Category Archives: Family

Sunrise revival

Michelle and I are nearing the halfway mark in our training to become foster parents through Sunrise Children’s Services, a Kentucky Baptist Convention agency. We are also encouraging other families to join us in this journey as a part of the “Be the One” campaign. At any given time, approximately 300 children who are victims […]

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2014 Equip Tour

The Apostle Paul reminds in Ephesians that the Lord “gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ (4:11-12).” To fulfill our commitment to “help churches reach Kentucky and the world for Christ,” the Kentucky Baptist Convention […]

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The Wrongful Death of Marriage

News that District Judge John G. Heyburn once again usurped the will of Kentucky voters is tragic and disappointing. By declaring gay marriage legal in the Commonwealth, Heyburn defied the essential, foundational governing document that ensures order and justice, the Constitution of Kentucky. While the sin of homosexuality may be no more offensive to God […]

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Southern Baptist Terrorists? A response to Mike Greer

In a ludicrous and highly offensive article recently published by Associated Baptist Press, Mike Greer likens Southern Baptists to one of the most brutal, murdersome terror cells in the world. Greer writes: “Boko Haram and Southern Baptists have some things in common. Both are seeking to counteract or derail what is perceived by them to […]

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Living Worthy of our Calling

The following is a guest post from Kevin Milburn, who serves as first vice president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. My 10 year old daughter and 3 year old son recently found themselves in a bit of a disagreement that sent my son off into the other room crying. As he turned and fled, she […]

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