By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — After suspending most gatherings for the past several weeks in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many churches in Tennessee are now beginning to explore the option of reopening their doors for worship. But first, one colossal question must be answered: How should churches go about it?
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — During a month that most churches did not meet in person, Tennessee Baptist Convention churches still gave $2,694,179 through the Cooperative Program.
Holston Baptist pastors lead revival online By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] JOHNSON CITY — What began as a conversation to discuss reopening churches in northeast Tennessee has turned into perhaps a month-long revival. “The revival vision was birthed out of a Zoom meeting of Holston Baptist Association pastors to discuss everyone’s thoughts and plans about ‘going back to church,’ ” said Craig Ponder, pastor of New Salem
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] PULASKI — For years, the observance of the Lord’s Supper has been part of Easter celebrations at First Baptist Church, Pulaski, and Richland Baptist Church in nearby Lynnville. With the COVID-19 crisis forcing churches to find alternative ways to worship, the two Giles County congregations decided to find an alternative way to observe the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] GLEASON — When people could not come to Sandhill Baptist Church in Gleason, the church went to the people. Well, sort of. Pastor Bruce McCartney and his wife, Vicki, and other church members have been going to each member’s home in recent weeks to deliver packets of materials which the families can read together. Sandhill is a small rural church with about
Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released guidelines May 1 for churches as they consider gathering together for worship. “Tennessee’s faith leaders have been incredibly innovative in finding alternative ways to worship that incorporate social distancing so they can continue to provide spiritual guidance, fellowship, and service to their neighbors during these challenging times,” Lee said in a written statement. “Religious liberty is important and must be
By Ashley Perham Baptist & Reflector OAK RIDGE — Pastor Tim Kimsey, Woodland Park Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, was a successful tournament fisherman until the Lord convicted him to go all in with a ministry as a fisher of men. In 1997, Kimsey walked away from tournament fishing to take a youth pastor position in Maryville, but he returned to the tournament circuit to pray for his fellow fishermen. He
Sunday School, small groups are discussed during online event hosted by TBMB By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — In the weeks that have followed since social distancing guidelines were implemented, many churches are using the internet as their primary means of staying connected to their members. Not only are worship services being streamed online, but essentially all areas of ministry — including small groups, Sunday School, business
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] TAZEWELL — The mission statement of Region Education Center Ministries doesn’t mention anything about furniture. But as it turns out, couches, loveseats and footstools have certainly become an important part of what REC Ministries does. Roger Hansard, a former Tennessee pastor, and his wife, Judy, are the founders of REC Ministries, which provides career job training for individuals by teaching computer skills, GED,
Editor’s note: This story was updated May 1. By Lonnie Wilkey and Chris Turner Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — The question most often asked by church leaders today is simple: When can we gather again as a congregation? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. A good criterion was suggested recently by Ronnie Floyd, president of the Southern Baptist Executive Committee. His answer to the question is: “As soon as we
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — After suspending most gatherings for the past several weeks in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — During a month that most churches did not meet in person, Tennessee Baptist Convention churches still gave $2,694,179 through the
Holston Baptist pastors lead revival online By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] JOHNSON CITY — What began as a conversation to discuss reopening
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] PULASKI — For years, the observance of the Lord’s Supper has been part of Easter celebrations at
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] GLEASON — When people could not come to Sandhill Baptist Church in Gleason, the church went to
Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released guidelines May 1 for churches as they consider gathering together for worship. “Tennessee’s faith leaders
By Ashley Perham Baptist & Reflector OAK RIDGE — Pastor Tim Kimsey, Woodland Park Baptist Church, Oak Ridge, was a successful tournament fisherman until the
Sunday School, small groups are discussed during online event hosted by TBMB By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — In the weeks that
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] TAZEWELL — The mission statement of Region Education Center Ministries doesn’t mention anything about furniture. But as it
Editor’s note: This story was updated May 1. By Lonnie Wilkey and Chris Turner Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — The question most often asked by
