A Season of Investing in Kansas City and Beyond

Life is full of chapters and seasons. For the past several weeks, God has opened some phenomenal opportunities. When I review them and think through them, I am overwhelmed. God has been so good to me.

I am not sure what all God is doing in my life, but I am blessed by the doors He is opening. Many of these doors are providing opportunities for me to minister in some unique and special places. I want to share a couple of them with you today.

Lenexa Baptist Church, Lenexa, Kansas & Pastor Steve Dighton

This church is one of the great works of God in America. From the state of Kansas, God has raised up a phenomenal church committed to the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. What a story God has created over these past twenty-three years using Pastor Steve Dighton. In recent years, Steve and Mary have become friends to Jeana and me. We love them dearly and have great respect for them. The Lord has a mighty church in the greater Kansas City region!

Last night, I was with Pastor Steve, bringing the message in their Global Missions Conference. My friend, Aaron Coe, from the North American Mission Board preceded me in speaking. Aaron and I rejoice with Kevin Ezell, that Pastor Steve and Lenexa Baptist Church are Lead Partners in our SEND North America strategy of planting gospel churches in one of the 32 SEND cities in North America. What a joy to be here and invest in this phenomenal work of God.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Jason Allen, President

Located in Kansas City, the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is one of the six seminaries entrusted to the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention. One year ago, God called Dr. Jason K. Allen to be the President of Midwestern Seminary. While I do not know Jason well, I’m hearing outstanding reports of God’s work through him in his first year. He and his wife, Karen, are the parents of five children. Pray for this man of God and his family.

I will have the privilege to speak to the Students, Faculty, and Board of Trustees of Midwestern Seminary on Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. Please pray for us. If you live in the greater Kansas City region, join us on the campus of Midwestern Seminary. Most of us may not be aware, but through our six Southern Baptist Seminaries, we are equipping 15,000 future pastors, theologians, missionaries, and church leaders right now! What a vision! I get fired up just to think I get to invest in this one seminary by preaching their Chapel message on Tuesday. I am in great need of prayer.

No place like home

While I have enjoyed this season of investing, involving some unique travel, I am blessed that on Tuesday afternoon when I return to the office of Cross Church, I am pretty well finished with ministry travel for the year. For me, there is no place like home.

In fact, much is before us as we look toward next week, hosting the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. I am so blessed by this opportunity and know the privilege this is for Cross Church. Investing in others affects today, but also generations to come.

Yours for the Great Commission,

Ronnie W. Floyd