Christmas is quickly approaching, and we once again have the opportunity, perhaps even responsibility, to be a part of Kingdom work broader than our small corner of the world. We often get so busy with the work in front of...
This month, our church celebrates its 183rd birthday! In "One Hundred Years--A Story of First Baptist Church Clinton, Tennessee" Mary Weaver puts it this way: "Realizing the need for a Baptist church in the new town of Clinton, a group...
Henry David Thoreau once wrote, "I make myself rich by making my wants few." These words written so long ago remain an apt description of how to find happiness and contentment these days. November brings with it thoughts of family,...
What goes up, must come down!This is the law of gravity, of course, but it's also an apt description of what an elevator is supposed to do. In the August business meeting, our church approved a recommendation from the Trustees...
"The Paradoxical Commandments"By Dr. Kent KeithPeople are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, you will win false friends and true...
On Sunday, August 6 at 6 PM, there will be a worship service in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church Clinton for the ordinations of Lauren Neal and Vickie Violette to the gospel ministry. I look forward to this occasion...
July 4th marks the birthday of our country and offers an opportunity to think about our freedoms. This nation has been blessed in so many ways, and Baptists have taken a leading role especially in the area of religious freedom.Baptists...
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) messengers passed an amendment which specifies that an SBC church "does not affirm, appoint, or employ a woman as a pastor of any kind." This amendment must gain 2/3 approval at next year's...
Tim Keller, long time pastor of Redeemer Church in New York City, died a few weeks ago after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 72 years old. His death has generated an outpouring of gratitude for his...
High School Seniors of 2023Wow, to believe that we are coming upon May and graduation already! This past year of being the Minister of Youth has been such a blessing. Each of the seniors graduating this year has such a...