Teaching on Stewardship
While most churches have benefited in recent years from strong and faithful expository preaching through books of the Bible, it is also true that many have suffered from a lack of biblical discipleship on stewardship. A recent report from Giving USA shows, “Charitable giving rose to $617.20 billion in 2025, surpassing the $600 billion mark for the first time.” A report from Ministry Watch states, “The survey of over 1,000…
Making it Up as We Go
Podcaster and leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof said in a recent interview with John Ortberg that he holds to an unpublished view of leadership that most of us are “making it up as we go.” Nieuwhof seems to be saying most leaders do not arrive at their leadership position knowing all they will need to know…
Attend KBC Faith and Public Policy Forum
There are at least two schools of thought when it comes to the role of pastors, elders and ministry leaders being involved in shaping public policy (i.e. laws). Some believe that pastors have no voice whatsoever in the law-making process. They hold to a view of the separation of church and state that would silence faith-based voices in the public square. Others…
Keys for Revitalization
During July, many of us have been praying for the revitalization of rural Kentucky Baptist churches. But what is church revitalization, and what are some keys to experiencing it? Church revitalization could be defined as a local church functioning in the way it was intended by its Creator. Acts 2:42-47 is often used as a picture of a healthy church. The believers in this early congregation were gathering frequently,…
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Dr. Todd Gray is executive director-treasurer for the Kentucky Baptist Convention.
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