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Post by Church News on May 1, 2007 5:36:51 GMT -5
Donnie Fox elected president of Clear Creek Baptist Bible CollegePINEVILLE, Ky.—Trustees of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College elected Donnie Fox as the school’s next president April 17. Fox will be the first graduate of the Pineville college to serve as president. Fox, 48, currently is dean of institutional advancement at Clear Creek. He joined the staff in 1999 but his ties to the school extend back to 1962 when his late father, Claude, became Clear Creek’s first full-time director of public relations. The elder Fox served under the school’s second president, D.M. Aldridge. “This is basically the only home I’ve ever known,” said Donnie Fox, whose brother, Jack, just completed two terms of service as a Clear Creek trustee. Their late brother, Richard, was a 1972 Clear Creek graduate and Richard’s son, Jeff, is a 1988 Clear Creek grad. Like many of the students at Clear Creek today, Donnie Fox said he was called to Christian service in his 30s. “I surrendered to the ministry in 1990, so naturally I felt Clear Creek was the place I needed to come to get some practical training for ministry.” Fox graduated in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in ministry. He also holds master’s and doctoral degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. From 1994 until 1999, he was pastor of Shawanee Baptist Church in Harrogate, Tenn. In 1999, “God called me back here to serve on the staff,” Fox said. As director of college relations, he was fulfilling many responsibilities identical to those of his father nearly 40 years earlier. Prior to his current position, Fox served as the college’s director of admissions and also has taught a few classes. His wife, Penny, is executive assistant to the dean of administrative affairs. They have two children, Aaron, 23, and Andrea, 18. “God has allowed me to work in every phase of the college,” Fox noted. “I can’t believe it has come to this. … What I have done over the years is to try to prepare myself, make myself available to God’s call.” “I have total confidence in him,” said current Clear Creek President Bill Whittaker. “I’m especially grateful that a graduate of the school will become president. That speaks for the maturity of the institution and the quality of our graduates.” Fox said he focused on Jeremiah 29:11 throughout the trustees’ presidential search process. God’s words: “I know the plans I have for you,” Fox said, reminded him to be open to God’s leading but never to get ahead of Him. Upon Whittaker’s resignation announcement last fall, the trustees’ presidential search committee asked Fox about his interest in the job. “It was not me trying to do anything,” Fox added. Whittaker’s final duty as Clear Creek president will be to preside over graduation May 4. Southern Baptist Convention President Frank Page is this year’s commencement speaker. The upcoming ceremony “will be very special,” Whittaker predicted. “It will mark 604 students who have gone through the line.” Whittaker, pastor of Glasgow Baptist Church, announced his resignation as Clear Cree president last October. He has served since 1988. The work of Whittaker and the three other previous presidents is a legacy Fox says he will be privileged to build upon when he assumes the presidency early next month. But he said the school’s identity and mission will remain unchanged. “We’re not just a college, we’re God’s institution,” Fox said. “We are unique in that we are not a liberal arts college, we are strictly a ministry-training college.” Approximately 200 students currently are enrolled at Clear Creek, Fox said. The average age of the student body is 32; 10 percent of students are under 21. Kentucky Baptists and other donors are the main financial supporters of Clear Creek, Fox noted, adding that he wants to “enhance bridge-building” through his role as president. “I want to build bridges between Clear Creek to all of the places” where encouragement for Bible college ministry exists, he said, “so people will continue to support us by sending students.” Building relationships with alumni, donors and potential donors has been the focus of Fox’s role as dean of institutional advancement. He said that focus will remain a priority for him as president. “Part of the vision and challenge is still being able to get out there on a regular basis and make sure people know about Clear Creek and invite them to partner with us in this ministry effort.” The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on May 23, 2007 15:41:31 GMT -5
KBC Launches Youth Ministry PodcastYouth ministers and youth workers can now access the new “Despising None” podcast for fresh insights and discussion about youth ministry issues. Hosted by Joe Ball, youth strategist for the Kentucky Baptist Convention, the podcast can be accessed free of charge at www.despisingnone.com. “This is training on the go,” said Ball. “It’s one more way we can equip our youth ministry workers, and it’s all about convenience.” A podcast is a digital media file that is distributed over the Internet. Users can subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically by subscription. Used primarily for audio files, podcasts first became popular in late 2004. “Despising None” serves primarily as a resource for youth ministers and youth workers in Kentucky, but those with Internet access around the globe can benefit from the podcast. Listeners can share their own insights and stories through the “comments” feature on the “Despising None” blog, also found at www.despisingnone.com and authored by Ball. “It’s really just another form of online networking,” said Ball. “We hear about youth workers across the state who have experience and knowledge in certain areas. These podcasts help make that information available to everyone.” Special guests will include youth ministers from across Kentucky, as well as experts on matters related to youth ministry. The first episode features Tim Ashley, youth and young adults pastor for Beechland Baptist Church, in a discussion about hosting special events. To celebrate the launch, the KBC will give away an iPod shuffle. Contest participants must listen to the first episode and submit a comment related to the podcast online at www.despisingnone.com, where contest details are also available. Comments will be accepted through June 4. Ball will announce the contest winner online June 5 along with the release of the second “Despising None” podcast episode, featuring SBC President Dr. Frank Page. Each episode will last approximately 15-20 minutes and will be released every two to three weeks on Tuesdays. Listeners can access the podcast online at any time, or download episodes for playback on portable media players or personal computers. According to Robert Reeves, KBC’s director of communications, “Despising None” is the Convention’s first podcast effort. It also happens to be the first youth ministry podcast launched by a Southern Baptist state convention, he said. “Our studies show that more and more church leaders are looking for resources online, so we’re working hard to provide as many options as possible,” said Reeves. “This is just one more way we can serve youth ministers and youth workers.” Ball has served as youth strategist for the KBC since 2004. Previously, he spent more than 20 years serving as a youth minister in the local church. Ball’s “Despising None” blog provides insights and discussion about topics pertaining to youth ministry. Additional youth resources can be found online at www.kybaptist.org/youth. For more information about the KBC’s Youth Ministry Department, call (502) 489-3574 or (866) 489-3574 or e-mail youth@kybaptist.org. The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Aug 21, 2007 4:05:32 GMT -5
Blind Man Fulfills Vision To Reach Others For ChristBy Shirley Cox, Kentucky Baptist ConventionWith a grin, Mission Service Corps missionary Mike Gates said he wants the epitaph carved on his tombstone to read, “A Blind Man with Vision.” Blinded in a hunting accident in 1989, Gates has used his God-given vision to design and plan Christ’s Outreach for the Blind, a camp in Mount Vernon for handicapped kids that is scheduled to open September 1. And despite his handicap, Gates has been actively involved in the camp’s construction. After he lost his sight, Gates prayed for a faith healing. Eventually, he realized that God sometimes answers “no.” So he began crossing busy city streets, hoping to die. “Instead, I got good at it,” Gates said with a laugh. One day, as Gates vented his frustrations, he said God spoke directly to him, telling him he could help others like himself. In 1995, Gates and his wife, Lori, who is also an MSC missionary, purchased 900 acres of land in Mount Vernon. They began building the camp in October 1999, to offer a summer camping experience for handicapped kids. “I am going to show the campers there is life after tragedy,” Gates said. “Kids are not interested in rehabilitation until you get them interested in life again.” With a skeleton crew of helpers, Gates, who had worked in construction before his accident, designed and built a barn facility, an outreach center, a greenhouse and even a wood fence that lines both sides of the property’s entrance. Later, Gates had more than 300 huge pine trees removed from the property to make way for a 16,000-square-foot horse barn. The building is home to horses and other animals, as well as an indoor archery range, rock climbing wall and rappelling station. Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore will furnish horses for the camp and send equestrian ministry students to work as summer interns. Equestrian Ministries International has even designated Christ’s Outreach for the Blind as an international training center. During the past four years, mission volunteers from 29 states have streamed to Mount Vernon to help with the camp’s construction. “People come from all over the country and do things they never did because it is like God’s Holy Spirit surrounds this property,” Gates declared. As of July, 548 volunteers from 11 states helped complete six miles of 10-foot-high fencing. Gates said there is a good reason for the project. “We are fencing this property so it can be designated as a wild game preserve,” he said. “Once that’s done, these kids won’t have to buy a hunting license and we can name our own seasons.” Even though the camp does not open for a couple of weeks, Gates has already “tested the waters,” as he put it, taking several small groups hunting. Not yet fully constructed, Christ’s Outreach for the Blind has already had an impact for Christ. So far, 4l people, most of them missions volunteers, have accepted Christ. “One thing we have learned,” Gates said, “is if you want to further the Kingdom of heaven, all you have to do is make yourself available—period.” The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Aug 21, 2007 16:22:30 GMT -5
