ORLANDO, Fla. — In their first meeting of 2023, the Lifeway Christian Resources Board of Trustees heard how the organization plans to leverage recent growth momentum and better serve the church in coming years. During the January 30-31 meeting, key leaders at Lifeway shared encouraging financial news and updates on new and upcoming ministry initiatives. Southern Baptist … [Read More...]
Tennessee
WIDOWS IN WARTBURG FORM BONDS WITH YOUNG ADULTS
WARTBURG — At first, it might sound like a strange melding of demographics: widows and young adults. But at First Baptist Church, Wartburg, these two groups … [Read More...]
Columnists
THE GREAT COMMISSION AND THE CHURCHES OF WEST TENNESSEE
According to the latest reports, more than 12 percent of Tennessee Baptist churches are without a pastor. That is about 400 churches. Among the pastors we do … [Read More...]
SBC
PUBLIC TRUST IN PASTORS FALLS TO HISTORIC LOW
As fewer Americans interact with pastors on a regular basis, fewer say they trust clergy overall. Trust in pastors fell for the third straight year and … [Read More...]
SS Lessons
FEB. 5: I AM THE LIGHT
Focal Passage: John 8:3-18 A few years ago, Emily and I made a quick trip north to visit Mammoth Cave National Park. The cave is appropriately named because … [Read More...]
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TENNESSEE, MISSISSIPPI DR SERVES FIRST RESPONDERS IN MEMPHIS
MEMPHIS — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers responded to an unusual request from the state this week to provide support for first responders preparing for possible rioting in Memphis in the aftermath of the beating and death of Tyre … [Read More...]
PROVIDING HELP FOR HIS HOMELAND
Ukrainian native coordinates efforts to help war-torn country By Charles Key and Lonnie Wilkey Baptist and Reflector JEFFERSON CITY — A Carson-Newman University staffer has secured the assistance of local Baptist associations and churches in East … [Read More...]
BCM MAINTAINS FOCUS, MISSION
FRANKLIN — Even in the face of big challenges and big changes, Baptist Collegiate Ministries continues to be effective in reaching students for Christ and helping them grow in their faith. The BCM also continues to be successful in supporting the spread of the … [Read More...]