Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
As the eleven apostles wait on the Mountain in Galilee for Jesus, they are filled with mixed emotions. No doubt they wonder, “What will Jesus say and what will we do next?” When Jesus appears to the them, the heart of His message is “make disciples of all nations” (Matt 28:19). Short-term missions is for... Continue Reading →
It was estimated that last year over 50 million people were displaced from their homes, with around 19.5 million forced to live as refugees. These people have been driven from their homes by war, violence, persecution, and disasters. They have lost their culture, friends, security, sense of community, and often their dignity. These are people... Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt that only a small number of church members were doing the majority of the work? It’s pretty common in churches, at least the ones I’ve been a part of, for us to depend upon the same few individuals to teach Sunday School, sing on the praise team, lead the men’s ministry, serve as deacons... Continue Reading →
Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, on the southern edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest and the northern end of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, is scenic McCreary County, Kentucky, a county with numerous gorges, waterfalls, rock shelters, and natural stone arches. Kentucky missionaries Grant & Gina Hasty serve in this... Continue Reading →
Missions is at the forefront of who we are and what we do as Southern Baptists. By God’s grace, we support thousands of missionaries across the globe. However, if we aren’t careful and intentional, it would be easy for us simply to give our money as a denomination and detach ourselves from the reality that... Continue Reading →
Studies indicate that those who are prepared for disasters have a greater chance of survival than those who are not prepared. So how can your family be prepared for a disaster? Be Informed. What are the most likely disasters that could occur in your community? What are the best safety practices that our family should... Continue Reading →
BEing a witness to our community, state, nation and world is something we are, not something we do. Being a witness is a mandate given to us by Christ himself. Acts 1:8 tells us that after receiving power, we will BE His witnesses. Yes, we do things to witness, but most importantly, we are to... Continue Reading →
As the school year comes to a close and minds are turned toward summer vacations, let me remind you that it is not too late to include missions as a part of your summer. There are many opportunities to serve the Lord during these months ahead, and what a blessing it will be. Whatever gift,... Continue Reading →
Chicago is known for its many names: The Windy City, Second City, Chi-town, Heart of America. Chicago is also known for many things: deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, Chicago Cubs, and Lake Michigan. The list goes on. Amidst Chicago’s various names and iconic sites, there is something much less known about this great city. What is... Continue Reading →
Flooding is the most frequent disaster that impacts Kentucky. Kentucky averages about 56 flooding events a year with an average yearly loss of 30.4 million dollars. Sometimes, floods develop slowly, and forecasters can anticipate where a flood will happen days or weeks before it occurs. However, flash floods can occur within minutes and without any... Continue Reading →
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