by Marina Shelton/Kentucky Today MAYFIELD, Ky. (KT) – “The building is nothing. Twenty-two million dollars, a newly renovated facility, it means nothing because in 15 seconds it can all be gone again. It really helps guide our perspective and keeps us grounded to what our mission is: making much of Christ,” said Paul Wilkerson, senior pastor of First Baptist Church Mayfield. First Baptist Church in Mayfield, a church whose campus was severely damaged by an EF-4 tornado on Dec. 10, … [Read more...]
Pregnancy resource centers are essential
by Tessa Redmond/Kentucky Today EDITOR’S NOTE: Though Tessa Redmond writes from Kentucky, her reflections represent well the significance of Missouri’s pregnancy resource centers, many of which are supported – if not operated – by Missouri Baptist church members. When I started building our baby registry, I was immediately overwhelmed by the price tags on basic items every parent and infant needs. Car seat, crib and mattress, stroller, diapers and wipes, bottles, burp clothes — everything … [Read more...]