The principle of stewardship will guide Baptist Homes in 2025 as we pursue five priorities. I am thankful for the prayers and support provided to Baptist Homes by individuals and churches. Know that our board and leadership team are committed to faithfully stewarding all that God has entrusted to this ministry.

When I came to The Baptist Home from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS), I brought with me a conviction Dr. Jason Allen, MBTS president, regularly impressed upon his leadership, which was, “Organizations achieve not what they expect, but what they inspect.” That first year, The Baptist Home leadership and board established a strategic plan with seven priority initiatives. That process continues to inform opportunities for improvement as well as opportunities for celebration.

Several years ago, I was riding through a summer snowstorm on motorcycle in the Rocky Mountains. I was completely unprepared for the weather and progress was much slower than anticipated. As I approached Breckenridge, Colorado, I could only think of a hot bath and a night’s rest.  When I entered town, I passed a motel with a “No Vacancy” sign lit up.  I was devastated but kept riding. ... Imagine my relief when I finally saw a “Vacancy” sign.

Isaiah told King Hezekiah, "Thus says the Lord, ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die.” (2 Kings 20:1).  Words of wisdom for a king, words of wisdom for us as children of the King.

Charles Spurgeon understood something many ministers fail to understand. Our call as Christian leaders includes challenging Christians to God honoring stewardship.

Together, the Baptist Homes & Healthcare Mission, Values, Purpose and Promise bring us to our vision of Making Christlike Ministry the Standard of Care for the Aging. While these Guiding Principles may be new, the scriptural foundation of Psalm 71:9 abides. With God’s word as our ultimate Guide, we know the hands that direct our future.