It was a humble beginning, but in 1925 the Tennessee Baptist Convention made a commitment to launch a ministry focused on reaching college campuses across our state with the gospel.
“I was lost and would be in hell had it not been for the grace of God and a second chance of life,” Paul Leftwich said.
Ruth Starkey stood in her grandson-in-law’s swimming pool, surrounded by family and neighbors. At 93, she was about to make a public declaration of faith.
Say the name Edwina Griffith around First Baptist Whitwell and chances are everyone will know exactly who she is.
“As it is often said, ‘The lap is better than any app!’”
With warm words, warm smiles and warm food, Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are aiding the recovery efforts in Hickman County in the aftermath of Friday’s deadly explosion at the Accurate Energetic Systems plant.
Five wives trudged the final steps into Hot Springs, physically exhausted but spiritually renewed after three days and 16 miles on the Appalachian Trail.
A year after Hurricane Helene, Tennessee Baptist volunteers from across the state continue running toward the impact zone to help people dig out and rebuild, both their homes and their lives.
The remnants of Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating floods across Appalachia and East Tennessee one year ago, but the storm still rages for many.
When ministry wives traded their familiar routines for hiking boots and backpacks, they discovered more than mountain vistas along the Appalachian Trail.
