Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
August 13, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorFRANKLIN — Every church faces the challenge of creating a compensation package for their pastor. This process can feel overwhelming. Most churches get it right. Some don’t, and it can leave the pastor and the church financially exposed—and sometimes inadvertently at risk of violating Internal Revenue Service laws. It is important that churches […]
August 5, 2025
By Zoë WatkinsCommunications specialistMissions event for teen girls, grades 6-12, set for September MURFREESBORO — For Kim Cruse, the path to becoming a missionary began in high school at an event she now organizes. “That’s where God called me to be a missionary,” recalls Cruse, missions discipleship specialist for Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union. “I learned […]
August 4, 2025
By David DawsonManaging editor, Baptist and ReflectorCAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — With massive amounts of excitement and enthusiasm, especially for 8 o’clock in the morning, Emily Martin takes her place on stage. After adjusting the microphone stand to fit her small stature, she helps the campers usher in another eventful day at CentriKid children’s camp. “Good morning, […]
August 1, 2025
By David DawsonManaging editor, Baptist and ReflectorNote: This story is part of a four-part series about CentriKid that will be published throughout this week on the B&R website. CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Abby Sells says that two of her favorite things are serving the Lord and working with children. For the past two summers, she’s been […]
July 31, 2025
By David DawsonManaging editor, Baptist and ReflectorNote: This story is part of a four-part series about CentriKid that will be published throughout this week on the B&R website. CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Alli Brown’s passion for CentriKid Camp has taken her from the rec fields to the corporate office. Brown, who is a member of NorthField […]
July 30, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorSEYMOUR — The King’s Academy has unanimously appointed Fred Eaves as its next president and head of school following an extensive national search. Eaves will join TKA full-time July 1, 2026, but plans to be involved in academy life before then. He will attend orientation this week to meet families and begin forming […]
July 30, 2025
By David DawsonManaging editor, Baptist and ReflectorNote: This story is part of a four-part series about CentriKid that will be published throughout this week on the B&R website. LINDEN — Jimmy Tucker, manager of Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center, says that hosting CentriKids children’s camp is a sound investment. And he’s not talking about financially. […]
July 25, 2025
By Baptist and ReflectorFRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptists have broken their record for the fourth consecutive year, with gifts to the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions surpassing $2.4 million with two months remaining in the fiscal year. As of Friday, donations reached $2,461,971, exceeding last year’s record of $2,451,737 by more than $10,000. “This is the […]
July 23, 2025
By Chris TurnerEditor, Baptist and ReflectorChurch plant reaches next phase of ribbon cutting CLARKSVILLE — Cal Hampton was 60 years old and thought he might be losing his mind. The longtime pastor, firmly rooted in a beloved ministry in Wayne County, felt God calling him to leave, relocate, and plant a church. At 60? Isn’t […]
July 22, 2025
By David DawsonManaging editor, Baptist and ReflectorFRANKLIN — What started with a phone call eventually turned into a blessing on wheels. Earlier this year, a phone call was made to Danny Sinquefield, TBMB Harvest Field Leader and BlueOval City Coordinator, from a Tennessee Baptist Church, asking about any needs for the work being done in […]
July 21, 2025
By Zoë WatkinsCommunications specialistRoan Park Baptist receives $400,000 grant after Helene havoc Note: This story is a follow-up to the article “Parking Lot Is Gone, but Hope Remains in Place,” written by the B&R last November. The story can be viewed here. ROAN MOUNTAIN — Two weeks after Roan Park Baptist Church spent $20,000 from […]
July 18, 2025
By David DawsonManaging editor, Baptist and ReflectorHARTFORD — An ill-timed shower caused some last-minute rearranging to the festivities, but the rain did not wash away the spirit of celebration among those in attendance at Thursday’s outdoor gathering in Hartford. The event, hosted by the Appalachia Service project, recognized — and rejoiced over — the tireless […]