By Matt Tullos
Stewardship Development Specialist, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board
The ovation lasted longer than most at the October monthly staff meeting as Randy C. Davis shared the news that churches gave 2.2 percent more through the Cooperative Program than they did last year. Tennessee Baptists are the heroes in the narrative of Cooperative Program giving. While many state conventions struggle to fund ministries and missions, we’re experiencing growth. This increase appears to be nothing short of miraculous. We spent time together, thanking God for Tennessee Baptists and their pastors. Our churches said many things through their giving. Here are seven: [Read more…]