Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
September 11, 2024
CHURCHES Parkburg Baptist Church, Pinson, will have revival services Oct. 27-30 with evangelist Phil Glisson of Memphis. Colonial Baptist Church in Memphis will celebrate its 70th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 27. Former pastor Gerald Hallmark will lead the joint Sunday School class at 9 a.m. Clay Hallmark, pastor of First Baptist Church, Lexington, and former […]
August 28, 2024
LEADERS In his third book with Courier Publishing, retired pastor Ken Clayton offers a diligent study of the book of Romans in Justified by Faith, similar to his early works on the Gospel of John and the book of Daniel. “In Romans, Paul does not share as much discussion about practical problems as he does […]
August 14, 2024
LEADERS Jon Foster recently was ordained as pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Tellico Plains. CHURCHES Ralston Baptist Church, Martin, will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 6. The celebration will include a 9:45 a.m. worship service, a 10:45 a.m. music celebration with the group Living Truth, a 12 p.m. luncheon (food and beverages provided […]
July 31, 2024
CHURCHES Bethel Baptist Church, Greenfield, will hold revival services Aug. 18-21 at 7 p.m. each night with guest evangelist Joe Shannon. Madison Avenue Baptist Church, Maryville, will celebrate its 75th anniversary with five special events in September and October. The services and speakers are: Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m.: Greg Howard; Sept. 15 at 10:30 […]
July 24, 2024
LEADERS Van Richmond, a pastor and church planter for 12 years, has recently written When Scripture Meets the Streets: What the Bible Says About Everyday Events. The book features everyday stories from everyday people that are paired with God’s wisdom and counsel to show His loving concern for your life. An Air Force veteran of […]
July 10, 2024
LEADERS Kevin Crossno was ordained June 30 at Beech Springs Baptist Church in Gleason. He has been called as pastor of Mack’s Grove Baptist Church in Dresden. First Baptist Church, Middleton, called Matthew C. Jones as pastor. He began his ministry with the church on Sunday, June 2. Springfield Baptist Church, Springfield, recently called James […]
June 12, 2024
LEADERS First Baptist Church, Gordonsville, has called Brandon Patton as pastor. He and his wife, Gina, have two daughters. Doe River Baptist Church, Elizabethton, called Wayne Lyons as pastor on May 5. CHURCHES Barton’s Creek Baptist Church, Lebanon, celebrated its 175th anniversary on June 2.
May 29, 2024
LEADERS The board of directors of Nashville Baptist Association has recommended Bob Bickford as the next executive director. The association will have a special called meeting on June 2 at Grace Baptist Church, Nashville, to vote on Bickford. He has served as the chairman of the church revitalization team of the St. Louis Metro Baptist […]
May 15, 2024
LEADERS Dean Haun, pastor of First Baptist Church, Morristown, will lead an Encounter Israel Pastors Solidarity Tour Sept. 16-25. The trip is under the auspices of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem and will include tour host John Vedder. The trip is designed to help pastors and ministry leaders deepen their understanding of Israel’s prophetic restoration […]
May 1, 2024
LEADERS Michael Martin will begin serving as pastor of Meridian Baptist Church, Knoxville, on June 1. He previously served as senior pastor of Seventh Street Baptist Church in Cullman, Ala., where he served as senior pastor for 10 years. Martin received his master of divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky., and his undergraduate […]
April 17, 2024
CHURCHES Meridian Baptist Church on 6513 Chapman Highway in Knoxville will be celebrating its 150th anniversary on Sunday, April 28, with a special service. Former pastors will be recognized and leading special events starting at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:45 a.m., followed by a pot luck lunch afterward. A special history room has been […]
April 3, 2024
LEADERS Union University has named Ray Van Neste, dean of its School of Theology and Missions, as vice president for university ministries. Van Neste will continue to serve as dean in addition to his new role, where he will oversee Union’s chapel program, church relations and pastoral care for the university community. Van Neste has […]