Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
July 28, 2015
By Baptist and Reflector CHATTANOOGA — On June 27 the church rectory of Northside Community Church here was damaged by fire. The rectory was home to Mitchell Reaves, pastor, and five members of his family. The building, which formerly was an educational building and wasn’t needed for church activities, was insured. Repairs have been estimated […]
July 28, 2015
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Editor’s Note: See opinion columns in the next several days on the topic of physician assisted suicide or death with dignity. NASHVILLE — The issue of physician assisted suicide (PAS) or death with dignity has surfaced in Tennessee. Earlier this year a bill which would have allowed doctors […]
July 23, 2015
By Chris Turner Director of communications, TBC BRENTWOOD, Tenn.— The Executive Board Ministry Staff of the Tennessee Baptist Convention has named a long-time disaster relief and ministry veteran to lead its state disaster relief effort. The appointment culminates a nearly one-year national search process. Wesley A. Jones, a former state disaster relief leader in Iowa […]
July 23, 2015
By Baptist and Reflector ALAMO — On July 14 a fire broke out in Cairo Baptist Church, Alamo, which may have completely destroyed the church’s main building. An educational building was not affected. The town is located about 15 miles northwest of Jackson. There is no sign of criminal involvement and the cause is undetermined, […]
July 18, 2015
By Connie Davis Bushey News Editor, Baptist and Reflector LIVINGSTON — Many different languages were heard here, but mostly from adult sponsors and counselors. The children and teens spoke English — about American music, Facebook, and favorite soccer teams. The campers of All Nations Camp represented 15 different countries they or their families are from. […]
July 18, 2015
By Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches gave $2,768,320 through the Cooperative Program in June. After eight months of the current fiscal year, Tennessee Baptists have given $22,399,423. The amount is $54,421 or 0.2 percent over what was given during the same time frame last year. The total, however, is $433,910 or […]
July 17, 2015
View image | gettyimages.com By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector CHATTANOOGA — When Eric Stitts, pastor of Bayside Baptist Church, Harrison, heard of the domestic terrorism attack on two military facilities in the city on July 16, his first thought was disbelief. Then he turned his thoughts and prayers to the many policemen in […]
July 15, 2015
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector Editor’s Note: This issue of the Baptist and Reflector contains in-depth articles about the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision and its potential impact on churches, ministers, and laity. Visit www.tnbaptist.org/marriage for additional resources. BRENTWOOD — Less than three weeks after the United States Supreme Court redefined the […]
July 15, 2015
By Landon Dickerson B&R Intern BRENTWOOD — In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling to legalize homosexual marriage in all 50 states, Baptist Collegiate Ministries around Tennessee are responding. Because homosexuality is such a large issue on college campuses now, BCMs in Tennessee are seeking out God’s desire for the next step, according to […]
July 15, 2015
By Lonnie Wilkey Eeditor, Baptist and Reflector NASHVILLE — Following the decision of the United States Supreme Court on June 26, two state representatives in Tennessee announced plans to draft a “Tennessee Pastor Protection Act.” “It comes as no surprise that the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage. I have had multiple constituents […]
July 15, 2015
By Baptist and Reflector BRENTWOOD — Current Tennessee Baptist Convention president Michael Ellis, along with 20 former TBC presidents, have signed onto a statement first adopted by current Southern Baptist Convention President Ronnie Floyd and all 16 former living SBC presidents since 1980. Soon after the marriage and religious liberty statement was released during the […]
July 15, 2015
By Jim Guenther TBC Attorney There needs to be some clarity about exactly what the Supreme Court’s decision did and did not do. The decision was about a civil right, the right of same sex couples to be licensed by the states to marry. It was an interpretation of the 14th Amendment, a citizen’s right […]