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Kentucky bishop dismisses priests who derided novus ordo Mass as ‘irrelevant’
A Kentucky bishop this month announced the dismissal of two priests who he said had repeatedly denigrated the modern form of the holy sacrifice of the Mass in their parish. Covington Bishop John Iffert said in a letter to members of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Park Hills, Kentucky, that he had requested the resignation of parish pastor Father Shannon Collins while ordering the removal of parochial vicar Father Sean Kopczynski.
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A Kentucky bishop this month announced the dismissal of two priests who he said had repeatedly denigrated the modern form of the holy sacrifice of the Mass in their parish. Covington Bishop John Iffert said in a letter to members of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Park Hills, Kentucky, that he had requested the resignation of parish pastor Father Shannon Collins while ordering the removal of parochial vicar Father Sean Kopczynski.
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2023 REWIND: Ky. Baptists remained faithful to the Bible, made disciples, baptized believers
The gospel was moving as Kentucky Baptists worked to remain faithful to the Bible in 2023.
Professions of faith, baptisms and attendance were all on the rise seemingly shaking the lingering effects of the 2020 pandemic. Pastors reported larger numbers of baptisms as gospel conversations gained momentum.
Several Kentucky Baptist Convention sponsored events — including the REACH evangelism conference, EQUIP training, the YES Youth Evangelism Summit and Student Worship Camp —recorded record attendance.
(Mark Maynard/Kentucky Today 1/4/24)
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The gospel was moving as Kentucky Baptists worked to remain faithful to the Bible in 2023.
Professions of faith, baptisms and attendance were all on the rise seemingly shaking the lingering effects of the 2020 pandemic. Pastors reported larger numbers of baptisms as gospel conversations gained momentum.
Several Kentucky Baptist Convention sponsored events — including the REACH evangelism conference, EQUIP training, the YES Youth Evangelism Summit and Student Worship Camp —recorded record attendance.
(Mark Maynard/Kentucky Today 1/4/24)
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State Baptist leaders describe success in convention remarks
SOMERSET — Kentucky Baptists celebrated their 186th year of working together to advance the gospel during 2023 annual meeting Tuesday at First Baptist Church Somerset. During his report, KBC Executive Director Todd Gray noted that means there have been 186 years of gospel preaching from pulpits of KBC churches, 186 years of community impact by those churches and 186 years of sending missionaries, raising up pastors, starting churches and souls being saved. (Chip Hutcheson/The News Enterprise 11/16/23)
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SOMERSET — Kentucky Baptists celebrated their 186th year of working together to advance the gospel during 2023 annual meeting Tuesday at First Baptist Church Somerset. During his report, KBC Executive Director Todd Gray noted that means there have been 186 years of gospel preaching from pulpits of KBC churches, 186 years of community impact by those churches and 186 years of sending missionaries, raising up pastors, starting churches and souls being saved. (Chip Hutcheson/The News Enterprise 11/16/23)
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KBC votes to disaffiliate with Fern Creek church
SOMERSET — Messengers representing more than 2,300 churches affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention affirmed a recommendation of the KBC Committee on Credentials to disaffiliate Fern Creek Baptist Church. Fern Creek Baptist was deemed to be not in “friendly cooperation” with the convention in accordance with Article VI of its constitution and bylaws. (Chip Hutcheson/The News Enterprise 11/16/23)
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SOMERSET — Messengers representing more than 2,300 churches affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention affirmed a recommendation of the KBC Committee on Credentials to disaffiliate Fern Creek Baptist Church. Fern Creek Baptist was deemed to be not in “friendly cooperation” with the convention in accordance with Article VI of its constitution and bylaws. (Chip Hutcheson/The News Enterprise 11/16/23)
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1 in 3 “evangelical” or “born again” Christians supported a right to abortion in Ohio; pro-choice governor wins in red Kentucky
An NBC news exit poll shows that 32% of white “evangelical” or “born again” Christians voted to enshrine the right to an abortion in the Ohio constitution. As expected, 68% of white evangelicals opposed the measure, but I was surprised at just how many evangelicals supported it. The measure passed. Meanwhile, in Kentucky, moderate Democrat and pro-choice Andy Beshear won a second term as governor.
