By Tony Rankin Special to the Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — These strange days of COVID-19 and the impact of tornados cause us to feel like we are juggling chainsaws on a tightrope. Frequently an overwhelming sense of gloominess or depression coincides with difficulties of addressing the ordinary stresses of illness or disaster.
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted all of us. While some are dealing with the illness, or possibly even the death, of a loved one, others are struggling to adjust to what is being called “the new normal” in regard to social distancing and quarantine guidelines that have been implemented nationwide. So, what is the best way to handle the tidal wave of emotions? Although there certainly is not one clear-cut
By Matt Tullos TBMB Special Assistant to the Executive Director How will this chapter in the history of the Church be remembered? Certainly, we will remember 2020 as a year when everything changed. We will remember the lost lives, the cost to our way of life, and the emotional toll we have all felt. But, could it be possible that this might be a time when the church rose up
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board is providing a Prayer Hotline that will be answered 24 hours a day for the foreseeable future by trained Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief chaplains. The phone number is 844-600-8262 (844-600-TBMB). The prayer hotline, which launches at 11 a.m. (CST) on Wednesday, April 15, is for anyone looking for prayer or conversation with an experienced chaplain, said Bill Choate, director of
Editor’s note: This story was updated on April 23. By Lonnie Wilkey Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CHATTANOOGA — Baptist disaster relief volunteers are providing help to those affected by EF-3 tornado and severe storms that struck southeast Tennessee and particularly Hamilton, Bradley and Marion counties. According to local news reports, at least three people were killed and several others were injured and hospitalized. Authorities estimate damage could be up $300 million
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — In his weekly COVID-19 update on April 8, Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, reminded Tennessee Baptists that the world is watching. “How is this generation going to remember how we, as Christians, responded to this crisis?”
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Wes Jones is accustomed to dealing with the unpredictable. It’s his job. He’s been involved with flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, power outages and all in between. But even Jones, the Disaster Relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, admits that the current confluence of instability, uneasiness and confusion — created by the COVID-19 pandemic — has been a major challenge.
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — With children staying home from school and activities, keeping them in a routine is critical, agree Tennessee Baptist Mission Board childhood specialists Donna Blaydes and Vicki Hulsey. Blaydes suggested that families establish and stick to a routine. “Routine is an important part of a child’s daily life,” she observed. “During this time when a child’s life has been temporarily disrupted, it is important to establish
Note: Many resources are available online for families. See list beneath this story for a few options. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The coronavirus pandemic is providing many parents more opportunities to share biblical truths as children are now confined to their homes rather than schools or daycare facilities. The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board’s childhood specialists, Vicki Hulsey and Donna Blaydes, are encouraging parents to
Baptist and Reflector Tennessee Baptist Mission Board leaders participated Tuesday, April 7, 2020, with other faith leaders from across the state in a telephone forum with Governor Bill Lee. His Office of Faith-Based Initiatives offered the guidance/clarity below concerning churches gathering on Sundays. To serve our churches well, TBMB provides these recommended prudent measures to assist pastors and church leaders in their effort to make wise decisions in the weeks
By Tony Rankin Special to the Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — These strange days of COVID-19 and the impact of tornados cause us to feel
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted all of us. While some are dealing with the illness, or possibly even the death, of a loved one, others
By Matt Tullos TBMB Special Assistant to the Executive Director How will this chapter in the history of the Church be remembered? Certainly, we will
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board is providing a Prayer Hotline that will be answered 24 hours a day for the
Editor’s note: This story was updated on April 23. By Lonnie Wilkey Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CHATTANOOGA — Baptist disaster relief volunteers are providing help
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — In his weekly COVID-19 update on April 8, Randy C. Davis, president and executive director
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Wes Jones is accustomed to dealing with the unpredictable. It’s his job. He’s been involved with
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — With children staying home from school and activities, keeping them in a routine is critical, agree Tennessee Baptist Mission Board
Note: Many resources are available online for families. See list beneath this story for a few options. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected]
Baptist and Reflector Tennessee Baptist Mission Board leaders participated Tuesday, April 7, 2020, with other faith leaders from across the state in a telephone forum
