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 charged by the Convention to nominate approximately 1/3 of these volunteers each and every year. About half of that number … [Read More...]
Tennessee
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 … [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
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 … [Read More...]
SS Lessons
FEB. 22: JUDGMENT COMING
Focal Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 April 15th is a date we all know. It’s tax day. The deadline put on most people to complete the filing of their taxes. … [Read More...]
More Stories
WHY THE COOPERATIVE PROGRAM STILL MATTERS
I once heard Morris Chapman make an astounding claim when he was president and chief executive officer of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee, a position he held for 18 years. “I have been involved in a lot of gospel work in the last … [Read More...]
TENNESCENE: FEBRUARY 18
‘ROSE’ REPLANTED, COMES BACK TO LIFE
With Woodmont Baptist’s help, Rosedale is blooming again NASHVILLE — The bells once tolled for Rosedale Baptist Church. In its 85th year, the historic church located in Berry Hill, dwindled down to eight faithful members. It seemed destined to fade into … [Read More...]