BCM leaders renewed, refocused after Summit
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (BP) – Cole Rogers said he picked up numerous new ideas during the 2024 Collegiate Leadership Summit.
Lonnie Wilkey, longtime Tennessee editor, announces retirement
FRANKLIN (BP) – The start of a new year will mark the end of an era for the Baptist and Reflector, newsjournal of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board.
Axis Church moves forward after fire
NASHVILLE (BP) – Despite some difficult circumstances, The Axis Church is still spinning.
Tennessee church happy to ‘wear this place out’ to help flood victims, share Christ
WAVERLY, Tenn. (BP) – Walking through certain parts of the flood-ravaged city of Waverly feels almost like navigating a war zone. Houses, cars, fences and furniture are mangled and mashed. Random pieces of brick and wood are strewn along the streets and sidewalks.
Power of Easter sweeps through Tennessee jail
TRENTON, Tenn. (BP) – Going to church on Easter Sunday wasn’t an option for the inmates at the Gibson County jail.
Restructured Youth Evangelism Conference designed to reach every church in Tennessee
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BP) – For more than two years, Tennessee Baptist Mission Board youth specialist Jay Barbier has been thinking about the possibility of restructuring the state's annual Youth Evangelism Conference.
Memphis church’s inner-city outreach leads to baptisms
MEMPHIS (BP) – Barron Martin, lead pastor of One Faith Christian Center, said he is blown away at the way his small church plant has been able to impact its community and spread the Gospel.
FIRST-PERSON: Homeschooling rings our bell
NASHVILLE (BP) – It was a tough decision. For several weeks, my wife and I talked about it at great length. We prayed about it, sweated over it and, occasionally, I will admit, flip-flopped on it.
What do online viewership numbers really mean?
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (BP) -- Brentwood Baptist Church digital strategy director Darrel Girardier admits that he has a love-hate relationship with analytics, especially in relation to online worship and other events that are streamed on social media platforms.
Clinic opens avenues for Gospel sharing
SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (BP) -- The remote medical clinic hosted by Robertson County (Tenn.) Baptist Association did more than meet physical needs. It provided an opportunity for spiritual healing too. The one-day clinic, held at a Springfield, Tenn., community center, offered a variety of medical services -- ranging from eye exams to dental needs -- at no cost and also included a counseling area where participants could ask spiritual questions and/or get connected with local churches.
