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 Todd Brady Vice President for University Ministries, Union University JACKSON — Driving back to Jackson from this year’s Summit, the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention which took place in Hendersonville, I found myself more encouraged than ever about the future of the state denomination. Although it was a good meeting with good people who were about good work, I was most encouraged by the group of students
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — The act of rescuing a person from a fire is done with urgency and, in most cases, with great force. Roc Collins, director of strategic objectives for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, says that is the approach Christians need to take when dealing with individuals who don’t know Jesus.
By Tim Ellsworth Union University News Office HENDERSONVILLE — A sick church in today’s culture is likely the result of ineffective and ailing leaders and ministers, David Platt said Nov. 13 at the Tennessee Baptist Pastors Conference. Platt, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board, was the final speaker for the conference at First Baptist Church in Hendersonville. He said the Old Testament prophets were addressing not just
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
By Todd Brady Vice President for University Ministries, Union University JACKSON — Driving back to Jackson from this year’s Summit, the annual meeting of the
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — The act of rescuing a person from a fire is done with urgency and, in most cases,
By Tim Ellsworth Union University News Office HENDERSONVILLE — A sick church in today’s culture is likely the result of ineffective and ailing leaders and
