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Why Join the SBC?

Occasionally I hear someone say, “I am proud to be part of the Kentucky Baptist Convention but not so much the Southern Baptist Convention.” The person essentially means that they love their state convention but are not as happy about our national network. I am always glad to hear that people love the KBC, butContinue reading “Why Join the SBC? “

Why We Need More Leaders

I began teaching a course on organizational leadership this past week at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. One of the goals of the course is to demonstrate how organizational leadership can promote human flourishing. What an encouraging possibility for those in leadership to think that they can contribute not only to the advancementContinue reading “Why We Need More Leaders”

Preachers Need Preaching

I was invited recently to preach at the Winter Bible Conference hosted by Pastor Jeff Noffsinger and Dripping Spring Baptist Church. It is an annual event that has been going on for many years. I was excited to preach — but more excited to hear a good sermon from someone else. Bro. Jeff bringsContinue reading “Preachers Need Preaching”

Praise God for Sunrise!

In the same year that Ulysses S. Grant became president of the United States and the Cincinnati Reds were getting started, there was a lesser-known — but potentially more impactful event — happening in Louisville, Ky. The year was 1869 when three ladies from Walnut Street Baptist Church in Kentucky’s largest city saw a needContinue reading “Praise God for Sunrise!”

Why Associations?

Southern Baptists have formed lots of cooperating networks. Whether state conventions, national entities, state agencies and institutions, we have lots of them and God has honored our efforts at working together. One example of our networking prowess is the local Baptist association. Baptist associations started in America in the early 1700s with the firstContinue reading “Why Associations?”

Preach to Yourself

Followers of Jesus need preaching. Hearing God’s word preached reminds us of the goodness of our God and His gracious plan for His people. In a typical week, I will listen to the Sunday morning sermon from my home church as well as a couple of other preachers God has used in my life. PreachingContinue reading “Preach to Yourself”

Welcome to 2024

I love starting a new year. There is excitement about what can happen, and the possibilities seem endless. My work schedule allows for a slower pace to finish out one year and prepare to start a new one in fresh ways. Every January is an opportunity for us to think about the year ahead andContinue reading “Welcome to 2024”

The Ministry of Presence

Bill Cutrer was a medical doctor turned pastor turned seminary professor. That’s where I met him and formed a profound appreciation for his ministry. He taught Crisis Counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and I was blessed by God to have him as a professor. The class focused on the unfortunate reality that peopleContinue reading “The Ministry of Presence”

Getting Healthy Enough to Evangelize

I wish every member of a Kentucky Baptist church could participate in the monthly Kentucky Baptist Convention staff forum. Forum, as we call it, is a two-hour meeting where we celebrate ministry wins, challenge ourselves in our work, inform team members about upcoming ministry, employee benefits, etc. and talk about how we can improveContinue reading “Getting Healthy Enough to Evangelize”

Thank you, Gideons

This past Saturday I was asked to share a personal testimony at a gathering of Kentucky Gideons. Connie and I joined a group of about 150 Gideons and their wives at a restaurant near Simpsonville for a great time of reporting on their work and enjoying fellowship together. For those who are not familiar withContinue reading “Thank you, Gideons”