January is a month set aside for focusing on the sacred nature of human life. Sanctity of Human Life” Sunday will be observed throughout the Southern Baptist Convention on Jan. 17, marking the 48th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe V. Wade decision legalizing abortion on demand in America. Sadly, according to the Office... Continue Reading →
KY Churches Focus on SENDING Rather Than Seating
Our God is a sending God. Nearly every time He speaks to someone in scripture, He is sending them on a mission. From Abraham to Moses to Paul, to us, God's people are always being sent into the world on mission. He sent His best and only son into the world to save us. Jesus... Continue Reading →
The Joy of Giving Yourself for Others and for Christ
C. S. Lewis wrote in his book Mere Christianity, “Nothing that you have not given away will ever be really yours.” Volunteers with Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief give themselves away for the good of others and the sake of Christ when disasters strike. They have discovered the joy that is found in giving all that... Continue Reading →
Simple Lessons for The Called
“Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt to offer a solution everybody can understand.” – General Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State If I could break down all I have learned to share with a next generation of those called by God, I would offer these... Continue Reading →
Being Prepared
Hurricane Laura slammed Louisiana last Thursday as a deadly Category 4 storm. In Lake Charles, roofs were peeled off, buildings ripped apart, and lampposts scattered like twigs. This storm reminded us again that disasters come and can catch us unprepared for the devastation left behind. Being prepared increases our ability to survive and to respond... Continue Reading →
Standing Ready
Disasters come whether one is prepared or not, and tragically most churches fail to prepare for disaster events in their community. As Stephen Cyros declared, “Remember, when disaster strikes, the time to prepare has passed.” Be prepared as a church by: Encouraging the need for preparation. Church leaders can lead in providing disaster preparation information... Continue Reading →
Make Sure Zoe’s Not the Last
Last fall, Rockcastle Baptist Association hosted and implemented “Give Hope”, a Christmas Backpack distribution for children in the area. A young lady named Zoe, who was very shy and hesitant, came and selected a backpack filled with surprises to take home. She heard the gospel shared and enjoyed the activities and events of the day. ... Continue Reading →
Do Not Be Alarmed
For most of us our world has changed in 2020. Our world has been drastically altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are washing our hands and using sanitizer more. We are social distancing and wearing face masks as we try to not get too close to one another. Many of us have stockpiled food, water,... Continue Reading →
I’m Not Trained, But I Did Stay at a Holiday Inn Last Night
Believers often ask in Disaster Relief, “Why do I have to go through training to serve as a volunteer? Why can’t I just go help people?” Preparation is important in any area of ministry, because it enables us to be more effective in ministry. The wisdom writer in Ecclesiastes 10:10 declared, “If the ax is dull,... Continue Reading →
How Will You Be A Voice For Life?
These Syrian children were forcibly displaced and now live as refugees with their mother in Athens, Greece. Over half of the world's refugees are children. In this family's case, their father had been killed. These children live with their mother in an apartment building that had been converted into a makeshift urban "camp." Near the... Continue Reading →