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PANEL BRINGS EVANGELISM TO FOREFRONT

During the 2018 Summit, Roc Collins, TBMB director of strategic initiatives, hosted a panel discussion on evangelism and discipleship. Below are some excerpts from the discussion. A full length transcript and an unedited audio version of this discussion is available here. — Compiled by Chris Turner THOMAS BESTER Founding Pastor, Forerunner Baptist Church, Ripley Evangelism Coordinator, Big Hatchie Association “The Bible says that the gospel is the power of God

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TENNESCENE: NOV. 21-DEC. 4

CHURCHES First Baptist Church, Pegram, will present its 8th annual “Drive thru Bethlehem” on Dec. 8, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m.  The true story of Christmas will be presented from the time the angel appeared to Mary, the shepherds in the field, the trip to Bethlehem,  their finding no room at the inn, the birth of Christ with shepherds and the wise men arriving at the house when Jesus

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SPEAKERS OFFER HOPE, ENCOURAGEMENT

By Nathan Handley Contributing Writer, B&R JACKSON  — Steve Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, said no matter what happens in the world, Christians have hope in the fact that Jesus is in control. “Every day I wake up I know one thing that will never change,” Gaines said. “Jesus is Lord.” Gaines was one of six speakers at the 2018 Tennessee Baptist Pastors Conference Nov. 12 at

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EASLEY: THERE IS INFINITE POWER IN THE NAME OF JESUS

By Nathan Handley Contributing Writer, B&R JACKSON  — Jordan Easley, pastor of First Baptist Church, Cleveland, said as long as there is power in the name of Jesus, the church has hope. “We’ve been given access to the name of Jesus, the only name that brings power,” he said. “There is infinite power in His name.”

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TBC MINISTERS EXPERIENCE JOYOUS REUNION AT SUMMIT

By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] JACKSON — In 1995, 13-year-old Thi Mitsamphanh was attending All Nations Camp at Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center, sponsored by the Executive Board (now Tennessee Baptist Mission Board) of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. During the week, he heard a sermon from the camp pastor that literally changed his life, but all he could remember later was that the children at camp called him “Uncle Estri.”

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SUMMIT RECAP: TOGETHER ON OUR KNEES

SPIRIT OF UNITY ON DISPLAY AS TBC MESSENGERS FOCUS ON WinTN By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] JACKSON — Tennessee Baptists gathered at West Jackson Baptist Church for the annual Summit with a focus on winning their state for Jesus Christ. The meeting, held Nov. 11-14, drew 929 registered messengers from 409 churches, along with 160 guests. Among the business conducted, messengers elected a new set of officers by acclamation for the

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TENNESSEAN PAUL CHITWOOD ELECTED UNANIMOUSLY AS IMB PRESIDENT

By David Roach Baptist Press RICHMOND, Va. — About a decade ago, Paul Chitwood became convinced God was calling him to mobilize missions and missionaries, he told International Mission Board trustees. That call culminated today (Nov. 15), he said, with his election as IMB president. “Being a member of this board for eight years changed my ministry and it changed my life, so much so that [my wife] Michelle and

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TENNESSEE BAPTIST MESSENGERS ELECT OFFICERS

Baptist and Reflector JACKSON — Messengers to the Tennessee Baptist Convention elected its president and both vice presidents by acclamation during its opening business session Nov. 13 at West Jackson Baptist Church, Jackson. David Green, pastor of First Baptist Church, Greeneville, was nominated for president by Danny Sinquefield, pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Bartlett. 

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SUMMIT BEGINS WITH NIGHT OF PRAISE, WORSHIP

By Lonnie Wilkey and David Dawson Baptist and Reflector JACKSON — In the coming days, business will be discussed and decisions will be made. But Sunday night was all about praise and worship. Two simultaneous services — one at West Jackson Baptist Church and the other at Union University — served as the “opening bell” for this year’s Tennessee Baptist Convention annual meeting.  

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FROM THE BATTLEFIELD TO THE MISSION FIELD

By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CHAPEL HILL — Walking into the living room inside Marcus Reed’s home is almost like walking into a museum. The room includes a fascinating collection of keepsakes, each representing a time period that shaped the life of a man who might best be described as a combination of John Wayne and Billy Graham. Born the day before Valentine’s Day in 1925, Reed’s remarkable

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