EVENTS Trinity Baptist, Knoxville, will have revival services May 4–7. The evangelist will be Phil Glisson of Memphis. RESOURCES Rebecca George, author, speaker and the host of the podcast “Radical Radiance,” has written You’re Not Too Late: Trusting God’s Timing in a Hurry-Up World. She is the wife of Dustin George, lead pastor of Vonore Baptist Church, Vonore. Her book presents a comprehensive approach to waiting that teaches how to
FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist disaster relief volunteers are needed in Dyer and Obien Counties after recent storms caused catastrophic flooding in those areas. Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, has issued an immediate call-out for all available flood recovery teams and volunteers. Jones noted that more than 60 work orders have been received — with more expected.
NASHVILLE — An innovative two-day conference aimed at developing the next generation of worship leaders will take place in Nashville next month. The Next Gen Worship Project, scheduled for May 2 – 3 at First Baptist Nashville, offers an immersive training experience for youth, college students, and young adults interested in serving their churches through worship ministries. The event is designed to create a pipeline of worship talent for local
NEWPORT — Like he’s done so many times before, pastor Tim Grooms went to the pulpit at Riverview Baptist Church at the start of Sunday’s service and offered words of welcome to those in attendance. But this was no ordinary welcome. This was a welcome back. On the morning of April 13, Riverview Baptist Church held a grand reopening, hosting morning worship for the first time since last September, when
MARYVILLE — No major updates have been released as of April 12 regarding abducted missionary Josh Sullivan, who was taken at gunpoint on the evening of April 10, while delivering a sermon at Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell, South Africa (near Port Elizabeth, also known as Gqeberha). His wife, Meagan, released a statement via Facebook and through other outlets on April 11 requesting continued prayer. “We beg you to continue
SEYMOUR — Jeremy Sandefur will resign on May 31 as president and head of school at The King’s Academy (TKA) in Seymour to pursue a leadership role at a Christian school in Central Florida. “While I hate to leave TKA, I am excited to serve at a church-based school in a role that will allow me to support teachers and students,” Sandefur told the B&R. This move will let him
SOMERVILLE—A team of four mission volunteers serving on the Cross Partners Ministry team returned last month from two weeks in the Republic of the Philippines. They served with over 10 churches in two different Baptist associations and participated in over 40 evangelistic crusades with the Filipino Baptists on Luzon Island. Led by Dr. Charles Pratt, president and founder of the Cross Partners Ministry, Inc., the team saw 2,897 professions of
SELMER — Sometimes the best way to help is by assisting those who are assisting others. That’s exactly what First Baptist Church Selmer is doing in the wake of the deadly tornadoes that tore through parts of Tennessee during the first week in April. With the church’s ROC building (which, fittingly, stands for “Reaching Our Community”) serving as home base, FBC Selmer is housing Disaster Relief volunteers from Alabama. Will
NASHVILLE — Businessman and entrepreneur James Wesley “Jim” Ayers died on April 1, 2025, after battling several health issues. He was 81. Born in Parsons, Tenn., Ayers lived by the Bible verse from Luke 12:48: “To whom much is given, much is expected.” This principle guided his extensive business career and philanthropic efforts. A self-described entrepreneur since childhood, Ayers began shining shoes for 10 cents a pair. By age 10,
JACKSON — A weather event, likely a microburst carrying heavy rain and intense winds, caused major damage to the west end of Union University’s Penick Academic Complex April 3 around 8:30 p.m. No students or personnel were injured. Union canceled all classes and activities in the PAC on Friday as contractors and engineers assessed the damage and university leaders made plans for how to manage the disruption. “I want to
EVENTS Trinity Baptist, Knoxville, will have revival services May 4–7. The evangelist will be Phil Glisson of Memphis. RESOURCES Rebecca George, author, speaker and the
FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist disaster relief volunteers are needed in Dyer and Obien Counties after recent storms caused catastrophic flooding in those areas. Wes Jones,
NASHVILLE — An innovative two-day conference aimed at developing the next generation of worship leaders will take place in Nashville next month. The Next Gen
NEWPORT — Like he’s done so many times before, pastor Tim Grooms went to the pulpit at Riverview Baptist Church at the start of Sunday’s
MARYVILLE — No major updates have been released as of April 12 regarding abducted missionary Josh Sullivan, who was taken at gunpoint on the evening
SEYMOUR — Jeremy Sandefur will resign on May 31 as president and head of school at The King’s Academy (TKA) in Seymour to pursue a
SOMERVILLE—A team of four mission volunteers serving on the Cross Partners Ministry team returned last month from two weeks in the Republic of the Philippines.
SELMER — Sometimes the best way to help is by assisting those who are assisting others. That’s exactly what First Baptist Church Selmer is doing
NASHVILLE — Businessman and entrepreneur James Wesley “Jim” Ayers died on April 1, 2025, after battling several health issues. He was 81. Born in Parsons,
JACKSON — A weather event, likely a microburst carrying heavy rain and intense winds, caused major damage to the west end of Union University’s Penick
