Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
June 6, 2017
Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — Four married lesbian couples in Tennessee are fighting a new state law they say denies their parental rights. The couples, each expecting a baby this year, filed a lawsuit last week against a law mandating that undefined words in state statutes be interpreted to have “natural and ordinary” meanings. Tennessee […]
June 5, 2017
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector MORRISTOWN — Most people would assume that Don Owen experiences few surprises in ministry. Owen, a semi-retired businessman, has served for 13 years as a Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteer and in other ministries. But during the past several years Owen has seen God do some […]
June 1, 2017
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector MURFREESBORO — The day finally arrived. About 30 of the women inmates had waited for this occasion, some years. They were being allowed to leave their center for the first time since their incarceration. One woman inmate had waited for six years for the event so […]
June 1, 2017
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector VONORE – Former Tennessee Baptist Convention president Doug Sager is the first to admit that he has never been a person to “stay inside the box.” And neither have most of the churches he served during his 62-year ministry. Upon retiring as pastor of First Baptist Church, Concord, […]
May 31, 2017
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector TOWNSEND — Joe and Linda Ledford and other Baptists were in the parking lot of the only grocery store in this small resort town in East Tennessee. They were standing at a table giving out free ice cream cones, Bibles, and Bible storybooks to people. As […]
May 30, 2017
Baptist and Reflector MILLINGTON — David Leavell will be nominated as president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention during the Summit, scheduled for Nov. 12-15 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville. Charles Fowler, pastor of Germantown Baptist Church, Germantown, recently announced plans to nominate Leavell, pastor of First Baptist Church, Millington. Fowler described Leavell as an “excellent […]
May 30, 2017
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (TBMB) has relocated to Franklin and will cut a ribbon in the front of the Church Support Center June 3, marking the beginning of a new era in the organization’s long history. TBMB employees officially moved into the building May 23, and guests are invited […]
May 30, 2017
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board will host a fellowship reception for Tennessee Baptists attending the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention in Phoenix. The reception will be held on Monday, June 12, at 8:30 p.m. in the Ahwatukee Room A/B in the Sheraton Grand Hotel.
May 22, 2017
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Tennessee Baptist churches are adding contemporary style worship services in various ways. Despite issues — will the new service divide the church, who will speak, when will it be held, and where will it be held — the outcome usually is good, reported pastors. […]
May 19, 2017
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector HENDERSON — Being a Marine, a cop, and then a Sheriff’s Department supervisor isn’t easy, said Larry Rose. Then there was the burden of being a Christian who felt called by God to the ministry. Thankfully, he did experience satisfaction “serving the public” and helping desperate […]
May 19, 2017
By Mike Stover Camp Pastor, Journey Camp On the last day of Journey Camp 2016 at Linden Valley I was serving food to our campers during the first lunch serving. There are two serving times for each meal of the day, both with four lines, and camp staff serve the campers as they come through […]
May 19, 2017
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector MOUNT JULIET — Four teens were winners or runners-up in the 2017 State Youth Bible Drill and High School Bible Drill held May 6 here. Hope Bone of First Baptist Church, Columbia, won the Youth Bible Drill and Caitlyn Crook of Auburntown Baptist Church, Auburntown, was […]