Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
November 29, 2016
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector GATLINBURG — The sanctuary and Family Life Center of Roaring Fork Baptist Church in Gatlinburg burned down Nov. 28. In addition, a building at First Baptist Church, Gatlinburg, and the fellowship hall of Banner Baptist Church, all in Gatlinburg, were destroyed The fires which have been burning for […]
November 28, 2016
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD – Kingsport pastor Roc Collins, immediate past president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, has been named director of evangelism for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board (TBMB). Collins has been senior pastor of Indian Springs Baptist Church in Kingsport for the past 11 years. He informed his congregation […]
November 25, 2016
By Tim Ellsworth Contributing Writer, Baptist and Reflector SEVIERVILLE — Pastors must guard against ambition and pride if their ministries are to be characterized by faithfulness and not by failure, Paige Patterson told pastors attending the 2016 Tennessee Baptist Pastors Conference Nov. 14. “The Lord is serious about this business of ministry,” said Patterson, president […]
November 24, 2016
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector The 2016 Summit in Sevierville is over and by all accounts it was one of the best ever. The number of registered messengers was low by East Tennessee standards — 1,211, but attendance at some sessions neared or topped 2,000 people. The decision to add a worship service […]
November 22, 2016
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector SEVIERVILLE – Nearly 2,000 Tennessee Baptists from across the state gathered at the Sevierville Convention Center Nov. 13 for a “Tennessee Reunion.” An estimated 1,600 people attended the worship service led by fellow Tennessean Steve Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, Cordova, and president of the Southern Baptist […]
November 22, 2016
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector SEVIERVILLE — “It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late,” declared Roc Collins, president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention at the TBC annual meeting. The meeting was held as part of the Nov. 13-17 Summit here. “We believe Jesus is coming and because we […]
November 22, 2016
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector SEVIERVILLE — “What is the one thing that God wants? … The one thing that God wants is worship,” said Gary Jared at the Tennessee Baptist Convention annual meeting. The meeting was held as part of the Nov. 13-17 Summit here. At one time he thought […]
November 22, 2016
Messengers approve new name for Executive Board, elect Freeman By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector SEVIERVILLE — Messengers to the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention approved a new name for the Executive Board and elected Springfield pastor Steve Freeman as their new president. The two actions were among many that took place […]
November 18, 2016
November 16, 2016
Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — Carson Newman University football coach Ken Sparks, the nation’s active wins leader and the fifth winningest coach in college football history, announced his retirement during a press conference Nov. 14 inside the football athletic complex that bears his name. Sparks, a member of Manley Baptist Church, Morristown, finishes his […]
November 16, 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. By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector LONDON — The […]
November 15, 2016
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector SEVIERVILLE — Steve Freeman, pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Springfield, was elected president without opposition during Summit, which includes the annual meeting of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Summit is meeting Nov. 13-17. Michael Crandall, pastor, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Dyersburg, was elected vice president over Kylan Mann, pastor, […]