FRANKLIN — Joshua MacLeod had to travel all the way to an AIDS orphanage in Malawi to learn a very valuable lesson — music offers hope in the midst of hopelessness. MacLeod, founder of Instruments of Joy, shared his story during a recent webinar with Scott Shepherd, worship and music specialist and also partnership missions specialist with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. MacLeod visited the orphanage in Malawi in
JONESBOROUGH — In Biblical times, the Lord often used an unlikely setting — prison — to do powerful things. The same is true today. Over the past several weeks, the Holy Spirit has been at work at the Washington County Detention Center, where 19 inmates have made professions of faith while participating in a ministry hosted by Strong Tower Baptist Church, Johnson City. Ancel G. Presnell, Jr., pastor of
CARRIE, Ky. — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers, along with DR teams from Ohio, have been hard at work since early this month, assisting with flood recovery efforts following torrential flooding in the area in late July. Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, reported that 12 counties in Eastern Kentucky have been declared federal disaster areas of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Jones added
FRANKLIN — With one quarter to go in the 2021-22 fiscal year, Tennessee Baptist Convention churches are on target to reach the $35 million goal. In July, churches contributed $2,575,006 through the Cooperative Program. For the year-to-date Tennessee Baptists have given $26,434,569 to meet missions and ministry needs in the state, nation and around the world. The amount is $96,665 or 0.4 percent above the amount given after nine months
KNOXVILLE — Church revitalization can take all shapes and forms, a Knoxville Baptist pastor and director of missions affirmed. “Church revitalization is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach,” said Phil Young, director of missions for Knox County Association of Baptists. “Much depends upon the culture and context of that local church,” the DOM noted. For some churches, an ‘adoption-style’ partnership is the best approach. For others, a more ‘organic’ approach is the
KNOXVILLE — Washington Pike Church in north Knoxville celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021, quite an accomplishment for a church that was on the verge of closing just two years earlier. But the story actually began in the mid- 2000s when First Baptist Church, Powell, acquired the property of First Baptist Church, Fountain City, and began a revitalization effort that eventually led to them giving the property to the new
MURFREESBORO — As a kid, Asleigh Wilson certainly had no plans to work in missions, but through Calvary Baptist Church and the BCM at Middle Tennessee State University, God captured this first-generation college student’s heart for Him. Now graduated, she plans to spend her life telling others about Him. Wilson was born and raised in Murfreesboro, but her family didn’t have a belief system. In 4th grade, she and her
By Katy James Contributing writer, Baptist and Reflector LINDEN — Marilyn Means spent her adult life traveling and presenting in West Tennessee schools. To talk with Means about her beloved electric company from which she recently retired, is to be inspired about the necessity of farmer established electric co-ops in the 1930’s. She speaks with such authenticity and inspiration about her former job, her faith and her journey with Christ
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief has been on site in Goshen Township, Ohio, assisting victims of an EF2 tornado which struck the area on July 6. While only three people were injured in the tornado, more than 150 buildings were destroyed or damaged in some way, according to WCPO in Cincinnati. An incident management team, led by John and Kaye
By Madison Burnette Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Pregnancy care centers across the United States are working to combat the spread of misinformation so staff can continue to serve well those experiencing unplanned pregnancies. The overturn of Roe v. Wade caused a surge of anger and violence directed toward pregnancy care centers, so staff and volunteers must work harder to reach women in unique ways. Even though laws may change, the
FRANKLIN — Joshua MacLeod had to travel all the way to an AIDS orphanage in Malawi to learn a very valuable lesson — music
JONESBOROUGH — In Biblical times, the Lord often used an unlikely setting — prison — to do powerful things. The same is true today.
CARRIE, Ky. — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers, along with DR teams from Ohio, have been hard at work since early this month, assisting with
FRANKLIN — With one quarter to go in the 2021-22 fiscal year, Tennessee Baptist Convention churches are on target to reach the $35 million goal.
KNOXVILLE — Church revitalization can take all shapes and forms, a Knoxville Baptist pastor and director of missions affirmed. “Church revitalization is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’
KNOXVILLE — Washington Pike Church in north Knoxville celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2021, quite an accomplishment for a church that was on the verge
MURFREESBORO — As a kid, Asleigh Wilson certainly had no plans to work in missions, but through Calvary Baptist Church and the BCM at Middle
By Katy James Contributing writer, Baptist and Reflector LINDEN — Marilyn Means spent her adult life traveling and presenting in West Tennessee schools. To talk
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MOUNT JULIET — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief has been on site in Goshen Township, Ohio, assisting victims
By Madison Burnette Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Pregnancy care centers across the United States are working to combat the spread of misinformation so staff can
