Hurricanes Floods Wildfires Earthquakes Tornadoes The year 2018 witnessed Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael, the California Wildfires, the Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami, the Guatemala Mount Fuego Eruption, and Super Typhoon Manghut along with countless other smaller disaster events. Each of these events caused significant loss that left people and communities reeling in the aftermath of these... Continue Reading →
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Sewing Seeds of Kindness Ministry Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
This week I had the privilege of participating in the 10-Year Anniversary of “Sewing Seeds of Kindness” ministry. One morning in 2009 I received a call from then Appalachian Regional Ministry Director Bill Barker that he was leaving the North American Mission Board in Alpharetta, GA and headed through Kentucky. He had a van load... Continue Reading →
“Wait” Before We Go
When it comes to the Great Commission, the lostness of the world is second to the global glory of God. God’s greatest concern is His great glory among the nations. Only when our passion for God’s glory blazes will our endeavors to make Him famous among the nations shine bright. photo by IMB Ironically, instead... Continue Reading →
Importance of the Pastor as a Catalyst for Missions
The Pastor is called to be a preacher/teacher within the body of faith. This place of leadership gives him a unique authority and influence in the local church. When the shepherd of the flock leads, the flock will follow. This is crucial for the general health of the church but also for the missional health... Continue Reading →
Names Do Matter
William Shakespeare, author of "Romeo and Juliet" didn’t think that names should matter very much. He had Juliet say: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet.” I would disagree with old Shakespeare on how much a name matters. What we call something describes its... Continue Reading →
Missions at Home, part 2
At the beginning of the month my blog was on Missions at Home and ways to participate in missions short-term, mid-term and long-term in Kentucky. A couple of other ways to be involved in “missions at home” is through the interSEED prayer calendar and the Adopt-a-Missionary program. Let’s look at how these work and where... Continue Reading →
Is Risk Right in Missions?*
"Is it safe?" This question echoes across church fellowship halls and Sunday School rooms as short-term informational meetings take place throughout the year in churches of all shapes and sizes. The call goes out in the church for a short-term team to go to ____ and do ____. A meeting is scheduled for those interested... Continue Reading →
Thank You Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief Volunteers!
Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief finished an active year of disaster response in 2018. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are often the first to arrive on the scene in times of disaster and the last to leave. This past year saw Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers respond to flooding in Kentucky, wildfires in Colorado, tornadoes in... Continue Reading →
Defend, Protect and Value Life
The sanctity of human life is a core principle for me as a follower of Jesus Christ. I believe that humans are created by God and in His image (Genesis 1:27). That means that every person, from conception to death, possesses dignity and worth – including unborn children, elderly individuals and those with special needs.... Continue Reading →
Missions at Home, part 1
The holiday season is over, 2018 is now past and we are into the year 2019. Many churches are beginning to plan for spring and summer and looking ahead to opportunities to serve. Have you planned your 2019 mission experience? Kentucky is full of opportunities. Why do missions in Kentucky? Many times, when we think... Continue Reading →