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2026-2027 Tennessee Missions Emphasis & Golden Offering for Tennessee Missions
September 1st is the beginning of the new Golden Offering for TN Missions (GOTM) giving year, and our month-long emphasis on state missions. The suggested dates for the Week of Prayer for State Missions are September 13-20.
The 2026-27 GOTM information and promotion materials are available to view and download at GoldenOffering.org.
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Missions Get-Together is an exciting weekend to join women from across the state to worship, learn what God is doing in Tennessee and around the world, receive valuable information and resources to take back to your church, meet new friends, hear powerful testimonies from missionaries and ministry partners, open God's Word, and so much more!
Stay up-to-date on the latest information by visiting the event website, social media sites, and in future editions of the Link.
The website will be updated soon with registration costs, event schedule, and other information.
Click here for lodging recommendations.
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Join us for a Missions Get-Together 2027 Preview Meeting via Zoom on October 20, 2026, from 6:00-7:00 pm Central to get the latest information.
Register here
If you can't make the October 20th Zoom meeting, go ahead and register, and we will send you a link to the recording.
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Tennessee WMU is collaborating with churches, associations, and other ministries to host adult and youth Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training events across the state. MHFA is a skills-based training that teaches participants to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges.
Upcoming trainingsYouth MHFA on September 12 in Knoxville at New Covenant Baptist ChurchAdult MHFA on September 26 in Knoxville at New Covenant Baptist ChurchYouth MHFA on September 26 in Dickson at Sylvia Baptist Church
To register for a scheduled youth or adult MHFA training event, click here.
More training opportunities will be added throughout the year.
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Join us on September 16th at 11:00 am CST for a Great Commission Conversation via Zoom with Vickie Anderson, TN WMU Executive Director and others from the TN WMU team as they share about missions displeship ministries and the Golden Offering for TN Missions. The virtual conversation will last approximately 30-45 minutes.
Click here to register.
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Off the Grid Women's Hiking Retreat
Rock Island State Park & Fall Creek Falls State ParkOctober 2-3, 2026
Escape the busyness of everyday life and join us for a fun and refreshing two-day adventure in the heart of Tennessee's natural beauty. We'll spend one night in a cozy cabin, enjoy fellowship with other women, gather around a campfire for s'mores, and explore some of Tennessee's most spectacular waterfalls and scenic trails.
This retreat is designed for women who enjoy the outdoors and are comfortable with moderate hiking that includes uneven terrain, steps, and some climbing. The hikes are not especially long, but they are active and rewarding.
Click here for more information and to register.
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- The new Project HELP emphasis for 2026-2028 is Loneliness. Click here for more information.
- Visit the Tennessee WMU Resources page on our website for
- KMX: NAME missions event for children
- Lottie, Annie, Mildred, & Me flye
- Engaging Women in Missions Discipleship Groups flye
- Ideas for Involving Women in Missions Discipleship
- Event Ideas for Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of GOTM
- and more!
- Download the September 2026 monthly calendar to pray for TBMB ministries supported by gifts from Tennessee Baptists through the Golden Offering and Cooperative Program.
- Download the Tennessee Christian Job Corps September prayer information to help you pray for this ministry.
- Cooperative Program Sunday is an annual Southern Baptist observance set for October 4, 2026, dedicated to celebrating the unified funding plan used to support global missions and local ministries. For promotional resources, visit
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- Tennessee Baptists are challenged to provide 7,000 Christmas Backpacks for children living in poverty regions in Tennessee. Churches and associations will partner with ministries in these regions to impact the lives of children and their families with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For more information and resources, click here.
- Tennessee WMU continues to partner with Baptist Collegiate Ministries to collect snack foods to help reach students. Click here for more information on locating and contacting your local BCM.
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