In a year that has been anything but normal, what has your church done in the area of missions? Dates had been set, plans had been made, funds had been set aside for that summer mission trip, then COVID hit. Everything practically shut down and, more than likely, your mission trip was cancelled. This left... Continue Reading →
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Standing Ready
Disasters come whether one is prepared or not, and tragically most churches fail to prepare for disaster events in their community. As Stephen Cyros declared, “Remember, when disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed.” Be prepared as a church by: Encouraging the need for preparation. Church leaders can lead in providing disaster preparation information... Continue Reading →
Make Sure Zoe’s Not the Last
Last fall, Rockcastle Baptist Association hosted and implemented “Give Hope”, a Christmas Backpack distribution for children in the area. A young lady named Zoe, who was very shy and hesitant, came and selected a backpack filled with surprises to take home. She heard the gospel shared and enjoyed the activities and events of the day. ... Continue Reading →
What is Missions in the New Normal?
In Matthew 13:44, Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from the joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” As pastors and church leaders empowering our congregations to reassemble for worship and... Continue Reading →
A Lesson Learned Long Ago About Encouragement
Our team packed into a couple of small vehicles and made our way down the pothole filled streets where we would then turn off the paved roads and down the bumpy one-way dirt roads. We traveled these dusty roads until we came to a clearing, where mud huts and grass roofs were scattered around the... Continue Reading →
Are you missing your blessing?
For this week’s blog post I would like to share an inspirational story written on June 26th by KY-MSC Missionary Laura Roberts, Executive Director of Starfish Orphan Ministry in Paducah. So thankful for missionaries and ministries such as this that show and share the love of Christ daily to families across Kentucky. Yesterday at Starfish... Continue Reading →
On a Mission From God
Moses was chosen, called, and commissioned by the Lord to deliver and lead the people of God. Though reluctant to lead at first, Moses demonstrated himself to be a skilled and effective leader. His uniquely close relationship with God was the foundation of his leadership and enabled him to lead amid a diverse and often... Continue Reading →
It’s a Perfect Fit
For several years, the Kentucky Baptist Convention has helped local churches and associations to conduct medical and dental clinics that minister to the needs of people in their communities. The clinics have traditionally been conducted on weekends during the months of March, April and May. However, the work to meet the medical and spiritual needs... Continue Reading →
Listen, Lament, Pray, Repent
Read 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. The Gospel is about reconciliation with God through Christ that results in peace between all relationships, where God and man, man and woman, humanity and creation can flourish and work as He intended. As believers, we are ambassadors for Christ, and we are to proclaim the gospel to people from every... Continue Reading →
Within the Family
One of the largest and strongest horses in the world is the Belgian draft horse. These horses are so strong that one Belgian draft horse can pull 8,000 pounds. What an incredible feat. Apparently, if two stranger Belgian draft horses are harnessed, they can pull 22,000 pounds. Notice that their combined strength more than doubles... Continue Reading →