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Resolution Opposes Gambling Expansion

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: February 6, 2012

The Crittenden Baptist Association recently approved a strongly-worded resolution opposing gambling expansion proposals in the Kentucky General Assembly. Here’s the text: We the churches of the Crittenden Baptist Association, members of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, and the Southern Baptist Convention, do admonish you the legislative and executive branches of this great Commonwealth of Kentucky, to […]

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Louisville Abortions Top 3,600 for 2011

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: January 13, 2012

According to the latest statistics provided by Right to Life of Louisville (part of Kentucky Right to Life), an estimated 284 abortions were performed at the state’s largest abortion clinic in Louisville in December. That brings the estimated total for the year to 3,651. The abortions were performed at the EMW Women’s Surgical Center in […]

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An Invitation to Take a Stand for Life

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: January 5, 2012

With Sanctity of Life Sunday coming up for Southern Baptist churches on Jan. 15, this is a good time to focus on an initiative called “The Invitation Stands.” This initiative seeks to build closer relationships between Southern Baptist Churches and pregnancy resource centers during 2012. Church members can participate in the following ways. 1. Visit […]

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Go ‘Extra Mile’ To Share With Gay Friends

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: July 19, 2011

Southern Baptist Convention President Bryant Wright is encouraging Christians to go the “extra mile” in seeking to share with people in the gay community about the love of Christ. Wright correctly points out that Christians’ effectiveness in witnessing has often been harmed by harsh, unloving approaches that tend to turn individuals away from Jesus rather […]

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National Campaign Focuses on Porn’s Harm

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: July 14, 2011

Pornography is one of the most serious problems facing American families today as well as one of the most ignored problems by churches. Its disastrous impact is leaving a trail of destroyed lives and the latest statistics reveal that the problem is only escalating. To counter this assault, the Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty […]

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‘Life’ More Than a Sunday School Lesson

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: January 16, 2011

Kentucky Baptist Convention churches that use Sunday school material from LifeWay Christian Resources focused on sanctity of human life issues during their lesson time today. This happens annually as the Southern Baptist Convention seeks to draw attention to this important topic during January of each year. This year, the KBC Committee on Public Affairs wants […]

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Churches Invited to ‘Stand’ for Life

By KBC Public Affairs | Published: December 17, 2010

January 16 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday on the Southern Baptist Convention calendar and churches are encouraged to use this day as an opportunity to help educate their congregations about this important topic. Help is available through an initiative called “The Invitation Stands.” This initiative seeks to build closer relationships between SBC churches and […]

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