Retired policemen’s mission to reach today’s officers
March 21, 2026
The death of Paul Lee’s mother changed everything. That was it. That was the thing that drove Lee over an emotional and spiritual cliff. The
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Steve Gaines remembered as ‘anointed preacher, soul winner and encourager’
March 20, 2026
Steve Gaines, longtime pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis and a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, died March 20, after a long battle with cancer. He was 68.
Does your church know how to ‘pray with abandon’? See how this state is offering help.
March 5, 2026
“There was just this cry — we don’t feel like we know how to pray and be effective.”
Evangelist ‘crosses’ America with a message
March 5, 2026
When Leo Lytle pulls off the side of the road, he does not knock on doors, deliver a sermon or brandish a Bible. He simply waits.
Stop, analyze and verify: Is your church the next target?
March 2, 2026
“It is a real issue facing our churches”: As congregations increasingly manage finances and communications online, cybercriminals are taking notice.
Bivo pastors, wives retreat highlights ‘battling burnout’
February 24, 2026
Despite the snow and ice created by Winter Storm Fern, more than 300 attendees enjoyed a time of warm fellowship at the annual Bivocational Ministers and Wives Retreat in Pigeon Forge on Jan. 29-31.
‘Thank you’ letters from jail highlight hope, transformation
February 23, 2026
A team of 30 volunteers are bringing hope and transformation to inmates at the Anderson County Detention Facility.
On the receiving end: DR volunteers benefit after Winter Storm Fern
February 19, 2026
Longtime Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers Murray and Marjorie Johnson have brought the hope and love of Jesus Christ to countless victims of tragedy since they first learned of the ministry nearly 30 years ago.
Evangelist, ‘lifelong’ Southern Baptist Jerry Spencer dies at 86
February 16, 2026
Jerry Spencer, a Southern Baptist evangelist who preached to millions across more than 50 countries and served in key denominational leadership roles for decades, died Feb. 14, 2026, in Savannah, Tenn.
‘Clear standard’: TN bill would criminalize disruption of worship services
February 13, 2026
State Rep. Greg Martin, R-Hixson, introduced legislation with the intent to strengthen state protections for places of religious worship, ensuring congregations across Tennessee can gather and practice their faith free from intentional obstruction, disruption or intimidation.
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