PIPERTON — Over the past few days, Kirk Baptist Church in Piperton, Tennessee, has had to post words they never wanted to post — that their pastor, Bobby Mullins, was killed in a car accident Sept. 4, and his wife, Wanda, died in the hospital the following day from her injuries. But over the past few days, the congregation along with the family have also expressed other … [Read More...]
Tennessee
BROWNSVILLE BAPTIST COUNTS ON SENIOR ADULTS
BROWNSVILLE — When Brownsville Baptist needs something done, pastor emeritus Bob Connerley knows he can count on senior adults to see it accomplished. “One … [Read More...]
Columnists
WHY BCM IS IMPORTANT TO YOUR CHURCH
Baptist college and university work has been a mission of Southern Baptists for over 100 years. Whether you know it as the Baptist Young People’s Union, … [Read More...]
SBC
SHOCK, ANGER AS CHINA ENDS ADOPTIONS IMPACTING HUNDREDS OF U.S. FAMILIES
BEIJING — The Chinese government has officially ended its international adoption program, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning announced Sept. 5, ending hopes … [Read More...]
SS Lessons
SEPT. 8: PURPOSE ABANDONED
Focal Passage: Psalm 8:1-6, 14:1-7 God’s creative purpose for this world and humanity is greater than any fulfillment we can find ourselves. Because of the … [Read More...]
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STATE EXECS: MORE PASTORS, CHURCH LEADERS NEEDED
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College faculty heard from a group of state convention executive directors during their fall workshop on Aug. 2. The executive directors shared about ministry needs they see throughout … [Read More...]
MOUNTAIN-TOP EXPERIENCE
The Off the Grid ministry, sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Conference Centers, gives pastors and church leaders a chance to disconnect, be refreshed and build relationships with others who have a common purpose. In the photo, participants in a recent Off … [Read More...]
SISTERS HAVE BEEN ‘PLAYING FOR THE LORD’ FOR 41 YEARS
MILTON — Sisters Juanita Scott and Kathy Ward have shared their love for each other and their love for the Lord through their fingers making music via the organ and piano at Ward’s Grove Baptist Church in Milton, near Murfreesboro, for 41 years. Ward, the … [Read More...]