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An Update from Phil Taylor
Dear CrossNet Community, I extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support, prayers, and genuine concern for my health during the past three and a half months. Your kindness has been a beacon of light guiding me through this...
2023 Annual Book
This is the link to the 2023 Annual Book of Reports.
Holiday Food/Gift Resources
Here at CrossNet Baptist Network, we are committed to our community and the people herein. While we are no longer doing Project Helping Hands, we wanted to make sure there were resources out there for individuals and families in need this year. As such, we have...

Guatemala Mission Trip
CrossNet Baptist Network is planning a trip to Guatemala in October from the 5th to the 12th. This will be an associational-wide trip, and we hope it will be the beginning of a partnership with the people and churches of Guatemala. Pastor Joe White will be leading our...
Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home: Supplies Needed
The Tennessee Baptist Children's Home Chattanooga campus Commissary is in need of having their shelves restocked. They currently need: Breakfast items: cereal granola protein bars etc. Condiments: mayonnaise mustard ranch dressing Canned pasta: ravioli beef-a-roni...

Financial Coaching
Did you know that a study by Lifeway Research revealed that 90% of pastors are stressed about money? [1] And that was in 2015! We've experienced so much since then, but I wouldn't be surprised if that number is still the same. Let's be honest, for some, this is an...
Eliminate the Burden of a Busy Life by Randy C. Davis
Originally published in the Baptist and Reflector I do not believe that Jesus expects us to sacrifice our families, sanity or health on the altar of ministry. Too many ministers unfortunately work themselves in that direction, but that's counter to what Jesus...

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Free Tax Assistance for area residents by our VITA staff! Appointments are now being taken for Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings between January 26 and February 25. (More appointments will be available in early February or March!) Call 423-476-5493 for an...

Dillard Family Trust
Update 6/27/2024: Please note that all future donations or information should be handled via the 25/7 movement that has been setup in Dustin and Brittany's memory. The 24/7 Movement Website Dear Friend in Christ,Many of you know about the tragic accident that took...
The Prayer of Thanksgiving
The first words of prayer ought to be words of thanksgiving and praise. This is the place true prayer begins. While we often use the words interchangeably, this is probably a distinction to be drawn between praise and thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is expressing gratitude...