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October 26, 2018
From Carson-Newman University JEFFERSON CITY – The Carson-Newman University Interim Presidential Search Committee and Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Paul Percy will serve as interim president following the retirement of the University’s 22nd president, Dr. J. Randall O’Brien. O’Brien will conclude his presidency Dec. 31.
October 25, 2018
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org CLARKSVILLE — Sometimes missions volunteers meet people, share Christ and never see or hear from the individual again. Two college students with Tennessee ties had the unique opportunity of not only sharing the gospel with someone, but doing personal follow up in a state thousands of miles […]
October 25, 2018
Tennessee Baptist DR volunteers will be needed for months By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — The destruction caused by recent hurricanes Michael and Florence will keep Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief and rebuild teams busy for months and even years to come, say veteran disaster relief officials. “The combined devastation of these […]
October 24, 2018
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — Rachel Glazebrook, assistant softball coach at Union University, was found dead in her home Wednesday morning.
October 23, 2018
Editor’s Note: Tennessee Baptists are participating in “Christmas Backpacks for Children and Teens” (see story “Blessings in Backpacks” in the Sept. 26 issue of the B&R). Backpack Collection Timeline and Locations: Englewood Baptist – East Campus | Nov. 5-8, 2018, 9am-4pm 1646 Highway 70 East, Jackson Contact: Randy Pool: 731-431-7101 TBMB Missions Mobilization Center | […]
October 23, 2018
Sabbaticals can help combat burnout, depression for pastors, ministry workers By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector ddawson@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — For Pete Tackett, the importance of taking a day off is as clear as the stubble on his face. Tackett, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Johnson City, admits that he often finds himself caught up […]
October 19, 2018
From Union University JACKSON, Tenn. — A concert by Christian recording artist MercyMe was the highlight of the 21st annual Union University Scholarship Banquet on Oct. 18, with more than 1,600 people in attendance at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.
October 17, 2018
Baptist and Reflector MOUNT JULIET — Middle Tennessee JAM (Journey Adventures in Missions) 2018, a missions event for boys and girls in grades 1-6, including Girls in Action, Royal Ambassadors and Children in Action, took place Sept. 29 at Victory Baptist Church in Mount Juliet. JAM allows children from across the state to come together […]
October 16, 2018
Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — In an outpouring of love for the community, 570 student volunteers from Carson-Newman University fanned across four counties during the university’s annual Operation Inasmuch day of service.
October 15, 2018
Non-typical Southern Baptist pastor leads church to impact community By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org NEW MARKET — Donnie De La Cruz would be the first person to tell you that he’s not your typical, everyday Baptist preacher in East Tennessee. And, most people who know him would agree wholeheartedly. But, those who […]
October 12, 2018
By Lonnie Wilkey lwilkey@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — With teams deployed, and still needed, in North Carolina, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers will be doing “double duty” in the days ahead. DR teams will head to Crawfordville, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 12, to set up incident command, chain saw teams and feeding, shower and laundry units. Volunteers […]
October 11, 2018
Joyce Rice and Mary Jo Swaim still teaching first graders after 35 years By Lonnie Wilkey lwilkey@tnbaptist.org COVINGTON — Joyce Rice and Mary Jo Swaim have been friends for more than 35 years. More importantly, however, they have teamed up to share the love of Jesus Christ with first graders at First Baptist Church, Covington, […]