Bivo pastors, wives enjoy slower pace at three-day retreat PIGEON FORGE — Despite the snow and ice created by Winter Storm Fern, more than 300 attendees enjoyed a time of warm fellowship at the annual Bivocational Ministers and Wives Retreat in Pigeon Forge on Jan. 29-31. The retreat featured numerous keynote speakers, a wide variety of breakout sessions and plenty of … [Read More...]
Tennessee
‘THANK YOU’ LETTERS — FROM JAIL
TBMB-sponsored ministry takes root for inmates in Anderson Co. CLINTON — A team of 30 volunteers are bringing hope and transformation to inmates at the … [Read More...]
Columnists
GETTING BACK TO DISCIPLESHIP BASICS
My father passed away on Oct. 17, 2025, after suffering a massive stroke. His mind was clouded during his final days in the hospital, but he could still recall … [Read More...]
SBC
SUPREME COURT DECLINES MCRANEY CASE, ENDING LAWSUIT AGAINST NAMB
WASHINGTON (BP) – The U.S. Supreme Court declined today to hear a years-long case brought by former Baptist state convention executive director Will McRaney … [Read More...]
SS Lessons
MARCH 1: COURAGE
Focal Passage: Matthew 14:22-33 Fear has a way of shrinking our world. Maybe you’ve experienced a medical report, a financial setback, or a hard conversation … [Read More...]
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WEST TENNESSEE PASTORS AND WIVES REMINDED AT VALENTINE’S BANQUET TO LOVE JESUS
JACKSON — Jesus should be Christians’ one great love, Tommy Vinson urged pastors and their wives at the West Tennessee Pastors Conference Valentine’s Banquet Feb. 10 at Union University. “I’m convinced that some people are in love with the organization of … [Read More...]
RECOMMENDATIONS SOUGHT FOR TBC’S BOARDS, COMMITTEES FOR NEXT CYCLE
FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Convention (TBC or Convention) is dependent upon over 400 volunteers to lead and serve the Convention, its committees, and its institutions. The TBC Committee on Boards and TBC Committee on Committees (the committees) are … [Read More...]
COOPERATIVE PROGRAM: ‘THE SKY IS NOT FALLING,’ PASTOR SURVEY FINDS
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated. NASHVILLE (BP) – Southern Baptist pastors enthusiastically support the Cooperative Program (CP), according to a survey released at the SBC Executive Committee's Feb. 16-17 meeting in Nashville. But they also … [Read More...]