follow up (or rather lack of it) after her decision to accept Christ in Vacation Bible School when she was in the sixth grade. “I was on fire,” recalled Trembley, now director of childhood ministries at First Baptist Church, McMinnville. “I wanted to learn more about Jesus, but I did not have spiritual
By Michael Smith Contributing writer, B&R BARTLETT — Danny Sinquefield, senior pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Bartlett, since October 1994, is so thankful that his church decided to make an eternal investment when it purchased Camp Cordova, now known as The Grove at Red Oak Lake, for $2 million in 2009. Faith Baptist made its 10th and final $150,000 annual payment to the Mid-South Baptist Association during the church’s morning
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] FRANKLIN — As a pastor in Tennessee, Mark Proctor knew the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board operated two Baptist conference centers/camps but he did not fully comprehend the impact of those two facilities. “I did not fully understand what the camps were about while I was a pastor. I knew the work of the TBMB but did not fully understand the breadth and scope of all that
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] LEBANON — Baptists, Methodists, Nazarenes, Lutherans, Church of Christ and Cumberland Presbyterians may differ on doctrines, but they can agree on the cross and Jesus Christ. For at least one week once a year, churches in Lebanon and Wilson County put aside doctrinal differences and join together during Holy Week to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Compiled by B&R staff NASHVILLE —In anticipation of its 200th anniversary, Nashville First Baptist Church is embarking on a major construction project this month. While the church’s historic buildings at Seventh and Broadway will remain intact, demolition of the structure at Sixth and Broadway has begun, providing space for a $34 million project.
Carson-Newman University News Office JEFFERSON CITY — During a fun-filled bustle of springtime activities, more than 70 Carson-Newman University student-volunteers assembled Easter baskets for area children in need. The baskets were then donated to Morristown-based Food on Foot. They included toys, snacks and activity books for young children. Students lined up to assemble the gifts during the recent on-campus Easter event known simply as “The Hunt.” The University’s offices of
LEADERS Mark Anderson celebrated his 30th anniversary with Tennessee Baptist Adult Homes on April 1. Anderson joined the staff in 1989 as director of disabilities ministry and was elected president of the TBAH on Jan. 1, 2016. He is a member of Woodmont Baptist Church, Nashville. Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Vonore, recently called Jonas Turpin as pastor. Though he has preached for several years, Walnut Grove is his first pastorate.
By Juliana Wilson TN WMU Communications/Childhood Missions Specialist GATLINBURG — Connection 2019, a missions event for girls in grades 7 through 12, took place April 5-7 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in conjunction with Get-Together. The group of 294 girls and leaders focused on the event theme “Unshakable Pursuit” which was based on the key Scripture from 1 Corinthians 15:58. Through worship, breakout sessions, missionary testimonies and hands-on experiences, the
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] GATLINBURG — Natalee Barbier didn’t say it has been easy. She just said it’s been worth it. Barbier, who was one of the featured guests for the “breakout sessions” at last week’s WMU Get-Together, spoke to the attendees about the challenges that she has faced during parenthood. Her session was entitled: “Unshaken by Life’s Storms.” Natalee and her husband, Jay, the evangelism event
WMU event features fellowship, worship, wisdom By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] GATLINBURG — Many tourists travel to Gatlinburg with hopes of relaxing and rejuvenating. But for those who attend WMU’s Get-Together and Connection, the goal is much deeper: To become re-energized spiritually. The three-day event, which was held April 5-7 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, featured the theme “Unshakable Pursuit,” and presented attendees with ideas and plans on
Staying connected is critical component of VBS decisions By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] McMINNVILLE — Tammy Trembley remembers the follow up (or rather lack of it)
By Michael Smith Contributing writer, B&R BARTLETT — Danny Sinquefield, senior pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Bartlett, since October 1994, is so thankful that his
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] FRANKLIN — As a pastor in Tennessee, Mark Proctor knew the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board operated two Baptist conference centers/camps but
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] LEBANON — Baptists, Methodists, Nazarenes, Lutherans, Church of Christ and Cumberland Presbyterians may differ on doctrines, but they can agree on
Compiled by B&R staff NASHVILLE —In anticipation of its 200th anniversary, Nashville First Baptist Church is embarking on a major construction project this month. While
Carson-Newman University News Office JEFFERSON CITY — During a fun-filled bustle of springtime activities, more than 70 Carson-Newman University student-volunteers assembled Easter baskets for area
LEADERS Mark Anderson celebrated his 30th anniversary with Tennessee Baptist Adult Homes on April 1. Anderson joined the staff in 1989 as director of disabilities
By Juliana Wilson TN WMU Communications/Childhood Missions Specialist GATLINBURG — Connection 2019, a missions event for girls in grades 7 through 12, took place April
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] GATLINBURG — Natalee Barbier didn’t say it has been easy. She just said it’s been worth it. Barbier,
WMU event features fellowship, worship, wisdom By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] GATLINBURG — Many tourists travel to Gatlinburg with hopes of relaxing and