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FREEMAN TO CONTINUE EVANGELISM FOCUS

December 9, 2016

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector SPRINGFIELD — Just like his predecessor, new Tennessee Baptist Convention President Steve Freeman has a heart and passion for evangelism. Freeman, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Springfield, was elected by acclamation at The Summit in November to succeed Roc Collins as convention president. Collins has since resigned as pastor of Indian Springs Baptist Church to become director of evangelism for the Tennessee Baptist

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TBC GATLINBURG FIRE RELIEF

December 9, 2016

The Gatlinburg fires caused widespread devastation in Sevier County with upwards toward 2,000 homes and businesses affected. Tennessee Baptist Convention President Steve Freeman offers a challenge to contribute $20 toward the Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief effort. Please visit TNDisasterRelief.org/contributions. TBC Gatlinburg Fire Relief

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EVANGELISM NOT A GIFT: IT’S OBEDIENCE

December 7, 2016

 Editor’s Note: In September, the International Mission Board hosted Baptist state paper editors in London to introduce its new media network and to explore its Global Cities Initiative, a part of IMB President David Platt’s desire to introduce a “limitless” missionary force of Southern Baptists. In December, Southern Baptists are observing a Week of Prayer for International Missions and are collecting the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering which supports missionaries around

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‘IT’S GOING TO BE A LONG HAUL HERE’ IN GATLINBURG

December 7, 2016

By Connie D. Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector GATLINBURG — On day nine following the horrific wildfires, residents are finally being allowed to visit their homes in damaged areas, reported Wes Jones, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief specialist. They have to come back out every night. Gatlinburg Mayor Mike Werner said that On Thursday, Dec. 8, residents who still have homes can return and the Downtown Parkway will reopen to the

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HOW CAN YOU HELP?

December 1, 2016

Baptist and Reflector The outpouring of support and help in the wake of the Sevier County (Tenn.) fires has been extraordinary. Many have asked how they can help, and here are some suggestions from Wes Jones, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief specialist.

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GATLINBURG FIRES CREATE CHALLENGES

December 1, 2016

Tennessee Baptists find ways to minister in Sevier County By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector SEVIERVILLE — Though homes, businesses, and churches in Sevier County are in ruins, residents of the area know it could have been much worse. “Had it not rained the night of the fire (Nov. 28), Sevier County would not be here,” said Robert Nichols, director of missions for Sevier County Association of Baptists. And

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SEVIER COUNTY CHURCHES WILL REBOUND

December 1, 2016

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector GATLINBURG — Though the wildfires that swept through the community Nov. 28 destroyed or damaged three Baptist churches, leaders are not discouraged. Of the three churches affected by the fire, Roaring Fork Baptist was completely destroyed, losing its sanctuary and all of its other buildings. Pastor Kim McCroskey noted that while the buildings are gone, the church (the people) remains. “We’re hopeful. We

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FIRES DESTROY GATLINBURG CHURCH, PARTS OF TWO OTHERS

November 29, 2016

By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector GATLINBURG — The sanctuary and Family Life Center of Roaring Fork Baptist Church in Gatlinburg burned down Nov. 28. In addition, a building at First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg, and the fellowship hall of Banner Baptist Church, all in Gatlinburg, were destroyed The fires which have been burning for about 17 days in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina began their destruction

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COLLINS NAMED DIRECTOR OF EVANGELISM FOR TENNESSEE BAPTIST MISSION BOARD

November 28, 2016

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD – Kingsport pastor Roc Collins, immediate past president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, has been named director of evangelism for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (TBMB). Collins has been senior pastor of Indian Springs Baptist Church in Kingsport for the past 11 years. He informed his congregation Nov. 27 of his decision to join the TBMB staff in January. In his new

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TBC GATLINBURG FIRE RELIEF

December 9, 2016

The Gatlinburg fires caused widespread devastation in Sevier County with upwards toward 2,000 homes and businesses affected. Tennessee Baptist Convention President Steve Freeman offers a

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HOW CAN YOU HELP?

December 1, 2016

Baptist and Reflector The outpouring of support and help in the wake of the Sevier County (Tenn.) fires has been extraordinary. Many have asked how

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