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March 21, 2025
Carson-Newman news officeJEFFERSON CITY — Dozens of Carson-Newman students recently returned from a spring break week that was anything but traditional. Grouped in teams, students took part in multiple mission trips around the globe — helping others, gaining real-world experience, and showing the love of Christ. Students boarded planes traveling to Los Angeles, Hawaii and […]
March 20, 2025
By David DawsonManaging editor, Baptist and ReflectorCOLUMBIA — Carson and Andy Prock celebrated their birthdays with a huge party that included cake, candles, games and laughter. There was, however, one element that was noticeably absent from the festivities. There were no presents for the two young sisters. Instead, Andy, who turned 10, and Carson, 7, […]
March 19, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorELIZABETHTON — The only antidote to a flood’s devastation is an overwhelming tide of generosity. Don Owen, leader of God’s Warehouse Ministries at the Nolachucky Baptist Association, reports that their warehouse has received an astounding 34.6 million products for disaster relief efforts since Hurricane Helene struck in September 2024. “They’ve not come from […]
March 19, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorBy Zoë Watkins zwatkins@tnbaptist.org MADISONVILLE — Even long after Hurricane Helene’s devastating winds subsided, Tennessee Baptist volunteers can still be found restoring hope in East Tennessee. Westside Baptist Church in Madisonville is one of those churches serving as a beacon of sustained commitment. “When the hurricane hit up there, I called off services […]
March 19, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorBy Zoë Watkins zwatkins@tnbaptist.org CLEVELAND — “And whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” Matthew 10:42 This verse comes to mind amid the generosity that’s been poured into the disaster […]
March 17, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorNEWPORT — Working alongside non-profits serving those affected by Hurricane Helene is a priority of Tennessee Serves, an initiative headed by Tennessee’s First Lady Maria Lee. Lee and a team of volunteers worked alongside a Knox County Association of Baptists Disaster Relief team to help restore a house damaged by flooding when the […]
March 13, 2025
Union University news roomJACKSON — Union University will dedicate its newest academic building, The Ethos Forum, at a March 21 ceremony. The Ethos Forum will house Union’s McAfee School of Business and the computer science and engineering departments. Located between White Hall and Pleasant Plains Extension on the Great Lawn, the building is part of […]
March 12, 2025
By Baptist and ReflectorMORRISTOWN — In the wake of the floods that struck Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia, God’s Warehouse Ministries has mobilized a rapid response effort to deliver critical supplies to affected communities. The multi-state flood hit on the weekend of Feb. 15, leaving at least 14 dead. This disaster not only comes after […]
March 11, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorYour voice is vital as we continue our shared commitment to being faithful stewards of the blessings entrusted to us. Through this brief survey, we hope to evaluate the effectiveness of Linden Valley and Carson Springs Baptist Conference Centers in advancing our mission and serving your churches. Please take a few moments to […]
March 10, 2025
By Zoë WatkinsCommunications specialist, TBMBSEYMOUR — In a display of unity that went beyond individual church walls, Seymour First Baptist Church and five neighboring congregations joined together for a worship night on Feb. 23 that drew more than 600 attendees. Seymour FBC pastor Corey Cain described the event as a vivid reminder that local churches […]
March 7, 2025
The Baptist PaperTrust, integrity, passing along key information, and “no surprises,” which basically means the senior pastor can go on vacation without the church “blowing up.” These were just a few of the characteristics needed for a pastor’s “No. 2” leader in ministry, noted Bruce Chesser, senior pastor of First Baptist Church Hendersonville, Tenn. That […]
March 7, 2025
By Lonnie WilkeyContributing writer, Baptist and ReflectorJoint effort helps launch Hispanic churches in Gibson Co. HUMBOLDT — It took longer than originally intended but a joint effort to plant Hispanic churches in Gibson County by The Church at Sugar Creek in Humboldt, Gibson Baptist Association and Tennessee Baptist Mission Board is now underway with the […]