Monthly Archives: November 2011

Annual Meeting a Blessed, Humbling Experience

Thank you, messengers to the annual meeting of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, for your sweet spirit! My wife, Michelle, and I were blessed to spend time with you and watch you conduct your business with grace and dignity. We were encouraged by your warm greetings, kind words, and assurances that you remember us often in […]

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More for Christ is More than a Theme

The following is my written report for the Book of Reports that will be shared with messengers attending next week’s Kentucky Baptist Convention annual meeting to be held at Florence Baptist Church at Mt. Zion on Nov. 15. Executive Director’s Report A few months into my tenure as your executive director, I am astounded at […]

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Freeda Harris Center is a Gem in Coal Country

Nestled in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, the Freeda Harris Baptist Center is a ministry of the Kentucky Baptist Convention and the North American Mission Board. Directors Greg and Alice Whitetree share the message of Christ through ministries like after school clubs, vacation Bible school, sports camps, hunger relief, clothing distribution, craft classes, basketball leagues, […]

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Changing Seasons Bring Happy Memories

Turning the calendar from October to November always turns my thoughts turn to two familiar loves. One of those loves is Thanksgiving. I can still remember many of the Thanksgiving stories and traditions introduced to me as a 5-year-old boy in Mrs. Davis’ kindergarten class. Among other things, I recall helping stir the batter for […]

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