evangelism

‘GAMING’ LEADS TO GOSPEL

Pastor uses online video games for evangelism By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] SPRING HILL — Relationship experts often say that the ability to “speak someone’s language” is a crucial component in making a connection. Jason Davis, pastor at Grace Park Baptist Church, Spring Hill, is using that philosophy in a unique way. He is forming relations and building bonds — and even evangelizing — through his knowledge of,

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HAUN WAS FORETOLD OF ‘GREAT REVIVAL’

FBC Morristown pastor received three messages years in advance of crusade By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] WHITE PINE — According to the flyers, the Go Tell Lakeway Area Crusade started on April 28. But the crusade’s chairman, Dean Haun, says it might have actually started long before that. Haun, pastor of First Baptist Church, Morristown, said the crusade — which resulted in more than 340 professions of faith

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POWERFUL MOVEMENT

Lakeway Crusade sees more than 340 professions By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] WHITE PINE — During his years of ministry, Dean Haun, pastor of First Baptist Church, Morristown, has experienced both ends of the “success spectrum” in regard to certain events and projects. He has seen some that fall flat and some that surpass all expectations. So, when he was asked to serve as chairman of the Go

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CHURCHGOERS BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, BUT OFTEN WITHOUT DISCIPLESHIP

By Aaron Earls LifeWay Research NASHVILLE — Building relationships with other believers seems to come naturally to Protestant churchgoers, however, for many, those relationships are built apart from Bible study and spiritual growth. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found 78 percent of Protestant churchgoers say they have developed significant relationships with people at their church, including 43 percent who strongly agree. Fewer than 1 in

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TBMB LEADERS RESPOND TO STUDY

Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — A LifeWay Christian Resources study that finds more Christians have a passion for evangelism than those who actually tell others about Jesus “is an indication of the average Christian not understanding the heart of God,” observed Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. Davis was one of three TBMB staff members who opined on the LifeWay study.

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REPORT: MAJORITY OF CHURCHGOERS WANT TO SHARE GOSPEL, BUT RARELY DO

By Aaron Earls Writer, LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found excitement and eagerness about the idea of evangelism, but few Protestant churchgoers actually engaged in the practice on a regular basis. More than half (55 percent) of those who attend church at least once a month say they have not shared with someone how to become a Christian in the

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WHY SHOULD WE SEND OUR STUDENTS TO CAMP?

By Jay Barbier, Evangelism Event Specialist, TBMB Have you ever thought about this question: Should a church or even a parent send their student to camp? The answer is yes! The bigger question is why? Why should a person go to camp? The answer: Camp changes everything. I wholeheartedly believe in the benefit of camp! Camp experiences change lives. I’m talking about camps that focus on Jesus; this changes the

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WINNING THE STATE OF TENNESSEE BY ALL MEANS

By Randy C. Davis TBMB President & Executive Director Everyone likes to win. Even the most non-competitive people prefer winning to losing. Losing is a momentum killer. It’s a drain. It puts people on edge. Winning, however, builds momentum and breeds more winning. We don’t have to look any further than the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team to see the effects of winning. Through the years, the Vols have

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GAINES: USE EASTER TO EVANGELIZE

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] JACKSON — Easter is the perfect time to invite people to church to hear about Jesus and the resurrection story, said Grant Gaines, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Jackson. Gaines, who led a breakout session during a recent evangelism conference at Union University, was featured recently on a Radio B&R podcast (Listen to episode 26 here). “Easter is a natural time to

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REACHING THE NATIONS

(This headline, written in Korean, reads: Reaching the Nations)By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Approximately 15 Korean Baptist pastors from across Tennessee gathered March 25 at the Church Support Center in Franklin to fellowship, share ministry ideas and to pray for leaders of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. The Korean Baptist Association, comprised of 15 churches, meets twice a year, according to John Kwak, pastor of Bridge

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