Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
We have all asked the question, “Why did this tragic or hurtful situation occur?” We have all experienced pain in life and have wondered why us. But have we ever asked the question, “Why do blessings come our way?” To ask it more personally, why am I blessed with what I have in life? Psalm... Continue Reading →
"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; you had not received mercy, but now... Continue Reading →
Do you want an exciting and meaningful boost for your church? Do you want your church or small group to be more involved in missions? Do you want to "get to know" a missionary? Then join Kentucky’s “Adopt-a-Missionary” program. No, missionaries are not orphans, but adoption is a beautiful word that helps describe the strong... Continue Reading →
Our mission as a convention is simple: created by churches, for churches, to help churches reach Kentucky and the world for Christ. The KBC staff aims to live out this mission of helping churches fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus. But what exactly does this mission statement mean for the KBC? Created by churches We... Continue Reading →
I have served almost twelve years as Disaster Relief Director for the Kentucky Baptist Convention and have been involved in countless disaster responses across our globe - from hurricanes on the Gulf Coast to tornadoes in the Midwest to famines in Africa. As I reflect on these events, there is no question in my mind... Continue Reading →
Last week I was privileged to attend the 20-Year Anniversary Banquet of Meridzo Ministries in Harlan County, KY. I too am celebrating 20-years with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and Lonnie & Belinda Riley were two of the first people I met when I came on board. It has been amazing to see Meridzo Ministries develop... Continue Reading →
In response to Scripture (Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15 and Acts 1:8), churches should be intentionally sending their members. Sending them on mission trips, church planting efforts, ministry projects and disaster relief responses. The church can reach our world with the gospel by putting the focus on how many we send rather than how many attend. ... Continue Reading →
The muddy and winding Ohio River flows through or borders six states, two of which are KY and OH. Along the Ohio River’s path sits America’s original Boomtown—Cincinnati, also called the Queen City. Cincinnati is most notably known as the home of Reds baseball where the Great American Ballpark rests on the bank of the... Continue Reading →
Our world continues to experience devastation and destruction annually. Man-made events as well as natural disasters continue to challenge our minds with “why.” Why has this happened? Why me? Why my community? As Believers, we cannot answer the “why,” but we can respond with love and compassion as we help those affected know that they... Continue Reading →
KBC's Teresa Parrett, with Spartanburg FBC pastor Dr. Don Wilton and Linda Gilden. Linda was on the first Spartanburg FBC Mission Trip to Kentucky 50-years ago. This past weekend I was once again reminded of the story of a mission team that came to serve in eastern Kentucky. They had a great week with the... Continue Reading →
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