Construction skills of all types are much needed on the mission field and open the door to sharing the Gospel with those you serve. One Kentucky missionary shared the story of a man they had been ministering to through their ministry center. The man had completed their 3-month budgeting course and was in need of... Continue Reading →
Enlisting Short-term Mission Teams
Jesus’s command to makes disciples of all nations is for all believers (Matt 28:19). While we want every Christian to be a disciple-maker, not everyone in the local church will necessarily leave their home for gospel mission (Acts 13:1-3). Some go; the rest send. Some go long-term; others can go short-term. Short-term mission teams can... Continue Reading →
Importance of the Pastor as a Catalyst for Missions
The Pastor is called to be a preacher/teacher within the body of faith. This place of leadership gives him a unique authority and influence in the local church. When the shepherd of the flock leads, the flock will follow. This is crucial for the general health of the church but also for the missional health... Continue Reading →
Hope in a Christmas Backpack
Matthew 9:36 challenges us to reach compassionately the harassed and helpless. No demographic is more helpless than children. Here in Kentucky, 26% of our children live in poverty, that’s one out of every four children. For the 985,000 children in Kentucky who live in poverty, Christmas doesn’t always come with the promise of gifts—or even... Continue Reading →