Articles - Religion en-us http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive N/A http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive webmaster@tri-statedefender.com 20 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/3215/1/A-celebration-of-the-old-and-the-new---First-Baptist-Church-Chelsea-surrounded-by-diversity/Page1.html First Baptist Church Chelsea, 500 N. Fourth St., was built in 1873. (Courtesy photos)First Baptist Church Chelsea, located at 500 N. Fourth St., will celebrate it 135th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 12, beginning at 11 a.m. The pastor, Dr. Justin R. Holloway, has been preparing a special sermon for the morning worship service... editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Florence M. Howard) Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/3201/1/Fifty--and-counting--at-Grace-MBC/Page1.html Grace Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 50th church anniversary, the Golden Year of Jubilee, on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008... editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/3200/1/Pulpit-Snaps/Page1.html editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/3191/1/Yall-come-to-the-church-picnic/Page1.html The Magnolia First Baptist Church “Community Picnic” was a blend of the old and the new. (Courtesy photo)The old-fashioned, church-sponsored picnic – along with its tradition of fellowship – still is going strong, albeit with a few twists and innovations... editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Florence M. Howard) Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/3171/1/Putting-marriage-on-higher-ground-A-pastor-who-offers-marriage-mentors/Page1.html Pastor Dan Henley, and his wife, Dee, taught a Dedan Marriage Seminar this week to train couples from Faith Baptist Church, a black congregation, and Highland Church, a white congregation. (Photos by Earl Stanback)At a time when so many marriages fail, the Journey Christian Church has a mission to mentor spouses and keep their faith in God, and each other, strong... editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Florence M. Howard) Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/3158/1/Pulpit-Snaps/Page1.html Pulpit snaps plus photos. editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Tri-State Defender Newsroom) Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/3148/1/Saving-souls-is-the-bottom-line-for-this-pastorfinancial-advisor/Page1.html The late COGIC Presiding Bishop G. E. Patterson groomed Pastor Plummer for the ministry. Here the two attend a Grizzlies game at the FedEx Forum. (Courtesy photo)An abundance of grace is evident in the life, career and ministry of Elder Laurence V. Summer, pastor of Love Fellowship Ministries. He is, says some, a man who has figuratively walked with kings and yet not loss the common touch... editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Florence M. Howard) Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/3139/1/We-are-BAD--thats-so-good/Page1.html Faith Covenant Church, located at 4810 Willow Road, started with 10 people in 2005. It now has a membership of 500, including 350 active members. Pastor Quinten T. Barlow is taking the church to new spiritual heights. (Photos by Earl Stanback)Twenty-seven-year-old Pastor Quinten T. Barlow and his congregation admit to being B.A.D.  In fact, the words, “We are B.A.D.” are inscribed in the Sunday morning program, on CD covers for his sermons, and on historical records about the Faith Covenant Church, now located at 4810 Willow Road in Memphis... editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Florence M. Howard) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/3127/1/Community-revitalization-Church-talk-must-yield-to-bank-talk/Page1.html Rev. Dr. Floyd H. Flake is a quintessential expert in faith-based community revitalization. He brought that expertise to Memphis last week for the 2008 Economic Development Fair. (Photos by Earl Stanback)It’s happening more and more in business and economic development settings across America – a preacher is the featured speaker... editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Florence M. Howard) Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://tri-statedefenderonline.com/articlelive/articles/3116/1/Small-church-doing-big-things/Page1.html St. Paul Douglass Pastor Harry Davis grew up in the Douglass community and is committed to its residents. “Somebody has to give them a helping hand. Nothing can change until those of us who claim to be saved go back and do something,” he said. St. Paul Douglass Missionary Baptist Church, 1543 Brookins St., and Pastor Harry Davis are leading an effort to decrease infant mortality in the African-American community... editorial@tri-statedefender.com (Florence M. Howard) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400