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 →
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Bringing Hope When Tragedies Strike
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 →
Helping Our Neighbors in Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Disaster Relief Director, Sam Porter, sends this word as they respond to the devastation from massive tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma: Oklahoma Baptist Disaster Relief is responding to needs in Oklahoma. I am thankful that Kentucky Baptists are part of the network of Southern Baptists who are doing incredible acts for Christ every day. Your... Continue Reading →
“Jesus Cares” through CedaRidge Ministries!!
On May 4th I was privileged to attend the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the new CedaRidge Ministries facility in Williamsburg, KY. CedaRidge, formed in February 1992, began in the basement of the South Union-Mount Zion Association office and moved to several locations before settling into the 15,000 square foot Bailey Building in 1996,... Continue Reading →
What is our Mission?
Why does the body of Christ exist? What is our mission? Defining our mission is crucial if we are to be focused and strategic in accomplishing the tasks given to us by our God. The Lord gave His mission to the church in the passages of Scripture defined as the Great Commission. "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all... Continue Reading →
WELCOME SPRING!!
Spring has officially arrived. This morning I sit in my house with the front door and windows open. The sun is shining brightly and fills the room. I hear the sound of the chimes coming from the porch as they blow in the gentle breeze. With spring comes new life. My redbud trees are in... Continue Reading →
Involving the “Other 80%”
Have you ever felt that only a small number of church members were doing the majority of the work? It’s pretty common in churches, at least the ones I’ve been a part of, for us to depend upon the same few individuals to teach Sunday School, sing on the praise team, lead the men’s ministry,... Continue Reading →
Hope
"For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the Hope of the poor shall not perish forever" (Psalm 9:18). The 41 nations of Sub-Sahara Africa are some of the neediest in the world. Would you take a moment to consider these facts about Sub-Sahara Africa: Extreme Poverty...Civil War...Malaria...Unclean Water...High Infant Mortality...Hunger...Tribal Conflict...Draught...HIV Aids...Child-headed... Continue Reading →
Reaching Children & Youth for Christ
Recently I had the privilege of visiting with missionaries in the Tri-County area of Knox/.Laurel/Whitley that minister to children and youth. My first visit was with Missionaries James McDonald, Lorie Wells, Beth Arnold, and other volunteers with BREAK (Bible Release-time Education Association of Kentucky). I had heard about this ministry but actually got to visit... Continue Reading →
The Safest Place to Be
In talking with Christians today, many believe that the safest place to be is in the center of God's will. I would argue, the best place to be is in the center of God's will, but it is not always the safest. I am vividly reminded of this today as I am working on sending a team of volunteers to an extremely... Continue Reading →