By Johnnie Godwin Contributing Columnist, Baptist and Reflector Beneath Godwin’s Mountain, I own a cave that the state of Tennessee refers to as a significant cave. When I was a church’s interim pastor, listeners heard me tell about the cave’s darkness, depths, and dangers — along with its magnificence. A deacon and a high school boy persisted in wanting me to take them on a cave expedition. Finally, I happily

By Steve Gaines SBC President & Pastor, Bellevue Baptist Church, Cordova Today (Jan. 20)  Donald J. Trump became the 45th President of the United States. As you know, Mr. Trump won a highly volatile election last November. Some see him as a candidate of much-needed change, readily resonating with his Reaganish slogan, “Make America Great Again!” Others see Mr. Trump as a less than desirable candidate for the highest office

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector I walked into the offices of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (formerly the Executive Board) on Jan. 3 after nearly two weeks of rest and relaxation (if spending a week of it with two boys ages 4 and almost 2 can be relaxing). But it was definitely fun and exciting. As fellow staff members arrived in the office we exchanged greetings and talked

By Steve Freeman President, Tennessee Baptist Convention Hello Tennessee Baptists! Another Christmas season is in the books! If your experience is anything like mine, it seems as though Christmas rolls around much faster each year and before you know it — it’s all over! The excitement and anticipation of the season is a wonderful experience … then it’s all done! Life simply returns to “normal” and the normal “everyday” routine