Members of the Carson-Newman University community were recently recognized during a special chapel service on campus. The service allowed for a time of prayer over the group representing three teams traveling on spring break mission trips to Los Angeles, Cali; Washington, D.C.; and Honolulu, Hawaii. Over 30 volunteers will take part in service projects while sharing the gospel of Christ.
SHARON — First Baptist Church, Sharon, celebrated its Harvest Day in late November in a unique way. At the age of 99, Aileen Edwards taught a combined Sunday School class in the main sanctuary on Nov. 19, marking 75 years of Sunday School teaching ministry. In the presence of current and former church members impacted by her ministry, she told the class that she considered it a “joy and a
KNOXVILLE — An association’s gift to a young church in the Lonsdale community of Knoxville will ensure a gospel presence is alive and well in the area. Last year, Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in north Knoxville closed its doors after attendance had dwindled to about 10 elderly members, said Jerry Vittatoe, director of missions for both Midland Baptist Association and Northern Baptist Association. Though not affiliated with Midland Association, the
MARYVILLE — Blount County residents are still reeling from the tragic death of Blount County Sheriff’s Department deputy Greg McCowan who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Feb. 8. McCowan was killed when 42-year-old Kenneth Dehart opened fire on him and his partner, Shelby Eggers, according to WATE News. Eggers is recovering from her wounds. She is the daughter of Tennessee Baptist pastor Travis Eggers of West
FRANKLIN — Kirby Woods Baptist Church in Memphis has a strong heritage and culture of giving to missions causes throughout the state, the nation and the world. Ten years ago, Kirby Woods gave more than $2.3 million or 41.37 percent of its total receipts to missions, including more than $51,000 through the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions. In recent years the church experienced a dramatic decline in both members and
FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches gave $2,624,180 through the Cooperative Program in February. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $11,926,236 through CP. The amount is $276,211 or 2.3 percent below what was given during the same time frame last year. After the first quarter of the 2023-24 fiscal year, gifts are $259,569 or 2.22 percent above budget needs.
MOUNT JULIET — Some pastors and church leaders tend to shudder, or perhaps even bristle, when they hear the word “revitalization.” Phil Young, Larry Murphy and Phil Taylor — along with others on the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board’s Revitalization Team — are working hard to change that. “We want people to understand that church revitalization is not about declining or dying churches,” said Young. “It’s about moving toward a sustainable,
CORDOVA — Steve Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee, reported major improvements with his cancer in a video posted March 1. In November 2023, Gaines shared with his congregation that he had been diagnosed with kidney cancer, then in December shared that the cancer had spread to his lungs. But March 1 he shared that the cancer polyps in his lungs and the cancer in his rib
JACKSON — Lostness in the world is the greatest problem Christians face, Victor Hou told a Union University audience Feb. 1 as part of the annual W.D. Powell Missions Lecture. “Despite wars, despite human trafficking, despite homelessness, crime, lots of other things, lostness is the only problem that will stay with us for eternity,” said Hou, who serves as associate vice president for global advance at the International Mission Board.
CHATTANOOGA — When the membership of Chamberlain Memorial Baptist Church in Chattanooga began to decline, the 30 or so remaining members contacted White Oak Baptist Church and pastor Tony Wilson eight years ago about a possible merger between the two congregations. Wilson was well acquainted with Chamberlain Memorial, having served as their youth minister nearly 30 years earlier. “I loved the people there and God worked in a sweet way,”
Members of the Carson-Newman University community were recently recognized during a special chapel service on campus. The service allowed for a time of prayer over
SHARON — First Baptist Church, Sharon, celebrated its Harvest Day in late November in a unique way. At the age of 99, Aileen Edwards taught
KNOXVILLE — An association’s gift to a young church in the Lonsdale community of Knoxville will ensure a gospel presence is alive and well in
MARYVILLE — Blount County residents are still reeling from the tragic death of Blount County Sheriff’s Department deputy Greg McCowan who was shot and killed
FRANKLIN — Kirby Woods Baptist Church in Memphis has a strong heritage and culture of giving to missions causes throughout the state, the nation and
FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches gave $2,624,180 through the Cooperative Program in February. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $11,926,236 through CP. The
MOUNT JULIET — Some pastors and church leaders tend to shudder, or perhaps even bristle, when they hear the word “revitalization.” Phil Young, Larry Murphy
CORDOVA — Steve Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee, reported major improvements with his cancer in a video posted March 1. In
JACKSON — Lostness in the world is the greatest problem Christians face, Victor Hou told a Union University audience Feb. 1 as part of the
CHATTANOOGA — When the membership of Chamberlain Memorial Baptist Church in Chattanooga began to decline, the 30 or so remaining members contacted White Oak Baptist