By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector FAYETTEVILLE — It’s not likely that pastor Darrell Haney or his family will ever forget the night of April 28. After being lulled into believing the storms were over, an F-3 tornado struck the Howell Hill community of Lincoln County, leaving behind two deaths and a number of destroyed or severely damaged homes. A huge oak tree landed on Haney’s home in the
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector SEYMOUR — Cold weather, including some snow flurries and sleet, failed to chill the atmosphere at Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy on April 15. Several hundred people braved the weather to attend the dedication of the Polly Enix Tibbetts Building, the first new construction on the HCBA (also known as The King’s Academy) campus since the 1960s. The debt-free, 18,000-square-foot facility is a multi-purpose building
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — The Baptist and Reflector is conducting a survey of both readers and non-readers. “We need your help,” said Lonnie Wilkey, editor of the Baptist and Reflector.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector FAYETTEVILLE – Baptists in Lincoln County are assessing damage from a tornado that hit the area on April 28. Two people were killed as a result of the storm, according to news reports. One church (Grace Falls Baptist Church, Fayetteville) was reportedly destroyed and the home of Pastor Darrell Haney received major damage. He also lost both of his vehicles.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector CLARKSVILLE — Before the fall semester started at Austin Peay State University here last year, the leadership team of Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) was more concerned about being servants on campus than winning awards. But when all was said and done, they did both. The Tennessee Baptist Convention-sponsored Baptist Collegiate Ministries was recently honored on campus as “Student Organization of the Year.” In
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — In conjunction with the production schedule of the Baptist and Reflector, there will not be an issue next week, following Easter Sunday. This week’s issue contains Sunday School lessons for April 20 and April 27.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — The state of Tennessee has become a destination for women intent on having an abortion. According to information provided by “Yes on 1,” Tennessee is the third leading state in the nation in providing abortions to women who live outside the state. In addition, one out of every four abortions in Tennessee are on out-of-state women. Yes on 1 is a
By Chris Turner Director of Communications, TBC CHATTANOOGA — Jimmy Turner practically glides across the large, chunky quarry rock scattered under an overpass to prevent erosion. Navigating the rock isn’t easy, but Turner navigated a lot harder in the Marine Corps. Of course in the Marine Corps Turner never approached an enemy camp with a bag of sausage biscuits in one hand and a jug of orange juice in the
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Cooperative Program giving from Tennessee Baptist Convention churches dipped in March. TBC churches gave a total of $2,250,023 through the CP giving channel last month. The amount was $323,652 below what was given in February. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $13,849,856 through the Cooperative Program.
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector FAYETTEVILLE — It’s not likely that pastor Darrell Haney or his family will ever forget the night of
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector SEYMOUR — Cold weather, including some snow flurries and sleet, failed to chill the atmosphere at Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — The Baptist and Reflector is conducting a survey of both readers and non-readers. “We need your help,” said Lonnie Wilkey, editor
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector FAYETTEVILLE – Baptists in Lincoln County are assessing damage from a tornado that hit the area on April
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector CLARKSVILLE — Before the fall semester started at Austin Peay State University here last year, the leadership team
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — In conjunction with the production schedule of the Baptist and Reflector, there will not be an issue next week, following
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — The state of Tennessee has become a destination for women intent on having an abortion. According
By Chris Turner Director of Communications, TBC CHATTANOOGA — Jimmy Turner practically glides across the large, chunky quarry rock scattered under an overpass to prevent
Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Cooperative Program giving from Tennessee Baptist Convention churches dipped in March. TBC churches gave a total of $2,250,023 through the
