Serving one county’s underserved
June 16, 2025
“We firmly believe that the mission that shines the furthest out, must shine brightest at home,” said pastor Gannon Richesin.
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Gospel courage empowers ministers to remain faithful despite criticism, hardship, Harrison says
June 9, 2025
Courageous leadership is never going to win popularity contests, but gospel courage empowers ministers to overcome fear, endure suffering and remain faithful despite criticism or hardship.
90-year-old organist has ‘rolled with the flow’ for decades
June 5, 2025
Mildred Cole, 90, stands next to the organ she plays every Sunday at Trenton Street Baptist Church in Harriman. At 90 years old, she makes the practice look effortless — a testament to nearly eight decades of musical dedication.
Music minister retires after 72 years of ministry
June 3, 2025
“I was obsessed with it, I guess you might say,” said Ron Tilley, describing his lifelong passion for the music ministry.
First person: Goodbye college, hello life
June 2, 2025
As the apartment door clicked shut, it locked away Madison’s college years — and a piece of my heart. I can’t reopen that door to relive those moments with my “kiddo,” but God’s faithfulness assures me it’s OK.
Serving at The Rim: Racetrack chaplain ‘powerful’ tool on and off the track
June 1, 2025
It’s a Saturday night at the Veteran’s Motorplex at The Rim in Greenbrier, Tennessee, and racetrack chaplain Brian Baker is making the rounds with the crowd.
Opinion: The 3 proud lies we tell
May 28, 2025
Pastor Adam Dooley of Tennessee shares his observations and reasonings in this opinion piece.
Celebrating 100 years of Cooperative Program ‘moments,’ opportunity for ‘sacred effort’
May 14, 2025
“One moment is not going to change the entire trajectory of what we do, but it can remind us of some very important things. The beauty of Baptist life and cooperation is that everybody is autonomous … we work together because we want to.”
Jubilee Trading Company touches world with faith-centered mission
May 14, 2025
Stephanie Edwards navigates rows of tall, unfinished wooden shelves, touching the world with each reach into one of the hundreds of cardboard boxes filled with exotic goods.
Small TN church makes missions investment after connecting with missionaries
May 13, 2025
Mary Lane Moore added that many in their small church of 50 members cannot go to the missions field due to health or work, but that didn’t stop God from calling them to be a part of it in some capacity.
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