The Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes, Inc.
The Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes is celebrating its 125 th birthday this year! On
November 16, 1891 what would become TBCH took its first four children into care. We
continue to be thankful and amazed at the work the Lord has done and continues to do through
this ministry to children and their families.
At the end of 2015, Dr. Bryant Millsaps retired after 18 years of faithful service to the
children. He continues to serve TBCH in a consulting relationship to the new president, Bro.
Greg McCoy, who after having the opportunity to serve alongside Dr. Millsaps throughout 2015,
assumed the position of President/Treasurer on January 1, 2016.
As a ministry that is now fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation, TBCH is
continuing to strive for excellence in our residential and foster care programs.
As of this writing, TBCH has ministered to 204 different children in residential care this
year. While many of these children still reside on one of our five campuses, 36 children have
been successfully reunited with their families, and three children have been adopted and
placed in a forever family! We have also assisted nine students with their post-secondary
education.
TBCH’s Foster Care Program has served 42 children and has had 55 Christian parents
commit to be Foster Families. Several of these children are in “Foster to Adopt” situations that
we are praying will result in more children having permanent homes. We are working hard and
trusting the Lord to make sure the next time these children pack their suitcases; it will be for
vacation rather than to move to another home!
We continue to rejoice as 19 of the children in our care have been born again while on
our campuses or in one of our foster homes! Through the faithful service of our staff, the
churches they attend, and by God’s grace an eternal impact is being made on the lives of the
children who come into the care of TBCH.
This great work would not be possible without the faithful support of the Tennessee
Baptist Convention. Thank you for supporting the Cooperative Program and the vision of our
Executive Director, Dr. Randy Davis. Thank you for promoting the Mother’s Day Offering that
directly blesses the kids. Many of you stepped it up in honor of our 125 th anniversary! TBCH is
thankful for the many churches, individuals and businesses who serve and share their resources
with us all year long.
Finally, thank you for caring about children who find themselves in hard places. They
need us. The Lord has commanded us to meet their needs. And with your help and His strength,
we will obey.
Greg McCoy
President/Treasurer
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