FRANKLIN — Lonnie Wilkey’s tenure as editor of the Baptist and Reflector is coming to an end, but his columns will continue to be read for years to come. Wilkey, who has been with the B&R since 1988 and has served as editor since 1998, has put together a collection of his columns in a book titled Faith, Family and Life’s Lessons: Reflections of a Christian Journalist. Wilkey’s columns have
CORDOVA — Steve Gaines, senior pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova and a former SBC president, announced to the congregation on Sunday that he will be transitioning out of his role of senior pastor and into the role of “itinerate preacher.” Gaines, who has been at Bellevue for 19 years, was joined on stage by his wife, Donna, when he made the announcement. “Many years ago, the Lord spoke
JEFFERSON CITY — In a tradition that reflects the mission of Carson-Newman University, 31 members of the University’s Eagles football team were baptized in the waters of Mossy Creek on campus. They were joined by other team members, coaches, University leadership and campus community who lined the banks of the creek to witness the event. The public professions of faith were officiated by Marty Blakely, director of Lakeway’s Fellowship of
On the morning of July 27 at 11:17, a message appeared on Mary’s screen: “It’s hard.” Mary, a volunteer digital responder in Indiana, read the words and paused. She knew only that the message was in response to the International Mission Board’s digital engagement Olympic ad, “How can we pray for you in Jesus’ name?” But, it was also a cry for help. Prayerfully, Mary typed a message of hope
DAVIS, Okla. — Days before the start of a new school year, more than 1,730 college students and leaders gathered at Falls Creek Conference Center in Davis, Okla., to learn how to live on mission and become passionate followers of Jesus. Groups from across North America — including Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada — gathered with International Mission Board (IMB) and North American Mission Board (NAMB) personnel for the five-day August
MOUNT JULIET — A disaster relief team from Forest Hills Baptist Church in Nashville, led by Steve Brock, will leave Sunday, Sept. 15, for Morgan City, La., and work next week to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. The hurricane hit the Louisiana coast in Terrebonne Parish, with Morgan City facing particularly bad damage on Sept. 11. Baptist Press reported that thousands were without power in Louisiana on Sept.
SHELBYVILLE — As pastor of a cowboy church, Byron Ash has a strict rule: No poaching allowed. That’s not in reference to cattle or horses, but to church members. “If someone in our church has a friend who is already a member of another church, I tell them NOT to invite them to our place,” said Ash, pastor of Cowpunchers Cowboy Church in Shelbyville. “In fact, I get mad if
FRANKLIN — More than 250 individuals accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior during summer camps held at Tennessee Baptists’ two conference centers at Carson Springs Baptist in Newport and Linden Valley in Linden. The summer of 2024 has been the largest in attendance in Carson Springs history, affirmed Kevin Perrigan, manager of Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center. Carson Springs reported 2,971 guests from more than 60 different churches with
FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches gave $2,866,545 through the Cooperative Program in August. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $29,142,309, $23,680 or 0.1 percent over what was given at the same time last year. With two months remaining in the current fiscal year, gifts are $24,358 or 0.08 percent below budget needs. “We are grateful for the faithfulness of our churches to give generously to meet missions and
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Baptist Mission Board directors will recommend a Cooperative Program Allocation budget goal of $35 million for the sixth consecutive year. During their meeting Sept. 10 at Forest Hills Baptist Church, Nashville, TBMB directors also approved a change in how CP gifts will be distributed between the Tennessee Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention. Board members will recommend to messengers at the annual meeting during The Summit
FRANKLIN — Lonnie Wilkey’s tenure as editor of the Baptist and Reflector is coming to an end, but his columns will continue to be read
CORDOVA — Steve Gaines, senior pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova and a former SBC president, announced to the congregation on Sunday that he
JEFFERSON CITY — In a tradition that reflects the mission of Carson-Newman University, 31 members of the University’s Eagles football team were baptized in the
On the morning of July 27 at 11:17, a message appeared on Mary’s screen: “It’s hard.” Mary, a volunteer digital responder in Indiana, read the
DAVIS, Okla. — Days before the start of a new school year, more than 1,730 college students and leaders gathered at Falls Creek Conference Center
MOUNT JULIET — A disaster relief team from Forest Hills Baptist Church in Nashville, led by Steve Brock, will leave Sunday, Sept. 15, for Morgan
SHELBYVILLE — As pastor of a cowboy church, Byron Ash has a strict rule: No poaching allowed. That’s not in reference to cattle or horses,
FRANKLIN — More than 250 individuals accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior during summer camps held at Tennessee Baptists’ two conference centers at Carson
FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches gave $2,866,545 through the Cooperative Program in August. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $29,142,309, $23,680 or 0.1
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Baptist Mission Board directors will recommend a Cooperative Program Allocation budget goal of $35 million for the sixth consecutive year. During their