York Argues Against Expanded Gamblingby David Roach, Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryExpanded gambling in the state of Kentucky would be a moral outrage because it involves the government attempting to cash in on sin and broken families, Hershael York said recently on "Kentucky Tonight," a statewide television broadcast on KET. "Enough is enough," said York, a professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., and pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, Ky. York also served as president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention in 2004-2005. "Let's stop it where it is. It's bad enough. Families are being destroyed. The government getting a piece of the destruction families to me is completely unacceptable." Appearing with York were former Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones, a Democrat, and Patrick Neely, executive director of the Kentucky Equine Education Project, both of whom support expanded gambling. Joining York on the anti-gambling side was John-Mark Hack, director of Say No to Gambling. The program explored arguments for and against expanded gambling -- such as casino-style gaming -- and speculated about how such expansion could affect Kentucky. York began his argument in the July 30 broadcast by quoting an editorial Jones wrote in the Lexington Herald-Leader in 1999, when the former governor opposed expanded gambling. In the editorial Jones wrote, "Let's get straight to the point. Casino gambling in Kentucky is a bad idea. The very thought of our own government promoting the deception of slot machines and roulette wheels is a sad commentary." After reading from the editorial, York asked, "Did the deception of slot machines change since 1999? And the answer, of course, is no. There is no two ways about it -- you lose. Even the winners lose in casino gambling." Jones argued that refusing to draw revenue from the millions of Kentuckians who already are gambling in surrounding states, where casino-style gaming is legal, is foolish. "If I could push a button right now and do away with every casino in Kentucky and in the world, I would push that button," Jones said. "Unfortunately, sticking your head in the sand is not, in my opinion, the best way to deal with it." More than 550,000 Kentucky residents gambled at an out-of-state casino at least four times in the past year, Jones said, and Kentucky voters should have a say in whether they reap any of the financial benefits from that gambling. "I think it's absolutely time that we allow the people to make the decision, as opposed to the politicians," he said. "Then if the people say no, that they don't want it, that's the end of it." Hack argued that the money lost from expanded gambling would be greater than any money gained. "The money going to other states will pale in comparison to the money that will leave Kentucky when casino companies come and take up residence here," Hack said. "I think the money that will go to Nevada and New Jersey and other states where casino corporations are located will make us reminisce about the amount of money that is currently supposedly going over the bridge to Indiana." Neely responded that Kentucky practically already has expanded gambling because of the presence of casinos minutes away in neighboring Indiana. The only question is whether Kentucky will allow gambling to boost its economy, he said. "We have Indiana casinos that are perched right on our border," Neely said. "... The only thing that we don't have in Kentucky are the hundreds of millions of dollars of tax revenue that are generated at those out-of-state facilities." York drew attention to the negative effects of gambling, calling it "addictive behavior" and asserting that "it preys on the weakest people in society." According to the most conservative estimates, approximately 25 percent of those who enter a casino have an annual household income of $30,000 or less, York said. "That is economic disaster," he said. "That is money that's not getting spent sometimes on necessities. What we're doing is we're saying that as government all we want is a piece of the money they're losing. Our concern is simply that we get our piece of the cut, not what it does to those families, not what it does to their children." But Jones said the state's main concern should be using people's lost money to fund government projects. "The money that's being lost is Kentucky money," Jones said. "And if they're going to lose it anyway, they need to lose it here as opposed to somewhere else." York called Jones' argument immoral and illogical. "Governor, I find that morally reprehensible," York responded. "To me, we might as well get into sleeperhouse business, we might as well get into drug business because those are vices too that people are going to do anyway." In the end, Christians must realize that gambling is popular because it appeals to humans' sinful greed, York said. He noted that the remedy for gambling is for believers in Jesus Christ to follow the admonition to love their neighbors. "Let me say something to those people who call themselves Christians -- and I know that's not everyone," he said. "But frankly, Jesus told us and the command is 'love your neighbor as yourself.' You cannot claim that you love your neighbor as yourself and you want to take his money from him. Gambling is based on getting somebody else's money." The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Aug 31, 2007 8:18:40 GMT -5
Student Missions Thrive, KBC Responds to Increasing DemandPrepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC CommunicationsWhen Scott and Jackie Newman departed for Poland in 2006, they became one of the first missionary couples ever to be sponsored by Baptist Campus Ministry students across Kentucky. Having been involved for years with the Kentucky Wesleyan College’s BCM, the Newmans’ exposure to missions through BCM came full circle when they were selected for the two-year experience that would rely on funds raised by their fellow BCM students. According to Keith Inman, associate team leader for the KBC’s Collegiate/Young Adult Ministry Department, enabling students to send their peers overseas is just one of the ways BCMs are responding to the increase in students seeking mission opportunities. The effort further reflects a recent shift in the KBC’s student mobilization strategy. Missions have remained a focus for Baptist Campus Ministry since its inception, he said, but “we’re not the gatekeeper anymore.” “We can’t get our arms around the masses of people that want to go on mission,” said Inman. “This generation wants to have a hands-on experience. They want to send missionaries, but they also want to go.” The Newmans are among the countless students who have been impacted by the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s BCM and its commitment to equipping students for missions. For many years, BCMs across Kentucky have offered mission opportunities to students through the North American Mission Board, the International Mission Board, and the KBC’s summer Son Teams. The KBC offered similar opportunities again this summer, but Inman said students now have more choices available to them through the Internet and through connections with international students on their campuses. According to Lizzi-beth Spence, KBC collegiate ministry specialist, KBC-sponsored opportunities cannot meet the demands of interested students. This summer alone, Kentucky BCMs mobilized more than 500 students for missions work. Only 40 of those students participated in efforts directly sponsored by the KBC’s Collegiate/Young Adult Department. Campus ministers are encouraged to look for creative ways to involve students and to help match them with like-minded organizations. “We do whatever we can to help them get connected,” said Spence. “More students than ever are participating in missions because everyone feels that they can go.” Inman believes the shift in strategy is critical to the KBC’s goal of cultivating missions-minded leaders in the next generation. In 2001, Inman participated in the IMB’s London Summit, where missionaries and students gathered to discuss strategies for mobilizing students in a changing culture. “During that time, I realized we were part of a worldwide student missions movement,” said Inman. “We started looking for ways to streamline our efforts and try to get as many Kentucky students plugged into missions as possible.” Since then, Inman said both the International Mission Board and the North American Mission Board have also seen increases in student applicants for short-term missions. According to Tika Scoles, student missions mobilizer for NAMB, the agency has seen an 89 percent increase in participants from the previous summer, having sent 340 summer missionaries this summer. Likewise, the IMB has seen a dramatic increase in student missionaries in the past 10 years, said Michael Lopez, director of IMB student mobilization department. In 1996, the agency sent 285 students. In 2006, it sent more than 3,100 college and seminary students. While spring and summer breaks continue to be a popular time for students to be involved in short-term mission trips, Spence said another recent shift is that more opportunities are opening up for extended involvement. Citing Kentucky Wesleyan College’s missions partnership with Second Baptist Church in Poland as an example, Spence said ongoing relationships have enabled students to have a lasting impact overseas. Spence has also seen an increase in students serving as semester missionaries. “Students are either taking a semester off school to serve, or going right after they graduate,” she said. “We’re committed to developing student leaders who are always looking for mission opportunities, whether that be overseas, here in the United States, or in their hometown,” said Spence. “They’re really starting to understand that missions can happen anywhere. It’s a lifestyle.” The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. For more information, visit www.kybaptist.org. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Sept 30, 2007 8:47:31 GMT -5
Skip a Meal, Save a SoulHelp turn the table on world hunger by participating in “Fast One to Feed One” to support the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund. Here's how: • Fast one meal each month and use the meal time to pray for needs in your community. • Give the amount you would have spent on the meal through your church to the Southern Baptist World Hunger Fund. Last year, more than 30,000 decisions for Christ were made as a direct result of Southern Baptist hunger relief ministries. Click here for materials designed to help you “Fast One to Feed One”.
