Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
November 6, 2017
Baptist Press SAN ANTONIO, Texas (BP) — The 14-year-old daughter of a Southern Baptist pastor was reportedly among 26 people killed when an armed man opened fire during Sunday morning (Nov. 5) worship services at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, a congregation about 35 miles southeast of San Antonio. The pastor, Frank Pomeroy, […]
October 26, 2017
By Diana Chandler Baptist Press NASHVILLE — The new owner of LifeWay Christian Resources’ Nashville corporate headquarters has slated demolition of the Draper Tower for early December, just weeks after the entity moves to its new home blocks away. Plans to demolish the tower by implosion are scheduled for Dec. 2, followed by the demolition […]
October 17, 2017
By Bob Smietana LifeWay Research NASHVILLE, Tenn.—In the 1950s, Congress banned charitable nonprofits—including churches—from endorsing candidates or otherwise intervening in elections. Any nonprofit that violated the ban could run afoul of the IRS. Churches risked losing their tax-exempt status if the preacher endorsed a candidate in a sermon. It’s time for that to change, most […]
October 11, 2017
Baptist Press MADISON, Wisc. (BP) — For the second time, a federal judge has ruled the U.S. tax code’s ministerial housing allowance is unconstitutional. Mississippi College law professor Matt Steffey told Baptist Press the ruling, unlike U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb’s previous attempt to strike down the housing allowance, could be upheld on appeal to […]
October 4, 2017
Baptist Press NASHVILLE — Intercessory prayer and special disaster recovery funding topped the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee agenda during its Sept. 18–19 meeting, which marked the group’s centennial. The Executive Committee unanimously approved a resolution calling Southern Baptists and other Christians to prevailing prayer in the midst of “racial unrest, cataclysmic storms, raging wildfires, […]
September 27, 2017
By Diana Chandler Baptist Press HOUSTON — Mickey Caison has seen it many times in his disaster relief career. Well-meaning folks collect a truckload of food and clothing, drive perhaps hundreds of miles to a disaster zone, but can find no place to deliver the goods. Deciding “let’s put a trailer on the lot and […]
September 25, 2017
Baptist Press BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) — The first time Keith Getty sat down to write the melody for a new hymn, he penned the now-classic tune for “In Christ Alone.” It’s been all downhill from there, Getty said with a wry smile at the recent “Sing!” conference in Nashville. A few of his friends may […]
September 20, 2017
By Diana Chandler Baptist Press NASHVILLE (BP) — Prayer and evangelism will enable the Southern Baptist Convention to abide and continue its work in an increasingly eclectic society, SBC President Steve Gaines told the Executive Committee during its 2017 fall meeting in Nashville. SBC leaders and laity must see and love the lost so much […]
September 14, 2017
Compiled from IMB website RIDGECREST, N.C. – Trustees of the Southern Baptist International Mission Board have given approval for President David Platt to serve as teaching pastor of McLean Bible Church in McLean, Va., in addition to his duties with the IMB. Approval was given during the IMB board of trustee meeting held Sept. 11-13 […]
September 14, 2017
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — The lineup of speakers at this year’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission conference was impressive. So, too, was the setting for the event, which was held at the sprawling Opryland Hotel. But the true appeal of this year’s gathering was the event’s central topic: Parenting. Touching on […]
September 13, 2017
LifeWay News Office NASHVILLE (BP) — LifeWay Christian Resources has partnered with Southern Baptist Convention president Steve Gaines to create a six-session Bible study, Pray Like This: Living the Lord’s Prayer, scheduled for release Oct. 1. This Bible study is designed to bring a deep understanding of the text, theology and application of the Lord’s […]
September 12, 2017
By Bob Smietana LifeWay Research NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Being married to a pastor means a life filled with joy, purpose and a lot of headaches. Most pastors’ spouses feel a call to ministry and enjoy their roles inside and outside their church. Many also have few friends, think they yell at their kids too much, and […]