Christ followers, under the power of the Holy Spirit, will tell everyone about Him. (Acts 1:8)
As a young pastor, I wanted to change the world, change the church, and change people's lives. I am now late in my ministry, and have come to realize that I cannot change the world, the church, or people. God is the only one who can change and transform all things. As shepherds of the flock, our... Continue Reading →
As a boy, I often remember seeing "Kilroy was here" crudely written on interstate overpasses, restroom walls, and desks. This American cultural expression traces its roots back to World War II, when this graffiti began to appear almost anywhere that our troops had passed. Last year, Kentucky Baptists left their mark in the streets of New York... Continue Reading →
Exciting reports from this past year’s Kentucky mission activities keep coming in. Missionaries serving in Kentucky reported that over 22,000 volunteers served with them this past year, resulting in 1360 professions of faith in Christ and 379 baptisms. Christians by Choice Ministries (Corbin) alone saw 600+ volunteers, 10 mission teams, over 25,000 volunteer hours, 10+... Continue Reading →
Since the year 2000, we have witnessed a multitude of record breaking disasters across the globe. From killer tornadoes to life-shattering earthquakes, from massive tsunamis to mega-storm hurricanes, disasters are dark times of pain and loss. Disaster Relief is neither simple, nor easy. It can be complicated, messy, and difficult. Disaster work can be frustrating and heart-breaking. Through... Continue Reading →
Christians are equipped for service that lowers their blood pressure. Okay, so Ephesians 2 doesn't say it quite like that. It does say however, that we are equipped for works of service ... and according to a new study, works of service will lower your blood pressure. A new study suggests that engaging in volunteer ministry can make... Continue Reading →
This week I had the privilege of visiting Haven of Rest Family Ministries near Inez, KY. Rocking in an orange rocking chair on the porch of Mullins Lodge, high atop the mountain, with a light rain falling and gray skies overhead was such a restful, peaceful experience. In the stillness and quietness I felt so... Continue Reading →
Missions has been in full swing this week in three western Kentucky associations as WMU’s FamilyFEST and Christian County Baptist Association’s Operation Hopkinsville events have been going on. FamilyFEST brought in 73 persons to serve in the Paducah, KY area and 82 in the Henderson, KY area doing all types of mission projects. Participants came... Continue Reading →
As we witnessed the tornado ravaged community of Moore, Oklahoma, the scenes of devastation moved us with a desire to help. As someone who has been involved with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (the third largest disaster relief entity in the world, right behind the American Red Cross and Salvation Army), and as one who has served in disaster... Continue Reading →
Salem Baptist Church in Pembroke (Christian County), KY has a new multipurpose/educational building, thanks to a team of 125+ Carpenters for Christ from Lakeview Baptist Church in Auburn, AL. Men from six different states (Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida,) made up the team that came to western Kentucky the week of May 24... Continue Reading →
The headlines of our news remind us that we live in a fallen world where tragedy can come on any given day: Oklahoma Community Devastated by Massive Tornado Bombing at the Boston Marathon Megastorm Hurricane Sandy Slams the Northeast Small Town of West Liberty, Kentucky Leveled by F-3 Tornado How should the church of Jesus Christ respond when... Continue Reading →
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