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Post by Church News on Nov 15, 2007 17:05:16 GMT -5
Henard Elected KBC PresidentRelease prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC CommunicationsAmong other business, Kentucky Baptists elected new officers at the 170th annual meeting, which concluded Wednesday morning. Kentucky Baptist Convention officers, 2007-2008. From Left to right, Mike Melloan, assistant secretary; Wilma Simmons, secretary; Bill Henard, president; Jim Castlen, first vice president; Rick Reeder, second vice president.William Henard, pastor of Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington, was elected president of Kentucky’s largest denomination today by acclamation. Messengers affirmed Henard during the afternoon session of the 170th annual meeting of the Kentucky Baptist Convention at Severns Valley Baptist Church. The annual meeting convened today and will continue through Wednesday morning. Henard was elected by the vote of Wilma Simmons, convention secretary, after no other nominees were named. The last time a KBC president has been elected unopposed was at the 165th annual meeting in 2002. Henard was nominated by Hershael York, pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, who also served as KBC president in 2005. York praised Henard’s leadership in missions, evangelism and support of the Cooperative Program. According to York, Henard has “led his congregation to keep Cooperative Program giving at the heart of the budget,” despite the fact that the church is currently preparing financially to relocate. “Bill Henard will keep us working together to reach Kentucky for Christ,” York said. “He is a humble, meek and godly man.” Prior to becoming pastor at Porter Memorial Baptist Church, Henard served in pastorates at churches in Alabama, Tennessee and Texas. Henard is assistant professor of evangelism at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. He also serves as a board member for the KBC’s Mission Board, chairman of the KBC’s Administrative Committee, and chairman of LifeWay Christian Resources’ board of trustees. Henard is a graduate of Cumberland College (1977), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1981, 1985), and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2006). The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Nov 19, 2007 16:43:51 GMT -5
Clay County residents named to KBC boardsThe Kentucky Baptist Convention’s Committee on Nominations announced their nominations for members of the Kentucky Baptist Convention Mission Board and the boards of several affiliated institutions and agencies. The nominations were approved by messengers of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, who convened their annual meeting Nov. 13-14 at Severns Valley Baptist Church. The committee also recommended Kevin Smith, pastor of Watson Memorial Baptist Church in Louisville, to preach the 2008 convention sermon. The 2008 Kentucky Baptist Convention is scheduled for Nov. 11 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington. The alternate preacher is Don Matthis, a full-time evangelist who served as KBC president in 1986 and is currently a member of Eastwood Baptist Church in Bowling Green. Board appointments are as follows: Clear Creek Baptist Bible College (Trustees):2008 Unexpired Terms (2): Kathy Lefevers (Stoney Fork); Jay Walker (Middlesboro); 2010 Unexpired Terms (3): Julia Blocker (Shawanee, Tenn.); Ken Felty (London); John Moore (Arthur, Tenn.); 2011 Terms (8): Ken Clendaniel (Middlesboro); Kenneth Dick (Monticello); Craig Garland (Harlan); Rob Ison (Marion); John Locke (Louisville); Carl Rice (Manchester); Dale Rose (Monticello); and Denny Vincent (Bremen). Oneida Baptist Institute (Trustees):2009 Unexpired Term: Fred Rogers (Manchester);2011 Terms (6): Jeanie Haley (Elkton); Ken Hinton (Maysville); Pat Key (Central City); Dennis Raisor (Carrollton); Don Robinson (Corbin); and Tim Zimmerman (Somerset). The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Nov 23, 2007 9:45:00 GMT -5
Kentucky Baptists Oppose GamblingCommit to Protect ChildrenRelease prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC CommunicationsKentucky Baptists demonstrated continued opposition to expanded gambling as well as their commitment to safeguarding children within the church when they approved a series of resolutions during the 170th annual meeting of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Both issues were presented and approved as resolutions during the Tuesday afternoon session of the meeting, which was held at Severns Valley Baptist Church. The approved resolution for opposing expanded gambling calls for churches to teach about the dangers of gambling. The resolution also calls on Kentucky’s governor and members of the Kentucky General Assembly to join with citizens in finding ways to strengthen the state’s economy without the expansion of gambling. During a report from the Committee on Public Affairs in an earlier session, John Chowning, pastor of Saloma Baptist Church in Campbellsville and vice chairman of the Committee on Public Affairs, stressed the importance of Kentucky Baptists standing against expanded gambling in Kentucky. According to Chowning, expanded gambling will also further encourage gambling addictions, crime, family destruction, personal irresponsibility and the corruption of government, he said. “It is an expansion of corruption,” said Chowning. “If you go beyond the glitter of gambling, you will see the pathologies of the human condition.” Messengers also approved a resolution on abuse and the protection of children. The resolution calls for pastors and church leaders to lead in teaching and example in integrity, and to implement appropriate measures to enhance to safety and security of children, teenagers, and other vulnerable persons. The resolution proposed a no tolerance policy for any mistreatment of abuse and called for a thorough investigation and punishment for abusers through both biblical church discipline and through civil authorities. By approving the resolution, messengers further called for KBC mission board staff to provide materials, resources and training opportunities to aid churches in establishing and implementing safety and security practices for all KBC churches. Messengers also approved a resolution commending Bill Whittaker for his service as former president of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College from 1988-2007, and congratulating Donnie Fox on his selection as the fifth president of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College. Resolutions calling for the appreciation of Severns Valley Baptist Church as annual meeting host was passed, as was a resolution on the Great Commission, which called for churches to partner together in reaching Kentucky and the nations through prayer, evangelism and giving through the Cooperative Program. The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more.
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Post by Church News on Dec 16, 2007 13:26:23 GMT -5
Compton Approved for CP PositionHenderson Resigns from Western RecorderKentucky Baptist Convention Mission Board members approved Billy Compton as the new executive associate for Cooperative Program and resources and learned of Trennis Henderson’s resignation as Western Recorder editor during their December meeting at the Kentucky Baptist Building. Board members also heard reports from convention agencies, institutions and committees, and approved recommendations for year-end funds designations. Compton, who currently serves as pastor of Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, will begin his new post on Jan. 1, 2008. As executive associate for Cooperative Program and resources, he will be responsible for leading Kentucky Baptists in a renewed commitment to understand and support missions and ministries through the Cooperative Program, as well as general biblical stewardship. “Billy has the respect of Kentucky Baptists, and has the call of God upon his life,” said Bill Mackey, executive director for the KBC. “We look forward to what God is going to do through him and his ministry.” Compton has served for 11 years as pastor of Severns Valley Baptist Church, the KBC’s oldest church and highest cumulative contributor through the Cooperative Program, having given more than $9 million since 1781. In addition to serving as pastor for several Kentucky Baptist churches, Compton has served in a variety of denominational leadership roles, including KBC president (1995), associate director of evangelism (1989-1992), and Campbellsville University trustee (1995-2004). During a report for the Western Recorder, Kentucky Baptists’ state newspaper, Henderson announced his resignation as the paper’s editor, effective March 1, 2008. Henderson has accepted the position of vice president for communications at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. “It has been the most challenging ministry career decision we have faced…not because of the move to Ouachita, but because of the intense heartache of leaving behind countless friends and colleagues throughout our adopted home in the Bluegrass State,” he said. Henderson, who has been editor of the Western Recorder since 1999, has served more than 25 years in Baptist journalism. He previously was editor of the Arkansas Baptist News and managing editor of the Missouri Word & Way. In response to Henderson’s resignation, the Western Recorder board of directors elected a search committee last week to seek Henderson’s successor. Skip Alexander, pastor of Campbellsville Baptist Church, will serve as search committee chairman. Mission Board members also learned that Bill Barker, director of Appalachian Regional Ministries (ARM), will begin working as a North American Mission Board (NAMB) missionary, effective Jan. 1, 2008. ARM is a consortium of 11 state conventions, including Kentucky, that works to identify and meet needs through ministry projects across the 10-state Appalachian mountain region. According to Randy Jones, Missions Growth Team leader for the KBC, the move essentially only affects Barker’s position. Other aspects of the ministry will continue operating under the current structure. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Dec 23, 2007 19:58:13 GMT -5
