TBC leaders, messengers focus on how to ‘Win TN, by all means’ during 145th annual meeting Editor’s Note: See stories from the 2019 Summit in Knoxville throughout this issue. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Baptist Convention messengers gathered at First Baptist Concord, Nov. 17-20 for four days of inspirational worship, fellowship and to conduct business during the 145th annual meeting held during The Summit:
By David Dawson [email protected] KNOXVILLE — There’s far more to the story of Jonah than just the giant fish that is so often pictured in children’s books. Jonah’s saga is actually a story of rebellion, redemption and restoration that ultimately points to God’s mercy and patience, said Florida pastor H.B. Charles in his sermon at the annual meeting of Tennessee Baptists. “We have all played (the role of) Jonah
Baptist and Reflector KNOXVILLE — Hendersonville pastor Bruce Chesser has been elected president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Chesser was elected without opposition Nov. 19 during the afternoon session of the 145th annual meeting of the TBC. He was nominated by Bruce Raley, executive pastor of First Baptist Church, Hendersonville. A former pastor in Arkansas, Alabama and Texas, Chesser has served as pastor of First Baptist, Hendersonville for the past
By David Dawson [email protected] KNOXVILLE — Before any motions were made or any votes were taken, the tone and tenor were established for the annual meeting of Tennessee Baptists. An estimated crowd of 2,000 people gathered at First Baptist Church, Concord — host of the 2019 Summit — on Sunday night for a “pre-convention” service of worship, praise and fellowship. Rick Barnes, head basketball coach at the University of Tennessee,
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Baptists attending the All Nations Worship Celebration received a glimpse of what heaven will look like. About 700 people representing 60 ethnic groups gathered at Black Oak Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville Nov. 17 for a night of worship. It was the third All Nations Worship Celebration held in conjunction with the opening night of Summit, but the first one held in Knoxville,
FBC Cleveland hosts ‘multi-generational’ service-day ministry By David Dawson [email protected] CLEVELAND — Jordan Easley, senior pastor at First Baptist Church, Cleveland, has developed a radical, visionary, outside-the-box evangelism strategy at his church. It’s called — the Great Commission. “Revolutionary, right?” said Easley. Although Easley was being tongue-in-cheek about the newness of the concept, he is completely serious when it comes to making sure that the Great Commission — found in
By Ashley Perham Baptist and Reflector SPRINGFIELD — The Robertson County Baptist Association donated 532 backpacks to the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board’s Christmas Backpacks effort this year. The backpacks are filled with toys, hygiene items, food, Bibles, and clothing and are given to needy children in Tennessee through local churches. Joe Sorah, compassion ministries specialist for the TBMB, said backpacks were usually donated by individual churches, and it was unusual
Baptist associations all across Tennessee held their annual meetings, primarily in September and October. Among them was Salem Baptist Association, based in Liberty, which held its 197th annual meeting on Oct. 29. Grayson and Lydia Metcalf (pictured) were present and handed out prayer cards for their parents — Phil and Laura Metcalf, who are missionaries with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board, serving in Mexico. Metcalf delivered the annual message
Pattersons step down from Copper Basin crisis center after three decades By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] DUCKTOWN — For years, Al and Margaret Patterson have been the couple families in the Copper Basin region of Tennessee turned to when they had nowhere else to go. The Pattersons, in turn, would point those families to their one, true hope — Jesus. For more than a hundred years the Copper Basin (located in
TBC leaders, messengers focus on how to ‘Win TN, by all means’ during 145th annual meeting Editor’s Note: See stories from the 2019 Summit in
By David Dawson [email protected] KNOXVILLE — There’s far more to the story of Jonah than just the giant fish that is so often pictured in
Baptist and Reflector KNOXVILLE — Hendersonville pastor Bruce Chesser has been elected president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Chesser was elected without opposition Nov. 19
By David Dawson [email protected] KNOXVILLE — Before any motions were made or any votes were taken, the tone and tenor were established for the annual
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Baptists attending the All Nations Worship Celebration received a glimpse of what heaven will look like. About 700
FBC Cleveland hosts ‘multi-generational’ service-day ministry By David Dawson [email protected] CLEVELAND — Jordan Easley, senior pastor at First Baptist Church, Cleveland, has developed a radical,
By Ashley Perham Baptist and Reflector SPRINGFIELD — The Robertson County Baptist Association donated 532 backpacks to the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board’s Christmas Backpacks effort
Baptist associations all across Tennessee held their annual meetings, primarily in September and October. Among them was Salem Baptist Association, based in Liberty, which held
Pattersons step down from Copper Basin crisis center after three decades By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] DUCKTOWN — For years, Al and Margaret Patterson have been
