Kentucky Baptist Convention: News

Kentucky Baptists Respond to New Reality of Mass Evangelism

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:25:32 -0400

LOUISVILLE– Mass outreach events have long used the same format: an evangelist presents the gospel to a crowd then invites people to be saved, and many commit their lives to Christ on the spot.

Collegiate Teams Serving Across the Globe this Summer

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:37:49 -0400

LOUISVILLE –Forty-five students and five coordinators affiliated with Kentucky Baptist Collegiate Ministry are serving from the Bluegrass and the Rocky Mountains to East Asia this summer.

Kentucky Baptists’ Gifts through CP Drop in April

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:19:54 -0400

LOUISVILLE – Kentucky Baptists’ giving through the Cooperative Program dropped in April, falling short of March’s total and the monthly budget goal.

Volunteers Needed for Ongoing Recovery in Japan

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:59:27 -0400

LOUISVILLE– Volunteers are needed this summer to help in the ongoing efforts to help the people of Japan recover from last year’s earthquake and tsunami.

In Response to KBC Restructure, Crossings Hires Ball

Wed, 9 May 2012 16:19:21 -0400

LOUISVILLE– Just hours after an expanded partnership between the Kentucky Baptist Convention and Crossings Ministries was approved by the Kentucky Baptist Convention Mission Board, Crossings filled a newly created position with a longtime Kentucky Baptist youth ministry leader.

KBC Mission Board Passes Sweeping Restructuring Plan

Tue, 8 May 2012 22:04:12 -0400

LOUISVILLE– The Kentucky Baptist Convention Mission Board overwhelmingly embraced a plan today that leaders say will enable more direct assistance to its 2,400 member churches to better prepare them to serve their communities and the world.

Preparing for Restructure, KBC Announces Staff Departures

Tue, 8 May 2012 09:39:39 -0400

LOUISVILLE– In preparation for a strategic reorganization, the Kentucky Baptist Convention announced today that 23 full-time and four part-time employees of the KBC Mission Board have accepted retirement or resignation incentive packages and will leave their jobs by June 30.

Wheelwright Center Vibrant Missions, Ministry Opportunity

Mon, 7 May 2012 10:17:58 -0400

LOUISVILLE– Partners are being sought to help sustain the work of the Wheelwright Baptist Center in Floyd County following the retirement of its long-time director.

Substance Abuse Ministries Provide Gospel-Focused Care

Tue, 1 May 2012 12:11:57 -0400

WILLISBURG– Choe Sergent grew up in a stable home, the son of hard-working parents. He didn’t fit the stereotypical image of a strung-out drug abuser. Yet at the bottom of his long slide, Sergent’s addiction cost him a management position and many nights in jail.

Drummond Shares Christ While Serving 'Daily Bread'

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:35:09 -0400

LOUISVILLE – Sharing Christ with people seeking life’s necessities is how Judith Drummond answered God’s call to missions.

Registration Opens for KBC Calvinism Conference

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:47:14 -0400

CRESTWOOD – Online registration is open for “Calvinism: Concerned? Curious? Confused?” a one-day conference from the Kentucky Baptist Convention scheduled for Aug. 4 at Crestwood Baptist Church in Oldham County.

KBC Places Super Saturday Events on Hiatus for 2012

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:35:18 -0400

LOUISVILLE – The Kentucky Baptist Convention has announced the cancellation of five “Super Saturday” training events in August and September because of the pending restructuring of the KBC Mission Board staff.

Cooperative Program Giving Dips Slightly in March

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:46:52 -0400

LOUISVILLE – Last month Kentucky Baptists contributed $1,851,297 to missions through the Cooperative Program.

KBC Strategist Co-Authors Church Growth Book

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:19:20 -0400

LOUISVILLE – Kentucky Baptist Convention Church Development Strategist Mike James has co-authored a book with Southern Baptist leader Ken Hemphill on how congregations can better serve new members.

Christian Leadership Conference May 19 in Bardstown

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:39:07 -0400

BARDSTOWN – “The Leader as Shepherd” is the topic of a Christian leadership conference May 19 in Bardstown sponsored by Nelson Baptist Association and the Kentucky Baptist Convention.

Kentucky Baptist All State Children's Choir Performs April 22

Mon, 9 Apr 2012 14:01:54 -0400

LOUISVILLE – The public is invited to two free performances on April 22 of this year’s Kentucky Baptist All State Children’s Choir.

Campbellsville Students use Spring Break to Plant Seeds for Christ

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 11:52:59 -0400

CAMPBELLSVILLE—Cleaning out homes, playing softball with prisoners, teaching English as a second language and, most importantly, planting seeds is how many Campbellsville University students spent their spring break.

Storm victims get hand from Morehead State BCM

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 11:06:00 -0400

West Liberty—Long, hot days outside may not always seem enjoyable, but helping neighbors in need is well worth the sweat and sunburns accumulated.

Kentuckians Named to SBC Committee on Resolutions for 2012

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 10:57:45 -0400

NEW ORLEANS (BP) -- SBC President Bryant Wright has named the members of the Committee on Resolutions who will serve during the June 19-20 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in New Orleans.

Mt. Washington Church Again Calls Compton to Pulpit

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 15:08:20 -0400

MT. WASHINGTON – Billy Compton, executive associate for Cooperative Program and resources for the Kentucky Baptist Convention, once again has been called to pastor First Baptist Church of Mt. Washington.

Former 'Biggest Loser" Among Conference Speakers

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:19:39 -0400

Cumberlands' Student Ministry Focuses on Children in Need

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:51:37 -0400

WILLIAMSBURG – Children and families in material and spiritual need have long been a focus of ministry for students at University of the Cumberlands.

Big CP Supporter Finds New Ways to do 'More for Christ'

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:15:37 -0400

MARION–Even though Mexico Baptist Church was already giving 25 percent of its undesignated receipts through the Cooperative Program, the rural Crittenden County congregation wanted to do more for Christ.

Insomnia Leads Pauline White to Serve in Harlan County

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:31:31 -0400

LYNCH – When Pauline White gave her life to missions as a young woman, she was not sure what she had done. Yet, her involvement in 23 mission trips through the years is a testimony to her determination to live up to her promise.

More Than $2 Million Given Through CP in February

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:09:32 -0400

LOUISVILLE– For the second consecutive month, Kentucky Baptists have given more than $2 million to missions through the Cooperative Program.

Military, Families Are Focus of New Churches Near Fort Campbell

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:32:08 -0400

OAK GROVE – At first glance, rural Oak Grove with its estimated 9,000 residents would not be a likely spot to start 10 new churches.

Disaster Response Shifting to Long-Term Assistance

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:32:36 -0400

LOUISVILLE – To help survivors of the March 2 tornadoes, Baptists across Kentucky, including those serving through Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief, are shifting their focus from emergency response to long-term assistance.

Kentucky Baptists Offer Short-term Childcare in West Liberty

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 16:51:03 -0400

WEST LIBERTY – Beginning tomorrow, Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief will be offering families affected by the March 2 tornado in West Liberty a safe, nurturing place for their children during the day.

KBC Staff Offered Early Retirement, Departure Incentives

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:31:42 -0400

LOUISVILLE – Kentucky Baptist Mission Board employees were offered early retirement and voluntary resignation incentives Wednesday as a first step to reorganize the staff’s work under new Executive Director Paul Chitwood.

Kentucky Baptists Expand Tornado Response

Mon, 5 Mar 2012 14:57:02 -0400

LOUISVILLE – After a busy weekend of ministry, Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief expanded its response today to more survivors of the March 2 tornadoes.