KBC Responds to Oklahoma Ice StormsRelease prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC CommunicationsKentucky Baptist disaster relief volunteers are working to restore areas damaged by recent ice storms last week in the Midwest. This week, a team of 11 Kentucky Baptist volunteers from Richmond, Henderson and Cadiz provided relief and remove debris from affected areas in Tulsa. Additional volunteers will continue the effort in the weeks to come, including a group from Owensboro that is scheduled for relief work in Missouri on December 29. According to Larry Koch, disaster relief associate for the KBC, the effort is anticipated to last up to four more weeks. Volunteer workers and assessors are still needed, he said. Trained volunteers interested in helping may contact the KBC’s Baptist Men on Mission Department at (502) 489-3527 or (866) 489-3527 (toll free in KY) for more information. The Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board is coordinating the relief work in Mansfield. Kentucky Baptist Convention disaster relief teams are responding to requests for aid submitted through the North American Mission Board. Kentucky Baptists are part of a larger network of Southern Baptist volunteers trained to respond to disasters by manning mass feeding operations, using chainsaws to clear downed trees and limbs, clear mud out of flooded homes and more. Southern Baptist disaster relief volunteers work in conjunction with other organizations, such as the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Together, Southern Baptists compose the third largest relief organization in the United States. The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. For more information, visit www.kybaptist.org. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Dec 25, 2007 10:58:48 GMT -5
Appalachian Regional Ministry Director Barker Shifts To NAMBBy Drew Nichter, Western Recorder news directorBill Barker, director of Appalachian Regional Ministry, will leave the Kentucky Baptist Convention staff and join the Southern Baptist North American Mission Board staff in the same role effective January 1. Barker, who has directed ARM since 2001, joined the KBC in 2005 when the 10-state ministry partnership shifted its headquarters from West Virginia to Kentucky. ARM works in areas of Appalachia spanning 10 states from Pennsylvania to Georgia. The ministry also serves the Appalachian regions of Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio and Maryland. Since 2005, one-third of ARM’s funding has come from the KBC. The other two-thirds has been supplied by NAMB and the 11 partnership conventions within the 10 states, including both Virginia Baptist conventions. Beginning January 1, NAMB will fund 100 percent of Barker’s salary and travel outside of the Appalachian region. The 11 partnering conventions, including Kentucky, will supply program money to fund Barker’s work and travel within Appalachia. Barker noted that the change in funding will result in a reduction of available ministry funds by about one-third. “So we’re going to have to run a leaner, meaner operation,” he added. Despite the cutback, ARM’s director said he expects the ministry to continue its success in working among the Appalachian population. He added that the affiliation with NAMB on the national level will bring a “new level of credibility” to ARM’s work in the region. ARM “has now been recognized on a national level by Southern Baptists, which will open up more doors for me in the mountains,” he explained. Randy Jones, leader of the KBC’s missions growth team, has served as Barker’s supervisor since 2005. Jones noted that he and other missions leaders have been working with NAMB for the past several years to establish this arrangement, which Jones described as “outside the box.” He applauded Barker’s work in the mountains, noting that he has done “a whole lot with evangelism in the small mountain church.” “He simplifies it, makes it understandable and puts it in mountain talk,” Jones added. Barker returned the affirmation, noting that the support of Kentucky Baptists “freed me up to do what I needed to do.” He estimated that since 2005, ARM has “mobilized directly or indirectly” more than 160,000 volunteers. That is half of the total number of volunteers the ministry has assembled in its first nine years of operation, Barker pointed out. He also said approximately 40 percent of all volunteers who have come through ARM did work in Eastern Kentucky, adding that most projects are being picked up even before the organization can post them. Through the surge in volunteerism, Barker noted that more than a dozen church buildings have been constructed. In 2007 alone, five ministry centers have been opened in the Appalachian region, including three in Kentucky. Outside of the state, Barker said he is excited about ministry efforts in Pennsylvania, calling it an area of “primary focus.” ARM recently established a partnership between the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and an area of 31 counties in east central Pennsylvania. The North Carolina convention will soon begin work on several ministry projects in that region. “Three years ago, we had very few volunteers going in there,” Barker noted. The partnership “has been like water after a long drought.” Jones, who was part of the team that helped form ARM in 1999, said Barker’s tireless work in Appalachia has grown the ministry “bigger than we ever imagined.” Barker “has had the personality, the commitment, the motivation … to put a face on missions in the mountains,” Jones added. Barker predicted that the support of NAMB and recognition of Southern Baptists will help sustain the trust he has developed in the last six years. But he added that his work might never have been possible if not for the support of Kentucky Baptists. “I’m personally indebted to (KBC Executive Director) Bill Mackey for his vision and passion to keep Appalachian Regional Ministry alive,” Barker declared. “Kentucky has opened doors for us to do ministry that were not open before.” The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Jan 1, 2008 10:15:35 GMT -5
New Year, New StartThe blessing by faith, I receive from above; O glory! my soul is made perfect in love; My prayer has prevailed, and this moment I know, The blood is applied, I am whiter than snow. from "Whiter Than Snow" lyrics by James L. NicholsonThe preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Jan 9, 2008 9:50:32 GMT -5
Kentucky Baptists Challenged to Fight CasinosRelease prepared by Robert Reeves, KBC Communications DirectorKentucky Baptist churches and their members are being challenged to actively fight efforts to bring casino gambling to the commonwealth that will begin in earnest when the Kentucky General Assembly session opens on Jan. 8. Committee on Public Affairs Chairman John Chowning told members of the Kentucky Baptist Mission Board at their December meeting that the time is now for Kentucky Baptists to get in the game on the issue. “If Kentucky Baptists sit on the sidelines… a year from tonight when we meet here, we are going to be talking about casino gambling in the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” Chowning said. “That’s what’s at stake.” Casino gambling proposals have been debated in the General Assembly for more than a decade but 2008 could be a decisive year because new Gov. Steve Beshear made adding casinos a key component of his campaign. Gambling proponents are pushing for passage by the General Assembly of a constitutional amendment that would go to Kentucky voters for ratification in November. Passage could allow casinos at both horseracing tracks and at other locations. KBC Executive Director Bill Mackey has written Beshear to spell out KBC opposition to the expanded gambling proposals on moral and public policy grounds. “From a moral standpoint we believe God encourages us to help each other rather than seek to benefit from others' losses; that gambling encourages us to reduce our dependence upon God; and that it discourages a proper work ethic,” Mackey wrote. In outlining the Convention’s public policy concerns, Mackey noted the devastation that casino gambling will inevitably bring to individuals and families, the harm it will do to other businesses as casinos siphon off resources and gambling’s potential for corrupting government. “No one disputes that as gambling expands, some human beings will be destroyed through suicide, spouse abuse, divorce, child abuse and neglect, embezzlement, alcoholism, etc. Are these fellow citizens really expendable to us?” Mackey said. “I think all government officials should ask themselves if they would support expanded gambling if they knew in advance that it would be one of their own family members who would be counted in the ranks of the ‘expendable people.’ Our government should be engaged in activities that strengthen society, not weaken it as gambling unquestionably does.” Chowning said the convention is looking for Kentucky Baptists who are willing to be active contacts on the issue. Individuals can volunteer by sending e-mail to publicaffairs@kybaptist.org. He also encouraged Kentucky Baptists to sign up for e-mail updates at the Committee on Public Affairs Web site at www.kybaptist.org/publicaffairs where a variety of information and helps for pastors and church members is posted. Kentucky Baptists can get involved in a number of ways, beginning with prayer, Chowning said. In addition, Baptists need to be willing to personally contact their legislators and the governor, talk about the issue with their friends and neighbors, write letters to their local newspapers and communicate in other ways within their communities to combat what is expected to be an onslaught of advertising from the gambling industry. “The Committee on Public Affairs and the Convention staff cannot do this on our own. This is an issue where Kentucky Baptists have consistently spoken in convention after convention in opposition to casino gambling,” Chowning said. “Folks, the time is here (to get involved)!” The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Feb 2, 2008 22:54:43 GMT -5
