Shepherding Sent-Ones In terms of the local church sending missionaries, one of the most overlooked areas is missionary care. Providing missionaries with a touch point of Pastoral Care is critical for them to not only maintain a healthy relationship with the church, but also sustain a healthy relationship and share Christ well among the nations.... Continue Reading →
Ministry on Rattlesnake Ridge
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of visiting KY-MSC Missionary Hilton Duncan and three of the volunteers at Integrated Community Ministries (ICM) in McCreary County, Kentucky. Located in an area known as Rattlesnake Ridge and situated in the foothills of Appalachia, ICM is making a huge difference in the lives of families in... Continue Reading →
It’s Time to Pray
As we have all watched Hurricane Ian make landfall on the news and weather stations, there is no doubt a stirring in our hearts for those affected by this massive storm. We are all amazed at the magnitude of this storm, the power it has to create such destruction, and the amount of rain it... Continue Reading →
The Work: Every Church on Mission
“They had turned inward,” the pastor said with regret. As I gathered with a group of pastors, AMSs, and church leaders from around Kentucky in Cincinnati recently to hear about ways their churches and associations can partner in the Queen City, one pastor in Cincinnati shared an all-too common story about his church. When he... Continue Reading →
Adopt a Sent-One
Missionary Care Through Missional Communities Taking the gospel to the nations is not an easy task. As missionaries go out to proclaim the good news, they often become discouraged and consider quitting. Why? They feel as if they are entirely on their own, without the active support of sending brothers and sisters who can uphold,... Continue Reading →
It’s State Missions Month
It’s September!! Vacations are over, school is back in session, football season is here, and Fall is in the air. For Kentucky Baptists September is recognized as state mission’s month. Next week, September 11-18, is the week set aside in our calendar for State Missions Emphasis and the week most Kentucky Baptist Churches receive the... Continue Reading →
The Hardest Work You’ll Ever Love
I have often joked and laughed about the three rules of a handyman. First is to contemplate what to do. Then you contemplate on how to do it. And finally, you just contemplate. How many times have you followed those three rules without even realizing it? There are many times I have projects I either... Continue Reading →
More Than Optimism
The time has finally arrived. The long drought is almost over. Fall is just around the corner. In fact, you can almost feel it in the air as the temperature and humidity have dropped in recent days. No, I am not referring to the arrival of pumpkin spice latte or even pumpkin bread or pumpkin... Continue Reading →
Care Teams for Sent-Ones
Care Teams are the most tangible expression of our church’s commitment to support our missionaries who are serving in cross-cultural environments. The team is centered around one team leader and can be made up of 3-8 individuals who provide on-going care and support. They serve as a primary link between the church as a whole... Continue Reading →
It’s Christmas Backpack Time!!
It’s that time of year again - halfway to the Christmas season. Has your church committed to fill Christmas Backpacks for needy children? With temperatures in the 90s, it’s hard to think about Christmas, but the collection date for Christmas Backpacks is only 3 months away. Statistics show that only 4 states have a... Continue Reading →