December 15, 2016

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December 13, 2016

By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector SEVIERVILLE — The about 170 ministers’ wives who attended “The Good Cup” learned from four dramatic presentations, discussions around their tables with peers, and worshiped during Summit: The Gathering of Tennessee Baptists held Nov. 13-17 at the Sevierville Convention Center. Carol Anderson Shores of Acts of […]

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December 12, 2016

By David Roach Baptist Press GATLINBURG, Tenn. (BP) — The arrests of two teenagers in connection with deadly wildfires in and around Gatlinburg, Tenn., have provoked expressions of sadness from three local Southern Baptist congregations that lost buildings in the blaze. The three Gatlinburg churches — Roaring Fork Baptist Church, First Baptist Church and Banner […]

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December 12, 2016

By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector SEVIERVILLE — “Ninety percent of America’s evangelical kids attend a school where it is illegal to teach the full truth, ” said Ed Gamble in a breakout session of Summit which includes the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. “Why is it so important that […]

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December 12, 2016

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — For the past 11 years Gene Mims has served as pastor of Judson Baptist Church here. Mims is still pastor but he’s no longer alone in the task. In September, his son Jeff Mims officially became the church’s co-pastor. Jeff Mims is no stranger to the […]

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December 9, 2016

By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector SPRINGFIELD — Just like his predecessor, new Tennessee Baptist Convention President Steve Freeman has a heart and passion for evangelism. Freeman, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Springfield, was elected by acclamation at The Summit in November to succeed Roc Collins as convention president. Collins has since resigned as […]

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December 9, 2016

The Gatlinburg fires caused widespread devastation in Sevier County with upwards toward 2,000 homes and businesses affected. Tennessee Baptist Convention President Steve Freeman offers a challenge to contribute $20 toward the Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief effort. Please visit TNDisasterRelief.org/contributions. TBC Gatlinburg Fire Relief

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December 7, 2016

 Editor’s Note: In September, the International Mission Board hosted Baptist state paper editors in London to introduce its new media network and to explore its Global Cities Initiative, a part of IMB President David Platt’s desire to introduce a “limitless” missionary force of Southern Baptists. In December, Southern Baptists are observing a Week of Prayer […]

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December 6, 2016

By Connie D. Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector GATLINBURG — On day nine following the horrific wildfires, residents are finally being allowed to visit their homes in damaged areas, reported Wes Jones, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief specialist. They have to come back out every night. Gatlinburg Mayor Mike Werner said that On Thursday, Dec. 8, […]

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December 2, 2016

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December 1, 2016

Baptist and Reflector The outpouring of support and help in the wake of the Sevier County (Tenn.) fires has been extraordinary. Many have asked how they can help, and here are some suggestions from Wes Jones, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief specialist.

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December 1, 2016

Tennessee Baptists find ways to minister in Sevier County By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector SEVIERVILLE — Though homes, businesses, and churches in Sevier County are in ruins, residents of the area know it could have been much worse. “Had it not rained the night of the fire (Nov. 28), Sevier County would not […]

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