Former KBC President’s New Book Describes Life with MuslimsRelease prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC CommunicationsThose interested in learning more about how to interact with Muslims will benefit from a new book being released by Jim McKinley, emeritus missionary for the Southern Baptist Convention and former Kentucky Baptist Convention president. Entitled Living with Muslims: An American Family of Seven – 34 Years with Muslims in Their Land, the book contains McKinley’s personal reflections and experiences from his days in Bangladesh, where he served as a missionary through the International Mission Board. McKinely, his wife, and his five children worked in Bangladesh for 34 years. McKinley said he wrote the book because “I want people to understand Muslims better than they do now.” “In Living with Muslims, Jim McKinley discusses a very timely and important topic as we experience heightened awareness of the Islamic faith,” said Michael Carter, president of Campbellsville University, in a book endorsement. Proceeds from book sales will benefit The Jim McKinley Foundation, Inc., which will designate a portion of the funds to the Betty McKinley Scholarship Fund for children of international missionaries seeking to attend Campbellsville University. Additional money will be given through the foundation to Bangladesh Baptist Church Fellowship. McKinley is a graduate of Campbellsville University, Wayland Baptist University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He worked with Bangladesh Baptist Church Fellowship during his missionary term. McKinley currently serves as a teacher and active volunteer at Westport Road Baptist Church in Louisville. He serves on the Nominating Committee, the Fred Tucker Promotion and Work Team and the Baptist Fellowship Board for the Long Run Baptist Association in Louisville, and has also been serving on the Alumni Board for Campbellsville University for the past 15 years. Living with Muslims is available for purchase for $25.00 from McKinley, who can be reached at 502-423-9116. The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Feb 4, 2008 19:17:23 GMT -5
KBC Announces New Mission Service Corps MissionariesRelease prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC CommunicationsThe Kentucky Baptist Convention has announced eight new self-funded missionaries who will serve as part of its statewide Mission Service Corps program. Mission Service Corps enlists, trains and assigns self-funded missionaries in response to requests from local churches and associations. Currently, the KBC has approximately 150 MSC missionaries serving throughout Kentucky. These self-funded adult missionaries serve a minimum of 20 hours per week for four months or longer in a variety of ministries. MSC ministries include church staff positions, apartment ministers, literacy volunteers, chaplains, church to community ministry coordinators, and more. “We are blessed by and grateful for these new missionaries who will be serving in Kentucky,” said Eric Allen, director of mission service and ministries department for the KBC. “I’m excited to see each of these missionaries find a place to serve through Mission Service Corps.” • Diana Anderson of Greenville is now serving as the pregnancy care center director for Pathway of Hope. She is also commissioned through the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board to provide training to other pregnancy resource centers across Kentucky. • Terry and Brenda Carswell of Taylorsville, N.C. have accepted missionary assignments with Christ’s Outreach for the Blind Camp in Mt. Vernon. The couple will be working with volunteer groups and providing administrative support at the camp. Founded in 1997, the organization exists to build character, confidence, and self-esteem in the lives of the physically challenged. • Heidi Freeman of Richmond is assisting the work of the KBC’s Baptist Campus Ministry at Eastern Kentucky University. Freeman is a graduate of EKU and will be working alongside Jonathan Barron, campus minister for EKU. • Rick and Kristi Hunter of Lynch recently moved from their residence in South Carolina to serve as directors for Solomon’s Porch Retreat Center in Lynch. The Hunters will oversee the daily operations of the center, which is used to house ministry teams, youth groups, and is also functional for mission planning meetings and other retreats. • Chris and Mandy Phillips of Louisville are now serving at H.A.L.T.E.R Equestrian Ministries in Goshen, an organization that uses horses for therapy for terminally ill patients. For more information about the KBC’s Mission Service Corps, call 502-489-3530 or 866-489-3530 (toll free in KY), visit the web at www.kybaptist.org/msc, or e-mail ministries@kybaptist.org. The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. For more information, visit www.kybaptist.org. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Associahttp://www.thetimestribune.com/archivesearch/local_story_028112824.htmltion consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Feb 24, 2008 9:29:14 GMT -5
KBC Launches Discipleship BlogKentucky Baptists desiring to disciple others more effectively and to retain members and visitors in their churches can now access expanded online resources through the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s newest blog, “28Nineteen.” Written by Steve Rice, KBC discipleship and assimilation department director, the online journal is dedicated to equipping Kentucky Baptists in the areas of discipleship and assimilation. The blog can be accessed at: www.28nineteen.org“This is a place where we will discuss all aspects of discipleship and assimilation, especially as it pertains to the local church,” said Rice. “We are committed to equipping Christians for the practical, day-to-day aspects of working toward spiritual maturity in the local church, and this is a much-needed extension of that effort.” In his role, Rice seeks to help church leaders develop and implement effective strategies for assimilation, discipleship, deacon ministries and bivocational ministries. Before joining the KBC staff in 2007, he served as senior pastor of Williamstown Baptist Church in Northern Kentucky. “28Nineteen” serves primarily as a resource for churches in Kentucky, but Christians with Internet access around the globe can benefit from the online journal. Readers can share their own insights and stories through the “comments” feature at the bottom of each post. “My prayer is that ‘28Nineteen’ will be a place where we can journey together toward spiritual growth and speak honestly about these important issues,” said Rice. A variety of discipleship issues will be discussed, including discipleship basics, strategies, resources and practices. Attention will also be given to related topics such as assimilation, Sunday school, mentoring, preaching and more. Rice will share helpful tips for growth in both personal and church-wide discipleship. The blog is also intended to help Kentucky Baptists reach the assimilation goal of 80 percent of new members becoming active in church life, as outlined in the Kentucky Baptist Connect initiative. “28Nineteen” is one of nine KBC blog resources available to Kentucky Baptists at www.kybaptist.org/blogs. Plans for additional resources are currently underway. Readers of all KBC blogs may elect to receive e-mail updates when a new post is added to any blog. This feature is available on the home page of all KBC blogs. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Mar 23, 2008 7:43:20 GMT -5
McNeal to Lead ‘Get A Life’ EventKentucky Baptists seeking to strengthen their leadership skills can attend the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s Get A Life! event on April 12 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington. Based on the book, Get A Life! It IS All About You by Reggie McNeal, the event features McNeal as the guest speaker, and is open to anyone interested in becoming a more effective leader. Sponsored by the KBC’s leadership development department, the event will run from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Concepts presented in McNeal’s book will be discussed at the event, including how to find God’s purpose and maximize one’s strengths in leadership. “This event is designed to help Kentucky Baptists to choose and to live an abundant life that has impact and intentionality,” said Richard Adams, leadership development department director for the KBC. “We need to discover that God created each of us uniquely, and that our strengths help us lead effectively.” McNeal serves as the missional leadership specialist at Leadership Network of Dallas, Texas, and has authored several other books. The cost to register for the event is $30 per person, which includes lunch and all event materials. For more information or to register, visit www.kybaptist.org/getalife, call 502-489-3522 or 866-489-3522, or e-mail leadership@kybaptist.org. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Apr 20, 2008 7:17:31 GMT -5
KBC Disaster Relief Responds to Tornado DamageThe Kentucky Baptist Convention has mobilized disaster relief volunteers in response to a tornado that caused damage in Clinton and Wayne counties on April 11. According to Coy Webb, disaster relief associate for the KBC, 30 volunteers are currently working in the area to clear debris with chainsaws and assist with cleanup. The teams include volunteers from Monticello, Somerset and Albany, Webb said, and recovery effort is based at Stoney Point Baptist Church in Albany. Kentucky Baptists are part of a larger network of Southern Baptist volunteers trained to respond to disasters by manning mass feeding operations, using chainsaws to clear downed trees and limbs, clear mud out of flooded homes and more. Southern Baptist disaster relief volunteers work in conjunction with other organizations, such as the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Together, Southern Baptists compose the third largest relief organization in the United States. To learn more about Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief program and training schedule, go to www.kybaptist.org/dr, e-mail baptistmen@kybaptist.org or call 502-489-3401 or 866-489-3527 (toll free in KY). The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. Release prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC CommunicationsThe preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Apr 22, 2008 15:19:53 GMT -5
