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Your AccountGoogle SearchMy Little Corner of This Crazy WorldIn 2009, then KBC President John Mark Toby appointed a committee similar to the Great Commission Resurgence Task Force that had been appointed that summer by the Southern Baptist Convention. The goal was to look at ways that Kentucky Baptists could enhance the way in which the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ was shared in Kentucky, in our nation, and around the world. To that end, the Committee prayerfully met, studied, and came forward with four proposals that will be presented to the Kentucky Baptist Convention annual meeting in November. I will include the text of each proposal, and then add my own thoughts on each one. You can download a copy of the FULL REPORT here: http://www.kybaptist.org/web/doc/KyGC-report.pdf. PROPOSAL 1: "Initiate a 3-year emphasis called “More for Christ,” an intentional time of repentance, renewal, and redirection for the future. Kentucky Baptists responded to the “Find It Here” campaign in record numbers and with great enthusiasm and excitement. Our prayer is that we might respond in the same way to a call to personal and corporate commitment to Christ and to the Great Commission. More for Christ means:
More of myself.
Personal surrender.
Personal witness.
Personal sacrifice.
More of my family.
More for the lost.
More for the needs.
More for the nations.
We propose that messengers request the KBC Mission Board, staff, agencies and institutions to seek ways that we can implement this theme in every part of Kentucky Baptist life and that it become a clarion call to our churches and individuals."
PASTOR'S RESPONSE: Essentially, this is the fulfilling of the Great Commission in Matthew. It is only when we give more of ourselves--understanding and recognizing that Jesus gave so much for us--that we will begin to make reaching the lost a priority. This involves each of us as individual believers striving to live for Jesus each and every day, in all that we do, and not just on Wednesdays and Sundays! It requires us to step up to the plate and be the man and the woman that God has called us to be in our family lives--and to ensure that future generations take seriously the call of Christ to share the Gospel Message with a dark and hurting world! It requires us to put our own needs aside and think of the needs of others. It is only in this way we can effectively communicate the Gospel Message. If we would live with a repentant heart, and renew our resolve to live for Christ--this can be a very effective way to revive the church in Kentucky, and, by extension, around the world!
PROPOSAL 2:
Instruct our Mission Board to move to a reallocation of Cooperative Program funds that results in 50% of our annual Cooperative Program receipts (after shared administrative expenses) being given to the Southern Baptist Convention and 50% to KBC within the next 7 years. Beginning with the 2011-12 fiscal year, the Mission Board shall implement the attached GCTF-KY CP Percentage Distribution Plan to achieve this
goal:
Addendum
GCTF – KY CP Percentage Distribution Plan
Fiscal Year (2010-11):
KBC: 62% SBC: 38%
First Year (2011-12):
• CP Percentages: KBC: 51.15% SBC: 44.85%
Shared: 4%
% of CP after Shared Expenses: KBC: 53.28% SBC: 46.72%
Basis for Change: 2010‐11 Budget = Base Year. Shared Expenses 4% or
$940.000; Reduction in KBC Budget 6%; Annuity Reduction $400,000;
College Reduction 7% in addition to 6% KBC Budget, Total = 12.58%; Mission
Board Staff Reduction 12%; Mission Board Total Budget Reduction of 9.85%,
totaling $750,671; including $237,000 of the Cooperative Agreements
absorbed by the Mission Board; WMU Reduction 3.85% in addition to 6% of
KBC Budget; Total = 9.85%; and 3% Growth in CP divided KBC 33.1%/SBC
66.9% in years 1 through 7.
Seventh Year (201718):
• CP Percentages: KBC: 48% SBC: 48%
Shared: 4%
% of of CP after Shared Expenses: KBC: 50% SBC: 50%
Basis for Change in Years 2 through 7: Mission Board absorbs in years 2
through 7 Cooperative Agreements Totaling $600,000 by Mission Board
Additional Staff Reductions Totaling $600,000; $180,000 in NAMB
Cooperative Agreements to be terminated; Total Mission Board Funding
would be Reduced $1,350,691 or 17.72% the 7 year.
