Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
June 28, 2017
CHURCHES Green River Baptist Church, Waynesboro, recently paid off its debt on its children’s building. First Baptist Church, Cookeville, will host “A Night of Orange and White” with Phillip Fulmer, former head football coach at the University of Tennessee, on Thursday, Aug. 3. A tailgating meal will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the […]
June 14, 2017
LEADERS Steven D. Flippo began serving June 12 as the new director of missions for the Lawrence County Association of Baptists. He previously was pastor of congregational care at Highland Park Baptist Church in Muscle Shoals, Ala. He also served as a missionary with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board in South Africa for nine […]
May 30, 2017
CHURCHES Harmony Baptist Church, Stanton, near Brownsville, held revival services April 23-26. One person made a profession of faith. Speakers included Ron Davidson, Dale Denning, David Worley, Danny Sinquefield, and Todd Brady. Every Sunday School class and department of Meridian Baptist Church, Knoxville, has been challenged to hold an “An Outreach of Love” during April […]
May 18, 2017
LEADERS Joe Shannon, associate director of missions, Judson, Stewart, and Truett Baptist Associations, based in Dover and Bon Aqua, for 11 years, and pastor, Pomona Baptist Church, Dickson, for two years, was named director of missions Feb. 1. William Gray, director of missions for 30 years, was named associate director of missions. He is pastor, […]
May 3, 2017
LEADERS Joe and Linda Ledford, Mission Service Corps missionaries with the Southern Baptist North American Mission Board based in Chilhowee Baptist Association, Alcoa, are retiring. They have served 20 years, eight in Canada and 12 in Townsend where they lead C.H.A.R.M. (CHilhowee ARea Ministries). They will be honored on Saturday, June 3, from 2-4 p.m. […]
April 19, 2017
CHURCHES Brace Baptist Church, Summertown, celebrated its 100th anniversary celebration on April 9. A luncheon followed the morning worship service and then an Easter egg hunt for children was held. West Hills Baptist Church, Jonesborough, is offering a Grow-Your-Own Community Garden with raised beds assigned to families who agree to volunteer in three events. For […]
April 5, 2017
LEADERS Michael W. Morgan, worship pastor, Indian Springs Baptist Church, Kingsport, for 38 years, will retire April 30. During his tenure, he also was worship and youth pastor for 24 years. Morgan and his wife, Brenda, will be honored on Saturday-Sunday, April 29-30, at the church. For more information, contact the church at 423-323-2187 or […]
March 22, 2017
SCHOOLS For the fourth year in a row, Carson-Newman University’s forensics team won the Tennessee Intercollegiate Forensics Association state championship. Capturing the university’s ninth state championship in 11 years, the Carson-Newman team placed first with a total of 325 points, while the team from Middle Tennessee State placed second with 165 points. Mid-America Baptist Theological […]
March 8, 2017
LEADERS Mike Thrower, director of missions, Beech River Baptist Association, based in Lexington, retired Jan. 31 after serving almost 15 years. He has be en called as minister to senior adults and of pastoral care, First Baptist Church, Lexington. Formerly he was pastor, Brunswick Baptist Church, Brunswick, for 20 years; and pastor of two churches […]
February 22, 2017
CHURCHES New Market Baptist Church, New Market, will hold its 20th annual “Trail to the Empty Tomb.” About 650 people viewed the presentation last year on two nights. One night was rained out. This year the outdoor dramatic presentation will be offered Thursday – Saturday, April 13-15, from 8-9:30 p.m. For more information, contact Becky […]
February 8, 2017
LEADERS Bobby Rushing was called as pastor, First Baptist Church, Gleason, effective Jan. 15. First Baptist Church, Lafayette, called Waylon Eddings of Texas as senior pastor, effective Jan. 8. Larry Fields, retired senior pastor, Central Baptist Church, Bearden, Knoxville, has been called as interim pastor, Smithwood Baptist Church, Knoxville. He served Central Baptist, Bearden, for […]
January 25, 2017
LEADERS Roger Smith has been called as youth pastor, Ninth Street Baptist Church, Erwin. Jamie Carver and Troy Whitson have been licensed to preach by Grace Baptist Church, Johnson City. Charles Anderson, retired pastor who lives in Stone Baptist Association, based in Cookeville, will return on a missions trip to Brazil again this year. He […]