Sunday School Claiming the Other SheepThe following article was written by Dr. Bill Mackey, executive director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention.....By Darryl Wilson, Guest ColumnistI’ve been thinking about Jesus' words in John 10:16 (NIV): "I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd." Jesus claims sheep that are not already in the sheep pen—some are in our communities. His second sentence is interesting: "I must bring them also." Many today have given up on outreach. They think someone else will do it. Some wrongly say that outreach is the responsibility of those whose gift is evangelism. As a part of the body of Christ, we do what the Head tells us to do. We serve as His hands, feet, and voices to go to, help, and share Jesus with the lost, hurting, and unchurched sheep. In His Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20), Jesus didn’t tell us to let the lost come to church before we do anything for them. No, He said go and make disciples of all nations. If we are Christians, we are His body and are to do what the Head tells us. We cannot make disciples of all nations without reaching out. We should use our gifts to love people to Jesus. When we accept Jesus as Savior and Lord, we move from being sheep to being shepherd-stewards of His sheep. We join Him in caring for His flock (some of which are not already in the sheep pen). Sunday School is a great tool to mobilize the church to carry out Jesus' command. Senior adults are best reached by senior adults, and teens are best reached by teens. But more classes (sheep pens and shepherd-teachers) are needed. New classes tend to be more evangelistic than existing classes, often growing to 20 in enrollment and 10 in attendance in 12-18 months. And Sunday school helps us share the Gospel with lost people even more effectively than worship alone. Statistics by Andy Anderson (Growth Spiral) show that only about one out of 342 lost people accept a relationship with Jesus through worship alone in 12 months while one out of three lost people do so through Sunday School. Here is my application question: Which lost/unchurched sheep has Jesus prepared you to shepherd? Care. Build relationships. Minister. Invite them to Sunday school. The personal invitation is still powerful today. Don't be afraid to ask. But be patient if it takes 20 touches before you see results. Help the lost/unchurched listen to His voice calling them to become a part of His flock. If you don't go, they won't come. If you don't ask, they won't say yes! Darryl Wilson is the Director for the KBC Sunday School DepartmentThe preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Apr 27, 2008 11:37:32 GMT -5
KBC, WMU to Collect Care Kits for Afflicted AfricansRelease prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC CommunicationsIn response to growing numbers of Africans afflicted with the HIV virus and AIDS, the Kentucky Baptist Convention and Kentucky’s Woman’s Missionary Union are organizing a statewide collection of healthcare items as part of a relief effort. Running from May 11-June 15, the project’s goal is to supply Southern Baptist Convention’s international missionaries with essential healthcare items that will be distributed to caregivers and disease victims in Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. “This is a way for us to respond to a critical need in Africa by helping to stop the spread of the disease to caregivers,” said Coy Webb, KBC disaster relief associate. “It also gives our missionaries the opportunity to share the gospel and give hope to the hopeless.” The KBC’s Baptist Men on Mission Department and Woman’s Missionary Union are coordinating the statewide effort in conjunction with Baptist Global Response, the Southern Baptist Convention’s international disaster relief organization. “We know that Kentucky Baptists really like hands-on mission projects, and this is an opportunity to literally pack the bucket and send it,” said Joy Bolton, Kentucky WMU director. “It’s especially effective when we know our IMB missionaries will be the ones distributing the goods to those in need.” Individuals and churches can participate in the effort by purchasing items from a detailed list of household health products, including soaps, vitamins, healing ointments, creams and more. Items should be collected through participating Kentucky Baptist churches from May 11-June 15. “These buckets could certainly be put together by individuals or families, but we foresee the majority being put together by groups, such as Sunday school classes, women’s or men’s groups, Royal Ambassadors or Girls in Action groups as a mission project,” said Webb. Churches will then pack the supplies in five gallon buckets and transport the buckets at one of 16 drop-off locations across the state between June 16-19 including London First Baptist Church at 804 West 5th Street. KBC disaster relief trucks will pick up the buckets from the specified locations beginning June 20 and will deliver them to the SBC’s International Mission Board in Virginia. More information and a complete list of needed items is available at www.kybaptist.org/africaprojects or by contacting the KBC’s Baptist Men on Mission Department at 502-489-3527 or 866-489-3527 (toll free in KY). The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on May 3, 2008 7:10:49 GMT -5
Sunrise to Take a Stand against Child AbuseIn observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sunrise Children’s Services is launching a statewide campaign called Take a Stand against Child Abuse. The climax of the monthlong campaign will occur April 23-25, when hundreds of supporters will gather in 11 cities across Kentucky and stand along a major road for an hour to raise awareness about child abuse. Participants will wear T-shirts featuring a blue ribbon, the symbol of Child Abuse Prevention Month. “Child abuse happens in every community in our commonwealth. Sunrise strives to break the cycle of abuse by bringing healing and hope to victims of severe abuse and neglect,” said President and CEO Bill Smithwick. “By holding these Take a Stand events, we will be a visible reminder to the public that victims of child abuse are everywhere. Our presence will be a sign of our commitment to stopping child abuse.” In addition to raising awareness, the Take a Stand campaign will raise money to help provide the children in Sunrise’s care with presents at Christmas. Participants in the 11 Take a Stand events will collect pledges, while businesses and individuals will sponsor life-size and desktop-size cardboard stands of children to display during the month of April. Take a Stand events will be held in the following cities: Bowling Green, Danville, Elizabethtown, Lexington, Louisville, Morehead, Mt. Washington, Owensboro, Paducah, Pikeville and Somerset. The Lexington event will take place on April 25 before the Legends game featuring Sunrise as the community service group of the night. Last year alone, state officials confirmed that more than 15,000 children were victims of abuse or neglect. As a result, more than 7,000 children spend the night in out-of-home care. About 400 of these children find refuge with Sunrise on an average day. Sunrise Children’s Services is a private provider of care to children who have suffered abuse and neglect. Licensed by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and accredited by the Joint Commission, Sunrise operates a statewide network of residential centers, therapeutic foster homes, adoption services, IMPACT Plus service coordination and family counseling centers. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on May 5, 2008 20:28:08 GMT -5
Pastor Says Cooperative Program Drew Him to the SBCAlthough Jason Pettus is the pastor of a church that is a consistent leader in giving to missions through the Cooperative Program, he didn’t always believe in the giving plan’s effectiveness. Instead, he says, it was only after he saw how the program enables churches of all sizes to combine resources and fund hundreds of worldwide mission efforts that he became the staunch supporter he is today. Pettus is pastor of Living Hope Baptist Church in Bowling Green, a church that ranked first in CP giving among all Kentucky Baptist churches last year and has given more than $4 million to support missions through the plan to date. Pettus said his appreciation of the Cooperative Program has only grown over time, however. He wasn’t raised in a Christian home, so he had no exposure to CP until he was saved in a Southern Baptist church at age 15, he said. Even then, he thought the Cooperative Program only supported missionaries. Then as an adult, Pettus served at an interdenominational church that didn’t participate in missions giving. “It was a seeker-sensitive church, and most of the resources were put into good things,” he said. “They were put into ministries and making the worship services and events that the church did very appealing to unchurched people. It was a large church. I was there just over five years and I saw over 1,000 people saved and baptized.” It was a church, though, that believed it was independent and needed only to focus on its responsibilities in its city, neglecting the Acts 1:8 imperative to reach out regionally, nationally and globally as well, Pettus said. “We always told ourselves we were a mission so we didn’t have to give to missions,” he said. “I just didn’t feel like that was good or right. It’s not what I saw in the early church, not what I saw in Scripture as what a church did.” Pettus sensed a desire to return to the Southern Baptist Convention, he said, because of its stalwart giving to missions through the Cooperative Program and its clear doctrinal stances. “Being a part of a church that was giving to something beyond itself was really important to me,” he said. So in 2001, Pettus accepted the position at Living Hope and found himself “part of a denomination where people are partnering together to expand the Gospel influence around the world.” At that time, he still believed the Cooperative Program was simply about giving to international missions. “What I've come to realize now is that it's actually much bigger and better than that,” Pettus said. “It's not just impacting people on other continents. It impacts our state and our nation. It provides educational resources for pastors and church leaders so that they can better equip the church for God's Kingdom service. “It provides for the care of people outside the church. We are one of the largest disaster relief operations in the United States,” he said, referring to the Southern Baptist disaster relief network, which ranks third in the nation behind the Red Cross and Salvation Army. When he arrived at Living Hope, Pettus didn’t have to convince the membership that the Cooperative Program was a worthwhile venture. The Kentucky Baptist church has been a missions-minded congregation since its inception in 1976, he said, and has consistently given at least 10 percent of its undesignated receipts through CP. In 2007, Living Hope led the state in total CP dollars given, exceeding $417,000. In addition to the 10 percent Living Hope currently gives to CP, the church gives another 7 percent to associational and other missions causes. And Living Hope members are not only giving to missions, they are also going on mission. This year, the church is sponsoring trips to Honduras, Costa Rica, Japan, West Africa, Scotland, South Asia and East Asia. Living Hope has also planned domestic missions trips this year to Cleveland, New Orleans, Oklahoma and Lynch, Ky. And each year they host community missions projects