Baptist and Reflector Baptist and Reflector Day will be observed on Sunday, Aug. 26, across Tennessee. Churches are encouraged to order free copies of the Aug. 22 issue to distribute to their members. “We want Tennessee Baptists all across the state to be aware of their state paper,” said Lonnie Wilkey, editor of the B&R. To order free copies visit www.tnbaptist.org/brday or call Mary Nimmo at 615-371-7929.
Students in Hardeman County serve the community through Youth Evangelism Project By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] BOLIVAR — Sitting in her car with the window rolled down on a steamy morning in West Tennessee, Ella Hayes had a peaceful smile on her face. She was feeling a refreshing mist of water on her arm, but that wasn’t the reason she was smiling. Her joy came from watching the
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — David Green, pastor of First Baptist Church, Greeneville, will be nominated as president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention during its annual meeting at Summit: The Gathering of Tennessee Baptists, scheduled for Nov. 11-14 at West Jackson Baptist Church, Jackson. Danny Sinquefield, pastor of Faith Baptist Church, Bartlett, notified the Baptist and Reflector of his intention to nominate Green.
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Former Tennessee Baptist Convention student leader Glenn Yarbrough died June 29 at the age of 94. The Illinois native served as the state director for Baptist Student Unions (now Baptist Campus Ministry) with the Executive Board of the Tennessee Baptist Convention (now Tennessee Baptist Mission Board) from 1969-87.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] JOHNSON CITY — Sinking Creek or Buffalo Ridge? Which one is truly the first and oldest Baptist church in Tennessee? Historians are still unsure. Claims have been made for both Sinking Creek Baptist Church in Johnson City and Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church near Jonesborough. But, Sinking Creek can definitely lay claim to having the oldest Baptist church building still on its property.
From Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy/The King’s Academy SEYMOUR — The board of trustees of Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy/The King’s Academy unanimously elected Matthew Mercer as president/headmaster in a specially-called board meeting on the academy campus Thursday, June 28. Mercer currently serves as headmaster of First Baptist Academy in Powell. He assumes his new duties July 1.
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MURFREESBORO — Although his name was the only one that appeared on the plaque, John Spurgeon quickly points out that his award-winning prison ministry is built on the combined efforts of a large army of individuals. Spurgeon, the prison ministry pastor at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, was recently named the Volunteer of the Year by the American Jail Association.
Baptist Press DALLAS — Engaging the topic of unity within the Southern Baptist Convention, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Jason Allen moderated a panel discussion during the fourth annual For the Church Regional Conference June 12. More than 1,000 people filled the room to hear a discussion by J.D. Greear, Thom Rainer, Mark Dever, H.B. Charles Jr., Vance Pitman, Noe Garcia and Micah Fries during the SBC annual meeting at
By David Dawson [email protected] NASHVILLE — Kim Margrave, volunteer missions specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, is a strong believer in the concept, “You don’t need a passport to do missions work.”
EVENTS The Weekday Early Education Conference, sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, will be held July 14 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, from 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. The conference is for directors and teachers of any part-time or full-time preschool program. Six full hours of continuing education credit can be earned. Cost is $65 if registered after June 14. For more information, contact Jarrett Scott at 615-371-7905. LEADERS Steve Holt,
Baptist and Reflector Baptist and Reflector Day will be observed on Sunday, Aug. 26, across Tennessee. Churches are encouraged to order free copies of the
Students in Hardeman County serve the community through Youth Evangelism Project By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] BOLIVAR — Sitting in her car with
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — David Green, pastor of First Baptist Church, Greeneville, will be nominated as president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention during its
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Former Tennessee Baptist Convention student leader Glenn Yarbrough died June 29 at the age of 94. The Illinois native served
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] JOHNSON CITY — Sinking Creek or Buffalo Ridge? Which one is truly the first and oldest Baptist
From Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy/The King’s Academy SEYMOUR — The board of trustees of Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy/The King’s Academy unanimously elected Matthew Mercer as president/headmaster in
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MURFREESBORO — Although his name was the only one that appeared on the plaque, John Spurgeon quickly points
Baptist Press DALLAS — Engaging the topic of unity within the Southern Baptist Convention, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Jason Allen moderated a panel discussion
By David Dawson [email protected] NASHVILLE — Kim Margrave, volunteer missions specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, is a strong believer in the concept, “You
EVENTS The Weekday Early Education Conference, sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, will be held July 14 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, from 8:30
