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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A training conference to help prepare ministers for interim pastorates will be held March 27-28 at the Kentucky Baptist Building. The Transitional Interim Pastor Training Workshop is designed for experienced ministers interested in helping guide churches through times of transition, said Karl Babb, leader of the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s Leadership Development Team. “Guiding a church
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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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After six months as your executive director, I am more excited than ever about the churches and ministries of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Through the work of our churches and the mission partnerships we have formed, each day the cause of the Kingdom is advancing on earth and the rolls are expanding in Heaven. While
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Plan to join KBC staff members as we undertake another Kentucky Changers project in Louisville this spring. Dates for the project are March 28-31, 2012. Come any day or everyday! Here is more info and a link to register: Schedule Fees & Deadlines Please note tparticipants are welcome to register for the entire project ($75) or
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The Kentucky legislature convenes in regular session each year on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January for 60 days in even-numbered years and for 30 days in odd-numbered years. This year’s long session began with a strong push from Gov. Steve Beshear to expand gambling in our state. The governor keeps making
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I was invited to offer the invocation for a joint session of the General Assembly gathered to hear the governor’s 2012 State of the Commonwealth Address on January 4. Following is a video of the prayer: Moments later the governor proposed a constitutional amendment that would allow up to nine casinos across Kentucky. Watch KET’s
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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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