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IMB’s Missions College emphasizes church partnerships and individual roles
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (757+ words) Rynie Badenhorst returned to Missions College this year with a clear purpose'and a larger group. The global outreach pastor from CityRise (West University Baptist Church) in Houston, Texas, brought a team of 10 this year, all excited to strengthen their church's…...
Kenton Co. child Kentucky's first pediatric death of flu season
4+ week, 2+ day ago (234+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " State health officials with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) have announced that a Kentucky child has died from influenza (flu), the first pediatric flu death in the state this season. The child, who lived in…...
Better partnership to empower parents and student ministers
4+ week, 2+ day ago (918+ words) Sometimes, youth ministry and parenting feel like two vans passing in the night (or, better yet, passing in the church parking lot). Pastors wave. Parents smile. We might even coordinate big events and summer calendars together. But most days, it…...
3 Safe Haven Baby Boxes open across Kentucky in December
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (833+ words) FAIRDALE, Ky. (KT)" Kentucky added three Save Haven Baby Boxes in December, and now 62 locations offer anonymous infant surrender in communities across the commonwealth. Two Louisville-based nonprofits are on a mission to install as many Safe Haven Baby Boxes as…...
Why a college savings plan account can be one of the best gifts
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (628+ words) The cost of college has risen substantially over the past 20 years. According to the College Board Trends in College Pricing, the cost of a four-year undergraduate education " which includes tuition, room and board " increased by 68% at private colleges and universities…...
National Adoption Day in Louisville will bring 40 adoptions
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (221+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) " Jefferson County's Family Court judges will be celebrating National Adoption Day, by hosting their own version of Adoption Day in Louisville on Friday,. With the help of local attorneys, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services…...
Possible transgenderism decline presents opportunity for ministry
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (981+ words) NASHVILLE (BP) " Abel Garcia thought he finally would be happy after gender transition surgery. But the first three months of trying to live as a women left him empty. That's when he drew a startling conclusion: he wanted to live…...
Tips for a safe Halloween experience
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (375+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " Trick-or-treaters, parents, drivers and homeowners all play an important role in keeping Halloween safe, so the Kentucky State Police are offering advice on how to ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween, this Friday evening. --Stay alert for…...
THE COLSON CENTER: Fewer young people are identifying as trans
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (372+ words) For years now, the number of young people embracing alternative sexual identities has grown consistently. Until now. In a recent article at UnHerd,Eric Kaufmann of the University of Buckingham summarized findings from a poll taken earlier this year of…...
FIRST-PERSON: Habits to help break phone addiction
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (1199+ words) I was 30 years old when my mental breakdown happened. In retrospect, I'm thankful it was as early as it was. I was a missionary in China in my 20s, but I felt called to make a pivot and went to law…...