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David Mosher was recognized recently as Alumnus of the Year at The King’s Academy (formerly Harrison-Chilhowee Baptist Academy) in Seymour. Mosher has taught at The King’s Academy for 34 years. In addition, his wife, Jama, teaches at the academy and their three children are alumni of the school. The Moshers are members of First Baptist Church, Knoxville.

Victor Lyons, a member of Bellevue Baptist Church, Cordova, received his doctor of ministry degree May 18 from New Orleans (La.) Baptist Theological Seminary. [Read more…]

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Joe Wiles, recently retired as director of missions for Stone Baptist Association in Cookeville. He later accepted a call as pastor of University Heights Baptist Church, Cookeville. Wiles has served in Stone Association for 41 years as a pastor, DOM and BSU (now BCM) director at Tennessee Tech. He also is a former pastor of Silver Point Baptist Church, Silver Point.

Williams Chapel Baptist Church, Springfield, has called Keith Wilson as pastor. He and his wife, Paula, have two children and two grandchildren.

Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, Elizabethton, recently called Danny Loveless as associate pastor and minister of students. [Read more…]

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Evan Owens, former associate pastor of The Journey Church in Lebanon, has been called as pastor of Rutledge Falls Baptist Church, Tullahoma. He is a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. His grandfather, Don Owens, served as pastor of Rutledge Falls from 1954-57. Owens and his wife, Megan, have a son, Mack.

First Baptist Church, Winchester, recently ordained John Corak as a deacon.

Jessica Albritton, former ministry assistant with the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, has been called as the Next Gen Minister at Living Hope Baptist Church, Clarksville. [Read more…]

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Hollie Miller concluded his 31-year ministry as senior pastor of Sevier Heights Baptist Church, Knoxville. He passed the mantle of leadership to his oldest son, Tim Miller, was elected by the church to serve as the next senior pastor last November. Miller is a former president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. In addition to his son Tim, Miller and his wife, Paula, have a son, John Miller, president of One Vision International, and a daughter, Sarah, who is married to Wesley Baldwin, a pastor in Winter Springs, Fla. They have four grandchildren. Hollie Miller is available for pulpit supply, revivals, conferences, and interim pastorates. He can be reached by e-mail at brohollie74@gmail.com.

Six Tennessee Baptists have been nominated to serve on Southern Baptist Convention committees and boards, if elected during the upcoming annual meeting in June. [Read more…]

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Mark Anderson celebrated his 30th anniversary with Tennessee Baptist Adult Homes on April 1. Anderson joined the staff in 1989 as director of disabilities ministry and was elected president of the TBAH on Jan. 1, 2016. He is a member of Woodmont Baptist Church, Nashville.

Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Vonore, recently called Jonas Turpin as pastor. Though he has preached for several years, Walnut Grove is his first pastorate.

Caldwell Springs Baptist Church, Elizabethton, has called Danny Glover as associate pastor and minister of students.

Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Moscow, recently called Charles Herring from Mount Pleasant, Miss., as associate pastor. [Read more…]

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Cairo Baptist Church, Alamo, recently called as pastor. Bedford, who has been preaching for 53 years, recently retired as pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, Bolivar.

Webb Baptist Church, Newport, recently called Daniel M. Bell as pastor. He succeeds his father, D. Frank Bell, who has retired. [Read more…]

DEATHS

Longtime Tennessee Baptist volunteer Charles E. “Charlie” Guthrey died March 1 at the age of 94. The McMinn County native moved to Knoxville in 1957 and eventually formed Galloway & Guthrey Achitects-Engineers. Guthrey did numerous church construction projects over the years at no cost. He led the restoration and expansion of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry building at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church, Bearden, in Knoxville where he served in many roles, including deacon. He is survived by his wife, Hazel, two children and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. [Read more…]

In Shining Glory

Boiling Springs Baptist Church tops new addition with 25-foot cross

BAXTER — After months of construction and anticipation, Boiling Springs Baptist Church topped the steeple tower of its new building addition with a 25-foot cross on Feb. 15.

Construction began in June 2018 on a two-story building addition that will serve multiple purposes. The new addition will host two new entry points into the church, a large welcome and information center, handicap accessible restrooms, classrooms, offices and flexible space to better serve visitors and the community. [Read more…]

CHURCHES

Etter Baptist Church, Byrdstown, will host its 4th annual Golden 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, March 16, at 9 a.m. The event begins at Sunset Marina in Monroe and runs along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake. Early registration is $25 and includes a T-shirt if registered before March 1; $35 same day registration. All proceeds for the event go toward the Golden Offering for State Missions. For more information, contact Eric Thoman at 931-650-1077.

Lincoln Baptist Church, Fayetteville, will host a concert with the Open Heart Quartet from Bedford, Ind., on Feb. 23 from 6-8 p.m. The church is located at 267 Lincoln Road in Fayetteville. [Read more…]

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Fellowship Baptist Church, Milan, has called Ron Harper as minister of music.

Larry Gilmore, a retired Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (then Executive Board) and past Tennessee Baptist Convention president, has been called as interim pastor of First Baptist Church, Milan.

Roger Freeman recently announced his retirement as pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Nashville. Freeman is a past president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. He will continue to serve as an “ambassador” to pastors in Tennessee for the North American Mission Board, based in Alpharetta, Ga.

First Baptist Church, Rutherford, has called Zachery McCain as pastor.

Oak Grove Baptist Church, Milan, has called Bill Rice as interim pastor.

West Side Baptist Church, has called Stephen Powell as interim pastor. [Read more…]