Why We Support Sunrise Children’s Services

Did you know that Sunrise Children’s Services, formerly known as Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children, is the earliest Baptist orphanage in the United States still operating under Baptist ministry? The work began in 1869 as women from Walnut Street Baptist Church saw children on the streets of Louisville orphaned from the Civil War and knewContinue reading “Why We Support Sunrise Children’s Services”

Do You Have Worms?

My wife Connie recently discovered that we have bagworms on one of our evergreen trees. Bagworms can infest trees and shrubs and, if left untreated, can destroy your favorite sources of beauty and shade.   We searched online to develop a plan for ridding the tree of these unwanted pests — which included removing theContinue reading “Do You Have Worms?”

Embracing Aging in Leadership

I am living in my favorite season of life so far. Last November I turned 60 years old and found myself pleasantly surprised by that reality.   Years ago, I read a book by Bob Buford called Half Time that focused on the second half of one’s life and the call to make the most ofContinue reading “Embracing Aging in Leadership”

5 Ways to Take the Gospel to Every Kentuckian

There was a time in our not-too-distant history when most Kentucky Baptist churches scheduled a weekly time for outreach. We were then told that programs like that were no longer effective, but we instead needed lifestyle evangelism: church members sharing the gospel where they work, where they live and where they play.   This shift inContinue reading “5 Ways to Take the Gospel to Every Kentuckian”