Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
In just 11 days all eyes will be on Kentucky for the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby, commonly known as the greatest two minutes in sports. Over 160,000 will make their way to the Bluegrass for this event. Parties, celebrities, hats, mint juleps, betting, the playing of “My Old Kentucky Home,” the race itself,... Continue Reading →
KBC Mission: Our mission as a convention is simple: created by churches, for churches, to help churches reach Kentucky and the world for Christ. Created by churches We exist as the Kentucky Baptist Convention because Baptist churches throughout Kentucky desired to cooperate for the furthering of the gospel. The KBC owes its existence to Baptist... Continue Reading →
Perhaps no Biblical leader faced the questioning of his leadership like Moses. The Book of Numbers shares that every time Moses turned around, someone was murmuring, grumbling, and questioning his direction and judgement. It is not easy to lead any group of people, and the family of faith is no different. Leadership is crucial for... Continue Reading →
17.3 million of the children in the U.S. live in poverty, trapped by circumstances beyond their control. Almost 1 million of them live in Kentucky, where 26% of our children under the age of 18 live in poverty. That means that for 1 out of 4 children, Christmas doesn’t always come with the promise of... Continue Reading →
Spring has officially arrived, which means it is time for our annual missionary orientation and commissioning of the new missionaries serving in Kentucky. The orientation is a time for the missionaries to learn about the Kentucky Baptist Convention, the Cooperative Program, and many resources and support available to them. This time of networking with each... Continue Reading →
In 1925, Southern Baptists began the Cooperative Program to unite our resources for the furthering of the gospel. Southern Baptist churches give a portion of their offerings to the Cooperative Program to fund both state and national convention work. Over the years, thousands of missionaries have been deployed all around the world for gospel advancement;... Continue Reading →
"A man's pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor' (Proverbs 29:23). Pride is a frequent topic within the Scriptures, and Proverbs 29:23 reminds us that pride will eventually lead one to fall. Repeatedly, God warns us of the dangers of pride. Pride breeds arrogance and self-glorification, and blinds us to... Continue Reading →
In today’s rapidly changing context, associational directors of missions (DoMs) are being forced to choose between leading like a missionary or serving as a curator and preserver of what has been. Effective DoMs who want to see results will choose to have a missionary mindset. They stand upon the eternal truths of scripture, but are... Continue Reading →
While recently visiting a European country to explore gospel partnerships and work among refugees, I was reminded about a truth that all need to hear. As our team listened to story after story of refugees who fled their homeland because of personal danger, one theme continued to emerge—God has not forgotten you! Whether from Iraq,... Continue Reading →
Religion has always been a touchy subject. Discussions about God, faith, and the church can spark lively and refreshing dialogue; it can also unleash anger and bitter disputes. As long as there is more than one human present in a place, conflict is possible and likely. The early church was no exception. In Acts 15,... Continue Reading →
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