By Bob Smietana Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Americans who attend religious services and those who skip them may be looking for the same thing — a connection with God, according to a new survey from Pew Research.
By Grace Thornton Baptist Press GREENVILLE, S.C. — In 37 years as a pastor, Rudy Gray sat at the bedside of many terminally ill church members. He stood at gravesides with many grieving families. He sought to speak comforting words — at least he hopes they were comforting.
By David Roach Baptist Press DURHAM, N.C. — Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear has announced he will form a Sexual Abuse Presidential Study Group in partnership with the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. A release from Greear’s office stated, “This presidential study group will consist of outside experts and Southern Baptist leaders who will advise Greear on issues related to sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence and related subjects.” Greear’s
By Art Toalston Baptist Press RICHMOND, Va. — Two “thorough, outside, independent” investigations have been initiated by International Mission Board President David Platt into the IMB’s handling of any past sexual abuse allegations and into its policies of zero tolerance for such abuse. Platt also stated a public apology to Anne Marie Miller, who has alleged sexual abuse by an individual who subsequently became an IMB missionary yet was not reported
By Bob Smietana LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — America’s Protestants like to invite their friends to church. At least once in a while.
By David Dawson [email protected] FRANKLIN — In most circumstances, being “held over” in Haiti due to safety concerns would be unnerving. Rebekah Gardner, however, has a different perspective on the experience.
PEOPLE Steve Roper, Baptist collegiate ministry specialist at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, was recognized recently for 30 years of ministry with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Roper was licensed to preach in 1985. He and his wife Rhonda have twin sons. Tim Bray has been called as associate pastor at First Baptist Church, Morristown. He served the church as student pastor from 2008-10. Since then he has completed his
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] As most people probably are aware, the 11-story Sullivan Tower, which sat on the property formerly owned by LifeWay Christian Resources, was imploded on Saturday, July 21. The former LifeWay property was sold a few years ago and is being developed into a hotel, office buildings, restaurants and retail and entertainment venues.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] WAVERLY — In the 40 years Tennessee Baptists have responded to disasters in the state and around the globe, countless volunteers have trekked to be the hands and feet of Jesus when people needed a friend and a helping hand. But the state convention’s first “official” disaster relief response was done with little fanfare and no volunteers or equipment. In fact, the
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — Nearly 300 volunteers from every area of the state flocked to the Missions Mobilization Center in Mount Juliet July 14 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief. “We’re here today because for 40 years Tennessee Baptists have been responding in a united, cooperative manner to disaster,” observed Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist
By Bob Smietana Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Americans who attend religious services and those who skip them may be looking for the same thing — a
By Grace Thornton Baptist Press GREENVILLE, S.C. — In 37 years as a pastor, Rudy Gray sat at the bedside of many terminally ill church members.
By David Roach Baptist Press DURHAM, N.C. — Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear has announced he will form a Sexual Abuse Presidential Study Group in
By Art Toalston Baptist Press RICHMOND, Va. — Two “thorough, outside, independent” investigations have been initiated by International Mission Board President David Platt into the IMB’s
By Bob Smietana LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — America’s Protestants like to invite their friends to church. At least once in a while.
By David Dawson [email protected] FRANKLIN — In most circumstances, being “held over” in Haiti due to safety concerns would be unnerving. Rebekah Gardner, however, has
PEOPLE Steve Roper, Baptist collegiate ministry specialist at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, was recognized recently for 30 years of ministry with the Tennessee Baptist
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] As most people probably are aware, the 11-story Sullivan Tower, which sat on the property formerly owned by LifeWay Christian Resources,
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] WAVERLY — In the 40 years Tennessee Baptists have responded to disasters in the state and around
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — Nearly 300 volunteers from every area of the state flocked to the Missions Mobilization
