By Tobin Perry Special to the Baptist and Reflector COLUMBIA — As Noel Garzón compares his visa photo from four years ago to the one this past year, he can see a change. No, it’s not extra weight, a different haircut nor simply a different shirt. It’s much more profound. “I’m smiling now,” Garzón said. “My eyes are different. I’ve got joy in my life now.”
Baptist and Reflector SIGNAL MOUNTAIN — Members of Signal Mountain Baptist Church voted Sept. 16 to dissolve and strategically merge with Red Bank Baptist Church in Chattanooga.
From Carson-Newman University JEFFERSON CITY – The Carson-Newman University Interim Presidential Search Committee and Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Paul Percy will serve as interim president following the retirement of the University’s 22nd president, Dr. J. Randall O’Brien. O’Brien will conclude his presidency Dec. 31.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CLARKSVILLE — Sometimes missions volunteers meet people, share Christ and never see or hear from the individual again. Two college students with Tennessee ties had the unique opportunity of not only sharing the gospel with someone, but doing personal follow up in a state thousands of miles from Tennessee. During the summer Cassidy Marcom, a BCM student at Austin Peay State University
Tennessee Baptist DR volunteers will be needed for months By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The destruction caused by recent hurricanes Michael and Florence will keep Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief and rebuild teams busy for months and even years to come, say veteran disaster relief officials. “The combined devastation of these two hurricanes rival, if not exceed, any storm to hit the United States — maybe
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — Rachel Glazebrook, assistant softball coach at Union University, was found dead in her home Wednesday morning.
Editor’s Note: Tennessee Baptists are participating in “Christmas Backpacks for Children and Teens” (see story “Blessings in Backpacks” in the Sept. 26 issue of the B&R). Backpack Collection Timeline and Locations: Englewood Baptist – East Campus | Nov. 5-8, 2018, 9am-4pm 1646 Highway 70 East, Jackson Contact: Randy Pool: 731-431-7101 TBMB Missions Mobilization Center | Nov. 5-8, 2018, 9am-4pm 6434 John Hagar Road, Mt. Juliet Contact: Elizabeth Holmes: 615-371-7926 God’s
Sabbaticals can help combat burnout, depression for pastors, ministry workers By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — For Pete Tackett, the importance of taking a day off is as clear as the stubble on his face. Tackett, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Johnson City, admits that he often finds himself caught up in the treadmill-style work patterns that so many pastors and staff members encounter. But he
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — A concert by Christian recording artist MercyMe was the highlight of the 21st annual Union University Scholarship Banquet on Oct. 18, with more than 1,600 people in attendance at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.
Baptist and Reflector MOUNT JULIET — Middle Tennessee JAM (Journey Adventures in Missions) 2018, a missions event for boys and girls in grades 1-6, including Girls in Action, Royal Ambassadors and Children in Action, took place Sept. 29 at Victory Baptist Church in Mount Juliet. JAM allows children from across the state to come together to learn more about what it means to know God and make him known, said
By Tobin Perry Special to the Baptist and Reflector COLUMBIA — As Noel Garzón compares his visa photo from four years ago to the one
Baptist and Reflector SIGNAL MOUNTAIN — Members of Signal Mountain Baptist Church voted Sept. 16 to dissolve and strategically merge with Red Bank Baptist Church
From Carson-Newman University JEFFERSON CITY – The Carson-Newman University Interim Presidential Search Committee and Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Paul Percy will serve
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] CLARKSVILLE — Sometimes missions volunteers meet people, share Christ and never see or hear from the individual
Tennessee Baptist DR volunteers will be needed for months By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — The destruction caused by recent hurricanes
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — Rachel Glazebrook, assistant softball coach at Union University, was found dead in her home Wednesday morning.
Editor’s Note: Tennessee Baptists are participating in “Christmas Backpacks for Children and Teens” (see story “Blessings in Backpacks” in the Sept. 26 issue of the
Sabbaticals can help combat burnout, depression for pastors, ministry workers By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — For Pete Tackett, the importance of
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — A concert by Christian recording artist MercyMe was the highlight of the 21st annual Union University Scholarship Banquet on
Baptist and Reflector MOUNT JULIET — Middle Tennessee JAM (Journey Adventures in Missions) 2018, a missions event for boys and girls in grades 1-6, including