Telling the Story of Tennessee Baptists Since 1835
December 30, 2021
Baptist Courier GREENVILLE, S.C. — Tennessee Baptist pastor Todd Stinnett has written My Daily Word of Truth, a daily devotional book to assist believers not only in discovering the meaning of Scripture, but in making the application to their daily lives. “If you’ve been looking for a way to become a better student of Scripture, […]
December 29, 2021
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org LEXINGTON — Portions of Henderson and Decatur Counties sustained scattered damage from tornadoes that struck the state on the weekend of Dec. 10. Residents of both counties, especially Decatur County, were not unscathed. Tornadoes took out the TVA lines that carried electricity into both counties. Most of […]
December 28, 2021
Green Hill Church and Victory Baptist combine for Christmas performance By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org MOUNT JULIET — For the most part, Baptist churches avoid the “s” word (split) whenever possible. But two Mount Juliet congregations — Green Hill Church and Victory Baptist — acknowledge that is what happened with their churches […]
December 27, 2021
By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org BRENTWOOD — Gayle Haywood received two standing ovations during a recent Sunday morning service at Brentwood Baptist Church. Still, pastor Mike Glenn made it clear that no amount of applause would be sufficient to express the church’s appreciation for Haywood, who is retiring after 40 years of service at Brentwood. “There […]
December 24, 2021
Year-round support needed for the hurting, struggling, hungry By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org FRANKLIN — Research compiled by various organizations in recent years confirms that Americans are far more likely to support charities and non-profit groups during the holidays than at any other time during the year. One published report, by NeonOne, showed that nearly one-third […]
December 23, 2021
Baptist and Reflector HUMBOLDT — Tennessee Baptist Adult Homes broke ground Nov. 30 for its first ministry in West Tennessee — Baptist Village-Humboldt. Tennessee Baptist Adult Homes was founded by the Tennessee Baptist Convention in 1974 to develop a residential ministry for senior adults. In 1989, TBAH was given the additional assignment of providing residential […]
December 22, 2021
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — Tennessee Baptists disaster relief units have been dispatched across the state to provide assistance to those affected by the tornadoes and straight line winds that tore across Tennessee and several nearby states during the early morning hours of Dec. 11. The storms resulted in dozens of deaths and numerous injuries. […]
December 20, 2021
Baptist and Reflector LEXINGTON — Rock Hill Baptist Church is a rural congregation that has been averaging between 60-70 people in worship since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020, according to pastor Richard Bray. Bray noted that the church’s missions committee led the congregation to participate in the Christmas Backpack Ministry in August but they […]
December 16, 2021
STUDENTS TAKE BIBLE COURSES DURING SCHOOL By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org LAFOLLETTE — Students at Campbell County High School in LaFollette are taking Bible courses for academic credit during school hours — and it is perfectly legal. The courses are offered through Released Time Bible Education (RTBE), a unique program which allows […]
December 13, 2021
Baptist and Reflector FRANKLIN — At least one Tennessee Baptist church was destroyed following tornadoes and straight line winds that tore across Arkansas, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee during the early morning hours of Dec. 11, leaving behind dozens of deaths and numerous injuries. Bethpage Baptist Church in Kenton was leveled by the tornado. (Full […]
December 13, 2021
By David Dawson ddawson@tnbaptist.org KENTON — Roughly 30 hours after a tornado left devastating destruction on the campus of Bethpage Baptist Church in Kenton, a group of 70 church members gathered on the grounds for a time of worship and prayer on Sunday morning. With many members still emotionally raw from the events of […]
December 13, 2021
By Lonnie Wilkey Editor, Baptist and Reflector lwilkey@tnbaptist.org CLARKSVILLE — When Cal Hampton returned to his hometown of Clarksville in 2018 to plant 2nd Mile Church, his goal was for 2nd Mile to sponsor a church plant or replant a church within three years. Mission accomplished. 2nd Mile Church was approached by Rick Stevens, director […]