to show their concern for those in their immediate vicinity. One way Kentucky Baptist Convention churches can encourage their members toward giving more through the Cooperative Program, Pettus said, is to take advantage of educational literature produced by the SBC Executive Committee, the North American Mission Board and the International Mission Board. A wide variety of CP literature is available through the Kentucky Baptist Convention. He said it’s also helpful to make sure the people in the pews know that their Cooperative Program money helps support six Southern Baptist seminaries. “By and large, Southern Baptists are blessed and receive biblical preaching from pastors who have been trained at Southern Baptist seminaries,” Pettus said. “Also, every church in this convention has the opportunity to be in a country ministering to a people group that they could not minister to if the Southern Baptist Convention did not exist. “... We are blessed to be a blessing, and if we are not going to be a blessing and to give financially to people around the world that we may never know the name of or never be able to actually give a verbal witness to, then we're not fulfilling the responsibility to be a blessing,” Pettus said. At its last annual meeting, the KBC approved a Cooperative Program budget goal of $24 million for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The budget includes a $1.3 million challenge goal for a total CP goal of $25.3 million. The KBC forwards 36.7 percent of its Cooperative Program receipts to the Southern Baptist Convention. The Kentucky Baptist Mission Board uses another 36.2 percent for missions and to strengthen churches in Kentucky. The remaining 27.1 percent is allocated to Kentucky Baptist entities and Christian education. The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. For more information, visit www.kybaptist.org. Release prepared by Erin Roach, KBC CommunicationsThe preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on May 6, 2008 22:51:56 GMT -5
Southern Baptist membership, baptisms decline in 2007By ROSE FRENCH, kentucky.comThe number of people baptized in Southern Baptist churches fell for the third straight year in 2007 to the denomination's lowest level since 1987, and membership dipped slightly as well. The president of the Southern Baptist Convention blamed the decline in part on a perception that its followers are "mean-spirited, hurtful and angry." Baptisms last year dropped nearly 5.5 percent to 345,941, compared with 364,826 in 2006, according to an annual report released Wednesday by LifeWay Christian Resources, the convention's publishing arm. Total membership was 16,266,920 last year, down nearly 40,000 from 2006. The dropping number of followers in the nation's largest Protestant denomination reflects a trend in other mainline Protestant churches, while non-denominational churches are gaining and the ranks of the unaffiliated are growing. But for a denomination that places winning converts at the heart of its mission, the continued slide is troubling and disappointing, said the Rev. Frank Page, the convention's president. Part of the blame can be placed on a notion that Baptists have been known too much in recent years for "what we're against" than "what we're for," Page said. "Our culture is increasingly antagonistic and sometimes adverse to a conversation about a faith in Christ," he said. "Sometimes that's our fault because we have not always presented a winsome Christian life that would engender trust and a desire on the part of many people to engage in a conversation on the Gospel. "All Southern Baptists should recommit to a life of loving people and ministering to people without strings attached so people will be more open to hearing the Gospel message." The Nashville-based Southern Baptist Convention adheres strictly to conservative beliefs, including the inerrancy of the Bible. The denomination is second in size in the United States only to the Roman Catholic Church. In the past 50 years, the number of annual baptisms per church member - a key indicator of church growth - has dropped sharply. Southern Baptists baptized one person for every 19 church members in 1950, a ratio that dropped to 1 baptism for every 47 church members in 2007, according to the report. Baptism is a public act administered by a church in which followers are immersed in water, symbolizing believers' identification with Jesus. To counter the decline in baptisms, former SBC president Bobby Welch led an ambitious effort to baptize 1 million people in the year beginning Oct. 30, 2005. Church records show there were 371,850 baptisms in all of 2005. The denomination's baptisms peaked in 1972 at 445,725, based on statistics Lifeway has collected from Southern Baptist churches since 1922. While baptisms and membership were down in 2007, the number of Southern Baptist churches grew by 1.1 percent to 44,696 and worship attendance increased slightly to 6.15 million, according to the report. David Key, director of Baptist studies at Emory University's Candler School of Theology, attributes the declining numbers on Baptist parents having fewer children than in years past. He also believes Baptist leaders haven't been aggressive enough in attracting nonwhite members. "It's not just about parents not having enough children, but we also haven't adjusted our youth programs to target multicultural youth," he said. "It's still a very white Southern experience as opposed to incorporating African-Americans, Hispanics and Asians."
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Post by Church News on May 11, 2008 7:19:09 GMT -5
Kentucky Volunteers Rebuild Storm-Damaged Homes in Nicaraguaby Mark Kelly, assistant editor with Baptist PressAs Nicaragua's Miskito Indians try to reclaim their hardscrabble existence from the ravages of Hurricane Felix, Southern Baptists are making a difference for the poorest families among this poverty-stricken people. When Felix slammed into the country's coastline near the Honduras border on Sept. 4 of last year, 160 mph winds leveled the rickety houses in its path. Fruit trees -- a crucial food source for the Miskito -- were uprooted; rice and bean crops were washed away. For people who barely eke out an existence in the good times, Felix was a catastrophe. An estimated 120,000 Miskito people rode out the storm, which dumped as much as a foot of rain on the swampy coastal land. The rainforest was so badly ravaged that a one-hour trek from their villages to their planting fields took four hours, said David Brown, the International Mission Board's disaster relief coordinator for the region. "As people tried to make their way to population centers for help, the debris kept them from being able to carry much of anything," Brown reported. "Wild animals were coming into towns and villages looking for food. Without trees, winter rains would keep the rivers in flood stage, making it impossible to replant crops." Southern Baptists responded to the crisis almost immediately, sending a chain saw team from the Baptist General Convention of Texas into Puerto Cabezas, where roads were laden with fallen trees and branches, preventing relief supplies from getting into town. As missionaries Jim and Viola Palmer were able to connect with leaders in nearby villages, they began trying to identify families in greatest need of help. "We asked the village elders to help us identify the people who were most needy," said Palmer, who has served in Nicaragua since 1990. "We told them we would provide all the building material and labor to build homes for those who were unable to work for themselves or had no means of helping themselves. The elders actually chose who would receive the new homes." Baptist Global Response, a Southern Baptist international relief and development organization, coordinated funding and volunteers for the recovery project Palmer proposed -- building 75 homes in six months. An initial distribution of $43,500 provided basic food and supply needs in the immediate aftermath of the storm. Another $113,000 allocated for the reconstruction project included $38,300 for a "food for work" program that provided local labor to help with cleanup and building. When an 11-member volunteer team from Kentucky arrived in the area in late March, they were saddened to see the dire need of families in the area, almost seven months after the storm. "One thing that stood out to me was there wasn't any doubt we were working among 'the least of these,'" said Coy Webb, the Kentucky Baptist Convention's disaster relief associate. "One lady we built a home for had been living on a vacant lot with a blue tarp over it. "What we were putting up was a very simple structure -- a 16x20 wood frame home with three rooms, built on stilts -- and honestly, some of us have outbuildings that would probably be as big as what we were building. But she was thanking us over and over for what we were doing and the tears running down her cheeks showed us just how appreciative she was for our help." A team from the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention, led by Larry Shine, pastor of Pine Forest Baptist Church in Onalaska, built six houses in that area earlier in the month. As they completed the fourth one, the widow who was receiving it cried out to friends standing nearby, "Look at all my brothers who have come to help me when I had no one else." The cost of the simple homes was driven down dramatically by using the trees felled by the storm, said Charlie Simmons, a retired director of missions from Mayfield. "Jim Palmer had a couple of portable sawmills and he got permission from the government to use the trees blown down during the hurricane," Simmons said. "They were cutting those trees into lumber that we were using to build the houses." With multiplied thousands of families left homeless by the storm, a person might be discouraged about the possibility of making a significant difference, but the 75 houses being built by volunteers over the course of six months transformed the lives of those who received them, said Ray Fultz, a member of Crestwood Baptist Church in Frankfort. "The blue tarps there reminded me so much of Katrina," Fultz said. "It just eats at your heart, but you do everything you can. A pastor told me years ago, 'Ray, you help people one at a time. That's all you can do.' "Whatever avenue we have available to us, we need to pursue it. Everybody needs to know how much the Lord loves them." The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on May 14, 2008 16:52:52 GMT -5
