By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org CLEVELAND — New Friendship Baptist Church in rural Bradley County has always been a strong supporter of missions, said pastor Eric Atkins. Not only does the church give 12.5 percent of its undesignated receipts through the Cooperative Program and 5 percent to CrossNet Baptist Association, the … [Read More...]
Tennessee
CARSON-NEWMAN FOOTBALL TEAM GAINS ‘TRUE’ VICTORIES
Eleven players baptized in Mossy Creek after recent professions of faith Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — Mossy Creek has held a special place … [Read More...]
Columnists
LOOKING AT THINGS DIFFERENTLY NOW
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org I have worn glasses for more than 50 years. It’s hard to find photos of me when I was … [Read More...]
SBC
FEW PASTORS LEFT THE PULPIT DESPITE INCREASED PRESSURE
By Aaron Earls Writer, Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Pastors faced increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, as churches were frequently … [Read More...]
SS Lessons
OCT. 31: THE GOSPEL’S FORGIVENESS
By Mike Dawson Pastor Emeritus, First Baptist Church, Columbia Focal Passage: Colossians 2:4-15 During my university years in Greenville, S.C., I went … [Read More...]
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COMMON SENSE WAYS TO BLESS YOUR PASTOR
By Matt Tullos Special assistant to the executive director Pastors are amazing. They speak every Sunday. They provide leadership to teams and champion the vision of the church. They are there for the most joyous and most despairing moments of life: when … [Read More...]
FORMER EC CHAIR MIKE STONE SUES FORMER ERLC PRESIDENT RUSSELL MOORE
By Brandon Parker Baptist Press NASHVILLE — In a lawsuit filed Monday (Oct. 18), former SBC Executive Committee chairman Mike Stone alleges he has “suffered a tremendous loss in professional cultivation and reputational standing, decreased future … [Read More...]
ONLINE SERVICES EXPANDED REACH OF CHURCHES DURING PANDEMIC
By Aaron Earls Writer, Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, online worship services were a novel concept for many churches. In the almost two years since, however, churches have adapted and reached new people with the … [Read More...]