Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
January 30, 2019
By Tom Strode Baptist Press ALBANY, N.Y. — New York may have re-established itself as America’s leading abortion state by enacting a law that critics say goes beyond even the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Reproductive Health Act (RHA) into law Jan. 22 shortly after the state […]
January 4, 2019
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org This morning I was reading over yesterday’s Baptist Press stories and this one caught my attention: “Third gender option takes place in NYC, California.” I immediately began recalling Scripture from my somewhat limited memory. I just could not remember where it says, “And on the third day […]
December 19, 2018
By David Green President, Tennessee Baptist Convention “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed (and this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria). And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. And […]
December 11, 2018
By Aaron Earls Lifeway Research NASHVILLE — Most Americans want more religious meaning to the Christmas season, and for some that includes the seasonal greetings we say to each other. A new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found two-thirds of Americans (65 percent) say, “Christmas should be more about Jesus.”
December 7, 2018
Jackson pastor leads Hispanic mission team to other side of globe Editor’s Note: The Week of Prayer for International Missions is underway through Dec. 9. Every December since 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering has empowered Southern Baptists’ international missions work. The goal for this year’s Lottie Moon offering is $160 million. By Grace Thornton […]
November 6, 2018
By Carol Pipes LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE — Six in 10 Americans say religious belief is a matter of personal opinion. For 7 in 10 Americans, such religious beliefs include one true God existing in three persons — Father, Son and Holy Spirit. But an increasing majority of Americans deny Jesus has always existed and […]
October 25, 2018
Baptist Press ATLANTA — The Atlanta city council has agreed to a $1.2 million settlement with former fire chief Kelvin Cochran over his January 2015 termination for his views about marriage and sexuality. The city council voted 11-3 after an executive session Oct. 15 during which city attorneys recommended a settlement and legal fees negotiated […]
October 23, 2018
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org We no longer live in a simple Democrat or Republican world. It’s no longer about whose policies are best for the greater good of the country. We have transitioned into a government where it is liberal versus conservative. It’s morality versus amorality. Americans will go to the […]
October 12, 2018
By Chris Turner Director of Communications, TBMB I was recently talking with a friend about social media and primarily about Facebook. His perspective was pretty clear: Facebook was birthed in the pit of hell. “Just look at what’s on there,” he said. “Nothing but discord and dissension. We’d have been better off if there was […]
September 25, 2018
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org If you ever doubted we’re living in a crazy, mixed up and definitely sinful world, just read this latest article from Baptist Press about popular Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie. Bert and Ernie and Big Bird and all the gang have been around for decades. My […]
September 20, 2018
By Bob Smietana Baptist Press NASHVILLE — In recent months, churches have been rocked by high-profile accusations of sexual misconduct among clergy.
September 12, 2018
By Randy C. Davis TBMB President & Executive Director We have a problem and we can’t ignore it any longer. It’s time we were honest with ourselves and with each other. To pretend we don’t face a serious issue would be a life-threatening mistake. I’m talking about depression among pastors and ministers (and everyone else). […]