By Johnnie Godwin Contributing Columnist In the Baptist & Reflector earlier this summer, I wrote a two-part series on the age and stage of accountability for salvation. My conclusion was that God alone knows that for each individual.The spiritual understanding and decision-making ability of each person may vary because of context. I got saved and baptized when I was 7.
Larry Robertson Pastor, Hilldale Baptist Church, Clarksville Recently I had all our kiddos with me leaving the 11 a.m. service. One of the boys asked, “Are there any snakes out here?” to which I replied, pointing to the driver’s side of the car, “There are no snakes on this side of the vehicle.” Immediately, two boys started tip-toeing and watching the ground on their side very closely. When we got
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] Recently I received an e-mail that broke my heart. I held on to it for several weeks, contemplating how to use it. Now seems like a good time to print a portion of it. Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, wrote an excellent column in the Sept 12 issue about depression and how it affects
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] If you ever doubted we’re living in a crazy, mixed up and definitely sinful world, just read this latest article from Baptist Press about popular Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie. Bert and Ernie and Big Bird and all the gang have been around for decades. My children are ages 33 and 29 and they watched Sesame Street faithfully as preschoolers and
By Joe Sorah Compassion Ministries Specialist, TBMB If there was a way to share the gospel with Tennessee’s impoverished children, would you be interested in joining the effort? If so, keep reading! In 2001, a Georgia GA group wanted to do something for children in Appalachia for Christmas. They filled 300 shoe boxes with gifts for needy children. From that humble beginning, the Christmas Backpack Ministry was launched.
By David Leavell President Of The Tennessee Baptist Convention / Senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Millington You may have expected me to say football time in Tennessee, but for me, the Summit is much more important! For me, hope springs eternal for both but only that which we have done for the Lord will last. I love being a part of a gathering of like-minded churches on mission with
David Evans TBMB Evangelism Team The crowds had gathered to hear Jesus and He spoke about such things like beatitudes, being disciples, personal relationships, giving to the poor, prayer, fasting and true treasure. In one of His most popular sermons (Sermon on the Mount), He stated: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector For most Tennessee Baptist churches, the beginning of September means it’s time to plan next year’s budget. Having served on a church personnel committee in the past I know the challenges of trying to determine salaries and benefits for church staff. It’s not an easy task. Church staff members are under the same pressure to support their families as is someone who works
By Randy C. Davis TBMB President & Executive Director We have a problem and we can’t ignore it any longer. It’s time we were honest with ourselves and with each other. To pretend we don’t face a serious issue would be a life-threatening mistake. I’m talking about depression among pastors and ministers (and everyone else). Depression is a reality, and I can’t bear the thought of losing one more pastor,
Today (Sept. 11) I attended a meeting of the directors of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board in Franklin.
By Johnnie Godwin Contributing Columnist In the Baptist & Reflector earlier this summer, I wrote a two-part series on the age and stage of accountability
Larry Robertson Pastor, Hilldale Baptist Church, Clarksville Recently I had all our kiddos with me leaving the 11 a.m. service. One of the boys asked,
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] Recently I received an e-mail that broke my heart. I held on to it for several weeks,
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] If you ever doubted we’re living in a crazy, mixed up and definitely sinful world, just read
By Joe Sorah Compassion Ministries Specialist, TBMB If there was a way to share the gospel with Tennessee’s impoverished children, would you be interested in
By David Leavell President Of The Tennessee Baptist Convention / Senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Millington You may have expected me to say football
David Evans TBMB Evangelism Team The crowds had gathered to hear Jesus and He spoke about such things like beatitudes, being disciples, personal relationships, giving
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector For most Tennessee Baptist churches, the beginning of September means it’s time to plan next year’s budget. Having
By Randy C. Davis TBMB President & Executive Director We have a problem and we can’t ignore it any longer. It’s time we were honest
Today (Sept. 11) I attended a meeting of the directors of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board in Franklin.