February 4, 2007
Personal Journeys
After sudden tragedy reshapes a family’s path, this reflection traces grief’s sharp turns and the hope found when God leads. Stories of Sam and Dorothy show how loss can become ministry.
Articles for tag: Lexington Kentucky
November 5, 2006
ORDINATION (Part 3): Lifetime Ordination
Ordination is a key event in a church’s life. Tom Lawson proposes “lifetime ordination,” a mutual relationship of accountability, oversight, and crisis intervention between a congregation and the minister it sets apart.
July 26, 2006
One Course, Two Kinds of Runners
Mark A. Taylor reflects on “sprinters” and “marathon runners” in ministry work—why different rhythms can clash on church staffs, and how healthy teams learn to plan, adapt, and value each other’s strengths.
October 16, 2005
NACC Midwest Regional Conference
The NACC Regional Conference in Lexington reinforced “Journey to the Presence” through preaching, worship, and testimony, highlighting God’s presence among his people and culminating in a memorable Homecoming Concert.
September 4, 2005
Dear Missionary
A heartfelt letter to missionaries serving overseas, offering encouragement, gratitude for sacrifice, and a reminder that believers at home are praying and ready to help in practical ways.
May 29, 2005
‘When You’re Riding the Fire Truck You Can’t Let Go’
Rod Huron tells stories from Wayne B. Smith’s ministry in Lexington—door-to-door outreach, a key visit that helped secure a permit, and the challenge of financing growth—showing the persistence behind Southland Christian Church’s expansion.
May 29, 2005
A New Book About a Favorite Minister
A review of Love, Laughter and Leadership, the biography of Wayne B. Smith of Southland Christian Church. Highlights his humor, humility, family, friendships, and lasting influence in ministry.
May 29, 2005
Simple Gifts, Teachable Moments
A popped balloon becomes a lesson in contentment, and a pastor’s journal becomes a window into harder questions: how Christians respond, why church health matters more than formulas, and how leaders can resist the bitter pull of cynicism.
