Stories - Tennessee Baptist Mission Board

Sams to be nominated for TBC VP

FRANKLIN — Mike Sams, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Martin, Tenn., will be nominated for vice president of the Tennessee…

A grandparent’s influence will often have eternal impact

I remember holding each of my five grandchildren for the first time. My heart was filled with boundless joy and thanksgiving to…

Willy Rice seizes ‘right’ moment with SBC Exec Comm to highlight abuse response efforts

NASHVILLE — It took only minutes into his first report to the SBC Executive Committee on Monday evening (Sept. 21) for Willy…

Food pantry receives donation after chance connection

DANDRIDGE — Volunteers at the Dandridge Ministerial Association Food Pantry stared down empty shelves and empty freezers, with 180 families depending on…

The trip that tested faith

If someone told you that you could invest your money and get a guaranteed return, would you take the deal? Most of…

‘No limits’ ministry creates community for adults with disabilities

CLINTON, Tenn. (BP) – Benjamin Cantrell sees the world from a perspective most people can’t appreciate. Others have made their best effort,…

Church hosts VBS in Ecuador for missions outreach

MACHACHI, Ecuador — For pastor Carlos Betancourt, a mission trip to Ecuador this summer was also a homecoming. Betancourt, who has led…

Hispanic VBS draws 1,200-plus across Tennessee

FRANKLIN — More than 1,200 people took part in Escuelas Bíblicas de Vacaciones — Vacation Bible School for Hispanic and Spanish-speaking communities…

SBC churches face worship leader shortage

NASHVILLE (BP) – A recent church music and worship survey indicates a leadership need is on the horizon for Southern Baptist churches.…

‘How good and pleasant’: Churches merge in Jackson

JACKSON — Two churches, located only a few miles apart in the Jackson area, each had something to offer: GracePoint needed a…

Modern man’s Tower of Babel

In case you missed it, more than 2,000 humanoid robots representing 700 teams from 16 countries convened last month in China for…

First Indian Baptist Church bridges Native American heritage with Baptist mission field

HENNING — Competing dancers bounded into the ring with dignity, crowned with feathers, wrapped in beads, adorned with fringe. Four singers gathered…

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