Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
December 5, 2018
Ripley pastor Rocky Gilliam uses nail gun accident to generate gospel conversations By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector ddawson@tnbaptist.org RIPLEY — Rocky Gilliam might have the most unique evangelism method in history. Not many people, after all, can use a personal story about being shot in the head with a nail gun as a segway […]
December 4, 2018
TBC’s new president plans to continue focus on statewide evangelism By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — As David Green begins his tenure as president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, his primary plan is to encourage Tennessee Baptists to keep their focus on what past TBC presidents have emphasized in recent years […]
November 27, 2018
By Lonnie Wilkey lwilkey@tnbaptist.org JACKSON — With so many alleged and actual cases of sexual misconduct rampant in today’s society, ministers must be intentional in protecting their ministries, said Tony Rankin. “The increasing number of ministers who have their lives affected by inappropriate relationships has probably already hit somebody you know,” observed Rankin, a clinical […]
November 26, 2018
By Chris Turner cturner@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board recently received a significant financial grant to support Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief (TBDR) work related to the recent hurricane that primarily blasted North Carolina and parts of South Carolina, causing widespread flooding and decimating communities along the coast. TBMB was officially notified Oct. 17 […]
November 26, 2018
With creative methods of evangelism, Tennessee Baptists are finding new ways to win… As Tennessee Baptists, we have Five Objectives, but the First Objective — “To see 50,000 people a year saved, baptized and set on the road to discipleship by 2024” — is the key one. We want to see people come to Christ […]
November 21, 2018
By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org JACKSON — Most believers have spent considerable amounts of time studying Paul’s writings. But what about Paul’s prayers? Mac Brunson, pastor of Valleydale Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., told attendees at the Tennessee Baptist Convention that Paul’s prayer life was perhaps even mightier than his pen.
November 21, 2018
During the 2018 Summit, Roc Collins, TBMB director of strategic initiatives, hosted a panel discussion on evangelism and discipleship. Below are some excerpts from the discussion. A full length transcript and an unedited audio version of this discussion is available here. — Compiled by Chris Turner THOMAS BESTER Founding Pastor, Forerunner Baptist Church, Ripley Evangelism […]
November 20, 2018
By Nathan Handley Contributing Writer, B&R JACKSON — Steve Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, said no matter what happens in the world, Christians have hope in the fact that Jesus is in control. “Every day I wake up I know one thing that will never change,” Gaines said. “Jesus is Lord.” Gaines […]
November 20, 2018
By Nathan Handley Contributing Writer, B&R JACKSON — Jordan Easley, pastor of First Baptist Church, Cleveland, said as long as there is power in the name of Jesus, the church has hope. “We’ve been given access to the name of Jesus, the only name that brings power,” he said. “There is infinite power in His […]
November 19, 2018
By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org JACKSON — The book “Heaven is For Real” was hugely popular several years ago, and was eventually used as the basis for a movie of the same name. But what if the book had been about hell? Chances are, it wouldn’t have been so widely embraced. David Leavell, outgoing president of […]
November 19, 2018
By Lonnie Wilkey lwilkey@tnbaptist.org JACKSON — In 1995, 13-year-old Thi Mitsamphanh was attending All Nations Camp at Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center, sponsored by the Executive Board (now Tennessee Baptist Mission Board) of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. During the week, he heard a sermon from the camp pastor that literally changed his life, but all […]
November 17, 2018
SPIRIT OF UNITY ON DISPLAY AS TBC MESSENGERS FOCUS ON WinTN By Lonnie Wilkey lwilkey@tnbaptist.org JACKSON — Tennessee Baptists gathered at West Jackson Baptist Church for the annual Summit with a focus on winning their state for Jesus Christ. The meeting, held Nov. 11-14, drew 929 registered messengers from 409 churches, along with 160 guests. […]