Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
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 →
"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 →
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 →
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. No longer safe to live in the place that they have called home, refugees are often forced to flee... Continue Reading →
One of the most fertile and unreached mission fields in any community sits very close to, or just down the street from, the local church. It is the public school. Public schools are filled with children, teachers and staff members who live, work and play in the shadow of our steeples. There are 655,642 students... Continue Reading →
I have an inflammation of the heart. I have discovered that my condition can be contagious. It all started 32 years ago, when I led a team to central Mexico, as a young youth minister. Don't worry, my heart condition is not fatal. My heart was set aflame in Mexico for "Missions", and my life has never been... Continue Reading →
Christmas is a very special time of the year. I love the music, lights and decorations, time with family, baked goodies and gift giving. I really enjoy giving special gifts to those I love. But not just any gift, the perfect one. The one that is just what they needed or really wanted. But... Continue Reading →
Southern Baptists have a long history of demonstrating compassion to those affected by crisis and loss. In 1984, God moved the hearts of Kentucky Baptists to organize a state disaster relief ministry. From that humble beginning, God has raised up 46 mobile disaster relief units, and trained thousands of volunteers to respond. Disasters are nothing... Continue Reading →
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