Category Archives: Pastoral Resources

CCR team exists to equip and strengthen Kentucky Baptist churches

By wpengine | Published: August 21, 2014

Two years ago, the Kentucky Baptist Convention adopted a new mission statement: “The Kentucky Baptist Convention—created for churches, by churches, to help churches reach Kentucky and the world for Christ.” We also adopted a new, streamline organizational staffing structure of five teams to facilitate our focus on helping the local church. The largest among the […]

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Pastors

By Dr. Paul Chitwood | Published: April 30, 2013

The Bible says, “Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life” (1 Samuel 7:15). While the phrase “all days of his life” may not seem terribly significant, I contend it is remarkably significant. Staying committed and faithful in ministry, over the long haul, can be incredibly challenging. One study estimates that the number of […]

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A Personal Invitation to Attend ‘Seminary for a Day’

By Dr. Paul Chitwood | Published: February 5, 2013

I’m very excited about our upcoming Seminary for a Day events, and I’d like to extend my personal invitation to you to attend. We’re teaming up with the North American Mission Board, LifeWay Christian Resources, Campbellsville University, Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, Mid-Continent University, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and University of the Cumberlands to bring […]

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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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