FRANKLIN — The three regional Youth Evangelism Conferences sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board throughout March drew approximately 2,555 students and leaders from 204 churches across the state. “It’s been a joy to see our regional YECs grow over the last couple of years since going to this format,” said Jay Barbier, youth specialist for the TBMB. “Our heart in this is to make it easier for the local
MOUNT JULIET — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams have been asked to be on alert to respond to possible heavy storms across the state on April 2. “With the National Weather Service putting out warning for strong winds with the possibility of tornados and storms, I just want to put you all on alert to be aware of events that may happen in your area of the state,” Wes Jones,
Police are investigating a trailer filled with Bibles that was intentionally set on fire near a church in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, on Easter Sunday (March 31), according to local media reports. The burning trailer was parked at the intersection of Old Lebanon Dirt Road and Chandler Road in front of Global Vision Bible Church. Local authorities responded to the fire at 6 a.m. that morning, according to WKRN News 2.
The staff at the Baptist and Reflector wishes all of our readers a happy Easter as we join you in worshiping our risen Savior during these special days!
The Aug. 2, 1900 issue of the B&R spotlighted the East Tennessee college. After initial discussions in the early 1840s, the East Tennessee Baptist Educational Society applied in 1850 for a charter to establish an institution of higher learning. Mossy Creek Missionary Baptist Seminary offered its first classes in August 1851 under President William Rogers. As noted in their founding documents, the founders possessed a twofold intent: “to promote
BALTIMORE — Southern Baptist volunteers in Maryland and Delaware are ready to respond as needed after the Francis Scott Key Bridge suddenly collapsed into the Baltimore harbor following a “ship strike” in the early-morning hours on March 26. Search and rescue efforts continue for at least six people who fell into the harbor. “Because of the search and rescue efforts, currently no response groups can access the area until this
He has risen! As you celebrate this Easter season, please remember your many IMB missionaries on the field. In some areas, like where we live in the Asia-Pacific Rim, it’s the perfect time to explain the true meaning of this holiday. We want you to know how Christians are presenting the gospel on the island nation where we live. A couple of years ago, we partnered with national believers to
BRENTWOOD — Most pastors are expecting one of their largest crowds on Easter, but those expectations have tempered some in the past decade. The three highest-attendance Sundays for pastors—Easter, Christmas and Mother’s Day—have remained the same since 2011, but each is now less likely to be among the top days, according to a Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors. “While many churches consider high attendance as something from their
JACKSON — Union University has named Ray Van Neste, dean of its School of Theology and Missions, as vice president for university ministries. Van Neste will continue to serve as dean in addition to his new role, where he will oversee Union’s chapel program, church relations and pastoral care responsibilities for the university community. “Ray Van Neste has a combination of theological depth, personal integrity, commitment to Union’s mission and
BROWNSVILLE — Mike Young, senior pastor at Zion Baptist Church in Brownsville, is determined to share the gospel with the employees of BlueOval City. And he isn’t about to let a language barrier stand in his way. Over the course of the past few months, Young has found creative ways to communcate with many of the non-English-speaking BlueOval employees — and God has continously opened doors for these gospel conversations
FRANKLIN — The three regional Youth Evangelism Conferences sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board throughout March drew approximately 2,555 students and leaders from 204
MOUNT JULIET — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams have been asked to be on alert to respond to possible heavy storms across the state on
Police are investigating a trailer filled with Bibles that was intentionally set on fire near a church in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, on Easter Sunday (March
The staff at the Baptist and Reflector wishes all of our readers a happy Easter as we join you in worshiping our risen Savior during
The Aug. 2, 1900 issue of the B&R spotlighted the East Tennessee college. After initial discussions in the early 1840s, the East Tennessee Baptist Educational
BALTIMORE — Southern Baptist volunteers in Maryland and Delaware are ready to respond as needed after the Francis Scott Key Bridge suddenly collapsed into the
He has risen! As you celebrate this Easter season, please remember your many IMB missionaries on the field. In some areas, like where we live
BRENTWOOD — Most pastors are expecting one of their largest crowds on Easter, but those expectations have tempered some in the past decade. The three
JACKSON — Union University has named Ray Van Neste, dean of its School of Theology and Missions, as vice president for university ministries. Van Neste
BROWNSVILLE — Mike Young, senior pastor at Zion Baptist Church in Brownsville, is determined to share the gospel with the employees of BlueOval City. And
