Baptist Press ST. LOUIS (BP) — John Avant, pastor of First Baptist Concord in Knoxville, Tenn., will be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention Pastors’ Conference, according to an announcement by fellow Tennessee pastor Steve Gaines. Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tenn., stated in an April 27 announcement to Baptist Press: “I have known John Avant for over 30 years. We were in the Ph.D.

Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Tennessee Baptist Foundation, based here, has developed a new website, updated its logo, and published new printed materials, announced Bill Gruenewald, president-treasurer. The Foundation worked with 5by5 Marketing Agency in Brentwood, which was selected for their expertise in working with faith-based non-profits, said Gruenewald.

Start now preparing for 2017 Youth & High School Bible Drills — Edwards By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector OLD HICKORY — Recently some youth enjoyed the culmination of months of work — by competing in the 2016 State Youth and High School Bible Drills of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. The competitions were held at Tulip Grove Baptist Church. A few days prior many more students competed

By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector ROGERSVILLE — Stuart Franklin, a member of East Rogersville Baptist Church here, and his friend Donnie Lawson are the “heroes” who rescued Carlie Trent, 9, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Trent was taken by her uncle from school on May 4 and found eight days later in a remote area of Hawkins County after a search which drew national