TBC CP Giving Rebounds from Slow Start

Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — In January, Cooperative Program giving from Tennessee Baptist Convention churches was nearly 16 percent below what was given in 2013 at the same time. After September receipts were counted, however, giving has rebounded. Tennessee churches gave $2,934,212 through the Cooperative Program in September.

The Cooperative Program in Tennessee

Editor’s Note: October is recognized as Cooperative Program month on the calendar of the Southern Baptist Convention. Selected articles from this issue demonstrate how the Cooperative Program is at work in Tennessee. By Chris Turner Director of Communications, TBC MEMPHIS — The countenance on Abrahim’s* face betrayed the secret he was hiding inside, and he […]

Cooperative Program & Popcorn

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector I love good popcorn, but not necessarily the microwave variety. In my household, I usually am the one designated to make popcorn. I use a deep pot with a lid on the stove top. I place oil and butter in the pot and let the butter melt into […]

TBC Recognizes Top Churches in Baptisms, Gifts

Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — The Executive Board of the Tennessee Baptist Convention recognized churches that led the state convention in baptisms and gifts in 2013. Representatives of the churches were recognized during a banquet held prior to the Sept. 9 meeting of the TBC Executive Board held at Brentwood Baptist Church here. “We are […]

TBC Giving Below Budget for Year

By Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches gave $2,421,683 through the Cooperative Program in August. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $27,893,395. The amount is $801,328 or 2.8 percent below what was given at the same point last year. With two months remaining in the 2013-14 budget year, Cooperative Program receipts […]

Cooperative Program Is ‘Best Strategy’

By Larry Robertson President, TBC, & Clarksville Pastor I didn’t grow up in a strong Cooperative Program giving church. When I got to Blue Mountain (Miss.) College as a ministerial student, however, my eyes were opened to the unparalleled strategy Southern Baptists have to fund missions and ministry. Dr. James Travis, longtime biblical studies professor […]