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ANOTHER ‘FIRST DAY’ FOR STUDENTS, STAFF

August 27, 2021

By Todd E. Brady
Vice President for University Ministries; Union University, Jackson

Tuesday (Aug. 17) was the first day. It started again. We did it last year and we’ll do it again next year. For almost 200 years (Union celebrates its bicentennial in two years.) Union University has been starting school every fall. After the summer of an empty campus, the lifeblood has come back into this place. Students have returned. The hallowed halls are again teeming with what makes this place tick — students.

In our weekly meeting on the first day of school, several of us who work at Union shared about how many “first days” we have experienced as employees at an institution of higher education. One shared that he had experienced 32 first days. Another colleague said that this is her sixth first day. For me, it was was my 22nd first day. [Read more…]

BSU IMPACTED LIVES AT VANDERBILT

June 21, 2021

Baptist and Reflector

FRANKLIN — Three researchers who have played various roles in the research and development of COVID-19 vaccines have a common thread — they were members of the Baptist Student Union (now Baptist Collegiate Ministry) at Vanderbilt University in Nashville while Bill Choate was BSU director at the university (see related story). Choate is now the BCM director for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.

He remembers the three students — Buddy Creech, Josh Denny and Sheri Wilcox — well and has remained in contact with them over the years.

“What a blessing it is for campus ministers to be part of college students’ lives during their formative years,” said Choate. “Out of that time can come life-long friendships. Those relationships are really the greatest blessing of my personal investment in this ministry.” [Read more…]

‘LIGHT AT END OF TUNNEL’

June 21, 2021

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

FRANKLIN — Recent statistics reveal that less than half of the United States population has been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

According to Becker’s Hospital Review (visit site for full list of statistics), a total of 135,867,425 Americans have been fully vaccinated. That represents 40.9 percent of the country’s population as of June 1, according to data from the Center for Disease Control.

Only five states reported that more than 50 percent of their population was fully vaccinated — Vermont, 56.38 percent; Maine, 54.45 percent; Massachusetts, 53.84 percent; Connecticut, 53.68 percent; and Rhode Island, 51.76 percent. [Read more…]

C-N ANTICIPATES IN-PERSON CLASSES FOR FALL

June 16, 2021

Carson-Newman News Office

JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University announced plans to continue with in-person classes and increased student activities in the fall semester.

Understanding students’ need for fellowship and togetherness, C-N found alternative ways during this school year to meet in-person and online for classes, campus events, chapel and athletic events.

This fall, the University plans to return to the traditional college experience. [Read more…]

C-N SENDS MESSAGES OF HOPE TO STUDENTS, PARENTS

March 1, 2021

Carson-Newman University news office

JEFFERSON CITY — Carson- Newman University has begun a unique initiative to encourage and spiritually uplift high school students as they work through their college admission and selection process.

The initiative involves sending out devotional messages to students and parents who are considering joining the Eagle family.

Aaron Porter, C-N’s vice president for enrollment management, said the campaign started because the school wants to inspire prospective students during these difficult times.

“We realized that students had been suffering due to the hard times we are facing, and we wanted to find a unique way to inspire them,” he said. [Read more…]

UNDERSTAND THE DANGER OF THE EQUALITY ACT

February 26, 2021

Editor’s Note: The following is an open correspondence to Tennessee Baptists by Randy C. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.

Tennessee Baptists, it’s time for vigilance and action.

We stood for life and were heard just a couple of years ago when we needed to speak into prolife legislation here in Tennessee, and now we need to stand and express our voices on a national level.

The Equality Act, which is a dangerous piece of legislation that President Joe Biden and his administration set as a priority to pass within his first 100 days, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives vote and is moving to the Senate. This bill, if it becomes law, has deep and wide sweeping implications across our country. Please contact your U.S. senators AND ask them to vote NO. Also, let the White House know of your opposition to this bill. [Read more…]

CARSON-NEWMAN CELEBRATES EFFORTS OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

January 8, 2021

Carson-Newman News Office

-Photo: Carson-Newman

JEFFERSON CITY — There have been moments this year when it has felt like no news has been the only good news.

Carson-Newman University’s admissions team saw how the pressures and uncertainty of the pandemic and resulting economic turmoil have weighed on young adults and wanted to find a way to bring a little joy to at least one family.

The university requested nominations for high school seniors who persevered despite this year’s difficulties. The winning senior received a weekend getaway in the Smokies. C-N received testimonials about dozens of high school seniors across the region. [Read more…]

TKA SEEKING NEW PRESIDENT

December 21, 2020

The King’s Academy

SEYMOUR — The board of trustees of Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy, doing business as The King’s Academy since 1993, invites resumes and recommendations for candidates to serve as president and headmaster of the boarding and day school located in Seymour.

The 140-year-old academy has been affiliated with the Tennessee Baptist Convention since 1932.

Bryan Delius, a Sevierville attorney and vice chair of the board of trustees will chair the 13-member search committee which includes trustees, administrators, faculty, alumni and parents. Delius encourages submissions to be e-mailed by Jan. 15, 2021, to TKAPresidentialSearch@gmail.com. [Read more…]

UNION TRUSTEES APPROVE NEW DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP, WELCOME NEWCOMER

December 16, 2020

Union University News Office

Union President Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver (left) visits with new trustee Chuck Baker prior to the Union Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 4.
-Photo: Kristi Woody

JACKSON — Union University trustees approved a new bachelor’s degree in Christian leadership, received an annual audit report and welcomed a new trustee during their Dec. 4 meeting on the university campus.

The meeting was the first for new trustee Chuck Baker, of Hixson. Baker recently retired as vice president of advancement at Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. He previously served as vice president of Unum Corp., a Chattanooga-based insurance company, and as president of Bethel Bible Village in Hixson. [Read more…]

STANDING FOR GOD’S TRUTH CAN’T BE AN OPTION

August 5, 2020

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

In today’s world, anyone who stands boldly on the Word of God will be ridiculed and criticized.

Yet, it’s really not an option to not stand firmly on God’s Word. As Christians, we really don’t have a choice if we have truly given our lives over to God.

Acts 16:13 (HCSB) reminds us, “Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave and strong.”

James 4:17 (HCSB) says the same thing, but even stronger, “So, for the person who knows to do good and doesn’t do it, it’s a sin.” [Read more…]

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