The Tennessee Baptist Mission Board announced Wednesday (Jan. 8) a series of staff changes as part of a restructuring plan aimed at better addressing ministry needs affirmed through the Acts 2:17 Initiative.
The restructuring involves phasing out some legacy positions, leading to layoffs allowing the reallocation of resources toward roles needed to support the initiative’s mission.
‘Difficult decisions’
“These are important days of transition for Tennessee Baptists and the TBMB as we begin to implement the Acts 2:17 Initiative,” said Randy Davis, TBMB president and executive director. “However, such change brings difficult decisions. We’ve had to say goodbye to coworkers, friends, and brothers and sisters in Christ who have served Tennessee Baptists and the TBMB faithfully. It’s been a privilege to serve the Lord alongside them, and we owe them a great debt of gratitude.”
To align organizational structure for future ministry demands, the positions of Baptism-Discipleship Team Leader, Emerging Generations Specialist, Training and Volunteer Coordinator, Childhood Specialist, Youth Ministry Specialist, Childhood/Women’s Ministry Specialist, Graphic Designer, and other positions have been eliminated. Several positions were held open during the last two years and some positions were eliminated that were budgeted but never occupied.
“Much of this work done through these positions will continue,” Davis said. “But it will continue in a new way and within the larger context of a new strategy that puts more resources closer to local churches.”
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written and originally published by Baptist and Reflector.
