By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] In today’s world, anyone who stands boldly on the Word of God will be ridiculed and criticized. Yet, it’s really not an option to not stand firmly on God’s Word. As Christians, we really don’t have a choice if we have truly given our lives over to God. Acts 16:13 (HCSB) reminds us, “Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] MILAN — A West Tennessee pastor has launched an effort to show support of Union University and its president, Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver, in the wake of the university’s recent stand for Christian values. News outlets reported July 23 that Union University had rescinded an admissions offer to a graduate level nursing student after learning of the student’s sexual orientation. The student went public on social
By Sarah Goff Union University news office JACKSON — Friends Kaitlyn Waites, Leah Crews and Sarah Middlebrook have always been in each other’s lives. They grew up in the same church, attended the same elementary, middle and high school, and this fall, all three will room together as freshmen at Union University. These three incoming freshmen are from Union City and attend Second Baptist Church. They graduated from Obion County
Baptist and Reflector JACKSON — Union University, a Christian educational institution affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, is receiving both criticism and support for holding true to its Christian convictions and values. The Jackson Sun and other media outlets reported July 23 that Union had rescinded an admissions offer to a graduate-level nursing student after learning of the student’s sexual orientation. Alex Duron told the Jackson paper he was to begin
By Sarah Goff Union University news office JACKSON — Though Union’s Global Opportunities Trips this spring were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one team was able to conduct its trip to Southeast Asia “virtually” May 25-29. The original plan was for the GO Trip team to travel to Southeast Asia May 18-29 to work alongside an International Mission Board media team to provide media products and creative strategy. This
By Tim Ellsworth Union University news office JACKSON — A three-ring binder sits on the corner of Steve Halla’s office desk at Union University. That binder contains prayer requests that he has collected from his students. Every morning when he arrives at the office, Halla sits at his desk and opens the binder. Whichever student is on top becomes Halla’s prayer focus for the day. “One of the great joys
Union University news office JACKSON — Classes for the fall semester at Union University will meet on campus and in-person, with the university taking necessary safety precautions to protect students, faculty and staff from COVID-19. “We’re excited to welcome new and returning students back to campus in the fall,” Union president Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver said. “Our students thrive in the Christ-centered community they find at Union, and we’re looking
Union University news office JACKSON — Spring graduates from Union University received a special message on Saturday on what was supposed to be their graduation day – a personalized video greeting from Union President Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver. Oliver recorded videos, typically between one and two minutes in length, for each of Union’s 595 graduates. The videos were sent to each student by email and text message May 16, the
Union University news office JACKSON — Union University’s spring commencement ceremonies, originally scheduled for May 16, will be held June 20 on the university’s Great Lawn. To comply with social distancing guidelines, the university will hold three separate ceremonies that day – at 10 a.m. for students receiving graduate degrees, at 2 p.m. for non-traditional undergraduate students and at 6 p.m. for traditional undergraduate students. Union University President Samuel W.
Union University news office JACKSON, Tenn. — Union University is doing its part to assist health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic by donating N95 face masks and medical supplies and by 3D printing components of face shields that help reduce risk of exposure. Kelly Harden, dean of Union’s College of Nursing, said the university had donated more than 800 N95 masks and that all three campuses – Jackson, Germantown
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector [email protected] In today’s world, anyone who stands boldly on the Word of God will be ridiculed and criticized.
By Lonnie Wilkey [email protected] MILAN — A West Tennessee pastor has launched an effort to show support of Union University and its president, Samuel W.
By Sarah Goff Union University news office JACKSON — Friends Kaitlyn Waites, Leah Crews and Sarah Middlebrook have always been in each other’s lives. They
Baptist and Reflector JACKSON — Union University, a Christian educational institution affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention, is receiving both criticism and support for holding true
By Sarah Goff Union University news office JACKSON — Though Union’s Global Opportunities Trips this spring were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one team
By Tim Ellsworth Union University news office JACKSON — A three-ring binder sits on the corner of Steve Halla’s office desk at Union University. That
Union University news office JACKSON — Classes for the fall semester at Union University will meet on campus and in-person, with the university taking necessary
Union University news office JACKSON — Spring graduates from Union University received a special message on Saturday on what was supposed to be their graduation
Union University news office JACKSON — Union University’s spring commencement ceremonies, originally scheduled for May 16, will be held June 20 on the university’s Great
Union University news office JACKSON, Tenn. — Union University is doing its part to assist health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic by donating N95
