By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — It could be said that Thomas Bester is facing an uncertain future. Bester, however, would disagree. Even while dealing with many unknowns involving his health, Bester is standing firm in his faith. He said he knows how the story will end, even if he doesn’t know how the details will unfold. Bester, who serves … [Read More...]
Tennessee
DISASTER RELIEF CONTINUES TO MEET NEEDS LOCALLY, NATIONALLY
By Lonnie Wilkey lwilkey@tnbaptist.org MOUNT JULIET — In September Wes Jones celebrated his fifth anniversary as disaster relief specialist for the … [Read More...]
Columnists
BAD CALL BY THE POPE
By Lonnie Wilkey lwilkey@tnbaptist.org Pope Francis’ endorsement of same-sex marriages is a blow not only for many Catholics but also for other religions … [Read More...]
SBC
BAPTISTS RESPOND TO POPE’S ENDORSEMENT OF SAME-SEX CIVIL UNIONS
By George Schroeder Baptist Press NASHVILLE — In response to Pope Francis’ endorsement of same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope, Southern … [Read More...]
SS Lessons
OCT. 25: GOD RENEWS
By Glenn Metts Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Seymour Focal Passage: Isaiah 40:18-31 One of the most encouraging and beloved Scriptures in God’s Word is … [Read More...]
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25 SUGGESTED WAYS TO HONOR YOUR PASTOR
Editor’s Note: October is generally recognized as Pastor Appreciation Month, but it can be observed at any time. Let your pastors and church staff know they are appreciated. By Chuck Lawless Dean and vice president, Southeastern Baptist Theological … [Read More...]
FEW CHURCHES BACK TO PRE-COVID ATTENDANCE LEVELS
By Aaron Earls LifeWay Research NASHVILLE — The vast majority of U.S. Protestant churches say they are holding in-person services, but churchgoers have yet to attend in the numbers they did before the coronavirus pandemic struck. According to the latest … [Read More...]
BOY SCOUTS BANKRUPTCY COULD LEAVE CHURCHES LIABLE IN FUTURE SEX ABUSE CLAIMS
By Diana Chandler Baptist Press ORLANDO — Churches who chartered or have ever hosted a Boy Scouts of America (BSA) troop should seek legal counsel now in case they are named in future sex abuse claims against the BSA, a Southern Baptist legal … [Read More...]