Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
Oftentimes, the mission of God doesn’t seem to match our conveniently constructed models. In Acts 8:26-40, we catch a glimpse of how God brings about what He has promised is going to happen in Revelation 5:9-10. God orchestrated circumstances in such a way that Phillip and the Ethiopian eunuch met on a desert road to bring about... Continue Reading →
Tanya Parker is a new North American Mission Board Missionary serving as a Missions & Ministries Associate at God’s Appalachian Partnership in McDowell (Floyd County), KY. However, she and her family are not new to GAP. In 2001 Tanya and her husband Joe were living and working in Lexington, when they both lost their jobs... Continue Reading →
We have all asked the question, “Why did this tragic or hurtful situation occur?” We have all experienced pain in life and have wondered why us. But have we ever asked the question, “Why do blessings come our way?” To ask it more personally, why am I blessed with what I have in life? Psalm... Continue Reading →
"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; you had not received mercy, but now... Continue Reading →
In the book of Genesis, God told Abraham to offer his son Isaac as a burnt offering. So, in obedience, Abraham binds Isaac and places him on the altar. At that time, God provided a ram to sacrifice in place of Isaac and Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah Jireh, meaning the Lord... Continue Reading →
Do you want an exciting and meaningful boost for your church? Do you want your church or small group to be more involved in missions? Do you want to "get to know" a missionary? Then join Kentucky’s “Adopt-a-Missionary” program. No, missionaries are not orphans, but adoption is a beautiful word that helps describe the strong... Continue Reading →
During the process of reaching the diverse community around us, we must each move from thinking like a missionary to engaging like one. While it can be intimidating to make the transition from theory and strategy to entering and embracing the lives of people, it is well worth it. To make this transition, there are... Continue Reading →
Our mission as a convention is simple: created by churches, for churches, to help churches reach Kentucky and the world for Christ. The KBC staff aims to live out this mission of helping churches fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus. But what exactly does this mission statement mean for the KBC? Created by churches We... Continue Reading →
I have served almost twelve years as Disaster Relief Director for the Kentucky Baptist Convention and have been involved in countless disaster responses across our globe - from hurricanes on the Gulf Coast to tornadoes in the Midwest to famines in Africa. As I reflect on these events, there is no question in my mind... Continue Reading →
Last week I was privileged to attend the 20-Year Anniversary Banquet of Meridzo Ministries in Harlan County, KY. I too am celebrating 20-years with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and Lonnie & Belinda Riley were two of the first people I met when I came on board. It has been amazing to see Meridzo Ministries develop... Continue Reading →
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