Why I Give by Esther Volmer
I have been a member of Highland for five years now. When I first visited, I was not looking for a church and was at a point in my life where I had little to no interest in attending church … Continue reading
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Why I Give by Erin Phelps
I’m usually in the 11:00 service, so for those of you I’ve not met, here’s a little bit of info about me: my husband, Charlie, and I started attending Highland about a year and a half ago. I am also … Continue reading
Why I Give by Gene Streible
l have been a member of Highland for over ten years, I am just rotating off from being a deacon for the past three years. I am on the worship and greeter ministry groups. I am in the Nomads Bible … Continue reading
For the Living of These Days—A Word from Jim Hawkins
Were, Are, and Will Be Now that we have a church profile and a pastor profile to share, we also have a picture of who we have become as Highland Baptist Church Christ followers. Maybe it is good to recall … Continue reading
A Word from Bojangles Blanchard
I’d like to share a quick update regarding the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly held this past month. As you may know, I co-moderate the Affirming Network and we held an Inclusion Supper on the opening night and were expecting 40 … Continue reading
Free Mom Hugs – Louisville Pride by Laura Jenkins Roberts
I attended the Louisville Pride Festival last weekend. I’ve always gone as an ally with my daughter to the events and every single one I have felt so much love. Even for this straight mom, who could have easily been … Continue reading
Reflection from Friday Church by Barbara Colvert
Four years ago, I met a woman at Friday Church named Karen, who was in the recovery program at Wayside. I saw her off and on for much of a year, but lost track of her for several months. When … Continue reading
Reflection from Friday Church by Fred Bogert
An important part of Friday Church is the welcoming atmosphere members of the recovery community find there. It’s like a safe harbor for storm-tossed sailors nursing their vessels back to health after being shattered by addiction. And I’ve noticed that … Continue reading
In My Own Words: Church Historian Reflects on 125 Years
Somebody once said, ”Organized religion is a really good thing – the more organized the better.” He later explained that when people react against “organized religion” what they’re really objecting to is “what I would call disorganized religion. It is organized … Continue reading
My Faithful Giving Story by Troy Burden
Good morning, I’m Troy Burden, and I’m honored to be asked to speak to you this morning on at the request of the faithful giving ministry group. I’ve been a member of Highland Baptist for over 23 years now, nearly … Continue reading