By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The “pastor’s heart” in Kevin Ezell would not let him say no when Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville asked him to serve as their interim pastor. The North American Mission Board president had intentionally not taken any interims after he joined NAMB in September of 2010 although he has filled the pulpit on occasion at First Baptist Church in
By Randy C. Davis TBC Executive Director BRENTWOOD – During his report to the Executive Board of the Tennessee Baptist Convention at its March 25 meeting, Executive Director Randy C. Davis reflected on the past five years. “It was five years ago this spring that God started preparing Jeanne and me to leave our beloved pastorate and begin ministry from a different place with a different perspective,” he said.
By Baptist Press and B&R Tennessee Baptists urged to pray for decision that will impact Volunteer State WASHINGTON — The legal fate of marriage in the United States will be debated April 28 before the Supreme Court. The high court announced in March the date for oral arguments regarding same-sex marriage. The justices likely will issue an opinion before they adjourn this summer. If they do, gay marriage could be
By Baptist and Reflector GATLINBURG — On March 21 Vickie Anderson was installed as executive director-treasurer, Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union, as part of the Missions Get-Together held here. Anderson began serving in the role Jan. 1, succeeding Candy Phillips. Anderson, who formerly was missions growth/leadership development specialist, has served on the staff for 21 years.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD – The Tennessee Baptist Convention Executive Board unanimously approved a change in its organizational structure during its March 25 meeting held at Brentwood Baptist Church here. The Executive Board will now be structured around the Five Objectives adopted by messengers at last year’s annual meeting held during The Summit in November. The Five Objectives are:
Compiled by Baptist and Reflector LENOIR CITY — A Knoxville television station reported last week that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has charged the director of nursing and the former administrator of Baptist Health Care Center in Lenoir City with tampering with records. BHCC is affiliated with Tennessee Baptist Adult Homes, based in Brentwood. The investigation stemmed from allegations of alleged abuse at the facility in early 2014, according to
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector 8,017 students, leaders attend annual Youth Evangelism Conference held in Nashville NASHVILLE — A total of 655 teens attending the YEC or Youth Evangelism Conference made professions of faith. In addition, 140 teens made commitments to specific roles in ministry including missionary work, 149 requested baptism, and 82 were other decisions. A total of 1,026 students made public spiritual commitments and
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Tennessee Baptist churches baptize 23,499 new believers in 2014 BRENTWOOD — For the second year in a row, baptisms have increased in the Tennessee Baptist Convention. As of March 26, 2,603 churches reported a total of 23,499 baptisms in 2014. Churches can continue to send in their numbers throughout the year so the number could actually increase. It is the largest number of
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector Despite war, even Russians in Slavic Baptist Church are helping Ukrainians FRANKLIN — Slavic Baptist Church here is a mixture of nationalities. The congregation includes people from Ukraine, Russia, Moldova, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Bulgaria. All of these countries except Bulgaria were a part of the Soviet Union and declared their independence after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1990.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Churches, ministers share responsibility for preparing for life-changing events BRENTWOOD — Gary Rickman has seen and heard the same story far too many times during his 24-year tenure with the Tennessee Baptist Convention. A pastor (or any staff minister) has faithfully served a small Tennessee Baptist church for many years. The minister is well loved not only in the church but the community
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The “pastor’s heart” in Kevin Ezell would not let him say no when Long Hollow
By Randy C. Davis TBC Executive Director BRENTWOOD – During his report to the Executive Board of the Tennessee Baptist Convention at its March 25
By Baptist Press and B&R Tennessee Baptists urged to pray for decision that will impact Volunteer State WASHINGTON — The legal fate of marriage in
By Baptist and Reflector GATLINBURG — On March 21 Vickie Anderson was installed as executive director-treasurer, Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union, as part of the Missions
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD – The Tennessee Baptist Convention Executive Board unanimously approved a change in its organizational structure during its
Compiled by Baptist and Reflector LENOIR CITY — A Knoxville television station reported last week that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has charged the director
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector 8,017 students, leaders attend annual Youth Evangelism Conference held in Nashville NASHVILLE — A total of
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Tennessee Baptist churches baptize 23,499 new believers in 2014 BRENTWOOD — For the second year in a row,
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector Despite war, even Russians in Slavic Baptist Church are helping Ukrainians FRANKLIN — Slavic Baptist Church
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Churches, ministers share responsibility for preparing for life-changing events BRENTWOOD — Gary Rickman has seen and heard the