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UNION TRUSTEES APPROVE NEW DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP, WELCOME NEWCOMER

December 16, 2020

Union University News Office JACKSON — Union University trustees approved a new bachelor’s degree in Christian leadership, received an annual audit report and welcomed a new trustee during their Dec. 4 meeting on the university campus. The meeting was the first for new trustee Chuck Baker, of Hixson. Baker recently retired as vice president of advancement at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. He previously served as vice president of Unum

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TBC CP GIFTS INCREASE FROM A YEAR AGO

December 15, 2020

Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,545,172 through the Cooperative Program in November, the first month of the 2020-21 fiscal year. The amount was $99,598 or 4.1 percent more than was given in November of 2019. The year-to-date total, however is $371,495 or 12.74 percent below budget needs after one month.

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CARING AND COMPASSION SHINE THROUGH

December 15, 2020

By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Although he is not normally prone to worry, in this instance, Joe Sorah was concerned. With the COVID-19 pandemic creating havoc on the economy, Sorah couldn’t help but wonder if this year’s Christmas Backpack ministry would experience a significant downturn in donations. At the very least, Sorah, compassion ministries specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, was concerned the ministry would

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CLEARVIEW STAYS ‘ON THE GO’ DURING PANDEMIC

December 10, 2020

By David Dawson [email protected] FRANKLIN — From pumpkin pies to flip-flops to trash bags,  ClearView Baptist Church, Franklin, is using all kinds of items to meet needs in the community. Looking to make a difference in the lives of those who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, ClearView has joined forces with a host of local organizations to distribute food, household items, footwear and other things to those who

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PERSONAL EVANGELISM: DON’T LET COVID-19 BECOME AN EXCUSE

December 9, 2020

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Evangelism leaders for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board agree COVID-19 has impacted personal evangelism, but they also strongly affirm that Christians should not use it as an excuse to not witness. “The fact social distancing has been in place for months has certainly impacted our ability to communicate with others,” said Roc Collins, director of strategic objectives for the TBMB. 

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OUTREACH HAS NEW LOOK DURING PANDEMIC

December 8, 2020

By Aaron Wilson Writer, LifeWay Christian Resources MADISON — Sergio Arce knocks on the door of a home close to the church he pastors. Arce isn’t expected and doesn’t know if anyone is home. This is a cold-call visit. As a man walks to the door, Arce and the two church members with him take a few steps back to ensure social distancing. The trio wear masks because of the

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PRESNELL RETIRES AFTER NEARLY 70 YEARS AT THE KEYS

December 7, 2020

By Travis Tyler Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Elizabethton ELIZABETHTON — At age 13, Pat Presnell started playing the piano during a Wednesday night prayer meeting at Grace Baptist Church. She began playing for the Sunday morning service shortly after. The year was 1950. She continued to play for the church for nearly 70 years until retiring recently due to health reasons. Presnell was honored for her faithfulness to her church

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TN BAPTIST MISSION BOARD TO PARTNER WITH STATE

December 7, 2020

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board is partnering with the state of Tennessee to bring hope and comfort to lonely senior adults. Tennessee Baptist volunteers will man the Tennessee Hope Line, in partnership with the Governor’s Office of Faith-based and Community Initiatives and the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (TCAD). Dave Worland of the governor’s office observed that the Tennessee

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A NEW TAKE ON AN OLD, OLD CHRISTMAS STORY

December 4, 2020

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Everyone knows the story told in “The Christmas Carol” about an elderly man named Scrooge who thought Christmas was a waste of time and money. Now, thanks to the creative talents of Matt Tullos, assistant to the executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board and Cooperative Program/stewardship specialist, Tennessee Baptists have the opportunity to meet Mr. Finch (just happens

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TBMB LEADER CHALLENGES ERLC OVER LANGUAGE IN AMICUS BRIEF

December 3, 2020

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — A state convention leader has publicly challenged the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for stating that there is a denominational hierarchy in an amicus brief filed by the SBC entity in August. “There is absolutely no denominational hierarchy when it comes to the Southern Baptist Convention,” Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission

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