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REFLECTIONS FROM A MISSION TRIP TO SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

August 10, 2018

By Justin Wainscott Pastor, First Baptist Church, Jackson I recently returned from Sub-Saharan Africa, where a team from First Baptist Church, Jackson, served for several days, seeking to make disciples and strengthen local churches. And though we had experiences that were of particular encouragement to our church and our partners, there were also aspects of this trip that I believe can provide encouragement to all Tennessee Baptists. So, I offer

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USE YOUR GOD-GIVEN PLATFORM TO GLORIFY HIM

August 9, 2018

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] God has a tremendous sense of humor. Four years ago, in the fall of 2014, I was watching my beloved South Carolina Gamecocks play the University of Tennessee. Yes, I realize I was one of the few people in Tennessee pulling for the Gamecocks that night. The game was excruciatingly close. Several times late in the game, South Carolina would pull ahead

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THE MISSION FIELD WITHIN THE MISSION FIELD

August 7, 2018

By Randy C. Davis TBMB President & Executive Director Aparna had no idea what to expect when she arrived in America and on the campus of East Tennessee State University. Johnson City couldn’t be more culturally different from her home in Northern India. She didn’t know anybody when school started. One day she saw a group of people standing around and wandered over to see what was going on. It

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WHAT IS THE AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CHILDREN?

July 30, 2018

Editor’s note: Part two of a two-part series. The first part appeared in the July 11 issue of the B&R. By Johnnie Godwin Contributing Columnist, B&R   Jesus gave examples of sin and wickedness. In the story of the rich young ruler, he asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? (Luke 18:18, CSB). Jesus replied that no one is good except God and then referenced

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WHAT IS THE AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CHILDREN?

July 30, 2018

Editor’s note: Part two of a two-part series. The first part appeared in the July 11 issue of the B&R. By Johnnie Godwin Contributing Columnist, B&R   Jesus gave examples of sin and wickedness. In the story of the rich young ruler, he asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? (Luke 18:18, CSB). Jesus replied that no one is good except God and then referenced

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THE MILLENNIAL AND THE DINOSAUR

July 27, 2018

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] This is a bittersweet issue for me personally. It is the final paper designed by Corinne Rochotte who has been on our staff for the past three years. When Corinne joined the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board’s Communication Team as a designer, the decision was made for her to design the paper, among her other tasks. Typical of folks her age, Corinne knew

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LEARNING FAITH LESSONS FROM MISSION TRIPS

July 26, 2018

By Rebekah Gardner TBMB events and communications coordinator On June 30, I had the opportunity to go on my fourth trip to Haiti. This year 12 people went to Haiti, with my sister and brother-in-law’s ministry, Higher Hope Connect Ministries. We had planned to fly back to Charlotte, N.C., on July 7, but God had a different plan. With the extra time the Lord opened my eyes to things that

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SHARING CHRIST — THE ROLE OF THE LOCAL CHURCH

July 25, 2018

By David Leavell Tennessee Baptist Convention President Serving the local church for over 30-plus years as a senior pastor has been a privilege and joy — as well as a challenge and a heartbreak. It’s a privilege to be called of God to serve His church in the role of pastor. 

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A TRUE BAPTIST STATESMAN

July 24, 2018

By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] As most people probably are aware, the 11-story Sullivan Tower, which sat on the property formerly owned by LifeWay Christian Resources, was imploded on Saturday, July 21.  The former LifeWay property was sold a few years ago and is being developed into a hotel, office buildings, restaurants and retail and entertainment venues.

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