Pressure, stress on clergy have negative spiritual, physical effects

November 15, 2012

Most members of the clergy are taught to put the physical and spiritual needs of others first, but that self-denial may be harmful to their

5 of the most difficult challenges pastors face

November 15, 2012

Serving as a pastor may be one of the most difficult jobs in the world. Indeed, it may be an impossible job to do in

Van accident kills 2, injures 12 youth

September 27, 2012

Two people were killed and 12 others injured Sept. 16 when a van carrying youth from Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Maryville, Tenn., collided head-on with

OneLife changes lives by taking wells, Living Water to Bihar, India

September 20, 2012

Aaron Blanton rubs the sleep from his eyes as he slides from his bunk on an overnight train to Patna, India. The trip, scheduled at

Heavy metal rock star seeks to share light of Jesus

September 20, 2012

By Leanna Callaway When musician Brian “Head” Welch left the heavy metal band Korn in 2005, the announcement triggered significant speculation as people wondered what

Baptist chaplain brings hope, healing to Penn State following scandal

August 23, 2012

Johnny Pons has experienced God’s sense of humor. Pons grew up around Southeastern Conference football pulling for Vanderbilt and Alabama, having been reared in Hendersonville,