By Michael Smith, Contributing Writer, B&R NASHVILLE — Josh and Katie Butler’s story of heartbreak and hope was featured on a recent episode of the “American Ninja Warrior” (ANW) television show. According to their pastor, the Butlers are “a typical young millennial family who has faced an atypical life situation over the past two years.” The couple’s first child, Josh Dewey Butler IV, was born in May 2015 with a
By Pam Horne Southern Exposure Magazine FRANKLIN — The simplicity of a single homemade cookie. Could it be a source of sustenance for those mourning the death of a loved one? Six and a half years and more than 50,000 cookies later, the answer is most definitely yes. When Evelyn Pearson first asked herself that question she was a longtime member of Oak Valley Baptist Church, Franklin. She had experienced
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,852,274 through the Cooperative Program in November. After one month of the 2017-18 fiscal year, Cooperative Program gifts are $71,989 or 2.5 percent below what was given after one month in the last fiscal year. Gifts also are $22,726 or 0.79 percent below budget needs.
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Although two months have passed since the Caribbean island of Dominica was besieged by Hurricane Maria, the after effects are still visible and prevalent. It is estimated that 90 percent of Dominica’s structures were damaged or destroyed in September by the Category 5 hurricane, which claimed at least 28 lives and caused billions of dollars in damage. The storm produced winds of
DEATHS Wilkey M. Jones Sr., a Baptist minister for 57 years and member of First Baptist Church, Decaturville, died Oct. 11 at the age of 84. He served on the staff of Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes in Brentwood for eight years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katie Sue McKee Jones. He is survived by his wife, Margie Jones, four children, two step-children and numerous grandchildren and
By Jennifer Rash Davis The Alabama Baptist FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Some call it Dye Branch, others Dye Ditch, but no matter the reference used, natives of Fort Payne, Ala., who grew up in the area in the 1950s and 60s seem to know all the adventurous tales. One of those natives, Bobby Welch — former president of the Southern Baptist Convention and retired longtime pastor of First Baptist Church,
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector MILLINGTON — As David Leavell begins his term as president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, his goal is as simple as a sermon with one point — just share the gospel. He basically sees himself following the same message of the previous two convention presidents (Roc Collins and Steve Freeman) who strongly emphasized evangelism as Tennessee Baptists have a goal (the first of
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector GATLINBURG — For pastor Kim McCroskey and his congregation, the odyssey is nearly over. After spending almost exactly one year in temporary venues, the members of Roaring Fork Baptist Church in Gatlinburg will soon be returning to their original location.
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. – Frank Anderson, who occupies the Stephen Olford Chair of Expository Preaching at Union University, has been appointed as the director of Union’s Center for Racial Reconciliation. In this position, Anderson will plan and host events related to a Christ-centered understanding of racial reconciliation and will work with university schools, departments, offices and centers to promote racial reconciliation. He will also teach courses related to
By Lisa Cannon Green Baptist Press NASHVILLE — LifeWay Christian Resources dedicated its new corporate headquarters Monday (Nov. 27) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a prayer of thanksgiving and a pledge to remain faithful to God’s Word. President and CEO Thom S. Rainer recounted the changes taking place at LifeWay, from new physical spaces to new digital technologies.
By Michael Smith, Contributing Writer, B&R NASHVILLE — Josh and Katie Butler’s story of heartbreak and hope was featured on a recent episode of the
By Pam Horne Southern Exposure Magazine FRANKLIN — The simplicity of a single homemade cookie. Could it be a source of sustenance for those mourning
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,852,274 through the Cooperative Program in November. After one month of the 2017-18 fiscal year,
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Although two months have passed since the Caribbean island of Dominica was besieged by Hurricane Maria, the
DEATHS Wilkey M. Jones Sr., a Baptist minister for 57 years and member of First Baptist Church, Decaturville, died Oct. 11 at the age of
By Jennifer Rash Davis The Alabama Baptist FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Some call it Dye Branch, others Dye Ditch, but no matter the reference used,
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector MILLINGTON — As David Leavell begins his term as president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, his goal is
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector GATLINBURG — For pastor Kim McCroskey and his congregation, the odyssey is nearly over. After spending almost exactly one
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. – Frank Anderson, who occupies the Stephen Olford Chair of Expository Preaching at Union University, has been appointed as the
By Lisa Cannon Green Baptist Press NASHVILLE — LifeWay Christian Resources dedicated its new corporate headquarters Monday (Nov. 27) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a prayer