Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
June 29, 2018
By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector ddawson@tnbaptist.org MURFREESBORO — Although his name was the only one that appeared on the plaque, John Spurgeon quickly points out that his award-winning prison ministry is built on the combined efforts of a large army of individuals. Spurgeon, the prison ministry pastor at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, […]
June 28, 2018
By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org NASHVILLE — Kim Margrave, volunteer missions specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, is a strong believer in the concept, “You don’t need a passport to do missions work.”
June 26, 2018
By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org KNOXVILLE — Many churches across the state adopted “Game On” as the theme for Vacation Bible School this summer. At Loveland Baptist Church, in Knoxville, the theme was: “Game Still On.”
June 18, 2018
From B&R staff Tennessee Disaster Relief has been notified of a call out for Flood Recovery teams to travel to Maryland in response to the flooding in the Baltimore area roughly three weeks ago. Those who might be able to put together a team should contact Tennessee Baptist Mission Board disaster relief specialist Wes Jones […]
June 18, 2018
Editor’s Note: The “Summer of ’67” movie screening will take place June 29-July 5 at Regal Hollywood 27 at 100 Oaks Mall in Nashville. Tickets can be purchased on site. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org SPRINGFIELD — Christian filmmakers Sharon and Fred Wilharm have learned a lot over the past several years […]
June 15, 2018
Compiled from Baptist Press DALLAS — The Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting drew 9,637 messengers to Dallas June 12-13. The unofficial total is nearly double last year’s 5,015 messengers in Phoenix.
June 15, 2018
GuideStone program is ‘lifeline’ for retired preacher Earl Lane Editor’s Note: Mission:Dignity Sunday is June 24 across the Southern Baptist Convention. Churches can order free materials from GuideStone for use on June 24 or another date. Visit MDSunday.org or call 1-877-888-9409 to order the materials. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org SEVIERVILLE — […]
June 14, 2018
Compiled from Baptist Press DALLAS — Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention have elected the 68-member Committee on Nominations for 2017-2018 to represent the 34 states or territories qualified for representation on the committee according to SBC Bylaw 30.
June 14, 2018
156 internationals make salvation decisions at All Nations Camp By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org NEWPORT — William Burton has been praying all year that 150 children and youth would come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior during the 25th All Nations Camp held May 28-June 1 at Carson Springs Baptist […]
June 12, 2018
Editor’s Note: You can listen to David Leavell in Episode 15 of Radio B&R, the official news podcast of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board. By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector ddawson@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — Although there are countless teaching tools and training seminars on the subject, there is actually only one requirement to be an effective […]
June 5, 2018
By Diana Chandler Baptist Press ESCUINTLA CITY, Guatemala — A Southern Baptist youth mission team already in Guatemala when a volcano erupted there June 3 is safe and helping churches house and feed survivors.
June 5, 2018
By David Roach Baptist Press DALLAS — Despite turmoil related to terminations and resignations of “several” Southern Baptists “from key positions of leadership,” Southern Baptist Convention President Steve Gaines says, there are signs “the Lord is going to come upon us powerfully in Dallas” at next week’s SBC annual meeting.