Tennessee

PRISON MINISTER, CHAPLAIN EARNS NATIONAL AWARD

By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MURFREESBORO —  Although his name was the only one that appeared on the plaque, John Spurgeon quickly points out that his award-winning prison ministry is built on the combined efforts of a large army of individuals. Spurgeon, the prison ministry pastor at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, was recently named the Volunteer of the Year by the American Jail Association.

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DR TEAMS NEEDED IN MARYLAND AFTER FLOODING

From B&R staff Tennessee Disaster Relief has been notified of a call out for Flood Recovery teams to travel to Maryland in response to the flooding in the Baltimore area roughly three weeks ago. Those who might be able to put together a team should contact Tennessee Baptist Mission Board disaster relief specialist Wes Jones at [email protected] and George Blevins at [email protected]. Baltimore County has asked that 400 homes be

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FILMMAKERS ADD FAITH TO THEIR MOVIES

Editor’s Note: The “Summer of ’67” movie screening will take place June 29-July 5 at Regal Hollywood 27 at 100 Oaks Mall in Nashville. Tickets can be purchased on site. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Christian filmmakers Sharon and Fred Wilharm have learned a lot over the past several years as they have directed and produced seven movies and numerous smaller projects. Sharon noted that

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TENNESSEE RANKS THIRD IN SBC ATTENDANCE

Compiled from Baptist Press DALLAS — The Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting drew 9,637 messengers to Dallas June 12-13. The unofficial total is nearly double last year’s 5,015 messengers in Phoenix.

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MISSION:DIGNITY MEETS NEEDS

GuideStone program is ‘lifeline’ for retired preacher Earl Lane Editor’s Note: Mission:Dignity Sunday is June 24 across the Southern Baptist Convention. Churches can order free materials from GuideStone for use on June 24 or another date. Visit MDSunday.org or call 1-877-888-9409 to order the materials. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] SEVIERVILLE — A check for $225 a month may not seem like much money for most people.

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TENNESSEANS ELECTED TO SBC COMMITTEE

Compiled from Baptist Press DALLAS — Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention have elected the 68-member Committee on Nominations for 2017-2018 to represent the 34 states or territories qualified for representation on the committee according to SBC Bylaw 30.

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‘EVERY TRIBE, EVERY TONGUE, EVERY NATION’

156 internationals make salvation decisions at All Nations Camp By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] NEWPORT — William Burton has been praying all year that 150 children and youth would come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior during the 25th All Nations Camp held May 28-June 1 at Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center. He fell just a tad short in his expectations. God provided 156 first-time

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LEAVELL: DESIRE NEEDED TO SHARE GOSPEL

Editor’s Note: You can listen to David Leavell in Episode 15 of Radio B&R, the official news podcast of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Although there are countless teaching tools and training seminars on the subject, there is actually only one requirement to be an effective sharer of the gospel: The desire to do it. That’s the message that David Leavell,

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MISSION:DIGNITY MEETS NEEDS

GuideStone program is ‘lifeline’ for retired preacher Earl Lane Editor’s Note: Mission:Dignity Sunday is June 24 across the Southern Baptist Convention. Churches can order free

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