By Diana Chandler Baptist Press PHILADELPHIA — The Bible tops coffee, social media and sweets as a daily necessity for only 16 percent of the population, according to new research commissioned by the American Bible Society (ABS).
By Roy Hayhurst Baptist Press DALLAS — Churches and pastors looking for budget-minded health care coverage as well as protection for their employees and their families have another option to consider coming this summer.
By Art Toalston Baptist Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Timothy George, founding dean of the interdenominational Beeson Divinity School at Samford University, has announced he will step down as dean by the end of the 2018-2019 academic year.
By David Roach Baptist Press DALLAS — Tennessee evangelist and pastor Jerry Drace will be nominated for second vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Union University professor Ernest Easley announced today (May 16).
Union news office JACKSON — To honor longtime employee Carroll Griffin, Union University has established the Carroll W. Griffin GO Trip Endowment that will help fund its mission efforts around the globe.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] GATLINBURG — Eighteen months after their church buildings were destroyed by the Gatlinburg fires in November of 2016, Roaring Fork Baptist Church “has risen from the ashes.” The church dedicated its new sanctuary and youth building/fellowship hall on Sunday, May 6. “The hand of God has been on this congregation,” affirmed Roaring Fork pastor Kim McCroskey. “When the fires came through, God
Editor’s Note: View the Cooperative Program video featuring Todd Stinnett at tnbaptist.org/CP or see below. By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] KNOXVILLE — Todd Stinnett is a strong believer in synergy, especially when it comes to churches working together to reach the world for Christ. Indeed, Stinnett, the pastor of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville, said churches need to understand the importance of the concept of “the
LEADERS Ray Van Neste, professor of biblical studies at Union University, Jackson, has been appointed as dean of the university’s School of Theology and Missions. Van Neste has served on the Union faculty since 2001 and also is director of the R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies. He will begin his role as dean on June 1. Jason Curtis was called in March as pastor of Liberty Baptist Church, Winchester
Christians Speak out on Domestic Violence By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Comments made nearly two decades ago by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary President Paige Patterson on domestic violence have resurfaced in recent weeks. At issue is a 2000 audio clip circulating online in which Patterson said the proper response of a wife to domestic abuse “depends on the level of abuse to some degree.” Patterson
Compiled by B&R staff FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board has contributed $10,000 to the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention (HPBC) for disaster relief efforts following eruptions on Hawaii’s Big Island. Since May 3, the Kilauea volcano has been releasing lava through vents in the ground, destroying 36 structures, including 26 homes, the Associated Press reported. Some 60,000 gallons of flammable liquids had to be removed from a geothermal power plant near
By Diana Chandler Baptist Press PHILADELPHIA — The Bible tops coffee, social media and sweets as a daily necessity for only 16 percent of the
By Roy Hayhurst Baptist Press DALLAS — Churches and pastors looking for budget-minded health care coverage as well as protection for their employees and their families
By Art Toalston Baptist Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Timothy George, founding dean of the interdenominational Beeson Divinity School at Samford University, has announced he will
By David Roach Baptist Press DALLAS — Tennessee evangelist and pastor Jerry Drace will be nominated for second vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Union
Union news office JACKSON — To honor longtime employee Carroll Griffin, Union University has established the Carroll W. Griffin GO Trip Endowment that will help
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] GATLINBURG — Eighteen months after their church buildings were destroyed by the Gatlinburg fires in November of
Editor’s Note: View the Cooperative Program video featuring Todd Stinnett at tnbaptist.org/CP or see below. By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] KNOXVILLE — Todd
LEADERS Ray Van Neste, professor of biblical studies at Union University, Jackson, has been appointed as dean of the university’s School of Theology and Missions.
Christians Speak out on Domestic Violence By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Comments made nearly two decades ago by Southwestern Baptist
Compiled by B&R staff FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board has contributed $10,000 to the Hawaii Pacific Baptist Convention (HPBC) for disaster relief efforts following eruptions
