When Jesus offers those famous final words to his disciples on that mountaintop in Galilee, he has the end goal in mind—transformation, that is, mature disciples. Jesus’s command in the Great Commission is to “make disciples of all nations” (Matt 28:19). The goal of the Great Commission is faithful Jesus followers. Where the gospels end... Continue Reading →
Reflections and Updates on the Ukrainian Crisis
I watch as an older man stands in front of his bombed-out house. All of his memories, the small earthly things that give us comfort, his entire history is scattered. There is a confused, bewildered look on his face as he realizes that the accomplishment of his labor is no more. I see a woman... Continue Reading →
Introducing the 2022 Kentucky Missionary of the Year
Stacey Burton, Director of Lake Cumberland Baptist Association’s PM59 Ministries in Somerset, is the 2022 Kentucky Missionary of the Year. Stacey has served as a Mission Service Corps Missionary since June 2013. She directs a ministry to children and families which, in the past, has included a children’s choir, family mission action projects, mission education... Continue Reading →