to stress, fatigue and fear brought on by pandemic By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector [email protected] FRANKLIN — Providing counseling and guidance to individuals who are dealing with depression is a common assignment for pastors and church leaders. But what happens when the pastors and church leaders themselves are struggling with mental health challenges?

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] MICHIE — Like many pastors across Tennessee the past six to eight weeks, Ben Martin has gone to the sanctuary at his church and preached a sermon that was livestreamed to his congregation on Sunday mornings. But Martin, who has been pastor of First Baptist Church, Michie, for six years, missed seeing his congregation.

Pastor shares experience with COVID-19 Baptist and Reflector Editor’s Note: A Nashville pastor recently contracted COVID-19. The B&R normally does not withhold names, but we are making this exception at the request of the pastor. His story needs to be heard so we are sharing it in the following Question and Answer format.   B&R: Many people think things can never happen to them. What was your first thought when

‘Shepherding the flock’ looks, feels different with social distancing Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted churches, not just in terms of altering worship services, but well beyond that. Funerals, weddings, small group gatherings, hospital visitation — all of these things, and more, have had to be changed in accordance with social distance restrictions and other guidelines.