By Marissa Parsons Writer, Lifeway Christian Resources NASHVILLE — In the current fast-paced, high-pressure American culture, pastors are stressed, and they know that needs to change. According to a recent release in Lifeway Research’s 2022 Greatest Needs of Pastors study, of all the mental challenges U.S. Protestant pastors face, stress stands out above the rest. … [Read More...]
Tennessee
ROLE OF PREGNANCY CARE CENTER IS ‘MAGNIFIED’ AFTER ROE’S REVERSAL
By Madison Burnette Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Pregnancy care centers across the United States are working to combat the spread of misinformation so … [Read More...]
Columnists
HELP AND HOPE IN TIMES OF DESPAIR
Compiled by staff of Tennessee Baptist Mission Board Moses did it. So did Samuel. And David. Elijah really did it, along with Jeremiah, Jonah, John the … [Read More...]
SBC
DEATH TOLL RISES TO 35 IN EASTERN KENTUCKY FLOODING
By Tom Latek Baptist Press FRANKFORT, Ky. — At least 35 people have been confirmed dead due to devastating flooding that has hit the southeast part of … [Read More...]
SS Lessons
AUG. 14: GOD JUDGES
By Dustin Allman Pastor, The Fort Church, Kingsport Focal Passage: II Kings 17:7-20 Most of us have heard of Babe Ruth, but have you heard of Babe … [Read More...]
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THE FABRIC OF LIFE
“Threads of Love,” a quilting group from First Baptist Church, Kingston, that meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month. They have been working on a project with Project Linus, a volunteer organization with a mission to provide a sense of comfort to … [Read More...]
RETIRED TBC LEADER JAMES PORCH DIES AT AGE 81
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org NASHVILLE — James Porch, who served as executive director of the Executive Board of the Tennessee Baptist Convention (now Tennessee Baptist Mission Board) for 18 years (1992-2010) … [Read More...]
TENNESCENE: AUG. 3
LEADERS Joe Lovell joined the staff of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board July 8 as chief financial officer. He formerly served at the International Mission Board where he has spent the last 23-plus years. Most recently he served as senior finance … [Read More...]