Institute the Two-Adult Rule: There must always be at least two adults in the room, in the car, in the van, or anywhere that minors are gathered. These two can NOT be husband and wife. Institute the Six-Month Rule: An individual must be a member of the church for at least six months before being considered for work with minors in any way. Pedophiles and others looking to prey on
Editor’s Note: New IMB President Paul Chitwood spoke to Baptist editors during their meeting last week in Charleston, S.C. Following his presentation, the Tennessee native sat down for an interview with the Baptist and Reflector. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CHARLESTON, S.C. — It’s been quite awhile since Paul Chitwood left Tennessee, but his roots still run deep. Chitwood, who became president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s
Dr. B. Gray Allison established global institution through conservative ‘Bible, missions and evangelism’ leadership From Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary communications department MEMPHIS — Dr. B. Gray Allison, the founder of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, died on Feb. 12. He was 94. Known as “Dr. Gray” by friends and associates, he served as Mid-America’s president from its inception in 1972 until 1997. After that time he continued to serve as professor
Baptist And Reflector NASHVILLE — As accounts of sexual abuse in churches increase, congregations are more aware than ever that background checks for volunteers and staff are now a necessity and not an option to consider. A 2018 survey, conducted by LifeWay Research in Nashville, revealed that 12 percent of Protestant pastors say someone on church staff has sexually harassed a congregation member at some point in the church’s life,
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CUNNINGHAM — David Mackens is well aware there are not many openings for former Pentecostal pastors in Southern Baptist life. But nearly 12 years ago, there was an opening at Lone Oak Baptist Church in Cumberland Furnace and Mackens was asked to preach one Sunday. Though he was, indeed, a former Pentecostal pastor, they asked him to come back and serve on
Four Mile Baptist, a congregation of 28, had five baptisms in 2018 By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] PIGEON FORGE — At an age when most pastors are stepping away from the ministry or moving into interim or supply work, David Oliver did just the opposite. At the age of 68, Oliver became pastor of Four Mile Baptist Church in Maryville. And, what’s more, God blessed in a
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] PIGEON FORGE — When he was invited to the Bivocational Ministers and Wives Retreat for the first time, Jim Haggard wasn’t even sure if he wanted to go. Ten years later, he now considers it to be one of the best decisions he’s ever made. Haggard, the pastor of Middlebrook Baptist Church in Knoxville, was dealing with the death of both of his
By Roger Britton Pastor, Whites Creek Baptist Church, Rockwood On Jan. 12, 1997, my wife Kathy, daughter Kacie and son Cody and I began our ministry when I became the pastor of Whites Creek Baptist Church in Rockwood. Kathy and I were married in 1979 and had been in ministry from day one of our married lives. We started out as bus ministry director and children’s church pastor at First
[one_half padding=”0 8px 0 8px”] Pastor’s name: Jose Armenta Wife’s name: Carolyn Church: Rio Grande Mission Church City (of church): Church Hill Other profession (in addition to pastor): Carpenter What is your favorite part about being a pastor? Sharing God’s Word with lost people. How do you juggle the role of being a pastor along with your other job? My other job understands that I am a pastor first. Quoting
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] PIGEON FORGE — They’re machinists, salesmen, police officers, bankers, teachers, college professors, retirees, electricians, plumbers and the list goes on, but they all have one thing in common — they are dedicated servants of God devoted to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. One hundred and twenty-one bivocational ministers from across Tennessee, along with their spouses and two other family members, gathered
Institute the Two-Adult Rule: There must always be at least two adults in the room, in the car, in the van, or anywhere that minors
Editor’s Note: New IMB President Paul Chitwood spoke to Baptist editors during their meeting last week in Charleston, S.C. Following his presentation, the Tennessee native
Dr. B. Gray Allison established global institution through conservative ‘Bible, missions and evangelism’ leadership From Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary communications department MEMPHIS — Dr. B.
Baptist And Reflector NASHVILLE — As accounts of sexual abuse in churches increase, congregations are more aware than ever that background checks for volunteers and
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CUNNINGHAM — David Mackens is well aware there are not many openings for former Pentecostal pastors in
Four Mile Baptist, a congregation of 28, had five baptisms in 2018 By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] PIGEON FORGE — At an
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] PIGEON FORGE — When he was invited to the Bivocational Ministers and Wives Retreat for the first time,
By Roger Britton Pastor, Whites Creek Baptist Church, Rockwood On Jan. 12, 1997, my wife Kathy, daughter Kacie and son Cody and I began our
[one_half padding=”0 8px 0 8px”] Pastor’s name: Jose Armenta Wife’s name: Carolyn Church: Rio Grande Mission Church City (of church): Church Hill Other profession (in
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] PIGEON FORGE — They’re machinists, salesmen, police officers, bankers, teachers, college professors, retirees, electricians, plumbers and the