After voting in favor of revitalization plan, Lebanon Baptist sees 10 baptisms in nine months By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org TALBOTT — Despite some downward trends, pastor Charlie Brewer believed in the congregation at Lebanon Baptist Church. And they likewise believed in their pastor. So, when Brewer presented the church with an outline of what it would take … [Read More...]
Tennessee
‘RISE UP,’ FLOYD URGES CHURCHES AT INAUGURATION
By Grace Thornton Baptist Press NASHVILLE — At more than 47,000 churches strong, Southern Baptists can have a massive spiritual footprint — they just … [Read More...]
Columnists
SHARING THE LOVE OF JESUS WITH GRANDCHILDREN
By Carolyn Tomlin Contributing writer, Baptist and Reflector In Tennessee, 168,215 (11.37 percent) children under 18 years of age live in households with … [Read More...]
SBC
SURVEY REVEALS 90 PERCENT OF CHURCHES MEET ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
By Aaron Earls Baptist Press NASHVILLE — What began as midweek prayer meetings in the 18th century have become an accepted part of congregational life in … [Read More...]
SS Lessons
SEP. 22: RECONCILED
By Scott Brown Pastor, First Baptist Church, Waverly Focal Passage: Ephesians 2:11-22 Nothing can distract, discourage, and destroy, bringing God’s work … [Read More...]
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SEP. 22: GODLY CONTENTMENT
By Jerry Price Retired Pastor, Spring Hill Focal Passage: 1 Timothy 6:6-11, 17-19 The Jan. 3, 1955 issue of Sports Illustrated contains the story of one of the most unusual plays in football history. It occurred in the 1929 Rose Bowl between Georgia … [Read More...]
CLINIC OPENS AVENUES FOR GOSPEL SHARING
Ministry hosted by Robertson County Baptist Association draws nearly 300 attendees in Springfield By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org SPRINGFIELD — The remote medical clinic that was hosted by Robertson County Baptist Association on Aug. 17 did more … [Read More...]
SUMMIT 2019 — ON THE HOMESTRETCH
By David Green President, Tennessee Baptist Convention It is a true blessing to see what God is doing in and through Tennessee Baptists as we approach the homestretch toward the “Summit” in November. The Tennessee Baptist Convention is blessed with some … [Read More...]