‘Trial of the Century’ re-enactment underscores impact of case DAYTON — Austin Peay profoundly misjudged the moment when he, with the swoop of a pen and the authority vested in him as Tennessee’s governor, signed the Butler Act into law on March 21, 1925. His motivation to court favor with rural legislators and their electorate was shortsighted. None of the hundreds of bills Peay signed into law during his four
Keith Springs Baptist sees 22 ‘baptized like Jesus’ BELVIDERE — It started with one boy’s simple wish: to be baptized like Jesus in natural water. That desire eventually led to a day of faith that brought 22 people to the banks of Boiling Fork Creek. Last month, Keith Springs Baptist Church held what many are calling a small revival, as nearly two dozen people were baptized in the flowing waters
CORDOVA – The congregation of Bellevue Baptist Church officially voted to extend the call for Ben Mandrell, CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, to be the church’s eighth senior pastor. Mandrell, 48, will fill the role left by Steve Gaines. “I cannot tell you how thankful we are for this moment,” Mandrell said. “This big hurricane of Bellevue love has just swallowed us up.”
FBC Portland summer feeding program feeds both bodies and souls PORTLAND, Tenn. — A cold popsicle on a hot summer day can go a long way for a kid. But at First Baptist Church in Portland, those frozen treats come with something even more valuable: the gospel. For nine years, the church has run a summer feeding program that does more than fill empty stomachs. While children enjoy nutritious meals
GOTM continues to make tremendous kingdom impact FRANKLIN — The Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions has raised $2.4 million toward its $2.7 million statewide goal as of June 4, supporting Baptist church plants, adoptions and evangelism efforts across Tennessee and beyond. The annual fundraising campaign, which carries a $3 million challenge goal as part of the state’s “All Things Tennessee” mission emphasis, funds the work of Tennessee Baptists throughout the
FRANKLIN — For the first time in nearly 27 years, the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board has hired a director of campus ministries. Stacy Murphree, currently the Baptist collegiate minister at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, was announced Monday as the successor to Bill Choate to lead ministers at 23 Baptist Collegiate Ministries on campuses across Tennessee. Choate has served in the role since 1998 and announced his retirement earlier
FRANKLIN – Tennessee churches now have a convenient new way to secure promotional materials for their annual mission offerings. The newly launched TNWMUOrder.org serves as a centralized hub where congregations can place standing orders for materials supporting three key mission initiatives: the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Annie Armstrong Easter Offering, and Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions. “The user-friendly platform allows church leaders to view and update their orders at any
NASHVILLE — The passage of a House joint resolution officially designated July as an annual month of prayer and fasting in Tennessee. HJR0051, championed by State Representative Monty Fritts, passed with 81 out of the 91 votes in the House and 28 out of 31 votes in the Senate before being signed by Governor Bill Lee on May 2. The initiative builds on a successful resolution from the previous year
MURFREESBORO — For the past six years, Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro has built a powerful connection with Hobgood Elementary, an inner-city school facing numerous low-income challenges. The partnership, part of pastor Grant Gaines’ initiative “Belle Aire Loves the ’Boro,” has mobilized church members to serve both students and staff in meaningful ways every month through the school year and even through summer break. “We have always been a
McMINNVILLE — “For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me in. I needed clothes, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you looked after me. I was in prison, and you came to visit me.” These verses from Matthew 25:35-36 inspired John and Jennifer Hines to establish Matthew
‘Trial of the Century’ re-enactment underscores impact of case DAYTON — Austin Peay profoundly misjudged the moment when he, with the swoop of a pen
Keith Springs Baptist sees 22 ‘baptized like Jesus’ BELVIDERE — It started with one boy’s simple wish: to be baptized like Jesus in natural water.
CORDOVA – The congregation of Bellevue Baptist Church officially voted to extend the call for Ben Mandrell, CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, to be the
FBC Portland summer feeding program feeds both bodies and souls PORTLAND, Tenn. — A cold popsicle on a hot summer day can go a long
GOTM continues to make tremendous kingdom impact FRANKLIN — The Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions has raised $2.4 million toward its $2.7 million statewide goal
FRANKLIN — For the first time in nearly 27 years, the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board has hired a director of campus ministries. Stacy Murphree, currently
FRANKLIN – Tennessee churches now have a convenient new way to secure promotional materials for their annual mission offerings. The newly launched TNWMUOrder.org serves as
NASHVILLE — The passage of a House joint resolution officially designated July as an annual month of prayer and fasting in Tennessee. HJR0051, championed by
MURFREESBORO — For the past six years, Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro has built a powerful connection with Hobgood Elementary, an inner-city school facing
McMINNVILLE — “For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was