Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
March 20, 2019
Editor’s Note: Part one of this two-part series was published in the March 6 issue of the B&R. By Jay Barbier, Evangelism Event Specialist, TBMB Four simple factors that set a person or a church apart as one engaged in gospel driven evangelism are accountability, hospitality, missional living and praying for the lost. These four […]
March 19, 2019
By Aaron Earls LifeWay Christian Resources NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Americans are expected to wager more than $8 billion on the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, but don’t bet on many pastors joining in. A new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found most pastors believe it is morally wrong to bet on sports, while few agree it […]
March 7, 2019
Examining the most important elements that keep your church safe By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector ddawson@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — When addressing church leaders on the keys to making their facilities safe and secure, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board risk management specialist Mark LeMay often uses an old TV advertisement as a reference point. “You remember the […]
March 7, 2019
Jay Barbier Evangelism Event Specialist, TBMB Creating a culture of sharing faith, actually sharing the name and fame of Jesus, is the driving factor for Christianity. How can we become a people and a church that live out the Great Commission? How can we get over the fears of what others will say or think? […]
March 6, 2019
By Matt Tullos Stewardship Development Specialist, TBMB What is normal? It’s pretty easy to answer that question. Our nation’s debt is over 21 trillion dollars. Average credit card debt is well over $6,000. So, if you want to be normal, just follow these seven easy steps and you’ll be totally normal! Seriously, I hope you […]
March 6, 2019
Baptist Press WASHINGTON — The Senate again has rejected legislation to require health care for a child born alive during an abortion, leaving most Democratic members vulnerable to charges of supporting infanticide. In a roll call Monday (Feb. 25), senators voted 53-44 to bring the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act to the floor for a […]
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 […]