Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
July 13, 2020
Fresh perspective, willingness to change are among the keys to church revitalization By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector ddawson@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — Although Kevin Minchey appreciates the importance of numbers, he believes church revitalization can sometimes be as much about attitude as attendance. Appearing as a guest on a recent B&R Radio podcast, Minchey, the church […]
July 10, 2020
Baptist and Reflector JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University announced its plans to resume classes and residential living for the fall semester. Classes will begin Aug. 19. Like many universities, in-person instruction for Carson-Newman will conclude by Thanksgiving and resume with online instruction for the remainder of the semester. Dining and residence halls will remain open.
July 9, 2020
Editor’s note – For additional resources and an updated version of the TBMB Gathering Together Again document that includes information about how your church should move forward when members test positive for COVID-19, visit TnBaptist.org/reopen. In-person gatherings suspended on numerous campuses across state By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector ddawson@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — With the […]
July 8, 2020
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — In 2018 the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that the average tenure of an American worker was 4.2 years. If those numbers hold true today, then Teresa Garrett is almost 10 times better than average. Garrett retired June 30 after 40 years of ministry […]
July 7, 2020
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — Of all people, perhaps David Green is the least surprised at the way Randy C. Davis has led Tennessee Baptists for the past 10 years. Green served as the chairman of the search committee charged with finding a successor to James Porch who was retiring […]
July 7, 2020
TN Baptists Are Celebrating a Decade With Davis By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — In August of 2010, just six weeks after becoming the executive director of the Executive Committee of the Tennessee Baptist Convention (now Tennessee Baptist Mission Board), Randy C. Davis reflected on his new role in an interview […]
July 6, 2020
By Leslie Peacock Caldwell IMB news office RICHMOND — International Mission Board senior leaders are urging Southern Baptists to use extreme caution if they are considering overseas missions travel for the remainder of 2020. As many countries continue to require quarantines or have not yet opened their borders, travelers could face unexpected circumstances, including quarantines […]
July 6, 2020
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches contributed $2,986,768 through the Cooperative Program in June. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists have given $22,890,433 through the Cooperative Program missions and ministry giving channel. The amount is $106,212 or 0.5 percent below what was given after eight months last year. The total also is $442,901 […]
June 30, 2020
Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University is organizing a community relations task team to foster unity and awareness within the community and make specific recommendations for improvements that align with the university’s biblical faith and Christian identity. The university seeks to identify and eradicate any policies, procedures or cultural norms that promote racial […]
June 29, 2020
Tennessee Baptist Conference Centers offer outlet for renewal By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — Since COVID-19 struck in March, most Baptist pastors have had nothing to do since they haven’t been able to preach in person or make hospital visits, right? Wrong! Instead, the last three to four months have created […]
June 25, 2020
Association’s 10 churches try new format, provide Backyard Bible Clubs ‘in a bag’ By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org CARTHAGE — For more than 11 years, New Salem Baptist Association had sponsored Backyard Bible Clubs in low income areas. The plan was to do it again this year, but COVID-19 entered the picture […]
June 23, 2020
God at work in Hamilton County amid tough times By David Dawson Baptist and Reflector ddawson@tnbaptist.org CHATTANOOGA — The residents of Hamilton County have experienced a trilogy of turmoil in the past few months. It began when the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold, throwing daily routines into a state of flux. Then came a deadly […]