(John Fea/Current 11/7/23)
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An NBC news exit poll shows that 32% of white “evangelical” or “born again” Christians voted to enshrine the right to an abortion in the Ohio constitution. As expected, 68% of white evangelicals opposed the measure, but I was surprised at just how many evangelicals supported it. The measure passed. Meanwhile, in Kentucky, moderate Democrat and pro-choice Andy Beshear won a second term as governor.
(John Fea/Current 11/7/23)
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June 14, 2023: Religion News Service: Ouster of Saddleback and Fern Creek from SBC over women pastors is affirmed
The body affirmed the ouster of Saddleback by a vote of 9,437 to 1,212. The vote went against Fern Creek Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, by 9,700 to 806.
The body affirmed the ouster of Saddleback by a vote of 9,437 to 1,212. The vote went against Fern Creek Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, by 9,700 to 806.
June 4, 2023: Kentucky Today: Randy McPheron to be nominated as next KBC president
Randy McPheron, an associational mission strategist who also serves as an itinerant evangelist and has pastored for 25 years, will be nominated as the next president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention.
Randy McPheron, an associational mission strategist who also serves as an itinerant evangelist and has pastored for 25 years, will be nominated as the next president of the Kentucky Baptist Convention.
Feb 28, 2023: Religion News: The Asbury revival is over. What happens now?
On Sunday (Feb. 26), Minneapolis-based evangelist Nick Hall brought an Asbury-inspired revival event to Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, about half an hour from the Christian school’s campus.
Hall is the leader of Pulse, a ministry that aims to bring “Jesus to the next generation” by hosting big events. He attended the Asbury revival in its first week and said he was overwhelmed by what God was doing.
On Sunday (Feb. 26), Minneapolis-based evangelist Nick Hall brought an Asbury-inspired revival event to Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, about half an hour from the Christian school’s campus.
Hall is the leader of Pulse, a ministry that aims to bring “Jesus to the next generation” by hosting big events. He attended the Asbury revival in its first week and said he was overwhelmed by what God was doing.
Feb 23, 2023: Baptist Press: Churches respond to action of Executive Committee
New Faith Mission Ministry in Griffin, Ga.; St. Timothy’s Christian Church in Baltimore, Md.; Calvary Baptist Church in Jackson, Miss.; and Fern Creek Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky., were deemed to be not in friendly cooperation because of female senior pastors.
New Faith Mission Ministry in Griffin, Ga.; St. Timothy’s Christian Church in Baltimore, Md.; Calvary Baptist Church in Jackson, Miss.; and Fern Creek Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky., were deemed to be not in friendly cooperation because of female senior pastors.
Feb 23, 2023: Gospel Coalition: Hearts Strangely Warmed at Asbury
On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, some students at Asbury University lingered after the usual morning chapel service to pray a little longer, worship together, and bask in the felt presence of God’s peace and love. More students joined in. Hundreds of hours later they were still meeting, and thousands of pilgrims were on their way to Wilmore, Kentucky, to experience a remarkable, ongoing season of spiritual renewal. The university has called it an “outpouring”; the seminary across the street has referred to it as an “awakening”; the internet has picked it up and called it a “revival.”
On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, some students at Asbury University lingered after the usual morning chapel service to pray a little longer, worship together, and bask in the felt presence of God’s peace and love. More students joined in. Hundreds of hours later they were still meeting, and thousands of pilgrims were on their way to Wilmore, Kentucky, to experience a remarkable, ongoing season of spiritual renewal. The university has called it an “outpouring”; the seminary across the street has referred to it as an “awakening”; the internet has picked it up and called it a “revival.”
Feb 17, 2023: Alabama Baptist: ‘God is moving’: 10 observations from Asbury revival
Most of you are aware the Feb. 8, 2023, chapel service at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, has yet to end … seven days later. Night and day, people gather for worship and prayer.
As a boy, my dad was a seminary student in Louisville and pastored a church in Frankfort, around 30 miles from Asbury. In 1970 revival broke out at this small Christian college. In that chapel service 53 years ago, students began pouring to the altar.
Revival broke out.
Most of you are aware the Feb. 8, 2023, chapel service at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, has yet to end … seven days later. Night and day, people gather for worship and prayer.
As a boy, my dad was a seminary student in Louisville and pastored a church in Frankfort, around 30 miles from Asbury. In 1970 revival broke out at this small Christian college. In that chapel service 53 years ago, students began pouring to the altar.
Revival broke out.