Tennessee

TBMB, ERLC TO PROVIDE ULTRASOUND MACHINES

June 9, 2021

Compiled by B&R staff NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s governor and legislature have approved a grant that will enable the Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission to place seven ultrasound machines at pregnancy resource centers in the state. Gov. Bill Lee signed into law May 17 a $42.6 billion budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year that includes $182,900 for the Psalm 139 Project, the ERLC’s ministry to help provide ultrasound technology

COUNCIL OF KOREAN SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHES TO MEET JUNE 14-16

June 7, 2021

Baptist and Reflector The Council of Korean Southern Baptist Churches in America will meet Monday through Wednesday, June 14-16, at First Baptist Church of Goodlettsville. (Address: 613 S. Main, Goodlettsville). The 40th anniversary celebration of the Korean Council will start with prayer — and include early-morning prayer each day of the meeting — and will feature worship, Bible study and messages. The theme is “Revive the passion for the Great Commission.”

ADF GOAL: KEEPING DOORS OPEN FOR GOSPEL SHARING

June 7, 2021

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) may not be the most recognizable organization to most Tennessee Baptist churches, but it definitely needs to be on the radar of pastors and church leaders across the state. Alliance Defending Freedom is the world’s largest legal organization committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, marriage and family, parental rights and the sanctity of life, according

CROSSOVER CAN HAVE ‘ETERNAL IMPACT’

June 4, 2021

By David Dawson [email protected] FRANKLIN — Although “Crossover Nashville” will operate slightly differently than some of its forerunners, it still can make an impact on Music City, said Roc Collins, director of strategic objectives for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. “Crossover is an opportunity to share Jesus prior to the meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention, thus revealing to the city of Nashville that Southern Baptists are most interested in

RANKIN: MERCY, FORGIVENESS ARE NOT OPTIONS

June 3, 2021

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — It should come naturally for Christians, but showing forgiveness and mercy is not always that easy, says Tony Rankin, a licensed therapist and minister of pastoral care at First Baptist Church, Nashville. Rankin led breakout sessions on both topics for Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union’s annual Get-Together which was held virtually earlier this year. Sometimes people, Christians included, don’t feel like

SENDING HELP AND HOPE

June 3, 2021

By David Dawson [email protected] FRANKLIN — More than 20 years later, Donnie Dalton still gets emotional when he recalls the life-changing conversation he once had with a pastor from Guatemala. The pastor was visiting Dalton’s church, Grassland Heights Baptist Church, and was talking about the needs of the people in his poverty-stricken community. At the end of the service, Dalton and his wife, Susan, decided to give the pastor some

TEBOW KICKS OFF ‘BIG WEEKEND’ IN MAURY COUNTY

June 1, 2021

Baptist and Reflector COLUMBIA — Football player Tim Tebow was among the featured speakers on the opening night of “The Big Weekend” in Maury County. Tebow spoke at a worship service at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Columbia. The Big Weekend — formerly known as Disciple Now — was held as a regional event in the Maury County area, with youth from more than 10 churches, representing 19 schools, coming together.

IN TUNE WITH TENNESSEE

June 1, 2021

Baptist and Reflector Gene Hawkins spent part of his career as director of missions for the Lubbock Area Baptist Association in Texas. But these days, Hawkins loves to keep tabs on Tennessee. Hawkins, pictured to the left, is a dedicated reader of the Baptist and Reflector, which he receives at the assisted living facility where he resides.

DAWSON TO WRITE QUARTERLY SS LESSONS

June 1, 2021

Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Mike Dawson will be the new curriculum writer for the June-August quarter, writing the Explore the Bible series. Michael Julian, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church, Trenton, will continue writing the Bible Studies for Life commentaries for June-August. Dawson, who currently serves as transitional interim at churches around the state, has pastored two churches in Tennessee. He was senior pastor at First Baptist, Columbia, from 1996-2005,

TEENS ‘CONSUMED WITH CHRIST’ CAN REVERSE BAPTISM DECLINE

May 26, 2021

Baptist Press SOMERVILLE — A steady stream of teenagers is coming to faith in Christ at Fayette Baptist Church. Madison had been attending the Memphis-area church for a year and a half and let youth leaders know she didn’t have a personal relationship with Christ. More than 25 people began praying for her salvation. Then at a Disciple Now event with the theme “Jesus is King,” she trusted Christ

Tennessee

TBMB, ERLC TO PROVIDE ULTRASOUND MACHINES

COUNCIL OF KOREAN SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHES TO MEET JUNE 14-16