Should I Go on a Mission Trip
I recently spoke to a church member who was unsure whether or not she was supposed to go on a particular mission trip. I gave her some advice about how I would look at the situation if it were me trying to decide whether or not to go on a…
Speaking in Love
The supreme Christian attribute is love. The Bible repeatedly points to the power of love and it’s necessity in the lives of believers (see 1 Corinthians 13:13 and Matthew 22:36-40). In short, we could all learn to love more. One such way that we can learn to love is in…
Sermon: The Image of God and Missions (Genesis 1:26-27)
“The Image of God and Missions” Genesis 1:26-27 Rev. Matthew C. McCraw, EdD Henderson’s First Baptist Church, Henderson, KY Sermon Introduction It’s a pleasure to be sharing the Word of God with you tonight. Illustration: Can you think of the most beautiful thing in all Creation? Mt. Everest? Hawaii? …
The Ultimate Mission Trip Packing List (for Women)
This is a follow-up to the post with the Ultimate Mission Trip Packing List (for men). The ladies need one as well! Enjoy! PDF version here. Microsoft Word version here.
The Ultimate Mission Trip Packing List (for Men)
What to pack?!?! This question plagues many going on a mission trip (not just the first timers). I've been on many mission trips and I have compiled a list (with help from other seasoned travelers) that may prove helpful for you. The first list that I will post is for…
Serving in Ministry as a Family
Many Christians have a deep desire to see their family grow in spiritual health. They read books, pray for wisdom, and listen to numerous different bits of advice. However, many do not serve in ministry together. I believe that many underestimate, or do not consider, the growth that comes from…
Sermon: The Primacy of the Local Church in Missions
“The Primacy of the Local Church in Missions” (Selected Texts) Rev. Matthew C. McCraw Henderson's First Baptist Church, Henderson KY Introduction Tonight we’re going to journey through the New Testament to see what the Bible says in relation to the local church and missions. I’m going to make a point…
Our Adoption: Where are we now?
Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far through our adoption journey. Many of you have given sacrificially and prayed faithfully. We are so thankful for that. As most of you know, we had a birth mother lined up to give us her baby for adoption. Unfortunately, the…
An Update on Our Adoption Journey (from July 5)
Many of you have been faithfully praying for and generously giving to our adoption journey. We wanted to give you an update on what God is doing in our family. We have established a relationship with a birth mother in our area. Our relationship has been wonderful and we consider…
We are off and running
We have officially started our adoption journey and are off and running. We have met with an organization that we feel God is leading us to pursue for an adoption. The name of the organization is Adoption Network Law Center. You can learn more about them here. This organization matches…