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Contraceptives, Casinos & Christian Citizenship

What do contraceptives and casinos have to do with Christian citizenship? Maybe more than we have realized until now. On the issue of contraceptives, an Obama administration policy will soon require private insurance plans to cover all FDA-approved contraceptives, including those causing an abortion. Since many religious organizations provide insurance to their employees this policy […]

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God Wants Pastors ‘After His Own Heart’

My wife, Michelle, and I recently enjoyed an evening with the church family of Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church in Louisville as it celebrated the 20th anniversary of Pastor Charlie Davis’ ministry among them. We were delighted to see a church express such deep appreciation for the ministry of her pastor. The following day, I stopped […]

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Western Recorder is a Great Ministry Tool

I am grateful for a recent opportunity to visit with Western Recorder editor Todd Deaton. Todd is celebrating his third anniversary as editor. I recall my delight in 2009 as I listened to Todd share his testimony with the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s Mission Board. The son of a Baptist pastor, Todd sensed a very clear […]

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New Year’s Resolutions for Kentucky Baptists

With this first 2012 post, I’m hoping a New Year’s resolution list for Kentucky Baptists will be well received. I offer no earth-shattering new insights. I simply challenge us to be faithful to the basic call of Christ upon our lives and obedient to the fundamental teachings in God’s word. If every Kentucky Baptist would […]

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Basic Training for Church Planting Offered

Basic Training Journey for Church Planting isn’t just for pastors and “official” church planters! This is an equipping event for individuals or entire church-planting teams interested in starting new congregations, and also for churches who are interested in exploring planting a church. In this video, Dr. Paul Chitwood, executive director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, […]

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