From Carson-Newman University JEFFERSON CITY – The Carson-Newman University Interim Presidential Search Committee and Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Paul Percy will serve as interim president following the retirement of the University’s 22nd president, Dr. J. Randall O’Brien. O’Brien will conclude his presidency Dec. 31.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CLARKSVILLE — Sometimes missions volunteers meet people, share Christ and never see or hear from the individual again. Two college students with Tennessee ties had the unique opportunity of not only sharing the gospel with someone, but doing personal follow up in a state thousands of miles from Tennessee. During the summer Cassidy Marcom, a BCM student at Austin Peay State University
Baptist Press ATLANTA — The Atlanta city council has agreed to a $1.2 million settlement with former fire chief Kelvin Cochran over his January 2015 termination for his views about marriage and sexuality. The city council voted 11-3 after an executive session Oct. 15 during which city attorneys recommended a settlement and legal fees negotiated with the religious liberty organization Alliance Defending Freedom, which has handled Cochran’s court case, the
Tennessee Baptist DR volunteers will be needed for months By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The destruction caused by recent hurricanes Michael and Florence will keep Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief and rebuild teams busy for months and even years to come, say veteran disaster relief officials. “The combined devastation of these two hurricanes rival, if not exceed, any storm to hit the United States — maybe
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — Rachel Glazebrook, assistant softball coach at Union University, was found dead in her home Wednesday morning.
DEATHS Retired pastor Max Walker died Aug. 29. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Selmer, for 22 years before he retired and was named pastor emeritus. Walker also served as pastor of churches in Newbern and Lavinia and in Kentucky and Mississippi. He was active in the Tennessee Baptist Convention, serving on several committees and as a trustee of Union University, his alma mater. After retirement, Walker served
Baptist Press FORT WORTH, Texas — In a meeting characterized by unity despite differences of opinion, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s trustees voted to uphold the trustee executive committee’s decision in May to terminate former president Paige Patterson. The board also heard a report from its presidential search committee and affirmed an administration decision to discipline a faculty member — though the faculty member was not named during the board’s public
Editor’s Note: Tennessee Baptists are participating in “Christmas Backpacks for Children and Teens” (see story “Blessings in Backpacks” in the Sept. 26 issue of the B&R). Backpack Collection Timeline and Locations: Englewood Baptist – East Campus | Nov. 5-8, 2018, 9am-4pm 1646 Highway 70 East, Jackson Contact: Randy Pool: 731-431-7101 TBMB Missions Mobilization Center | Nov. 5-8, 2018, 9am-4pm 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet Contact: Elizabeth Holmes: 615-371-7926 God’s
Sabbaticals can help combat burnout, depression for pastors, ministry workers By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — For Pete Tackett, the importance of taking a day off is as clear as the stubble on his face. Tackett, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Johnson City, admits that he often finds himself caught up in the treadmill-style work patterns that so many pastors and staff members encounter. But he
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — A concert by Christian recording artist MercyMe was the highlight of the 21st annual Union University Scholarship Banquet on Oct. 18, with more than 1,600 people in attendance at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.
From Carson-Newman University JEFFERSON CITY – The Carson-Newman University Interim Presidential Search Committee and Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Paul Percy will serve
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CLARKSVILLE — Sometimes missions volunteers meet people, share Christ and never see or hear from the individual
Baptist Press ATLANTA — The Atlanta city council has agreed to a $1.2 million settlement with former fire chief Kelvin Cochran over his January 2015
Tennessee Baptist DR volunteers will be needed for months By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The destruction caused by recent hurricanes
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — Rachel Glazebrook, assistant softball coach at Union University, was found dead in her home Wednesday morning.
DEATHS Retired pastor Max Walker died Aug. 29. He served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Selmer, for 22 years before he retired and was
Baptist Press FORT WORTH, Texas — In a meeting characterized by unity despite differences of opinion, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s trustees voted to uphold the
Editor’s Note: Tennessee Baptists are participating in “Christmas Backpacks for Children and Teens” (see story “Blessings in Backpacks” in the Sept. 26 issue of the
Sabbaticals can help combat burnout, depression for pastors, ministry workers By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — For Pete Tackett, the importance of
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — A concert by Christian recording artist MercyMe was the highlight of the 21st annual Union University Scholarship Banquet on