Ministry - articles
Thomas leading church to feed hungry children
“I’m hungry!” Those words evoke a compassionate heart, especially when spoken by a child.
Nelle Thomas and a host of volunteers at Elizabethtown’s New Hope Community Church have such hearts. more »
By Todd Deaton - Apr 15, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness
Mississippi River Ministry surpasses 20,000 professions of faith
The Southern Baptist Mississippi River Ministry (MRM) has reached a new milestone. More than 20,000 people have come to know Christ as Savior since MRM began in 1992. more »
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship, Hunger/Homelessness,
DOM William Gray turns computer hobby into ministry
DOVER, Tenn. — William Gray, director of missions, Judson-Stewart-Truett Baptist Associations based here, provides discounted computers and printers to ministers and others. more »
By Connie Davis Bushey - Apr 5, 2009
Second chances
Former addict brings addiction recovery program to state to help Kentuckians recover from abuse and find Christ
RUSSELL SPRINGS, Ky.—By all appearances, Todd Woodrum had his life together. more »
By Drew Nichter - Apr 4, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Addictions, Substance Abuse
Couple ministers to cancer patients
It is estimated more than 1 million people were diagnosed with cancer last year, according to a study by the American Cancer Society (ACS) Web site. more »
By Lisa Watson - Apr 3, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Living, Health
Teen’s vision brings water to Darfur
MILAN, Tenn.—Joshua Guthrie was a troubled teen. Like many others of his generation, the high school sophomore was troubled by the needless suffering of so many people in so many places. more »
By Mark Kelly - Mar 23, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship,
Patrick of Ireland: an evangelical hero
NEW ORLEANS—It has been said that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, perhaps reflecting some mysterious urge to wear green on March 17. more »
By Gary D. Myers - Mar 17, 2009 - (1)
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship,
True Love Waits’ impacts Philippines
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Seeing the work of True Love Waits in the Philippines “once again demonstrated God’s continued awesome work” through the abstinence-until-marriage outreach, TLW co-founder Jimmy Hester said after a two-week trip to the country. more »
By Don Beehler - Mar 16, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Family, Children, Sexual Purity, Abstinence
Churches demonstrate ‘a heart’ for local communities
BRENTWOOD — Tennessee Baptist Convention churches, Tennessee Woman’s Missionary Union and other Tennessee Baptist mission groups recently participated in the annual “We Have a Heart for You” community service day emphasis. more »
By Marcia Knox - Mar 16, 2009
Association’s Good Samaritan Center meets needs
DOVER, Tenn. — The Good Samaritan Center is located in downtown Dover on a main street of the town in a very nice building.
It seems like a nice clothing store which has very reduced prices, but recently it has drawn not just frugal shoppers but more and more people who are desperate, said William Gray, director of missions, Judson/Stewart/Truett Baptist Associations, based in Dover. more »
By Connie Davis Bushey - Mar 15, 2009
Topic: Faith, Ministry, Citizenship,