SHOWING COMPASSION IN THE FORM OF A COUCH
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] TAZEWELL — The mission statement of Region Education Center Ministries doesn’t mention anything about furniture. But as it turns out, couches, loveseats and footstools have certainly become an important part of what REC Ministries does. Roger Hansard, a former Tennessee pastor, and his wife, Judy, are the founders […]
NO CONTACT, NO PROBLEM
Churches, associations meet needs through compassion ministries By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Compassion ministries almost always involve a personal touch, whether it’s a hug, handshake or simply sharing the gospel up close and personal. With the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, the personal touch may be gone but churches […]
C-N’S APPALACHIAN OUTREACH EXPERIENCING LARGE DEMAND
Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University’s Appalachian Outreach Ministry continues to see a surge from those in need brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have seen an increase in numbers,” said Jean-Ann Washam, executive director of AO. “We are seeing people who have never received services before who have not been able […]
TENN. BAPTIST DR TEAMS FAN OUT
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Wes Jones is accustomed to dealing with the unpredictable. It’s his job. He’s been involved with flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, power outages and all in between. But even Jones, the Disaster Relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, admits that the current confluence of instability, […]
MISSIONARIES SHOULD NOT BE FORGOTTEN DURING PANDEMIC
By Kim Cruise Missions discipleship specialist, Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union While COVID-19 spreads sickness and death across many countries, responses vary, but the most common response is fear. Fear of a loved one contracting the virus and suffering alone because no visitors are allowed. Fear of doctors and nurses being spread too thinly to meet […]
WMU PRESIDENT HONORED FOR VOLUNTEER EFFORTS
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Missions has been an integral part of Martha Pitts’ life since she was a GA (Girls in Action) at Whitehaven Baptist Church in Memphis and was asked to pray at an associational event. “I was nurtured through GAs,” said Pitts, who will be concluding her […]
TBMB SUSPENDS YEC AND GET-TOGETHER
By Chris Turner Director of Communications, TBMB FRANKLIN — In an unprecedented move, leadership of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board made the decision to “suspend” both the 2020 Youth Evangelism Conference and the Woman’s Missionary Union annual Get Together/Connection. “We did not make this decision to suspend these two great events lightly,” said Randy C. […]
IMB RECOMMENDS MISSION VOLUNTEERS POSTPONE TRAVEL
By Tess Schoonhoven Baptist Press RICHMOND — In light of the continuing global expansion of the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus), the International Mission Board’s coronavirus task force and senior leadership recommend that mission volunteers from U.S. churches postpone international mission-trip travel through April 30. This date could be extended and will be reevaluated by April 15. […]
WHERE ARE RECRUITS FOR WORLD CONQUEST?
By Randy C. Davis TBMB President & Executive Director There is a growing reality that causes me great concern. I’m scanning the horizon looking for the billowing dust of reinforcements charging toward the spiritual battle, but all I see are wisps from the few. Where are the supply of recruits enlisted for world conquest? Where […]
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Children’s Missions Day gives kids the chance to be actively involved in ministry work in variety of ways By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Although the service projects that were performed across Tennessee this year on Children’s Missions Day were wide-ranging and extensive, the main goal of the projects was precise and singular: Sharing […]