Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
This past week I attended the funeral for 87-year-old Mission Service Corps Missionary Pauline White. Ms. Pauline left her home in Sebring, Florida on March 1, 2003 and came to “feed the sheep” as she called it, in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. Her ministry to families in Harlan County, Kentucky lasted nearly 15... Continue Reading →
As the Apostle Paul began his second missionary journey strengthening previously planted churches, he planned to travel northeast, toward modern day northern Turkey. However, the Holy Spirit forbid him to speak the word in Asia (Acts 16:6). In fact, the “Spirit of Jesus did not permit them” to go there (Acts 16:7). Instead, they traveled... Continue Reading →
The year 2017 will be remembered as one of the worst hurricane seasons in U.S. history. Three major hurricanes (Harvey, Irma, and Maria) caused almost 370 billion dollars in damage, and it was only the second time in history for two Category-5 storms to make landfall at that intensity. Two areas received over 60 inches... Continue Reading →
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 →
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