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
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 … [Read More...]
SS Lessons
FEB. 15: REJECTING LEGALISM
Focal Passage: Matthew 12:1-14 When you walk into a museum you are met with order and rules. Can you picture it? It’s quiet, stale almost. Signs are posted … [Read More...]
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YOUNGER PASTORS AND LEGACY CHURCHES
We love new things. New clothes, new cars, new shoes. In this new era of college football, schools seem to love finding new coaches, too. For many young pastors, planting new churches is the preferred avenue to ministry — and for good reason. Church … [Read More...]
PATRIOTS, SEAHAWKS SPEAK ON FAITH
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (BP) – Reading Scripture and telling others about it is “bigger than football,” New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye told reporters this week. Leaning on the Lord “is a constant” in his life, Maye said. “It’s such a thing for me … [Read More...]
MOUNTAINS OF OPPORTUNITIES
WMU opens doors for missions, ministry NASHVILLE — Sara Richter has a heart for missions, but for years, she struggled to find opportunities to serve. After moving to the Nashville area four years ago from Seattle, Washington, Richter began attending Cedar … [Read More...]