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Hanging in our home are custom picture frames for each member of our family that tell when they were born and the meaning of their name. Guests who study the portraits can quickly become acquainted with “Free & Strong”, “Who is like God?”, “Gift of God” and …. “Helmet Head” (Sorry, Kennedy!). While it may…
Celebrating the Cooperative Program with Children (includes downloadable lessons!)
Sitting in the front row of a recent church service gave me a direct view of a pastor sharing his weekly children’s message. He immediately captured their attention by distributing currency and sharing that every time a dollar is placed into the church’s offering plate, 20 cents is sent to support missionaries through the Cooperative…
25 Ways to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Cooperative Program in ’25
In 2012, the Boston Red Sox celebrated the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park, the oldest active Major Leage Baseball stadium in the United States. Fans wore birthday hats and special lanyards to commemorate the centennial. The celebration was packed with nostalgic tributes and the return of legendary players to the field. Caroline Kennedy threw out…
5 Reasons Why Your Church Should Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Cooperative Program in 2025
Several years ago, my family gathered to celebrate my maternal grandfather’s 100th birthday. It was an incredible milestone, especially for a Kentucky farmer who survived on hard work, biscuits and gravy, and pork sausage. His birthday party was a wonderful celebration of his life and an opportunity to admire his impact. Beginning with their twelve…
After Visiting the International Mission Board, Here are Six Things I Love About It… and One Thing I Do Not
I recently led a group of Kentucky Baptists to the International Mission Board training center and offices in Richmond, Virginia, to gain a better understanding of the impact of our Cooperative Program. After this excellent three-day experience, I recognized six things I love about the IMB… and one thing I did not. 1. IMB…
Is It Best To Fund Missionaries Independently or Cooperatively?
All Christians share in the call of Acts 1:8 to evangelize their city, state, nation and world while churches employ diverse strategies to support missionaries in each of these fields. Since 1925, Southern Baptists have sponsored missionaries in a unique way – partnering together with voluntary contributions to the Cooperative Program that are used to…
Kentucky Baptists and #SBC24
Kentucky Baptist Convention churches are among the strongest supporters of cooperative ministry in the nation. As a result, 553 messengers from Kentucky attended the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in New Orleans. These representatives witnessed 79 new international missionaries being commissioned, celebrated 10,000 churches being planted since 2012, and were encouraged by news that…
The Cooperative Program and the Widow’s Mite
I made a left hand turn and proceeded down a windy one lane road that continued to narrow the further I drove. The canopy of trees overhead enveloped the road in complete shadows as I contemplated whether I had wandered on to private property. “There is no way I will find a church down this…
KBC Partners With Your Theological Education
I met with a pastor recently who shared his testimony of working as a barber when the Lord called him to ministry. He knew he needed theological education but was unsure how he would pay for it. He had just purchased a car and knew he could not afford both tuition and a car payment.…
This Thanksgiving I am Thankful for the Cooperative Program
“Before we eat our Thanksgiving meal, let’s go around the room and have everyone share something they are thankful for.” That request is enough to test the self-control of the most disciplined of individuals. While people smile politely on the outside, many of them are groaning on the inside as they endure a level of…
Five Takeaways From Attending The SBC Executive Committee Meeting
The SBC Executive Committee convened in Nashville this week and I was fortunate to be in attendance with two colleagues from the Kentucky Baptist Convention. This was my first full SBC Executive Committee meeting and being present to observe allowed me to gain a greater understanding of how our convention handles business, interact with convention…
3 things that make Oneida Baptist Institute great
Last week, hundreds of elementary, middle, and high school students began a new school year at the Oneida Baptist Institute. I had the honor of preaching at the staff worship service as this team of dedicated servants prepared for the year to begin. As I participated in the service, I was reminded of three things…
I spent a day at Crossings: Here are 3 things that make it great
When I tell most people the name of my hometown, they give me a puzzled look. When Kentucky Baptists hear of my hometown, they respond with a grin. Bagdad, Kentucky. Bagdad serves as the home of the longtime Kentucky Baptist camp, Cedarmore. I grew up just a few miles from the camp and spent my…
4 reasons to take your teens to the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting
The blessing of attending this year’s SBC Annual Meeting was made even more special because I had the wonderful opportunity to attend with my wife and children. In the past, I have observed other pastors attending with their families and it encouraged us to involve our teenagers in this year’s gathering. It was such a…
5 reasons why I joined the Kentucky Baptist Convention staff
He plays with his eggs as he sits across the breakfast table from me. He is not going to eat them, but he does not know quite how to respond to the awkward silence. We have talked about sports and about our families but I know neither of those topics are what he really wanted…
Worthless cards and the worthy Christ
As a 11-year-old boy, there were few things I enjoyed more than opening up a newly minted pack of baseball or football cards. I was eager to celebrate over receiving the cards of players I idolized and quickly determined which cards I could trade to my friends. I knew a guy on the 5th grade…
Will God ever judge me for my sin?
In 1999, Cornelius Anderson robbed the manager of a St. Charles, Missouri, Burger King at gunpoint when he was attempting to make the restaurant’s night deposit at a nearby bank. An eyewitness reported the armed robbery to police and Cornelius was soon arrested, convicted and sentenced to 13 years in prison. Shortly after his conviction,…
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