Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
Association is a term that defines how Baptist churches work together in partnership. Churches choose to be part of the local Baptist association and each determines how much participation and financial support they will invest. Many of today’s associations have stepped up to provide value and are leading member churches in revitalization, church planting, leadership... Continue Reading →
Well, supposedly Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Ground Hog’s Day, so guess we are in the middle of six more weeks of winter. At any rate, Spring is coming (Lord willing), with the official first day set for March 20th, and most all of us can’t wait for it to get here. Daylight Savings... Continue Reading →
Faithful gospel ministry is hard. It is often filled with deep valleys. Just a simple scan of Jesus’s earthly ministry reveals the challenges of gospel work. In fact, Jesus tells his band of novice followers, “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. . . . You will be hated by all... Continue Reading →
Last week a quiet rural community was jolted awake by a school shooting that left scores of young people, adults, and families reeling. Marshall County, Kentucky continues to grieve as they seek to recover from an almost unspeakable act of violence, that left two precious young people dead and eighteen others wounded or injured. This... Continue Reading →
I am so thankful for the literally thousands of missionaries who serve the Lord in Kentucky each year through a variety of ministries. Whether one serves as a long term career missionary or a short term volunteer, you are considered a missionary, “if in response to God’s call and gifting, you leave your comfort zone... Continue Reading →
God is “no respector of persons” when it comes to calling out people to serve Him. In the Bible we see Him calling Moses at age 80, and Samuel and David as young boys. Currently there are 98 missionaries serving in various ministries across Kentucky. In looking over this list of missionaries, it was interesting... Continue Reading →
As 2018 is here, let me encourage us to think about how we might use our lives for impacting others with the gospel. As I look at churches in general, I am encouraged that many have seen the paramount necessity to take a bold stand upon biblical truth. We stand upon the Word of God... Continue Reading →
Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief offers several training opportunities every year for volunteers to become trained in disaster response and get connected with this Christ-centered ministry. Why get trained? Let me give you several reasons, why it is important to be trained if you want to respond in a positive and effective way in times of... Continue Reading →
Christmas is a time of giving. We are careful to select just the right gift for our family and friends. They may or may not be expensive gifts, for giving is a means of showing our love, our thoughtfulness, and that we care for the other person. At church we prepare food boxes for those... Continue Reading →
What a ride the last year has been for my family. After nearly 4 ½ years of waiting for our daughter from Ethiopia, my wife and I brought her home this time last year to be with her forever family. By God’s grace the transition has gone very well. In fact, her personality has blossomed... Continue Reading →
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