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 Anderson County Detention Facility. The jail ministry started 12 years ago with just two people. Fred Owenby, who leads the volunteer group, oversees a Sunday and Monday schedule of Bible studies and faith-based … [Read More...]
Tennessee
THE LEADER BOARD: UNDERSTANDING RESISTANCE
Editor’s note: Below is the first installment of a new feature in the B&R that is aimed to help pastors and church leaders get answers to hard questions. … [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
OLDEST BAPTIST CHURCH IN TEXAS HAD 2 ENSLAVED AFRICANS AMONG FOUNDING 9 MEMBERS
Note: Sunday, Feb. 22, was Racial Reconciliation Sunday in the Southern Baptist Convention. NACOGDOCHES, Texas (BP) – When Old North Church organized as the … [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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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...]
ON THE RECEIVING END
After years of service with TBDR, Murray and Marjorie Johnson get assistance following ‘Fern’ MOUNT JULIET — Longtime Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers Murray and Marjorie Johnson have brought the hope and love of Jesus Christ to countless … [Read More...]
NEW RATES, SAME MISSION
Let’s just get the bad news out of the way first. The Baptist and Reflector will increase its subscription rates beginning April 1, 2026. Unfortunately, that is not an April Fool’s joke. No one likes price increases, especially me. I mean, does anyone else … [Read More...]