Pastor guides attendees through the Crimson River of Redemption in five hours By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector EASTANALLEE — Instead of ringing in the new year, Tony Crisp was bringing the Word of God. All 66 chapters of the Bible. In one night. Crisp, the lead pastor of Eastanallee Baptist Church, led a five-hour service on New Year’s Eve in which he guided attendees down the “Crimson River of
Baptist Press WASHINGTON — Christian wedding vendors who decline to provide services for same-sex ceremonies have suffered another legal setback. The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled Dec. 28 that the state did not violate the First Amendment rights of Aaron and Melissa Klein in a 2015 order that included a $135,000 fine. The three-judge panel upheld a decision by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) that found the
Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — A federal appeals court ruled Jan. 9 to uphold the results of a 2014 statewide vote in Tennessee that provided for stricter abortion regulations in the state.
CHURCHES The Glade Church, Mount Juliet, will host The Whole Child Initiative on Jan. 27. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the event concludes at 5:15 p.m. The event, which is sponsored by the Southeast Produce Council, will provide continuing education credits to social workers and foster parents. The meeting features local presenters who can connect caregivers and professionals to trauma-sensitive resources in the area. Childcare and lunch are provided.
Based on analytics from the B&R Website, here’s a list of stories that garnered the most views in the past 12 months: 1. PLATT APOLOGIZES TO SOUTHERN BAPTISTS Posted: Feb. 17, 2017 Written by: Lonnie Wilkey, B&R Editor ONTARIO, Calif. – David Platt, president of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board, issued an apology to Southern Baptists on Feb. 15 for the IMB’s involvement in an amicus brief last summer.
Draper Tower, an icon on the former campus of LifeWay Christian Resources, was imploded Jan. 6. It was the first implosion in Nashville in more than 30 years. The 12-story Draper Tower is being cleared for a mixed-used redevelopment of the former LifeWay property that was sold in 2015 for $125 million. The campus included nine buildings with more than 1 million square feet of space. — Photo by Jim
Past year’s biggest stories include record-breaking totals for Golden Offering, tireless work by DR teams Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Record gifts through the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions and disaster relief responses were among the top news stories in 2017 throughout the Tennessee Baptist Convention Tennessee Baptists gave $1,843,511.03 through the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions for 2016-17, just barely falling short of the $1.85 million goal. It’s the
By Michael Koontz Pastor, Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Harriman A few months ago, one of our deacons approached me about participating in the Oliver Springs Christmas Parade. The church had not been in a parade during his 10 years at the church. After a little research, we decided to jump in and see what God would do. Our church is in a transition period of young unchurched families coming in,
by David Roach Baptist Press TANANA, Alaska — Ancient human genetic material harvested in Alaska has been cited by two creation researchers as corroborating evidence of Scripture’s claim humans migrated en masse from the Tower of Babel.
by Tom Strode, Baptist Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two controversial Confederate statues were removed from Memphis parks Dec. 20 shortly after the city council approved sale of the public land to a nonprofit organization.
Pastor guides attendees through the Crimson River of Redemption in five hours By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector EASTANALLEE — Instead of ringing in the
Baptist Press WASHINGTON — Christian wedding vendors who decline to provide services for same-sex ceremonies have suffered another legal setback. The Oregon Court of Appeals
Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — A federal appeals court ruled Jan. 9 to uphold the results of a 2014 statewide vote in Tennessee that provided
CHURCHES The Glade Church, Mount Juliet, will host The Whole Child Initiative on Jan. 27. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the event concludes at
Based on analytics from the B&R Website, here’s a list of stories that garnered the most views in the past 12 months: 1. PLATT APOLOGIZES
Draper Tower, an icon on the former campus of LifeWay Christian Resources, was imploded Jan. 6. It was the first implosion in Nashville in more
Past year’s biggest stories include record-breaking totals for Golden Offering, tireless work by DR teams Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Record gifts through the Golden
By Michael Koontz Pastor, Pine Ridge Baptist Church, Harriman A few months ago, one of our deacons approached me about participating in the Oliver Springs
by David Roach Baptist Press TANANA, Alaska — Ancient human genetic material harvested in Alaska has been cited by two creation researchers as corroborating evidence
by Tom Strode, Baptist Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two controversial Confederate statues were removed from Memphis parks Dec. 20 shortly after the city council approved
