The Southern Baptist Convention is a big house. It’s the largest association of evangelicals in the world. The Cooperative Program brings home the bacon! The Cooperative Program is so far reaching, it’s often difficult to wrap our brains around all God is doing through our giving. A book could be written about all that has been accomplished here in Tennessee and around the world, but 10 things are all I
MILLINGTON — The Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, in partnership with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, has donated an ultrasound machine to Confidential Care Mobile Ministry in Millington. The dedication service for the new machine was held Oct. 28. “It is our joy, on behalf of Tennessee Baptist Convention churches, to partner with the Ethics & Religious Liberty
CORDOVA — Tennessee leads the Southern Baptist Convention in the ratio of baptisms to population; a Hispanic church plant was awarded the Luke 15 award; and Tennessee Baptist Convention President Clay Hallmark challenged Tennessee Baptists to remember, repent and return to the Father in the President’s message during the Tuesday night session of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board’s annual Summit, Nov. 15 at Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova. Roc Collins,
WHITE PINE — In March of 2020 when the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic struck, Nina Baptist Church in White Pine did what most churches across the state and nation did — they canceled live services and found alternatives. And, for Nina Baptist, that was a wise and safe decision. Despite the precautions, Nina was still hit hard by COVID with three members eventually dying of COVID and between 30-40 other members
CORDOVA — Messengers to the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention — held during The Summit at Bellevue Baptist Church, Cordova — veered away from tradition on Nov. 15 by electing Clay Hallmark, pastor of First Baptist Church, Lexington, to serve his second term as president of the TBC. Hallmark ran unopposed and was re-elected by acclamation. Joel Pigg, senior pastor of Salem Baptist Church in Trenton, was elected as
JEFFERSON CITY — As a high school player in Union, S.C., Mike Clowney had never heard of Ken Sparks or Carson-Newman College (now University). He will never forget his first conversation with legendary coach Ken Sparks who ended his career in 2016 with an overall college coaching record of 338-99-2, making him one of the winningest college coaches at any level. “He sat down and talked to me and my
Here’s a quick look at some of the numbers from 2022 Summit. The conference continues on Tuesday, and runs through Wednesday afternoon. Registration: As of 7 p.m. Monday, 746 messengers from 412 churches had registered as messengers to the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, according to Dan Ferrell, TBC registration secretary. Officer elections: As of Monday, there had been three announced candidates for officers of the Tennessee Baptist
Officers for the pastors’ conference were elected on Monday at the conclusion of the morning session. Grant Gaines, pastor of Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, was elected as president-elect. Gaines was nominated by Fred Schakelford of Ellendale Baptist Church, Bartlet. Gaines ran unopposed.
CORDOVA — Tennessee Baptists attending the All Nations Worship Celebration during the first night of The Summit, held Nov. 13 at Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, received a preview of what heaven will look like. Approximately 500 people from an estimated 25 nations gathered to pray, worship and hear God’s Word in a multitude of languages. Though it was the sixth All Nations Worship Celebration, it is the first one
Historic Cocke County church moves from downtown location NEWPORT — A new era began Oct. 16 at First Baptist Church, Newport. After 67 years at its previous location in downtown Newport, the church moved to its new facility on 10 acres of land on the outskirts of the city, overlooking the mountains. The move culminated a 15-year process, said pastor Rich Lloyd who has served at First Baptist Church for
The Southern Baptist Convention is a big house. It’s the largest association of evangelicals in the world. The Cooperative Program brings home the bacon! The
MILLINGTON — The Psalm 139 Project, a pro-life ministry of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, in partnership with the
CORDOVA — Tennessee leads the Southern Baptist Convention in the ratio of baptisms to population; a Hispanic church plant was awarded the Luke 15 award;
WHITE PINE — In March of 2020 when the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic struck, Nina Baptist Church in White Pine did what most churches across the
CORDOVA — Messengers to the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention — held during The Summit at Bellevue Baptist Church, Cordova — veered away
JEFFERSON CITY — As a high school player in Union, S.C., Mike Clowney had never heard of Ken Sparks or Carson-Newman College (now University). He
Here’s a quick look at some of the numbers from 2022 Summit. The conference continues on Tuesday, and runs through Wednesday afternoon. Registration: As of
Officers for the pastors’ conference were elected on Monday at the conclusion of the morning session. Grant Gaines, pastor of Belle Aire Baptist Church in
CORDOVA — Tennessee Baptists attending the All Nations Worship Celebration during the first night of The Summit, held Nov. 13 at Bellevue Baptist Church in
Historic Cocke County church moves from downtown location NEWPORT — A new era began Oct. 16 at First Baptist Church, Newport. After 67 years at
