Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — Hugh X. Lewis, who wrote poems under the headings “Ain’t It the Truth” and “A Way with Words” for the Baptist and Reflector since 2006, died Dec. 29 at the age of 90. In 2006, the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives passed a resolution designating Lewis as the state’s poet laureate of Christian country music. He was the first person to hold that designation.
Church leaders continue to grapple with tough decisions regarding worship, other ministries By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — A new year has begun, but church leaders must continue to address a question that has been present since the onset of COVID-19 nearly a year ago: Do we have live-person or virtual services? As COVID-19 cases continued to rise dramatically in Tennessee last month, Governor Bill Lee
Tragedies lead to salvations, baptisms in Hendersonville By Scott Barkley National Correspondent, Baptist Press HENDERSONVILLE — Noah Iacob lived for only a week two years ago. But his story is interwoven with other stories as part of a revival taking place at Long Hollow Baptist Church. Noah’s underdeveloped lungs became too much for his body to overcome. But after his death, his mother Jessie realized she needed the healing power
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches ended 2020 by giving $2,977,864 through the Cooperative Program in December. After two months of the 2020-21 fiscal year, Tennessee Baptists have given $5,523,036. The amount is $106,938 or 2.0 percent above the amount given at the same time last year. The amount, however, is $310,298 or 5.32 percent below budget needs.
Church assists recovery efforts after Christmas Day bombing By Diana Chandler Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Security cameras at Nashville’s First Baptist Church captured the moment a bomb exploded four blocks away on Christmas morning, damaging 40 buildings downtown and injuring at least three people. The church’s proximity afforded a unique outreach opportunity. The FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association eyed Nashville First’s kitchen facilities for volunteers with special security clearance
Carson-Newman News Office JEFFERSON CITY — There have been moments this year when it has felt like no news has been the only good news. Carson-Newman University’s admissions team saw how the pressures and uncertainty of the pandemic and resulting economic turmoil have weighed on young adults and wanted to find a way to bring a little joy to at least one family. The university requested nominations for high school
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] LINDEN — Even during a worldwide pandemic, the two conference centers owned and operated by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board are open and meeting the needs of churches during the fall and winter months. “Even though COVID-19 is still among us, we’re still open and serving our guests,” said Mark Proctor, associate administrator of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Linden Valley Baptist
Baptist and Reflector NEWPORT — Horace Brown, director of missions for East Tennessee Baptist Association in Cocke County for the past 11 years, died Jan. 1. He was 79. A native of Sweetwater, Brown celebrated 61 years in the ministry last October. In addition to his current position, he served as pastor of 18 churches in South Carolina and Tennessee. Many of his pastorates were in a bivocational role. He
Baptist and Reflector Staff FRANKLIN — The Baptist and Reflector website, launched in 2016, is the digital counterpart to the print edition. The site inlcudes stories, information and photos that are published in the print edition of the B&R, and is also the home for breaking news that pertains to Tennessee Baptists. This past year, the B&R website experienced its biggest year to date (see below for a look at
Ministry created by tornadoes, pandemic dominate year’s top stories By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The year 2020 began on a positive note with giving through the Cooperative Program at a high level for the first four months of the fiscal year and after a record-breaking year for gifts through the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions in 2019. Then came March — and life turned upside
Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — Hugh X. Lewis, who wrote poems under the headings “Ain’t It the Truth” and “A Way with Words” for the
Church leaders continue to grapple with tough decisions regarding worship, other ministries By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — A new year
Tragedies lead to salvations, baptisms in Hendersonville By Scott Barkley National Correspondent, Baptist Press HENDERSONVILLE — Noah Iacob lived for only a week two years
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches ended 2020 by giving $2,977,864 through the Cooperative Program in December. After two months of the
Church assists recovery efforts after Christmas Day bombing By Diana Chandler Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Security cameras at Nashville’s First Baptist Church captured the moment
Carson-Newman News Office JEFFERSON CITY — There have been moments this year when it has felt like no news has been the only good news.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] LINDEN — Even during a worldwide pandemic, the two conference centers owned and operated by the Tennessee
Baptist and Reflector NEWPORT — Horace Brown, director of missions for East Tennessee Baptist Association in Cocke County for the past 11 years, died Jan.
Baptist and Reflector Staff FRANKLIN — The Baptist and Reflector website, launched in 2016, is the digital counterpart to the print edition. The site inlcudes
Ministry created by tornadoes, pandemic dominate year’s top stories By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The year 2020 began on a
