Good Friday A Chance For Reflection, Sacrifice For Others
Good Friday offers the chance to remember the sacrifice and understand the historical significance of the religious commemoration. That according to Freedom Life Church McMinnville Senior Pastor Anthony Campbell. The term “Good Friday” is based on the history of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. According to scripture, Jesus died on a Friday afternoon, before resurrecting […]
Sparta Purchases Downtown Church For Conference Center
Sparta has officially purchased the former Christpoint Church property on the downtown square and plans to turn it into a new conference center. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the facility could host community events and support economic development. Lowery said the city has now completed negotiations and finalized the purchase of the building, which he […]
Sparta Home Church Awaiting Train Depot Building Move
After several months of being a portable church, Home Church in Sparta has found a long term facility in the old Train Depot building. Pastor Chris Howard said the church has spent the last the last year and a half without a full time building. Howard said it feels great to get the facility, and […]
DeKalb Pastors Praying Over Schools To Start New Year
A handful of Smithville Pastors joining forces Sunday to pray for the DeKalb County Schools and a new school year. Smithville First Baptist Church Pastor Chad Ramsey said the event happened long before he got involved eight years ago. Ramsey said the community has a heart for the students and a heart for prayer. “Not […]
Engrafted Word Church Turning 40 Years Old
Cookeville’s Engrafted Word Church turns 40 years old this month. Pastor Chris McMichael said the independent church started in a house in 1983 and now has over 300 members. He said he is proud that the church has continued to grow through all the ups and downs of the past 40 years, and continued to […]
Algood United Methodist Church Renovations Progressing
Algood United Methodist Church hoping to complete renovations to its building by March. Pastor Albert Willis said the process has taken over two years. He said because the church was built in 1899, it was a large undertaking to renovate the roof, the outside walls, and the church’s inside. “They had never had ever taken […]
Putnam Sheriff’s Department Hosting Emergency Event Training For Churches
Putnam County Sheriff’s Department hosting a de-escalation training at Life Church this Saturday. Sheriff Eddie Farris said several churches in the county approached his department asking for advice on the topic. He said preparation is key in emergency events. “How do we make sure we get the EMS in and out in the proper way, […]
Pikeville Church Seeking Community Feedback On Reopening Christian School
Parents across Van Buren County area being surveyed to see if there is interest to reestablish a Christian School. Sampson Freewill Baptist in Pikeville once operated a school, but lack of students closed it in 2012. Pastor Jamey Pack said some 20 families say they are interested in the school reopening. “We’re in the very […]
The Bend Church Planning New Campus In Cookeville
The Bend Church will have a new location in Cookeville on South Maple Avenue. Lead Pastor Shane Warren said the church is finalizing a deal for some 40 acres. Warren said the proposed campus would be built in phases. “We don’t light much of having the land paid off,” Warren said. “As soon as that […]
Local Sparta Church Renovating Old Fred’s Building As New Home
The old Fred’s building in Sparta will no longer be vacant next year as a local church prepares to move in. The pharmacy store closed in 2019, and Blessed Hope Baptist Church has purchased the building. Pastor Bryan Simmons said the goal is to open the doors in the summer of 2022. “Our current location […]
