By Jim Guenther TBC Attorney There needs to be some clarity about exactly what the Supreme Court’s decision did and did not do. The decision was about a civil right, the right of same sex couples to be licensed by the states to marry. It was an interpretation of the 14th Amendment, a citizen’s right to equal protection under the law when it comes to marriage. It was not about

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Editor’s Note: The following story first appeared in the Feb. 11 issue of the Baptist and Reflector. In light of the June 26 ruling by the Supreme Court we felt that this article is more relevant today than even when it was first published. JACKSON — Tennessee Baptist church leaders should pay attention to a situation that occurred last month in Colorado, says

By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector Scenic Drive Baptist gives facility, belongings to Arabic congregation in Murfreesboro MURFREESBORO — On what could have been the saddest day in its history, the final service of Scenic Drive Baptist Church was actually an answer to prayer. “This was His (God’s) way of filling that parking lot that we have been praying for,” said Belvin Cox, pastor of the congregation

By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector MANCHESTER — To say The Jesus Tent was a popular site during Bonnaroo is an understatement. About 13-17,000 Bonnaroovians visited the tent for its 24/7 offer of shade cooled by fans, snacks, water, smartphone charging stations, WiFi, and conversation. In other words, The Jesus Tent was a peaceful oasis in the midst of Bonnaroo, a camping music festival drawing about 80,000

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Tennessee veterans reflect on what it means to be a patriot BRENTWOOD — Unlike oil and water, patriotism and Christianity can mix, agree three Tennessee Baptists with strong military ties. Though culture is changing and the country appears to be drifting more each day from the religious freedom that countless men and women have given their lives for, a Christian can still be

By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector LAWTON, Okla. — A trailer being used by a Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief team serving here June 23 was stolen and then found unharmed and intact that evening. The reporting of KSWO-TV Channel 7 and a lot of prayers were the keys to the recovery, reported Doyle Pittman, director of the team. The trailer was stolen from First Baptist Church West