Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
Just who is Jesus? That’s really the question that the gospel writer Luke is seeking to answer as he writes his book. Luke chapter 1 tells us that he writes to a man named Theophilus. We are not exactly sure who he is, but it seems that he is an important person, perhaps a government... Continue Reading →
The summer months are usually busy with activity as groups go on mission to share Christ. In years past, mission trips were typically only taken during the summer when school was out. But many more groups are exploring other times of the year for engaging in volunteer mission efforts, like fall break and Christmas vacation. ... Continue Reading →
Many of the blogs I write for KYandBeyond each month are about Kentucky Mission Service Corps Missionaries and their ministries. You may have heard the term, read their stories, and even volunteered in their ministries, but also may be asking, “What is a Kentucky Missions Service Corps missionary.” The definition of a Kentucky Mission Service... Continue Reading →
As a church leader you desire to lead your church to obey the Great Commission, but maybe you are not sure where to go? If you are looking for mission partnerships, look no further. The Mission Mobilization Team of the Kentucky Baptist Convention is here to help your church reach Kentucky and the world for... Continue Reading →
Well, I have just gotten back from my few days away in Pigeon Forge. Once again, visiting the Christmas shops and hearing the Christmas music has put me in the Christmas spirit. It is hard to believe that 2023 is almost half over and Christmas is only six months away. Have you begun your Christmas... Continue Reading →
Last Sunday, June 4, was the Southern Baptist annual Disaster Relief Sunday. This is a day set aside to recognize and thank the thousands of Southern Baptist disaster relief volunteers who serve faithfully, selflessly, and with a heart for the Gospel. Kentucky Baptists alone has over 2300 trained volunteers and counting. Many churches across our... Continue Reading →
A tsunami of debris engulfed the city blocks surrounding the World Trade Center. Just prior to this wave of debris, smoke rose in the New York City skyline as both towers were struck by hijacked commercial airliners on September 11, 2001. Thousands attempted to escape the chaos of the enflamed buildings and surrounding area. While... Continue Reading →
A comment I hear often from church leaders is “we are really involved in missions”. As leader of the KBC’s Missions Mobilization Team, this is an exciting and encouraging phrase to hear. It is music to my ears, at least initially. I say initially, because as the discussion progresses, I sometimes discover that while the... Continue Reading →
My wife and I are quite different when it comes to packing for a trip. She will spend days making her list so she does not forget anything. She will begin to lay out her clothes in various piles in the bedroom. She does not pack them in the suitcase until the last minute as... Continue Reading →
This is a blog I did not want to write. This year (2023) has been a very difficult one for our Kentucky Mission Service Corps Family. Since January 29 three of our KY-MSC Missionaries have passed into eternity. When I began serving with the Kentucky Baptist Convention in 1999, one of the first persons I... Continue Reading →
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