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DON’T BE ONE OF “THOSE BAPTISTS”

June 14, 2019

By Lonnie Wilkey

I’ve been a Southern Baptist all my life. I have always taken great pride in being a Southern Baptist. We’re not perfect, by any means, but for the most part, true Southern Baptists believe that the Bible is the infallible, inspired Word of God, that the only way to heaven is through confession of sins, repentance, and faith in Jesus Christ and that Jesus died on the cross so that “whosoever” believes in Him will have everlasting life

That should be the end of the story, but, sadly, it’s not. [Read more…]

WORKING HARD IN THE HARVEST FIELD

June 12, 2019

Inglewood Baptist Church reaches community with Saturation Saturdays

By David Dawson
Baptist and Reflector
ddawson@tnbaptist.org

-Photo: Inglewood Facebook page.

NASHVILLE — In the business world, this method would be referred to as “flooding the market.”

In the spiritual vein, it’s a means of carrying out the Great Commission.

During the past few weeks, the members of Inglewood Baptist Church, Nashville, have been involved in “Saturation Saturdays” — an initiative in which church members fan out in the community to distribute door-hanging bags that contain information about the church, DVDs about Jesus, invitations to VBS and other items. [Read more…]

ACTEENS: 50 YEARS OF IMPACTING GIRLS FOR CHRIST

June 12, 2019

By Lonnie Wilkey
Editor, Baptist and Reflector
lwilkey@tnbaptist.org

Teenage girls and their leaders worship together during a recent gathering.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Acteens, the missions education group for girls in grades seven-12, turned 50 years old this year.

To kick off the celebration, Woman’s Missionary Union brought together former Acteens to reflect on the past and look to the future on June 7, just prior to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention which will be held in Birmingham (the home of WMU) June 10-12.

The gathering was specifically for all women whose lives have been impacted through Acteens in their teenage years, as well as current and former leaders of Acteens, according to Heather Keller, missions consultant for Acteens and a Tennessee Baptist who grew up in the Acteens program of First Baptist Church, Bolivar.

Vickie Anderson, executive director of Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union, is a product of Acteens and she affirms its value. [Read more…]

CARSON-NEWMAN TRUSTEES ELECT FOWLER AS PRESIDENT

June 10, 2019

Charles Fowler

By Lonnie Wilkey
lwilkey@tnbaptist.org

JEFFERSON CITY — Tennessee Baptist pastor Charles A. Fowler was elected June 7 as the 23rd president of Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City.

Fowler was the unanimous choice of both the C-N presidential search committee and the board of trustees. He was introduced as president on June 10 during a news conference on the C-N campus.

“Our search was deliberate, intentional and process-oriented,” said David Ogle, chair of the search committee and member of First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg. “It went according to plan. I commend our search committee members for their hard work and faithful service as we carried out the mission to which we were assigned. [Read more…]

RELATIONSHIPS BEFORE CHAMPIONSHIPS

June 5, 2019

University of Memphis baseball coach relies on his faith, develops close bonds with players

By Bill Sorrell
Contributing writer, B&R

Coach Daron Schoenrock of the University of Memphis confers with his players during a visit to the mound. — Photo courtesy of the University of Memphis.

MEMPHIS — On April 3, 2012, Clayton Gant, a senior pitcher at the University of Memphis, heard that his 19-year old brother Stephen Gant, who was going to pitch at Vanderbilt with potential to be a high Major League draft pick, had taken his own life.

“I had to counsel Clayton and I literally grabbed him and hugged him on this turf room floor when he got the word of what had just happened,” said University of Memphis head baseball coach Daron Schoenrock. “The one thing that impacted me at that moment was Clayton said, ‘Coach I am thankful you are my coach right now.’ ” [Read more…]

TENNESSEE DR TEAMS REQUESTED

June 4, 2019

Baptist and Reflector

MOUNT JULIET — Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief flood recovery teams are needed, according to Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.

Arkansas Baptists have requested teams to assist with flood recovery. “They are having historic flooding in the state,” Jones reported. [Read more…]

OVERCOMING ADVERSITY

June 4, 2019

Adamsville pastor keeps ministering while awaiting transplant

By Lonnie Wilkey
lwilkey@tnbaptist.org

Chad Ball, pastor of First Baptist Church, Adamsville, finds strength from God behind the pulpit. Ball is awaiting a kidney transplant.

ADAMSVILLE — It took a while, but Chad Ball has learned to say two words that aren’t in the vocabulary of most Southern Baptist pastors, “I can’t.”

The 42-year-old pastor of First Baptist Church, Adamsville, was diagnosed in 2006 with FSGS, a leading cause of kidney failure. He further learned that his kidneys had been damaged by undiagnosed high blood pressure. [Read more…]

SAVING A LIFE THROUGH ORGAN DONATION

June 4, 2019

Baptist and Reflector

ADAMSVILLE — Long before his name went on the National Organ Transplant List in October of 2018, Chad Ball advocated organ donation.

Ball, pastor of First Baptist Church, Adamsville, was diagnosed with FSGS, a leading cause of kidney failure, in 2006. Shortly after his diagnosis, he signed up to be an organ donor, not knowing if he would ever need one himself. [Read more…]

COURAGEOUS ACTION, COURAGEOUS FAITH

June 3, 2019

Selmer congregation gives property, buildings to sister church after unanimous vote

By Lonnie Wilkey
lwilkey@tnbaptist.org

Serving the Lord’s Supper during the last service at Central Baptist Church, Selmer, are, from left, pastor Stephen Davison, deacons Bob Ray and Tommy Doyle and Joey Johnson, pastor of First Baptist Church, Selmer.

SELMER — Though only 25 years old, Central Baptist Church in Selmer had fallen on hard times in recent years.

Attendance had dwindled to less than 10 people and the church knew two years ago that something had to change for the church to survive, said pastor Stephen Davison. The members consulted with the local association and representatives from the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board about church revitalization. [Read more…]

CLEVELAND PASTOR’S FAMILY HAS UNFORGETTABLE REUNION

May 31, 2019

By Daniel Guy
The Cleveland Daily Banner

The Cawood family sits at the front of the meeting area on May 9 during a meet-and-greet event at the Bradley County Fire Rescue headquarters. From left are Michael Cawood, Nolan Cawood, Lindsey Cawood and Donna Cawood.
— Photo by Daniel Guy, The Cleveland Daily Banner

CLEVELAND — An unbelievable three-minute response time to a structure fire led to an uplifting reunion recently when first responders met face-to-face with Lindsey Cawood, a 25-year-old Cleveland woman who was saved from a house fire through their efforts.

A few weeks ago, Lindsey Cawood returned to her family’s home on Tasso Lane following a trip to the Greenway with a friend. She was in the upstairs bathroom when she heard a loud pop that prompted her to call 911.

A kitchen fire was blocking her escape from the upstairs area. The fire quickly spread smoke throughout the house. Cawood lost consciousness while on the phone with 911 dispatch.

Cawood was recovered from the home within three minutes of the first responding truck’s arrival, due to communication between her brother, who had arrived home just after the fire began and 911 dispatch. [Read more…]

Inglewood Baptist Church reaches community with Saturation Saturdays

University of Memphis baseball coach relies on his faith, develops close bonds with players

Adamsville pastor keeps ministering while awaiting transplant

Selmer congregation gives property, buildings to sister church after unanimous vote

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