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NASHVILLE NATIVE PENS AUTOBIOGRAPHY

March 13, 2017

By David Dawson Contributing Writer, B&R NASHVILLE — As those who have spent their lives in the ministry can attest, the phrase “retired pastor” is often a misnomer, perhaps even an oxymoron. That is certainly the case for Nashville native and former Tennessee Baptist pastor (Two Rivers Baptist Church, Nashville) Jim Henry. The former president of the Southern Baptist Convention and pastor of First Baptist Church, Orlando, Henry definitely hasn’t

BELLEVUE GIVES $1 MILLION THROUGH COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

March 13, 2017

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD – Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova has become the first church in the Tennessee Baptist Convention to send $1 million through the Cooperative Program over a 12-month period. In early March, the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board received a check for $83,333 that brought Bellevue’s total giving through the Cooperative Program to $1 million since last April 2016.

SCRIPTURE READING MARATHON CONTINUES AT UNION UNIVERSITY

March 10, 2017

By Tim Ellsworth Associate VP for Communications, Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — Despite drenching rain and forceful winds, the Scripture reading marathon at Union University went on as scheduled. About 500 volunteers from Union and the broader Jackson and West Tennessee communities are participating in the five-day public reading of the Bible from start to finish. The event was designed as a kickoff and wrap-up of sorts for REF500, a

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APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR BHET GRANTS

March 9, 2017

Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Applications are now being received for grants from the Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee Medical Missions Fund. The Baptist Healthcare System of East Tennessee was begun by Tennessee Baptists soon after the end of World War II. More than $2 million was contributed by 800 churches in 32 counties of East Tennessee. The hospital began service on Nov. 30, 1949.

TBMB’S BROWN RESIGNS POST

March 9, 2017

Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Bob Brown, church revitalization specialist, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, for two years, resigned Jan. 31 to become executive director, Lakeway Christian School System, based in Morristown. LCA operates a K-12 school, Cornerstone Academy, with plans to break ground for a new school in the next couple of weeks. He also has been serving as interim pastor, Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, Knoxville since last year.

TIEBOUT LEADS CHURCH PLANTING EFFORT

March 9, 2017

By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector COOKEVILLE — Steve Tiebout (tah-boo) believes in church planting. He has planted two churches and has led many others to plant churches and his church to support them financially. Tiebout planted a church in California which he pastored for four years and then planted The River Community Church, Cookeville, 15 years ago. Today The River Community draws about 1,300 people to

THANKS FOR HELP IN DENVER: MANDRELL

March 9, 2017

Editor’s Note: The Week of Prayer for North American Missions is underway this week as churches will soon begin receiving gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering which supports missionaries across North America, including former Tennessee Baptist pastor Ben Mandrell. By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector DENVER, Colo. — Ben Mandrell has been a church planter in Denver for three years and has learned a lot,

C-N STUDENTS CHOOSE NEPAL OVER BEACH

March 8, 2017

C-N News Office JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University students and members of the campus community waived traditional Spring Break activities to take part in the university’s annual spring SPOTS missions trips. Beginning March 1, teams left campus to serve in locations including Chattanooga, St. Louis, Mo., and Washington D.C. Carson-Newman also sent its first 11-member team to Nepal. Chad Morris, associate director of campus ministries and coordinator of the trips,

FAMILY CHOOSES CP FOR MEMORIAL

March 8, 2017

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector NEWPORT – Levi Parish spent the better part of his ministry supporting and encouraging others to support the Cooperative Program. So when he passed away on Feb. 26, it was only natural that the family wanted to do something special in his memory. “He loved missions,” Sherry Parish said of her husband of 53 years. “In every church we served, he encouraged the

TBC GIFTS HOLD STEADY

March 8, 2017

Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD – Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,789,097 through the Cooperative Program in February. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $11,818,634. The amount is $145,614 or 1.2 percent below what was given at the same time last year.

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NASHVILLE NATIVE PENS AUTOBIOGRAPHY

BELLEVUE GIVES $1 MILLION THROUGH COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

SCRIPTURE READING MARATHON CONTINUES AT UNION UNIVERSITY

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR BHET GRANTS

TBMB’S BROWN RESIGNS POST

TIEBOUT LEADS CHURCH PLANTING EFFORT

THANKS FOR HELP IN DENVER: MANDRELL

C-N STUDENTS CHOOSE NEPAL OVER BEACH

FAMILY CHOOSES CP FOR MEMORIAL

TBC GIFTS HOLD STEADY

NASHVILLE NATIVE PENS AUTOBIOGRAPHY

BELLEVUE GIVES $1 MILLION THROUGH COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

SCRIPTURE READING MARATHON CONTINUES AT UNION UNIVERSITY

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR BHET GRANTS

TBMB’S BROWN RESIGNS POST

TIEBOUT LEADS CHURCH PLANTING EFFORT

THANKS FOR HELP IN DENVER: MANDRELL

C-N STUDENTS CHOOSE NEPAL OVER BEACH

FAMILY CHOOSES CP FOR MEMORIAL

TBC GIFTS HOLD STEADY

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