C-N football program sees 10 players make professions By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] JEFFERSON CITY — Big decisions are often made at football camp. Who is going to be the starting tailback? What scheme is the new defensive coordinator going to install? Is the kick returner going to be used at wide receiver? Important choices, for sure. Choices that can ultimately determine a team’s success. And yet, those
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief has been asked to send flood recovery teams to First Baptist Church, Huffman, Texas, located on the north side of Houston, in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Imelda. Imelda dumped about 40 inches of rain on southeast Texas last week. An estimated 4,000 homes were flooded, said Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.
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After voting in favor of revitalization plan, Lebanon Baptist sees 10 baptisms in nine months By David Dawson [email protected] TALBOTT — Despite some downward trends, pastor Charlie Brewer believed in the congregation at Lebanon Baptist Church. And they likewise believed in their pastor. So, when Brewer presented the church with an outline of what it would take for the church to once again become visible and vibrant, the members of
By Grace Thornton Baptist Press NASHVILLE — At more than 47,000 churches strong, Southern Baptists can have a massive spiritual footprint — they just have to harness the power of prayer and their resources for the sake of the Gospel, Ronnie Floyd said. “God has blessed us greatly,” said the new president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. “We must rise up.” Floyd sounded that clarion call Monday (Sept.
Loyalty, longevity are hallmarks of Kenneth Luckadoo at Gills Chapel Baptist By Ashley Perham B&R contributing writer MOORESBURG — Kenneth Luckadoo is retiring after spending more than 50 years as pastor of Gills Chapel Baptist Church in Mooresburg. Luckadoo, a bivocational pastor who lives in Tazewell, drove 100 miles round trip to get to his church on Sunday mornings. “I went back Sunday nights if the weather was all
Mending Fences Cowboy Church in Lebanon is reaching the harvest field with different methods By David Dawson [email protected] LEBANON — The worship services are held in a barn. The preacher wears a cowboy hat and boots. The worship team includes musicians who formerly played behind legendary country stars George Jones and Charlie Daniels. And the primary form of outreach is a rodeo. Welcome to Mending Fences Cowboy Church — a
Compiled from Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Thirty-four Southern Baptist congregations are among the fastest growing and largest evangelical churches in the latest Outreach 100 tally compiled by Outreach Magazine and LifeWay Research. “Tracking the fastest growing churches gives us a glimpse into some of the most effective ministry work in America,” LifeWay Research Executive Director Scott McConnell told Baptist Press. “These congregations have the privilege of seeing many lives changed
Ministry hosted by Robertson County Baptist Association draws nearly 300 attendees in Springfield By David Dawson [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — The remote medical clinic that was hosted by Robertson County Baptist Association on Aug. 17 did more than just meet physical needs. It provided an opportunity for spiritual healing, too. The event, held at the Springfield Center, was a one-day clinic that offered a variety of medical services —
UPDATED 9/23/19; originally posted 9/12/19. By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] David Green, president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, shared an update and a challenge for Tennessee Baptists to attend and to pray for the upcoming Summit at First Baptist Church, Concord, in Knoxville. “This year’s Summit will be a time of worship, celebration and inspiration,” he noted. “The Tennessee Baptist Convention is a family and we should spend as much time
C-N football program sees 10 players make professions By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] JEFFERSON CITY — Big decisions are often made at football
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief has been asked to send flood recovery teams to First Baptist Church, Huffman, Texas,
For three months, churches can have the Baptist and Reflector sent at no cost to your members. Just supply a list of names and addresses.
After voting in favor of revitalization plan, Lebanon Baptist sees 10 baptisms in nine months By David Dawson [email protected] TALBOTT — Despite some downward trends,
By Grace Thornton Baptist Press NASHVILLE — At more than 47,000 churches strong, Southern Baptists can have a massive spiritual footprint — they just have to harness
Loyalty, longevity are hallmarks of Kenneth Luckadoo at Gills Chapel Baptist By Ashley Perham B&R contributing writer MOORESBURG — Kenneth Luckadoo is retiring after
Mending Fences Cowboy Church in Lebanon is reaching the harvest field with different methods By David Dawson [email protected] LEBANON — The worship services are held
Compiled from Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Thirty-four Southern Baptist congregations are among the fastest growing and largest evangelical churches in the latest Outreach 100 tally
Ministry hosted by Robertson County Baptist Association draws nearly 300 attendees in Springfield By David Dawson [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — The remote medical clinic that was
UPDATED 9/23/19; originally posted 9/12/19. By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] David Green, president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, shared an update and a challenge for Tennessee