KBC Encourages Churches to Host Vacation Bible Schools Release prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC CommunicationsIn an effort to encourage its churches to host vacation Bible schools, the Kentucky Baptist Convention is making available funding grants and training support to its member churches. According to Wendy Dever, KBC preschool/children’s ministry director, the KBC has designated $30,000 to help churches host Bible schools in the year 2008. The funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis to churches that did not host a VBS last year. “Bible school is still the biggest outreach that churches have,” said Dever. “It’s the flagship outreach event for our churches, convention-wide. We want to help churches be able to offer Bible schools and teach children about Jesus.” Any size church may apply for a limited allotment of the funds, as long as it meets the lone criteria of not having held a VBS last year. Even churches that previously ran a VBS but did not do so in 2007 are eligible, she said. “This is the pilot year for the funding grant, so this is when we’re writing the rules. People are telling us their needs and we are matching those needs with resources,” said Dever, noting that only about 25 percent of the funds are spoken for to date. “Until funds are gone, we’ll honor every request.” According to Dever, VBS options are endless, as more churches are hosting non-traditional Bible schools in order to meet the changing needs of families. “About 81 percent of our churches have Bible school at night now, and it’s not just because of the teachers – the children are busy with all kinds of activities,” she said. “It’s as creative as people want to be.” Walnut Street Baptist Church in Louisville is one such church. With plans to host its VBS this July, Childhood Education Minister Linda Blincoe said the church’s weekend Bible school will include a Friday night session and a half-day Saturday session. “We’re trying some new things this summer with our children’s ministry, and we’ve decided to condense our VBS into two days,” she said. Blincoe said the KBC helped supply her with curriculum, and also put her in contact with college students who will be helping lead the VBS. She believes the effort will be an effective summer outreach for the church. “It’s such a wonderful opportunity to reach children, particularly in an urban setting. We have a lot of neighborhood kids, so it’s a great evangelistic outreach ministry for us,” she said. “It’s all about reaching the hearts of the children.” Dever noted that Bible schools are often effective because “one week of VBS is more than a whole quarter of Sunday School time for Bible study and application. “It’s probably the easiest way for families to connect to a church,” she said. “We really are talking about families here, because if you love someone’s child, you’re more likely to be able to love them into church.” Kentucky Baptist churches interested in VBS assistance should contact their local association's office or the KBC’s Preschool/Children’s Ministry Department at 502-489-3575 or 866-489-3575 (toll free in KY). The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. For more information, visit www.kybaptist.org. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on May 14, 2008 19:45:19 GMT -5
KBC Annual gets high-tech makeoverRobert Reeves is the director for the KBC Communications DepartmentWhen the Kentucky Baptist Convention held its first organizational session at the “Baptist meeting house” in Louisville on Oct. 20, 1837, those who attended traveled there by wagon, on horseback or on foot. There were no electric lights in the building. If there was need for any heat that day, it was generated by burning wood. There were no microphones, video reports or live streaming of the session over the Internet. No messengers left the room to answer their cell phones. But when the meeting was over, something occurred then that has continued consistently to the present day. A set of minutes from the meeting were dutifully written, professionally printed and distributed so there would be a historical record of the deliberations and decisions of Kentucky Baptists. Over the years, those 19 pages of meeting minutes from 1837 grew into a nearly 700-page Convention Annual that included not only the minutes of the previous year’s meeting, but ministry reports, historical tables, audit documents, address lists, statistical summaries and much more. Denominational workers, associational offices and churches used some copies extensively. But many gathered dust on library shelves or were discarded. Why the history lesson on the Convention Annual? Because 2008 marks a major departure for this venerable publication made possible by technology never even imagined in 1837. This year’s Convention Annual is being distributed to churches on a CD-ROM that will enable users to access the information easier and faster than ever by using their computers. The CD-ROMs should be arriving at churches during the first week of May. Simply inserting the disc into the computer will prompt it to open the Internet browser and allow the user to access the various sections of the annual as always—but with the benefit of having the computer do the work of searching for a particular item. In addition, the KBC’s new Services Directory has also been provided on the disc. The switch from paper to CD-ROM will result in significant cost savings for the KBC. In 2007, production and postage for the Convention Annual used more than $20,000 in Cooperative Program funds. Production and distribution of the CD-ROMs will cost less than half that amount. Books will still be available for those who need or prefer a printed version at a cost-recovery charge of $15 each. These will only be sent upon request as opposed to being automatically mailed out. The change to CD-ROM in some ways marks the end of an era. But just as when cars replaced wagons and electric lights replaced lamps, the change should be a good one for Kentucky Baptists as we continue to tell our story. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on May 24, 2008 7:53:40 GMT -5
Teams Needed for Maryland/Delaware VBS OutreachRelease prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC CommunicationsKentucky Baptists interested in short-term domestic missions are needed for summer outreach efforts currently being coordinated through the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s partnership with the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. According to Scott Pittman, KBC partnership missions director, the most immediate need is for two teams of volunteers to help with vacation Bible schools scheduled for June 22-28. “This is an easy way for our churches to get involved in domestic missions because many people already have experience helping with a VBS,” said Pittman. Volunteers will also be needed for vacation Bible schools later in the summer, he said, as well as for other upcoming opportunities, including block parties, servant evangelism projects, creative arts and music camps, prayerwalking and more. Launched in January, the KBC’s partnership with the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware is designed to strengthen existing churches, associations and state convention ministries. The partnership will continue through Dec. 31, 2010. “The Maryland/Delaware region is strategically located in the heart of the mid-Atlantic region and has nearly six million people in residence,” said Pittman. “The opportunities for Kentucky Baptists to make an impact are endless.” One of the goals set for the partnership is the establishment of 90 new church congregations. Key strategies for the partnership include: relationship building, prayer, church planting, evangelistic outreach efforts, construction, discipleship, leadership development and missions activities. Those interested in participating should contact the KBC’s Partnership Missions Department at 502-489-3529 or 866-489-3529 (toll free in KY) or partnership@kybaptist.org. The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. For more information, visit www.kybaptist.org. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Jun 11, 2008 19:54:26 GMT -5
KBC Announces 2008 Literacy Award RecipientsThe Kentucky Baptist Convention has recognized Diane Back and Jackie Walker with 2008 literacy awards for outstanding volunteer service in literacy missions. Nominated by their peers and selected from over 600 literacy volunteers in Kentucky, Back and Walker were recognized during the April 25-26 Literacy Volunteers Conference at the Cumberland Inn in Williamsburg. Back was awarded the Lillian Isaacs Award for Teaching Children and Youth, and Walker received the D.M. & Kay Aldridge Award for English as a Second Language. Both recipients are members of First Baptist Church, Hopkinsville. The Kentucky Baptist Convention’s Literacy Missions program works to mobilize volunteers who help Kentucky residents learn how to read and write. Its ministries include Tutoring Children and Youth, Adult Reading and Writing, Conversational English and English as a Second Language. The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. For more information, visit www.kybaptist.org. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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Post by Church News on Jun 11, 2008 20:08:19 GMT -5
Kentucky Baptist Pastor Elected SBC 1st VPBill HenardBill Henard, senior pastor of Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington, Ky., was elected first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention with 73.2 percent of the vote. John Connell, senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Savannah, Ga., received 15.79 percent and Chris Camden, former pastor of Oconee Heights Baptist Church in Athens, Ga., received 9.38 percent. He currently serves as president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention and is trustee chairman for LifeWay Christian Resources. He also is assistant professor of evangelism and church growth at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. At the time of voting there were 7,217 registered messengers, of whom 2,387 voted. The preceding article was from the Kentucky Baptist Convention which is affiliated with several Clay County churches who are members of the Booneville Baptist Association. Read the entire article at kybaptist.org.
Booneville Baptist Association consists of 25 churches in Clay and Owsley counties which are affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and the Kentucky Baptist Convention. For more news and information go to.....Booneville Baptist Association
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