By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Just looking at Ternae “T.J.” Jordan Jr., one would never suspect that that he once lay in a hospital bed with a bullet in his head, fighting for his life. More than 23 years later, Jordan still has that bullet in his head but he has no visible scars at the bullet’s entry point. He now serves as assistant pastor at
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector AREZZO, Italy — Prayer is the greatest thing people can do in response to the 6.2 magnitude earthquake which devastated several towns and villages in central Italy Aug. 24, said Tennessee native Charlie Worthy. Worthy, who hails from Memphis and is a graduate of Union University, Jackson, and his wife Shannon are Southern Baptist International Mission Board missionaries in Arezzo in the Tuscany
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRISTOL — Robbie Carty is living proof that patience pays off. When he became pastor of Sunset Village Baptist Church, Bristol, seven years ago he readily admits the congregation “was stuck in a rut.” Members of Sunset Village did not want to change, he observed. They were content with maintaining the “status quo,” Carty related. “It took me six years to get them
Union News Office JACKSON — Union University hosted more than 4,000 campers at Centrifuge Camps throughout the summer. During the seven weeks of camps, more than 600 decisions were made, including 136 salvation decisions, 365 rededications, and 37 calls to ministry. Todd Brady, Union’s vice president for university ministries, said Union is grateful to have had a part in the life-changing experiences that students had on campus this summer. “Throughout
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector BORDEAUX — Bobby Hatfield admits he was the “hold out” in the group of the 14 remaining members of Bordeaux Baptist Church here in metropolitan Nashville. “I’ve been the hold out. I was committed to doing everything we can to keep the church open. …” “This is home church for us. … It was family,” he explained, noting that he and
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector MOUNT JULIET — “A lot of humanity is suffering because so many people are without their homes,” said Don Kohanski, disaster relief director of Hermitage Hills Baptist Church, Hermitage, who has served recently in Gonzalez, La., leading a shower/laundry operation. “What we are doing is being backup for the teams who are really doing the work and helping the public. …
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — We welcome the more than 6,000 new readers who are being provided a copy of this week’s issue through our Baptist and Reflector Day emphasis. Our staff hopes you will enjoy the articles and information provided. The B&R is printed 26 times a year and articles are added regularly to the baptistandreflector.org website. Due to the upcoming Labor Day holiday and the need to print
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Convention’s new Church Support Center is well on its way to becoming reality. Construction on the Church Support Center began soon after ground was broken on April 23 for the new facility, located just south of Franklin off I-65 on a former farm owned by the Berry family of Franklin for about 100 years.
By Redunda Noble Baptist Press MEMPHIS — Watching Laura Spradlin drain 3-pointers and block shots, it’s hard to believe a car crash nearly took her life. Driving alone on her way to school, Spradlin was severely injured when her car collided with a pickup truck at a Memphis-area intersection Jan. 22, 2014. Despite doctors’ low expectations, Spradlin aimed to stay positive amid the rigors of her recovery. “Rehab was my
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — The presence of Molly, a therapy dog, still amazes her owner, Ron Leonard. With her big brown eyes she looks at people and then waits for them to approach her, which is key if they are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or an illness. As Molly waits to be a friend to these people, they don’t hesitate to approach
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Just looking at Ternae “T.J.” Jordan Jr., one would never suspect that that he once lay
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector AREZZO, Italy — Prayer is the greatest thing people can do in response to the 6.2 magnitude earthquake
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRISTOL — Robbie Carty is living proof that patience pays off. When he became pastor of Sunset Village
Union News Office JACKSON — Union University hosted more than 4,000 campers at Centrifuge Camps throughout the summer. During the seven weeks of camps, more
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector BORDEAUX — Bobby Hatfield admits he was the “hold out” in the group of the 14
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector MOUNT JULIET — “A lot of humanity is suffering because so many people are without their
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — We welcome the more than 6,000 new readers who are being provided a copy of this week’s issue through our
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Convention’s new Church Support Center is well on its way to becoming reality. Construction on the Church
By Redunda Noble Baptist Press MEMPHIS — Watching Laura Spradlin drain 3-pointers and block shots, it’s hard to believe a car crash nearly took her
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — The presence of Molly, a therapy dog, still amazes her owner, Ron Leonard. With