Each month I look forward to receiving Alex Tenenbaum’s ministry newsletter. These newsletters are full of stories about how he ministers to people just as he goes about his everyday life. Alex is a quiet kind of guy but wow, is he ever impacting those in his church and community circles. Alex is a KY-Mission... Continue Reading →
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Displaced People: God’s Great Commission Strategy
Displaced People: God’s Great Commission Strategy We live in an incredibly unique time to fulfill the great commission! Every day, millions of people are moving across the planet and communities, cities, and countries are literally changing overnight. In the midst of this migration, God is opening new pathways for the church to be on mission... Continue Reading →
Are you a READY CHURCH?
WHAT IS A READY CHURCH? Most churches and organizations fail to plan and prepare and tend to be more reactive rather than proactive to any type of crisis or disaster. Because of this, they often find themselves wondering what to do, how to do it and who to call for assistance. Very often churches have... Continue Reading →
5 Ps of Mission Partnerships
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 →
Remembering Bro. Jerrell
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 →
The Mission Requires Submission
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 →
SEND Relief: Respond to the Afghan Refugee Crisis Today!
“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 →
You Make Me Smile…Thank You
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 →
Great Commission Difference
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 →
Kentucky Baptists, Let’s Go Christmas Shopping!!
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 →