‘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.
Tennessee
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.
Disaster relief efforts still have ‘a long way to go’ after Winter Storm Fern
February 12, 2026
Although most of the snow and ice from Winter Storm Fern has now melted, the recovery efforts by Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief teams and volunteers are still going full speed.
WMU hike opens doors to missions in Italy
February 9, 2026
Sara Richter has a heart for missions, but for years, she struggled to find opportunities to serve.
Churches turn into warming shelter during severe winter conditions
February 5, 2026
Kevin Ward, director of missions for the Madison-Chester Crockett Association of Baptists, issued a call to Tennessee Baptist churches to work together with the City of Jackson to provide warming shelters for the homeless population.
Church opens shelter to provide ‘lifesaving care’ during freezing nights
February 4, 2026
When temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below, exposure becomes life-threatening.
‘We’re in this together’: Program finds purpose behind bars
January 27, 2026
Roger Britton still remembers the prayer. One of the inmates working at Whites Creek Baptist Church in Rockwood bowed his head before a surprise steak lunch the congregation had prepared. What followed, Britton said, was “the sweetest prayer I have heard in a long time.”
Clarity, courage and compassion’: Students serve Denver residents in need
January 20, 2026
For a team of Carson-Newman University students and staff, it was a December to remember. Composed of seven students and three leaders, the group traveled to Denver, Colorado, during Christmas break to serve those in need.
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