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November 15, 2021
Carson-Newman news office JEFFERSON CITY — Carson-Newman University held a ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 30 for the Randall and Kay O’Brien Amphitheater. The amphitheater honors former university president Randall O’Brien and his wife, Kay. “Having the opportunity to honor Dr. Randall and Kay O’Brien is truly special,” said C-N president Charles Fowler. “We are thankful […]
November 15, 2021
One year after facing death from COVID-19, Zach Lloyd is back in the pulpit, doing what he loves By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org LAFOLLETTE — To say that pastor Zach Lloyd is a walking miracle would be an understatement. Just one year ago, Lloyd was in the early stages of a 175-day […]
November 11, 2021
Pastors break away for ‘Off-the-Grid’ trip on Appalachian Trail By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org NEWPORT — Several days of hiking on the Appalachian Trail would leave many individuals feeling exhausted. Marty Shadoan said it had the opposite effect for him and the other pastors who recently hiked part of the trail while participating in the “Off […]
November 10, 2021
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — In connection with the recent restructuring of the state’s Harvest Fields (see related story), the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board has also announced the list of Harvest Field leaders. The Baptist and Reflector recently caught up with each of the Harvest Field leaders and ask them to tell us a little […]
November 10, 2021
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — In the second year of a worldwide pandemic, Tennessee Baptist Convention churches gave the largest amount through the Cooperative Program in 10 years. For the month of October, Tennessee Baptists gave $2,827,483. For the year-to-date, Tennessee Baptists gave $34,914,459. The amount is $710,916 or 2.1 percent over what was given […]
November 10, 2021
TBMB restructures state’s ‘mission fields’ By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board has revamped its harvest field structure. Several years ago, the TBMB developed strategy geared toward reaching various sections of the state (harvest fields). The goal was to have a team leader assigned to it. That […]
November 9, 2021
Recovery efforts continue after late-August floods Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Wes Jones, disaster relief specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, is pleased with the amount of progress that has been made in Waverly, but said there is still a long way to go. Jones, in fact, sent a call-out last week, asking for […]
November 9, 2021
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — East Tennessee minister Travis Henderson will be nominated as vice president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention during the annual meeting which will be at The Summit, Nov. 14-17, at Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood. Gene Nelson, pastor of Russellville Baptist Church, Russellville, told the Baptist and Reflector on Nov. 5 that […]
November 8, 2021
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptist Convention President Bruce Chesser said Nov. 8 that he will ask the directors of Tennessee Baptist Mission Board to recommend that messengers to the annual meeting this month consider a recommendation that would create a Sexual Abuse Task Force. TBMB directors are scheduled to meet Monday, Nov. 15, […]
November 5, 2021
The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board recently hosted the first “Ask Randy” webinar, featuring TBMB president and executive director Randy C. Davis. Matt Tullos, assistant to the executive director, served as moderator. Below is a full transcript: Matt Tullos: All right, it’s great to see so many faces on our Zoom call. I’ve got a lot […]
November 5, 2021
TBMB president and executive director Randy C. Davis provides answers to pastors from across the state during webinar By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — Randy C. Davis anticipated some hard questions. In fact, he was counting on them. Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, wanted the first-ever “Ask Randy” webinar, […]
November 4, 2021
Baptist and Reflector BRADFORD — Longevity is a concept First Baptist Church, Bradford, understands and appreciates. The church’s pastor, Don Dyer, has faithfully served for 28 years. However, that pales in comparison to the length of ministry by Larry Patterson, minister of worship. At the age of 17, when Larry was a senior in high […]