Tennessee Baptist Mission Board

06/14/2026

Is there someone in your life you need to forgive? God calls us to release bitterness and choose compassion — just as He has shown us in Christ. 💛 Tag someone you're grateful for today.

06/12/2026

Pastors — this one's for you!

Join us for the Pastors Conference on Monday, November 16 at the Sevierville Convention Center as we dive deep into the theme "Swallowed Up by Grace" — a powerful journey through the life of Jonah and the relentless, pursuing grace of God.

You'll hear from an incredible lineup of pastors and ministry leaders:
Danny Forshee | Great Hills Baptist Church, Austin, TX
Chuck Herring | Collierville Baptist Church, Collierville, TN
Ben Mandrell | Bellevue Baptist Church, Cordova, TN
Jeff Iorg | President, SBC Executive Committee
Dean Inserra | City Church, Tallahassee, FL
Fred Luter | Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA

Plus worship led by Matt Rector, Worship Pastor at The Point Church, Signal Mountain, TN.

Whether you feel like you're in the belly of the whale or walking in the sunlight of God's grace, this conference is designed to encourage, equip, and refresh your soul for the ministry ahead.

Don't miss it — get excited, come ready to be overwhelmed by grace and check out tbcsummit.org for more information!

06/11/2026

"Jackson Couple Rejoices in Journey of ‘Healing and Restoration that is Nothing Short of a Miracle’"; In an instant, a casual father-son outing became a desperate fight for survival.

Saturday morning, May 31, 2025, began like any other weekend for Cam and Breanne Tracy and their then-3-year-old son Jonathan. Father and son set out for some “man time,” while Breanne settled in for a quiet morning at home.

The comfortable routine of the morning soon was shattered. As Cam and Jonathan pulled out of a local playground to head to story time at a nearby library, an oncoming car crossed the center line and crashed head-on into them.

Read more of this inspiring story and God's healing hand here:

JACKSON (BP) – In an instant, a casual father-son outing became a desperate fight for survival.

06/10/2026

The season between pastors is never wasted — it's an opportunity! God can do powerful work in a congregation during the interim period, and we want to help equip you to lead well through it.

Join us for our Transitional Interim Pastor (TIP) Training, where you'll gain practical tools to guide a church with confidence, including:
- Leading your congregation toward a healthy future
- Preaching with purpose through the transition
- Supporting the pastor search process
- Addressing conflict and building unity
- Preparing the church to receive their next shepherd

Whether you're currently serving as an interim pastor or want to be ready when God calls you to that role — this training is for you. Don't miss this chance to sharpen your skills and serve your church well. 👇 Click the link to learn more and register today!

https://bit.ly/4fqRKqb

06/09/2026

What day is it? 2 MINUTE TUESDAY! This week, Dr. Davis invites you to celebrate Vacation Bible School season with us, and thanks Tennessee Baptists for their giving and volunteer efforts that help reach tens of thousands of kids with the gospel each summer!

06/09/2026

"SBC Executive Committee Faces Drastic Funding Cut in Coming Year"; The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee has “a limited but essential role,” EC president and CEO Jeff Iorg reminded EC board members during their meeting June 8 in Orlando.

Finalizing the last bits of business prior to the full-scale SBC Annual Meeting (June 9–10) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, EC members received a variety of updates, approved financial reports and elected new officers.

Read more about the SBC EC Meeting in Orlando from Jennifer Davis Rash for The Baptist Paper, here: https://bit.ly/3SarpTB

06/09/2026

"Pastors Examine Conflict, Suffering, and Finishing Well during SBC Pastors’ Conference"; Pastors examined conflict, suffering and finishing well during the second session of the SBC Pastors’ Conference June 8 in Orlando. The session featured sermons from Edgar Aponte and Heath Lambert and a panel discussion led by Ken Whitten, national director of pastoral leadership at the North American Mission Board, with Steve Dighton, Ted Traylor and Bryant Wright.

Read more about this year's SBC Pastors' Conference highlights from Shannon Baker at Baptist Press, here: https://bit.ly/43XU2WM

ORLANDO (BP) – Pastors examined conflict, suffering and finishing well during the second session of the SBC Pastors’ Conference June 8 in Orlando. The session

06/08/2026

With the SBC right around the corner, we invite you to join us for the TN Baptist Messengers Dessert Fellowship!! We love the time to see & speak with you during the convention, and we will be hosting it again this year. We encourage you to join us Monday evening, see you there

06/07/2026

Start your morning anchored in His faithfulness. 🌄 Before the noise of the day sets in, pause and ask God to guide your steps. Drop a 🙏 below if you're trusting Him to lead you today!