Campbellsville University

KBC President Chip Hutcheson’s Report on Campbellsville University

During the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s 2014 Annual Meeting, convention messengers voted to hear a report on Campbellsville University from KBC president Chip Hutcheson instead of viewing a promotional video forwarded by Campbellsville. CU president Mike Carter had been invited to present a report in person but declined the invitation and sent no one to represent […]

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Kingdom Partnerships

Kentucky Baptists have been blessed by longstanding partnerships with a host of agencies and institutions providing various ministries all across our state. These entities have been supported through individual donations, the Cooperative Program and special offerings totaling literally hundreds of millions of dollars from Kentucky Baptists. Over the course of time, the relationships have proven

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Part 2: Mission Board Report

Today’s post is part two of my three part series based on the report I delivered to the KBC Mission Board at the May meeting. The changing culture creates greater challenges in some areas of our work than others. The drama surrounding Sunrise Children’s Services in 2013 is a perfect example. While Sunrise still has

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Kentucky institutions stepping up to help Mid-Continent students

Mid-Continent University in Mayfield, Ky., recently announced that it will close its doors on June 30, leaving many students scrambling to figure out how and where they can continue their studies. Several Kentucky Baptist institutions have already stepped up to extend help to Mid-Continent students: I’m delighted to see the compassion these institutions are extending

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Dialogue with Campbellsville University

Last Saturday, I asked for prayers as representative from both the Kentucky Baptist Convention and Campbellsville University prepared to meet for open, honest dialogue regarding concerns raised by Kentucky Baptists. God is gracious, and prayers for fruitful and honest discussion were answered. A news release posted on the KBC website explains more: CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY. — Leaders

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Campbellsville Update

As the meeting for representatives from Campbellsville University and representatives from the churches of the Kentucky Baptist Convention approaches, I ask for your prayers. My foremost desire is that the witness of Kentucky Baptists before a watching world will in no way be harmed. Please pray to that end. Pray also that God will grant

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Campbellsville University and the Churches of the Kentucky Baptist Convention

In the next few weeks, a group of judicious and respected Kentucky Baptist leaders will engage representatives from Campbellsville University in what we trust will be an open and honest dialogue. The purpose of this undertaking is to better understand the theological convictions that chart CU’s course and whether or not those convictions are still

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