Memphis Theological Seminary is opening its classroom doors to the community this fall. Dr. Mitzi Minor will present three classes for individuals who want to expand their knowledge of the Bible in a casual learning environment: "The Gospel of Matthew" - Sept. 1 - 29, Thursdays 9:30-11:30 am "Paul's Letter to the Galatians" - Oct. 13 - Nov. [...]
“All of these died in faith without having received the promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth, for people who speak in this way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of the land that they [...]
With so much focus on the “big issue” we often forget that the General Conference does all manner of other things. Perhaps one of the most overlooked changes regards an addition to paragraph 340: Responsibilities and Duties of Elders and Licensed Pastors. Currently 340.2.c.(2)(c) reads, “To provide leadership for the funding ministry of the congregation.” [...]
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AFFIRMS UNITY, MOVES FORWARD July 25, 2016 Nashville, Tenn.: Meeting in Chicago last week, the Council of Bishops’ Executive Committee approved a framework for implementing the Commission on a Way Forward and took a step toward a called session of the General Conference in 2018. The Council acknowledged that the landscape of [...]
Bishop William T. McAlilly of the Nashville Episcopal Area has announced the following leadership changes in the Episcopal Office and Tennessee Conference Connectional Ministries staff. Lynn Taylor assumed the new role of Director of Missional Alignment for the Nashville Episcopal Area on July 1. She has served as the Coordinator of Emerging Ministries for the [...]
THE MARY COOPER HONORARY GOLF CHALLENGE (THE COOPER) BENEFITTING MIRIAM’S PROMISE | SEPTEMBER 26 Miriam’s Promise, a pregnancy, parenting and adoption counseling center serving Middles Tennessee, announced today that their 17th annual golf challenge will take place on September 26, 2016 at Old Fort Golf Club in Murfreesboro, TN, with registration beginning at 8:15 a.m. [...]
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