PASTOR'S RESPONSE: This is a rather ambitious goal, given the fact that, according to the KBC's own data, we currently divvy up Cooperative Program giving in Kentucky with 62% going to Kentucky causes and 38% going to SBC causes. For example, if a church sends one dollar to the KBC for the Cooperative Program as it now stands, $0.62 cents of that dollar stays in Kentucky and supports various ministries such as Kentucky Raceway, Baptist Colleges and Schools, Hispanic ministries, etc. The additional $0.38 cents goes to SBC causes (International and North American Mission Boards, etc.). Accordingly, however, to meet this ambitious goal--the Committee has worked hard to determine where money will come from to increase the amount of money that we send to the SBC causes. I think overall it is a great goal, but here is the concern that I have with it:
1. Given the ability of any group, individual, or family to function in such a difficult economy, I am concerned that this is not a realistic goal in the seven year time frame (but God is great, my friends!).
2. Not all the money that goes to the SBC necessarily stays there. For instance, when Kentucky sends money to the NAMB, when the NAMB does a project in Kentucky, that money comes back to us and benefits us as a state. Under the new Great Commission Resurgence Task Force reccomendations adopted by the SBC this summer, the new system requires for each state to work out "Cooperative Agreements" with such agencies. This is a equity issue to ensure that the "old-line" state conventions, such as Kentucky, can help out newer and smaller conventions, such as those out west, to have the funds to do mission work. The thing that concerns me is that since we are already feeling a pinch, we will essentially be asking our KBC staff and agencies to do more, in terms of workload, while having less people to do it. This is a serious concern that must be looked at to make sure that our staff of these fine agencies are not overworked to the point of exhaustion.
Overall, this is a great recommendation, but we must be sure that Kentucky ministries and institutions do not suffer because of this.
PROPOSAL 3:
Set a goal to increase overall CP receipts from Kentucky Baptist churches and individuals at least 3% per year for the next seven years. This growth would be equivalent to each church increasing CP giving by at least 0.25% of undesignated receipts each year for 7 years.
PASTOR'S RESPONSE: Again, I have concerns about the reality of the tough times in which we live for the churches and individuals of the KBC to be able to actually implement this. Our own church has had to cut back on CP giving, simply because we have families who are struggling to take care of things at home. We also have our own local ministries that we support and are involved in, and it concerns me about the impact of the smaller churches in the KBC and their ability to meet this goal (BTW, the majority of the churches in the KBC are of 100 members or less, and yet they are not well represented in KBC life--but that's another blog for another day!). Churches that are unable to meet this goal but can still contribute should be recognized and appreciated as well, and that includes not shutting them out of Kentucky Baptist life!
PROPOSAL 4:
Authorize the Great Commission Task Force to remain constituted for the next seven years, monitoring progress and implementation and reporting to the Convention and/or Mission Board each year, making any further recommendations as necessary. Each year
the KBC president may appoint members to maintain between 10 and 15 on the Task Force.
PASTOR'S RESPONSE: In a nutshell, I would believe the duly elected officers, as well as the staff of the KBC, in consultation with the Mission Board, should be able to handle this responsibility. The concern I have here is that a ad-hoc committee is requesting full status as another committee of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. I would rather us save the money that these meetings would cost and put them towards meeting the 50/50 in the next seven years!
Let me summarize by saying that I have great respect and appreciation for the members of the Kentucky Great Commission Task Force. There is no doubt that they have worked long and hard, and all Kentucky Baptists are grateful for their work. However, I do think that proposals 2-4 require additional consultations, so perhaps the committee meet again and refine these goals before the meeting in November. I am hopeful that at the Annual Meeting and the KBC Mission Board meeting, more explanations will be given as to how these goals can be met. We're on the right track, we just need to refine the goals a little bit more clearly and realistically. Thanks again to all those who have worked hard on this report!
