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March 25, 2025
By Ryan KeatonTeam Leader: DiscipleshipAs the Strengthening Evangelistic Disciples Team Leader, I have the privilege of guiding a movement dedicated to deepening biblical discipleship across the Tennessee Baptist Convention network. This role isn’t just about leadership — it’s about catalyzing a statewide culture of disciple-making that will transform individuals, churches, and communities for the glory […]
March 24, 2025
By Lonnie WilkeyThe Baptist Paper GREENVILLE, S.C. — With March Madness now in full swing, Furman University broadcaster Dan Scott can’t help but remember that magical moment two years ago when Furman pulled a major upset in the first round of the NCAA men’s tournament. Scott, who has been director of broadcasting for Furman since […]
March 23, 2025
By Zoë WatkinsCommunications specialistJoining TBMB staff as prayer catalyst, Duggin ready to help ‘lay the foundation’ FRANKLIN — What is a prayer catalyst? Primarily, it’s a person who is helping the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board bathe everything it does in prayer. But Nancy Duggin will also tell you it’s a person who is ready at-hand […]
March 21, 2025
Carson-Newman news officeJEFFERSON CITY — Dozens of Carson-Newman students recently returned from a spring break week that was anything but traditional. Grouped in teams, students took part in multiple mission trips around the globe — helping others, gaining real-world experience, and showing the love of Christ. Students boarded planes traveling to Los Angeles, Hawaii and […]
March 20, 2025
By David DawsonManaging editor, Baptist and ReflectorCOLUMBIA — Carson and Andy Prock celebrated their birthdays with a huge party that included cake, candles, games and laughter. There was, however, one element that was noticeably absent from the festivities. There were no presents for the two young sisters. Instead, Andy, who turned 10, and Carson, 7, […]
March 19, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorELIZABETHTON — The only antidote to a flood’s devastation is an overwhelming tide of generosity. Don Owen, leader of God’s Warehouse Ministries at the Nolachucky Baptist Association, reports that their warehouse has received an astounding 34.6 million products for disaster relief efforts since Hurricane Helene struck in September 2024. “They’ve not come from […]
March 19, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorBy Zoë Watkins zwatkins@tnbaptist.org MADISONVILLE — Even long after Hurricane Helene’s devastating winds subsided, Tennessee Baptist volunteers can still be found restoring hope in East Tennessee. Westside Baptist Church in Madisonville is one of those churches serving as a beacon of sustained commitment. “When the hurricane hit up there, I called off services […]
March 19, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorBy Zoë Watkins zwatkins@tnbaptist.org CLEVELAND — “And whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” Matthew 10:42 This verse comes to mind amid the generosity that’s been poured into the disaster […]
March 17, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorNEWPORT — Working alongside non-profits serving those affected by Hurricane Helene is a priority of Tennessee Serves, an initiative headed by Tennessee’s First Lady Maria Lee. Lee and a team of volunteers worked alongside a Knox County Association of Baptists Disaster Relief team to help restore a house damaged by flooding when the […]
March 13, 2025
Union University news roomJACKSON — Union University will dedicate its newest academic building, The Ethos Forum, at a March 21 ceremony. The Ethos Forum will house Union’s McAfee School of Business and the computer science and engineering departments. Located between White Hall and Pleasant Plains Extension on the Great Lawn, the building is part of […]
March 12, 2025
By Baptist and ReflectorMORRISTOWN — In the wake of the floods that struck Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia, God’s Warehouse Ministries has mobilized a rapid response effort to deliver critical supplies to affected communities. The multi-state flood hit on the weekend of Feb. 15, leaving at least 14 dead. This disaster not only comes after […]
March 11, 2025
Baptist and ReflectorYour voice is vital as we continue our shared commitment to being faithful stewards of the blessings entrusted to us. Through this brief survey, we hope to evaluate the effectiveness of Linden Valley and Carson Springs Baptist Conference Centers in advancing our mission and serving your churches. Please take a few moments to […]