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TBC MESSENGERS ELECT NEW OFFICERS

November 14, 2017

By David Dawson
Baptist and Reflector

The “Rescue Now” display in the lobby of First Baptist Church, Hendersonville.

HENDERSONVILLE — David Leavell, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Millington, was elected president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention on Nov. 14 during the opening session of the convention’s annual meeting.

Leavell, who served as vice president of the TBC in 2015, was unopposed for the presidency. The session was moderated by current TBC president Steve Freeman, who opened the floor for nominees and conducted the voting via raised ballots.

Leavell currently serves as a director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. He was a member of the 2017 Committee on Resolutions for the Southern Baptist Convention, and is a trustee of New Orleans (La.) Baptist Theological Seminary, where his late father, Landrum P. Leavell II, served as president from 1975-94.

Charles Fowler, of Germantown Baptist Church, nominated Leavell. Fowler announced his plans to nominate Leavell to the B&R earlier this year, and said Leavell is an “excellent preacher and evangelist.” Fowler added, “He has been involved in Baptist life in multiple ways that uniquely qualify him to serve in this role for this season.”

In addition to Leavell, two others were elected as convention officers on Tuesday — Todd Stinnett, vice president and Brian Carmichael, second vice president.

Stinnett, who is currently serving as second Vice President, is the senior pastor at Black Oak Heights Baptist Church in Knoxville, and Carmichael is the senior pastor at Holy Temple Baptist Church in Memphis.

Dean Haun, pastor of First Baptist Church, Morristown, nominated Stinnett, and Michael C. Ellis, Sr., pastor of Impact Church in Memphis, nominated Carmichael. Both were unopposed.

MESSENGERS AFFIRM COMMITTEE DECISION

November 14, 2017

By Lonnie Wilkey
Editor, Baptist and Reflector

TBC Registration Secretary Dan Ferrell, left, speaks with Ellen Di Giosia, right, pastor of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, and other church members. Messengers to the annual meeting later upheld a decision by the Committee on Credentials to not seat messengers from FBC. –B&R photo by Lonnie Wilkey

HENDERSONVILLE — Messengers to the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention voted overwhelmingly during the opening session on Nov. 14 to not seat messengers from First Baptist Church, Jefferson City.

First Baptist attempted to register seven messengers, including new pastor Ellen Di Giosia, who has been in the position since Aug. 1.

In mid-October, the TBC’s Committee on Credentials met and agreed that a church with a woman pastor does not fit the definition of a “cooperating church” as defined by convention bylaws. The committee based its decision on Article VI of the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 declaring that “the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture.” [Read more…]

SUMMIT BEGINS WITH WORSHIP, FELLOWSHIP

November 13, 2017

By Lonnie Wilkey and David Dawson
Baptist and Reflector

Flags from 34 countries were represented during the All Nations Worship Service. Photo by Corinne Rochotte, Baptist and Refector.

HENDERSONVILLE — Praise, fellowship and prayer were the focal points on the first day of the the 2017 TBC Summit.

The annual event opened on Sunday night with two memorable events — the Sunday Night Service and the All Nations Worship Celebration — being held simultaneously at First Baptist Church Hendersonville and Long Hollow Baptist Church, respectively. [Read more…]

THREE REASONS WHY YOU NEED THE SUMMIT

November 7, 2017

By Randy C. Davis
TBMB President & Executive Director

Summit 2017 at FBC Hendersonville, Nov. 12-15.

I loved family reunions when I was growing up. Those reunions always landed on or near my Grandpa Davis’ birthday. My Grandpa Davis was my hero. He and Granny Davis were faithful saints and I loved them dearly. Granny Davis was the greatest prayer warrior I’ve ever known, and Grandpa Davis served as treasurer at Little Escambia (Ala.) Baptist Church for over 40 years.

I remember that nearly 100 kinfolks would show up and pack out the church. Afterwards, we’d head to Granny’s and Grandpa’s small house for dinner-on-the-grounds. It was always a blast seeing cousins, aunts and uncles I only got to see once a year. [Read more…]

SUMMIT BEGINS NEXT WEEK

November 7, 2017

Baptist and Reflector

HENDERSONVILLE – Summit, which includes a host of activities and events including the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, begins Sunday, Nov. 12, and concludes with a golf tournament on Nov. 16.

The theme of this year’s Summit is “Rescue Now … Whatever It Takes.” [Read more…]

REGISTER NOW ONLINE FOR 2017 SUMMIT

November 1, 2017

Baptist and Reflector

FRANKLIN — Online registration for the 2017 Summit, to be held Nov. 12-16 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, is now underway, according to Dan Ferrell, TBC registration secretary. [Read more…]

TBC COMMITTEE PREPARES FOR POSSIBLE ISSUES

October 24, 2017

By Lonnie Wilkey
Editor, Baptist and Reflector

FRANKLIN — Messengers to the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention possibly will decide if churches with women pastors can have messengers seated.

The annual meeting will take place during Summit: The Annual Gathering of Tennessee Baptists scheduled for Nov. 12-16 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville. [Read more…]

SUMMIT 2017 BEGINS NOV. 12

September 15, 2017

By Chris Turner
Director of Communications, TBMB

FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Convention’s annual Summit: The Gathering of Tennessee Baptists is rapidly approaching and once again kicks off with a worship celebration.

After being held at a convention center last year, First Baptist Church Hendersonville will host the Summit Nov. 12-16. The Summit was expanded last year to include a Sunday evening community worship service, and also includes the Tennessee Baptist Pastors Conference, the annual business meeting and a golf tournament Thursday, Nov. 16. [Read more…]

SUMMIT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY TO CELEBRATE

September 13, 2017

By Steve Freeman
President, Tennessee Baptist Convention

Serving as your Tennessee Baptist Convention president has been, is, and will be one of the greatest highlights of my personal ministry! What a blessing it is to be a Tennessean, much less a Tennessee Baptist.

God has indeed blessed our state and convention, and I have had the privilege to experience it firsthand. I truly believe we are on the cusp of a great revival in our state. Much progress has been made in achieving our Five Objectives, especially in the area of salvations and baptisms! Praise the Lord! What I am most excited about is the opportunity that we have to gather at “The Summit” and celebrate what God is doing among the great churches of our state. [Read more…]

TODD STINNETT TO BE NOMINATED

August 9, 2017

Editor’s Note: David Leavell, pastor of First Baptist Church, Millington, has been announced as a nominee for president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Any other nominee for the offices of president and vice presidents are encouraged to notify the B&R and we will print those nominations as well.

Baptist and Reflector

Todd Stinnett

FRANKLIN — Knoxville native Todd Stinnett will be nominated as vice president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention during the annual meeting to be held during Summit, Nov. 13-14 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville.

Stinnett, senior pastor of Black Oak Heights Baptist Church, Knoxville, currently serves as second vice president. He was president of the Tennessee Baptist Pastors Conference in 2016 and is a former member of the Executive Board (now Tennessee Baptist Mission Board). He also is a past member of the Committee on Nominations for the Southern Baptist Convention. [Read more…]

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