SAVANNAH, Tenn. — Jerry Spencer, a Southern Baptist evangelist with deep Tennessee ties, who preached to millions across more than 50 countries and served in key denominational leadership roles for decades, died Feb. 14, 2026, in Savannah, Tenn. He was 86. Spencer led more than 1,500 revival meetings and 100 area-wide crusades during a ministry career spanning nearly seven … [Read More...]
Tennessee
DOOLEY NOTED: WHEN HEAVEN TOUCHES EARTH
After closing our doors for two Sundays due to inclement weather, churches across our community met again this past weekend for what I am sure were powerful … [Read More...]
Columnists
THE IMPORTANCE OF GODLY YOUNG LEADERS
Let me first address the elephant in the room. I am a young pastor serving an older, established church, encouraging other established churches to consider … [Read More...]
SBC
IORG: EC WILL ADAPT, RESHAPE TO MEET BUDGET CHALLENGES WHILE FUNDING INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee will work to fulfill its ministry assignments despite budget challenges in the coming year, … [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...]
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RESPONSE EFFORTS NOT SLOWING DOWN FOR TBDR
FRANKLIN — Although most of the snow and ice from Winter Storm Fern has now melted, the recovery efforts by Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief (TBDR) teams and volunteers are still going full speed. Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee … [Read More...]
HANNIBAL-LAGRANGE LAWSUIT FORCES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULE CHANGE
HANNIBAL, Mo. (BP) – A lawsuit brought by Hannibal-LaGrange University against the U.S. Department of Education was settled last week after the DOE issued new guidance making the lawsuit unnecessary. The suit, filed in May of last year, was in response to a … [Read More...]
TBC CP GIFTS BEHIND BUDGET
FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $3,187,048 through the Cooperative Program in December. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $5,481,905. The amount is $113,917 or 2% below what was given during the same time frame … [Read More...]