Giving and going work hand in hand at Russellville Baptist Church in East Tennessee By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist & Reflector Editor’s Note: View the Cooperative Program video featuring Gene Nelson at tnbaptist.org/CP. RUSSELLVILLE — Pastor Gene Nelson is convinced that one reason Russellville Baptist Church is “healthy” today is because of the church’s strong commitment to missions — both in giving and going.
By Diana Chandler Baptist Press WASHINGTON (BP) — Unity across the nation and among churches spanning all denominations, generations, races and cultures is the overarching plea of the 2018 National Day of Prayer, scheduled for May 3. Mobilizing people across the nation in public prayer events May 3 — capped by a nationally televised and livestreamed prayer service at 7:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) at the U.S. Capitol Building — is
Editor’s Note: This column was distributed among directors of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board during their April 24 meeting in Franklin. See related story. By Randy C. Davis TBMB President & Executive Director The Cooperative Program is the fabric that weaves us together as Tennessee and Southern Baptists. From the cradle to the grave, the Cooperative Program has a profound impact on our calling as Great Commission Christians and our
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — The board of directors of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board unanimously approved a $2.1 million goal for the 2018-19 Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions. The goal is an increase of $250,000 or 13.5 percent over the 2017-18 goal of $1.925 million. The projected income is $1.85 million. The Golden Offering for Tennessee Baptist Missions is a cooperative effort of Tennessee Woman’s
LEADERS Mount Hermon Baptist Church, Savannah, has called Jonathan Barnard as pastor to students and children. He had been living in Gulfport, Miss., while attending New Orleans (La.) Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Stefanie, have three children. Joe Wright, director of missions for Dyer Baptist Association, based in Dyersburg, for the past 18 years, has resigned to become executive director of the Bivocational Small Church Leadership Network. He
Baptist and Reflector WASHINGTON — The Communications Team of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board captured 15 awards during the recent Baptist Communicators Association awards competition. Awards were presented during the organization’s 64th annual workshop held April 18-21 in Washington, D.C. In addition, the Baptist and Reflector was cited as the second best overall state newspaper in the Southern Baptist Convention in terms of design and content. “I’m extremely proud of
Pursuing their third straight state championship, The King’s Academy softball players keep Christ first By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector SEYMOUR — Having been in existence for less than five years, The King’s Academy softball team has quickly established itself as a genuine Goliath — in a David-sized body. Proudly carrying the banner for a high school that has only about 160 students, the Lady Lions have captured back-to-back Division
LifeWay News Office NASHVILLE — Randy Parks remembers the music, the games, and the wacky events from the first summer he attended Centrifuge in 1979. But most of all, he remembers the clear message of the gospel and the strong conviction that a life following Christ was exciting and worth living.
by Baptist Press staff DALLAS — Going into this year’s annual meeting as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Steve Gaines acknowledged Southern Baptists face some critical decisions in the days and months ahead.
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Rusty Sumrall said the momentum continues to build for City Reach Nashville. In the weeks ahead, he is hopeful the excitement will transform into action. “We have 30 churches across Tennessee who have shared interest in coming to Nashville,” said Sumrall, executive director of the Nashville Baptist Association. “So, now we need these churches, and other churches, to make the commitment to
Giving and going work hand in hand at Russellville Baptist Church in East Tennessee By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist & Reflector Editor’s Note: View the
By Diana Chandler Baptist Press WASHINGTON (BP) — Unity across the nation and among churches spanning all denominations, generations, races and cultures is the overarching
Editor’s Note: This column was distributed among directors of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board during their April 24 meeting in Franklin. See related story. By
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — The board of directors of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board unanimously approved a $2.1 million goal
LEADERS Mount Hermon Baptist Church, Savannah, has called Jonathan Barnard as pastor to students and children. He had been living in Gulfport, Miss., while attending
Baptist and Reflector WASHINGTON — The Communications Team of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board captured 15 awards during the recent Baptist Communicators Association awards competition.
Pursuing their third straight state championship, The King’s Academy softball players keep Christ first By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector SEYMOUR — Having been in
LifeWay News Office NASHVILLE — Randy Parks remembers the music, the games, and the wacky events from the first summer he attended Centrifuge in 1979.
by Baptist Press staff DALLAS — Going into this year’s annual meeting as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Steve Gaines acknowledged Southern Baptists face
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Rusty Sumrall said the momentum continues to build for City Reach Nashville. In the weeks ahead, he