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| KBC Launches Discipleship Blog |
| Release Date: 02/22/2008 |
LOUISVILLE – Kentucky Baptists desiring to disciple others more effectively and to retain members and visitors in their churches can now access expanded online resources through the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s newest blog, “28Nineteen.”
Written by Steve Rice, KBC discipleship and assimilation department director, the online journal is dedicated to equipping Kentucky Baptists in the areas of discipleship and assimilation. The blog can be accessed at www.28nineteen.org.
“This is a place where we will discuss all aspects of discipleship and assimilation, especially as it pertains to the local church,” said Rice. “We are committed to equipping Christians for the practical, day-to-day aspects of working toward spiritual maturity in the local church, and this is a much-needed extension of that effort.”
In his role, Rice seeks to help church leaders develop and implement effective strategies for assimilation, discipleship, deacon ministries and bivocational ministries. Before joining the KBC staff in 2007, he served as senior pastor of Williamstown Baptist Church in Northern Kentucky.
“28Nineteen” serves primarily as a resource for churches in Kentucky, but Christians with Internet access around the globe can benefit from the online journal. Readers can share their own insights and stories through the “comments” feature at the bottom of each post.
“My prayer is that ‘28Nineteen’ will be a place where we can journey together toward spiritual growth and speak honestly about these important issues,” said Rice.
A variety of discipleship issues will be discussed, including discipleship basics, strategies, resources and practices. Attention will also be given to related topics such as assimilation, Sunday school, mentoring, preaching and more. Rice will share helpful tips for growth in both personal and church-wide discipleship.
The blog is also intended to help Kentucky Baptists reach the assimilation goal of 80 percent of new members becoming active in church life, as outlined in the Kentucky Baptist Connect initiative.
“28Nineteen” is one of nine KBC blog resources available to Kentucky Baptists at www.kybaptist.org/blogs. Plans for additional resources are currently underway.
Readers of all KBC blogs may elect to receive e-mail updates when a new post is added to any blog. This feature is available on the home page of all KBC blogs.
The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more.
Release prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC Communications |
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