Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
September 10, 2015
BRENTWOOD — While Montana Baptists maintain they have been blessed by the partnership between the Tennessee Baptist Convention and the Montana Southern Baptist Convention, it has not been a one-way street. Tennessee Baptists agree that they, too, have been blessed by the relationships they have made in Montana since the partnership began in 2006. It […]
September 10, 2015
C-N news office JEFFERSON CITY – Carson-Newman University announced Sept. 8 that it has recorded its second consecutive record-breaking enrollment for the fall. The university has a total enrollment of 2,528 students. It posted a record 2,362 students last year.
September 9, 2015
By Lonnie Wilkey and Connie Bushey Baptist and Reflector HERMITAGE — Church revitalization requires change. Though it was said in different ways, that was the general theme echoed several times last week during the Church Revitalization Conference: Giving Hope for Change, held at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church. The conference, which included messages and breakout sessions […]
September 8, 2015
BOZEMAN, Mont. — A 10-year partnership between the Tennessee Baptist Convention and the Montana Southern Baptist Convention has mutually benefited both parties, leaders agree. The partnership has been “a shot in the arm” for Montana Baptists, observed Steve Fowler, a church planting missionary who was state missions director for the Montana convention when the partnership […]
September 8, 2015
BRENTWOOD — Preparations are underway for The Summit, to be held Nov. 9-11 at First Baptist Church, Millington. The Summit includes the Tennessee Baptist Pastors Conference, related luncheons and meetings, and the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. The theme for this year’s meeting is “Reach Now … Whatever It Takes,” based on I […]
August 27, 2015
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector MORRISTOWN — “Cowboy Church is not your traditional church,” said Kent Hightower, church planter/pastor of the Circle C Cowboy Church here, on a video produced by the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Folks connect with the church “because Cowboy Church is simple church. We use a simple message. […]
August 27, 2015
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector HUNTINGDON — His goal every week is to make one outreach contact. This is true though Jim Humphreys is 92 years old. Age is not the main factor for the retired director of missions and pastor in meeting his goal. He explained that for years he […]
August 26, 2015
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector CLEVELAND — Pastor Jay McCluskey of North Cleveland Baptist Church here has always had a great appreciation for the former Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee in Knoxville. He was born at the hospital and even worked there for a brief period between his college and seminary years. Now, […]
August 26, 2015
By Jeff Brumley Associated Baptist Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Congregational coaches are warning churches against becoming so fixated on Millennials and other young people that they ignore the surging population of Baby Boomers already in their midst. But those experts say most congregations simply aren’t ready to listen to that advice, especially when reaching out […]
August 25, 2015
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BENTON — When you have two positions that basically require a 24/7 commitment, 24 hours in a single day sometimes is not enough. That is what Steve Ross has discovered as he approaches his first anniversary as Sheriff of Polk County. “There are days when I can’t get […]
August 25, 2015
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Bobby Welch, associate executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Convention since May of 2011, will retire Aug. 31. Welch announced his plans to step down during a TBC staff meeting last month. With his 50th wedding anniversary this month (Aug. 21), Welch said he was retiring […]
August 15, 2015
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector SWEETWATER — As Kenny Witt, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteer of Madisonville, drove down a rural road near Sweetwater by homes and property, he saw more trees damaged by the tornado and storms which struck Monroe County July 14. He stopped at a house which had […]