Ministry leaders call for balance as AI use among teens grows
NASHVILLE (BP) – Long before social media and AI concerns, parents opined about the time their teen spent playing video games. Atari…
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A layman’s case for hymns
I own three guitars and a trumpet. I can’t play any of them. Well, I can play the trumpet a little. I…
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Opening the doors to hope, happiness
TBCH dedicates three homes as part of ‘Safe Environment Project’ BRENTWOOD — Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes dedicated three new houses and a…
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Not limited by a little
Impossible. Everyone understood the need, but after counting the available resources, it was obvious the supply was woefully inadequate to meet the…
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Blackwell installed as Lifeway president
BRENTWOOD — Surrounded by close friends, family and leaders from across the Southern Baptist Convention, Ryan Blackwell expressed feelings of both gratefulness…
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Lifeway: Pastors report growing attendance, but fewer unchurched newcomers
BRENTWOOD — Looking out at those gathered for a weekend worship service, around half of pastors say their congregations have grown. Slightly…
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The what and why of GOTM
FRANKLIN — In a 1901 letter to Woman’s Missionary Union leaders across the state, Mildred Golden wrote: “We learn that in our…
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Week of Prayer for 2027 GOTM begins Sept. 13
FRANKLIN — The Week of Prayer for Tennessee Missions is a focused time for Tennessee Baptists to pray for the spiritual and…
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Another major milestone for GOTM!
Total for 2025-26 fiscal year surpasses $3M mark FRANKLIN — For 2025-26, the goal for the Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions (GOTM)…
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Why do I feel defensive the moment someone questions me?
Editor’s note: Below is the latest installment of “The Leader Board” — a featured series in the B&R aimed at helping pastors…
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TenneScene: September 2
Announcements Pastor Larry Jones retires from Concord Baptist after 30 years Baptist and Reflector MOHAWK — Lawrence “Larry” Jones retired in June…
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Fortify Initiative brings abuse-prevention training to local Baptist associations
SPRINGFIELD – The Scripture verse printed on the front of a resource from the Fortify Initiative may not seem the most obvious choice for…
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