Vickie Anderson TN WMU Executive Director-Treasurer Tennessee Missions Emphasis month is set to kick off on Sept. 1 For Tennessee Baptists, September brings the opportunity to observe and participate in the Week of Prayer for State Missions and the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions. And while the offering is taken year-round, and the ministries happen throughout the year, September is the month we spotlight how together we support missions and

By Justin Wainscott Pastor, First Baptist Church, Jackson I recently returned from Sub-Saharan Africa, where a team from First Baptist Church, Jackson, served for several days, seeking to make disciples and strengthen local churches. And though we had experiences that were of particular encouragement to our church and our partners, there were also aspects of this trip that I believe can provide encouragement to all Tennessee Baptists. So, I offer

By Rebekah Gardner TBMB events and communications coordinator On June 30, I had the opportunity to go on my fourth trip to Haiti. This year 12 people went to Haiti, with my sister and brother-in-law’s ministry, Higher Hope Connect Ministries. We had planned to fly back to Charlotte, N.C., on July 7, but God had a different plan. With the extra time the Lord opened my eyes to things that