Author Archives: Dr. Paul Chitwood

Helping Without Hurting

By Dr. Paul Chitwood | Published: September 11, 2012

I recently received a question from a pastor concerning a common dilemma for churches in our day. The church was trying to determine how best to help a family drowning under a growing mountain of debt. Being unfamiliar with many of the specific circumstances, I offered some general questions that might be helpful for any [...]

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An Apology

By Dr. Paul Chitwood | Published: September 4, 2012

“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve.” (1 Peter 5:2) As a pastor for 18 years, I wanted desperately to be a faithful shepherd of God’s flock. [...]

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At Bicentennial, Buck Creek Still Growing and Going

By Dr. Paul Chitwood | Published: August 29, 2012

I was privileged recently to join Pastor Thomas Webb and Buck Creek Baptist Church for their bicentennial celebration. Buck Creek originated as a plant from Beaver Dam Baptist Church and made its mother church a grandmother eight times over during its first century in existence. In addition to planting churches, Buck Creek was instrumental in [...]

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Stories from the CP Mission Field

By Dr. Paul Chitwood | Published: August 28, 2012

The reach of the Cooperative Program never ceases to amaze me. Recently, members of the Kentucky Baptist Convention staff shared stories about how CP made an eternal difference to people in need of a Savior. “Jim,” a resident of Paducah, watched a team of student volunteers doing roof work on his neighbor’s house during the [...]

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Video Series: Restructuring the KBC

By Dr. Paul Chitwood | Published: August 21, 2012

Ealier this year, the Kentucky Baptist Convention embraced a plan that will enable more direct assistance to the 2,400 KBC member churches, better preparing them to serve their communities and the world. Trying to get your head around some of the changes? In this video series, I walk viewers through the impetus for the restructuring [...]

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