DEATHS Morris Lynn Anderson, 73, died on April 18, 2025, in Maryville. He was born on May 13, 1951, in Metropolis, Ill. Anderson was a full-time evangelist and Founder and President of M.A.N.N.A. Ministries. Prior to becoming an evangelist, he was pastor of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church of Maryville, First Baptist Church of Pigeon Forge, and Central Baptist Church in Winchester, Ky.
COLUMBIA — In today’s church culture, senior adults can almost be classified as an unreached people group. Not in the traditional sense of the phrase, but rather in the sense that many churches tend to aim their music, message and ministries toward young adults and young families. While this strategy can often result in church growth, it can also have the negative side effect of excluding an entire demographic: senior
JACKSON — Amidst cultural debates on human identity, Union University trustees have approved a comprehensive statement on biblical anthropology that defines what it means to be human. The document was unanimously passed during the board’s spring meeting on campus last April and will guide the institution’s approach to teaching and scholarship. “In today’s world, foundational questions about who we are as human beings are more contested than ever,” said Union
JEFFERSON CITY – Carson-Newman University announced the addition of three new programs starting this fall: Homeland Security and Emergency Management; Artificial Intelligence in Business; and Hospitality and Tourism Management. All three programs are available online or in-person. Chris Eppling, dean of C-N’s College of Professional Studies, says the new options are strategic by design. “These three programs each touch on pivotal issues and opportunities facing society and the business world,”
College students say God moved powerfully during BeachReach 2025 PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — More than 340 Tennessee Baptist Collegiate Ministry students and leaders used the draw of the Gulf coast’s sand and surf to share the gospel with thousands of spring breakers in Panama City Beach. Over a three-week period last month, Tennessee BCM groups joined 47 other campus-based/church-based college ministries from across the U.S. to have a kingdom
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — In the world of Baptist Collegiate Ministry, mission trips come in all shapes and sizes. From construction ministry to ministry among youth, Tennessee BCM specialists aim to strike a balance between ministry opportunities and experiences that challenge college students to recognize missions as a potential calling on their lives. Throughout March, 340 Tennessee BCM students and staff joined individuals from 47 other campus-based/church-based college ministries
The staff of the Baptist and Reflector wishes a Happy Easter to all of our readers. We hope you will spend time today celebrating our risen savior and the supreme sacrifice He made for all of us. The tomb is empty! Praise God!
MORRISTOWN — “When we step out of the way, God can really do something,” said Don Owen, director of God’s Warehouse Ministries at the Nolachucky Baptist Association. Owen’s words seemed evident at an exciting celebration on March 28 when God’s Warehouse in Morristown accepted a $75,000 grant to support their ongoing East Tennessee disaster relief efforts. The grant came from Mountain Ways Foundation, a nonprofit focused on disaster relief in
JOHANNESBURG (BP) – Josh Sullivan, the pastor who was abducted by armed and masked men last week as he preached, was rescued yesterday (April 15) by police after a shootout with his captors in a nearby township. Officers in a “multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation,” said a police statement, received information that Sullivan was being held in a safe house. On approaching the house the team observed a vehicle, whose occupants attempted to flee
BROWNSVILLE — Brownsville Baptist Church turned its celebration into a collaboration. Rather than throwing a party to honor the church’s 200th birthday, Brownsville Baptist hosted a four-night revival that shined the spotlight on teamwork, unity and cooperation. The revival featured several church planters from the area. Ben Cowell, senior pastor at Brownsville, said it was the most fitting way to recognize the church’s historic milestone.
DEATHS Morris Lynn Anderson, 73, died on April 18, 2025, in Maryville. He was born on May 13, 1951, in Metropolis, Ill. Anderson was a
COLUMBIA — In today’s church culture, senior adults can almost be classified as an unreached people group. Not in the traditional sense of the phrase,
JACKSON — Amidst cultural debates on human identity, Union University trustees have approved a comprehensive statement on biblical anthropology that defines what it means to
JEFFERSON CITY – Carson-Newman University announced the addition of three new programs starting this fall: Homeland Security and Emergency Management; Artificial Intelligence in Business; and
College students say God moved powerfully during BeachReach 2025 PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — More than 340 Tennessee Baptist Collegiate Ministry students and leaders used
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — In the world of Baptist Collegiate Ministry, mission trips come in all shapes and sizes. From construction ministry to ministry
The staff of the Baptist and Reflector wishes a Happy Easter to all of our readers. We hope you will spend time today celebrating our
MORRISTOWN — “When we step out of the way, God can really do something,” said Don Owen, director of God’s Warehouse Ministries at the Nolachucky
JOHANNESBURG (BP) – Josh Sullivan, the pastor who was abducted by armed and masked men last week as he preached, was rescued yesterday (April 15) by police
BROWNSVILLE — Brownsville Baptist Church turned its celebration into a collaboration. Rather than throwing a party to honor the church’s 200th birthday, Brownsville Baptist hosted
