TBC MESSENGERS CONDUCT BUSINESS
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — Messengers to the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention overwhelmingly spoke against racism and elected David Leavell, pastor of First Baptist Church, Millington, as president. The annual meeting, held during The Summit Nov. 12-16 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, drew 993 messengers from 422 churches. […]
TBC MESSENGERS ELECT NEW OFFICERS
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — David Leavell, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Millington, was elected president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention on Nov. 14 during the opening session of the convention’s annual meeting. Leavell, who served as vice president of the TBC in 2015, was unopposed for the presidency. The session […]
MESSENGERS AFFIRM COMMITTEE DECISION
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — Messengers to the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention voted overwhelmingly during the opening session on Nov. 14 to not seat messengers from First Baptist Church, Jefferson City. First Baptist attempted to register seven messengers, including new pastor Ellen Di Giosia, who has been in […]
SUMMIT BEGINS WITH WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP
By Lonnie Wilkey and David Dawson Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE — Praise, fellowship and prayer were the focal points on the first day of the the 2017 TBC Summit. The annual event opened on Sunday night with two memorable events — the Sunday Night Service and the All Nations Worship Celebration — being held simultaneously […]
THREE REASONS WHY YOU NEED THE SUMMIT
By Randy C. Davis TBMB President & Executive Director I loved family reunions when I was growing up. Those reunions always landed on or near my Grandpa Davis’ birthday. My Grandpa Davis was my hero. He and Granny Davis were faithful saints and I loved them dearly. Granny Davis was the greatest prayer warrior I’ve […]
SUMMIT BEGINS NEXT WEEK
Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE – Summit, which includes a host of activities and events including the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, begins Sunday, Nov. 12, and concludes with a golf tournament on Nov. 16. The theme of this year’s Summit is “Rescue Now … Whatever It Takes.”
SUMMIT BEGINS NEXT WEEK
Baptist and Reflector HENDERSONVILLE – Summit, which includes a host of activities and events including the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, begins Sunday, Nov. 12, and concludes with a golf tournament on Nov. 16. The theme of this year’s Summit is “Rescue Now … Whatever It Takes.”
REGISTER NOW ONLINE FOR 2017 SUMMIT
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Online registration for the 2017 Summit, to be held Nov. 12-16 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, is now underway, according to Dan Ferrell, TBC registration secretary.
TBC COMMITTEE PREPARES FOR POSSIBLE ISSUES
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Messengers to the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention possibly will decide if churches with women pastors can have messengers seated. The annual meeting will take place during Summit: The Annual Gathering of Tennessee Baptists scheduled for Nov. 12-16 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville.
SUMMIT 2017 BEGINS NOV. 12
By Chris Turner Director of Communications, TBMB FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Convention’s annual Summit: The Gathering of Tennessee Baptists is rapidly approaching and once again kicks off with a worship celebration. After being held at a convention center last year, First Baptist Church Hendersonville will host the Summit Nov. 12-16. The Summit was expanded […]