WHAT MAKES A GOOD MISSION GROUP?

Bill BlackSmoky Mountain Resort Ministries has relied on church mission teams as vital expressions of God’s mission in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee areas for thirty years. Bill has learned that good teams are willing to:Invest into the culture of the...

Missions Is Commitment

First Baptist Church, Lebanon, Tennessee and Smoky Mountain Resort MinistriesFor twenty three years the “Singles Serving The Savior” of First Baptist Church, Lebanon, Tennessee has been a part of Smoky Mountain Resort Ministries. It has been a joy to work with Bill...

Connection

“CONNECTION” Bill BlackWe live in a disconnected society. Despite our tools that make informational connection easier, we find ourselves more isolated from those around us. At times, this disconnection is because of the insulating and impersonal character of those...

Going Deeper With Joey: Missions Call and Lifestyle

“So many missionaries, intent on doing something, forget that His main work is to make something of them…” -Jim ElliotSix years ago I was fresh out of college and eager to embrace the challenge of missionary work. Two of these years I was serving...
Joey Buck:  New Assistant Director / Dollywood Chaplain

Joey Buck: New Assistant Director / Dollywood Chaplain

Joey, Katy, and Hayden Buck have joined our SMRM family!Joey is our new Assistant Director / Dollywood Chaplain. Here are some of his opening thoughts:March 10, 2010It has been an exciting three weeks as my family and I have begun our work with SMRM. There are many...