Wesley Russell, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church, saw first-hand the rapid rise in water that has disrupted the lives of a multitude of people in his community.
“I think Southern Baptists give [through] the Cooperative Program primarily for our mission endeavors, our church planting and our seminary training,” Nick Sandefur told Kentucky Today. “I don’t see the value in decreasing that.”
Elkhorn City Baptist hosted 53 evacuated residents of Landmark of Elkhorn City as the flood waters began to rise in Pike County.
“Job fell down and worshipped God. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Job did not sin. We take what the Lord gives us. But it sure has been a gut punch,” said Reed, the pastor of Fitzpatrick Baptist Church in Floyd County.
With more than 7,000 in attendance and 2,000 going to the altar, the Unite Kentucky event in Rupp Arena on Wednesday has continued a growing move among college students and young adults.
Investing in young men in ministry carries great rewards — as evidenced by what has happened at First Baptist Church Fairdale.
After nearly six years from the time its sanctuary was destroyed by a tornado, Mount Zion Baptist Church moved into a rebuilt sanctuary on Jan. 19.
“The Baptist Collegiate Ministries across Florida play a strategic role in reaching students on campus and connecting them to local Florida Baptist churches,” said Nathan Schneider, Florida Baptists’ next generation ministry lead catalyst.
“It’s amazing to see the Lord’s providence — that Taco Bell saved our lives.”
Founder and director Becky Delisio says, “Last year, our budget for the baby pantry was $600, but we gave away over $60,000 worth of diapers, $30,000 in wipes, and $50,000 in formula.”
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