Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
Each local church has the same mission from God regardless of the location or culture of that congregation. In essence, all churches are called to “make disciples of all nations” (Matt 28:19-20). While we have the creativity and wisdom to nuance how each church carries out this God-given mandate, multiplying disciples is the mission of... Continue Reading →
Last week our KY-MSC Family lost one of our longest-serving members. Bro. Jerrell White, who had served as a KY-MSC Missionary with the Earle C. Clements Job Corps in Morganfield since September 1999, went home to be with the Lord. Bro. Jerrell was one of the most encouraging men I have ever met and was... Continue Reading →
There are several things we think about when sending a group from our church out on mission for a week or even a weekend. We expect those going on a mission trip to be people of integrity, faithful in their local church, bold in sharing their faith, and prepared for the work they’re going to... Continue Reading →
“The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” In the midst of the current tragedy, I want to recognize the beautiful, courageous, and marvelous Afghan people who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. Although many of their stories have yet to be... Continue Reading →
Ron Crow, Disaster Relief Director, Kentucky Baptist Convention Do you have those people around you that just make you smile? There are various reasons why certain people make you smile, and those reasons can vary from person to person. Some people make you smile because of past experiences of fun and laughter. As you reminisce... Continue Reading →
Gospel work is hard work. The apostle Paul knew this reality well. Not long after setting out on his first missionary journey he and Barnabas experienced much opposition (Acts 13:45). In fact, Paul’s normal pattern of gospel engagement included going where the people (Jews first) were gathered, sharing Jesus, and then seeing a variety of... Continue Reading →
Recently I spent a few days in the Smokies. While there, my sister and I visited a couple of Christmas shops. There was Christmas music playing and we saw all types of decorations and gifts. My favorite decoration is the nativity, and they had some neat ones. I sang along with the Christmas carols and,... Continue Reading →
Ron Crow, Disaster Relief Director, Kentucky Baptist ConventionHere we are in the middle of summer, and everyone is busy going here and there. Vacations are happening. Ball games are in full force. School is out, all the while preparations are being made for the return to school. Home repairs and upgrades are in full swing.... Continue Reading →
Thinking like a missionary is a reasonable service proposition (Romans 12:1). It is not extreme in light of what Christ has done for us. Following Jesus might seem radical or extreme at the outset, but once the initial step has been made the missionary mindset follows naturally. Following Jesus re-wires our thinking. It changes every... Continue Reading →
Moses had gathered 12 of his finest, most loyal men to spy out the land. God had brought them out of Egypt by his mighty hand. He had parted the Red Sea, led them by a cloud during the day and a pillar of fire by night. God fed them manna from the dew and... Continue Reading →
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