Posted on Aug 31 2010 MONDAY FUNNIES I hope this becomes a regular feature...the funnier side of church....enjoy!
Posted on Aug 30 2010 DISCLAIMER: The opinions below are merely that of the pastor, and do NOT in any way, reflect an official position statement by the church. Please keep comments (as they have been already on here) polite and respectful. And oh yeah, have fun! :) Lately, there has been a lot said about the potential of a mosque being built just a couple of blocks away from Ground Zero, in New York City, the site of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that brought down the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Over the past several weeks, there has been a vigorous discussion about whether or not this is a good ideal. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has said " If we say that a mosque or a community center should not be built near the perimeter of the World Trade Center site, we would compromise our commitment to fighting terror with freedom."* First off, let me be clear. According to the laws of the United States, the mosque has a constitutional right to build wherever it wants. Baptists' spiritual ancestors were persecuted for their faith, facing torture, death, and political and physical separation from their loved ones. Baptists have always treasured the right of religious freedom, and in order for our own freedom to prosper in this area, we must tolerate those of other faiths as well. This is central to the United States Constitution. However, just because a law is LEGAL, does not mean that it is something that is RIGHT. One can argue that gambling is legal, but from a moral standpoint, it is questionable. One can argue that abortion is legal, but who among us can truly defend the right of someone to murder another human being? In this case, while building a mosque may be legal--it shows great insensitivity on the part of some in the Muslium community. How does it advance the cause of the Islamic faith to essentially thumb your nose at a city that still bears the scars of that tragic day? If those behind the planning of this combination mosque and community center truly cared about their community, perhaps their interests would be better served by feeding the poor, by providing school supplies for needy children, etc.
Some would say that I am upholding a double standard--but I don't see it that way at all. While they have every right to build it, assuring that they comply with all laws regarding its construction, why are they being given preferential treatment? The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was the only place of worship that was completely destroyed when the Twin Towers fell on it. Thankfully, no one was inside the building at the time, and ever since the attacks, the tiny church has been trying to rebuild, only to run into zoning and permit issues with the same city that claims to be religiously tolerant. The Port Authority of New York claims that negotiations have stalled, and says " The church continues to have the right to rebuild at their original site, and we will pay fair market value for the underground space beneath that building." The archdioecese, however, sayos that the church has complied with all conditions and had an agreement with then Governor George Pataki in 2004. Governor Pataki agrees the church should be rebuilt. So, one has to ask the question...why is the city saying the mosque has the right to be built, while denying a congregation that was already in exsistence the right to rebuild? In America, it is either all or nothing. If the mosque is to be built, than the Greek Orthodox Church must move forward as well. In summary, to allow a mosque to be built may be legal, but it doesn't always make it right. The Apostle Paul, speaking of his own walk, said that even if something was legal, and it looked bad--you probably shouldn't do it because it sends the wrong message. Perhaps if the mosque relocated away from the Ground Zero neighborhood, there would be less uprorar. Religious freedom should always be respected in America, but her leaders (regardless of what faith) should think how their actions impact their message! Posted on Aug 30 2010 At Greenview, we have a LOT of people who do great things on behalf of the ministry here. These are not superheroes of the faith. They are your average people, just like you and me, who open themselves up to allow God to work through them. That's really the key to getting involved and carrying out your faith every day....simply opening yourself up to God and saying, "let me use the gifts that YOU have given me for your glory." I'm reminded of the tale below that I would like to share with you today. As you read it--always remember that YOU are very valuable to God. He has and does want your best interests at heart. He has distinct plans for your life, and part of that process involves letting God use YOU in a way that can help strengthen the kingdom of God in this world! You'd be surprised what God can do in your life if you'll just give him a chance! In the meantime, think about this little story, and think about how often people in churches and in life miss out on wonderful opportunities to serve God! Are you one of those people missing out--run back to Him today! :)
"This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done." --Anonymous, via Brain Candy @ http://www.corsinet.com/braincandy/hlife.html
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