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TENNESSEE BAPTIST SELECTED FOR SBC TASK FORCE

July 23, 2021

By George Schroeder
Baptist Press

SARALAND, Ala. — SBC president Ed Litton has appointed a seven-member task force to oversee a third-party review into the handling of sexual abuse claims by the SBC Executive Committee.

Calling formation of the task force his “first priority,” Litton said the seven members of the task force “represent pastors, as well as professionals in law, counseling, and abuse advocacy.” According to a news release today (July 9), the task force will be chaired by Bruce Frank, lead pastor of Biltmore Baptist Church of Arden, N.C. The vice chairman is Marshall Blalock, pastor of First Baptist Church of Charleston, S.C.

“I believe the members of this team are men and women who genuinely pursue God and seek the truth and desire for survivor voices to be heard,” Litton said in a statement. “I am grateful for their willingness to serve our Convention in this important role.”

Additionally, Litton announced two advisors to the task force with “expertise in handling sexual abuse dynamics”: Rachael Denhollander, an attorney and survivors’ advocate; and Chris Moles, a pastor, counselor and author. Denhollander and Moles previously served the SBC as members of a sexual abuse advisory group formed in 2018 by former SBC president J.D. Greear. [Read more…]

6-YEAR-OLD INSPIRES CHURCH WITH ‘ANNIE’ GIFT

April 26, 2021

By Brandon Elrod
Baptist Press

After being challenged to be a part of raising money for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering at Hilldale Baptist Church, Clarksville, 6-year-old Maci Parker presented the $54 she earned through doing chores for her family to pastor Larry Robertson. — Photo submitted by Larry Robertson

CLARKSVILLE — Pastor Larry Robertson of Hilldale Baptist Church, Clarksville, saw the young Maci Parker out of the corner of his eye, respectfully waiting to address her pastor.

“I excused myself from my conversation and kneeled down to say, ‘hey’ to her,” Robertson said. “She held up a little change holder, and I asked what she was giving to me. She simply said, ‘Annie Armstrong.’ ”

Maci, 6, was the first child in the church’s Mission Friends class to return the change holder each child had put together to raise money for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American missions.

Maci raised $54 for the Annie offering.

North American Mission Board (NAMB) President Kevin Ezell noticed Maci’s story after Robertson shared it on social media. [Read more…]

CHURCH DISPLAYS TRUE ‘GIVING SPIRIT’

February 12, 2021

Despite pandemic, Hilldale Baptist surpasses budget, mission goals

By David Dawson
ddawson@tnbaptist.org

CLARKSVILLE — “In good times and in bad; in sickness and in health.”

Those words, commonly heard at weddings, also describe the commitment displayed by the members of Hilldale Baptist Church, Clarksville, in 2020.

Amid all the devastating details of last year, including economic hardships brought on by the pandemic, Hilldale had a record setting year in giving. The church not only surpassed its overall budget, but also reached its goals for the Cooperative Program and the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions.

“It’s easy to see that God did a miracle in our midst,” said pastor Larry Robertson. “I’m so proud of our church family for a job well done, and for their willingness to let God use them in this way.”

The church exceeded its $3.1 million budget by more than $73,000, in addition to designated giving. This display of generosity would be noteworthy for any year, but it was especially impressive during a year that featured so many adjustments. [Read more…]

Despite pandemic, Hilldale Baptist surpasses budget, mission goals

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