Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting KY-MSC Missionary Hilton Duncan and three of the volunteers at Integrated Community Ministries (ICM) in McCreary County, Kentucky. Located in an area known as Rattlesnake Ridge and situated in the foothills of Appalachia, ICM is making a huge difference in the lives of families in... Continue Reading →
As we have all watched Hurricane Ian make landfall on the news and weather stations, there is no doubt a stirring in our hearts for those affected by this massive storm. We are all amazed at the magnitude of this storm, the power it has to create such destruction, and the amount of rain it... Continue Reading →
“They had turned inward,” the pastor said with regret. As I gathered with a group of pastors, AMSs, and church leaders from around Kentucky in Cincinnati recently to hear about ways their churches and associations can partner in the Queen City, one pastor in Cincinnati shared an all-too common story about his church. When he... Continue Reading →
Missionary Care Through Missional Communities Taking the gospel to the nations is not an easy task. As missionaries go out to proclaim the good news, they often become discouraged and consider quitting. Why? They feel as if they are entirely on their own, without the active support of sending brothers and sisters who can uphold,... Continue Reading →
It’s September!! Vacations are over, school is back in session, football season is here, and Fall is in the air. For Kentucky Baptists September is recognized as state mission’s month. Next week, September 11-18, is the week set aside in our calendar for State Missions Emphasis and the week most Kentucky Baptist Churches receive the... Continue Reading →
I have often joked and laughed about the three rules of a handyman. First is to contemplate what to do. Then you contemplate on how to do it. And finally, you just contemplate. How many times have you followed those three rules without even realizing it? There are many times I have projects I either... Continue Reading →
The time has finally arrived. The long drought is almost over. Fall is just around the corner. In fact, you can almost feel it in the air as the temperature and humidity have dropped in recent days. No, I am not referring to the arrival of pumpkin spice latte or even pumpkin bread or pumpkin... Continue Reading →
I had the opportunity last week to spend several days in eastern Kentucky alongside disaster relief volunteers who were providing help, hope and healing following historic flooding in thirteen counties. I saw families who had lost everything, literally everything except the clothes on their backs. Homes were washed down river, cars destroyed, personal possessions lost,... Continue Reading →
Care Teams are the most tangible expression of our church’s commitment to support our missionaries who are serving in cross-cultural environments. The team is centered around one team leader and can be made up of 3-8 individuals who provide on-going care and support. They serve as a primary link between the church as a whole... Continue Reading →
It’s that time of year again - halfway to the Christmas season. Has your church committed to fill Christmas Backpacks for needy children? With temperatures in the 90s, it’s hard to think about Christmas, but the collection date for Christmas Backpacks is only 3 months away. Statistics show that only 4 states have a... Continue Reading →
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