August 31, 2025
I decided to worship with First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Mt. Sterling, KY this morning. I have had a friendly relationship with FCC Mt. Sterling since I moved to Kentucky 40 years ago. When I was a 25 year old Associate Minister at FCC Richmond, KY, Mt. Sterling was in our district. I had a good working relationship with several ministers and associates along the way including the Rev. Dr. Olivia Bryan Updegrove. Olivia grew up at FCC Mt. Sterling and is the only ordained full-time Associate Minister I have had work with me. Last year our Regional Assembly was at FCC Mt. Sterling and during planning for that I got to know their Associate, the Rev. Michelle Ballard. I quickly decided Rev. Michelle was at the top of the heap among Associate Ministers in our denomination. She's fantastic. Her husband, Will, works at Morehead State University and is as wonderful as Michelle. Then, in July, at the General Assembly I was fortunate to sit next to Michelle and Will at several business and worship sessions. So, I decided to go worship with them.
Rev. Michelle has been in the pulpit the last several Sundays as their Senior Minister, the Rev. Scott Holley has been on sabbatical. Rev. Michelle has been preaching a sermon series on the faith of the generations of living Americans -- from the Greatest Generation, to GenAlpha. GenAlpha were worship leaders and did a special song in worship.
Rev. Michelle preached a really good sermon on the faith and the cultural, educational and financial life of GenAlpha. For older members of the congregation it must have been a truly enlightening sermon. No Cap. I know that Rev. Michelle is gonna do big things for the Church of Jesus Christ. I admire and respect her work deeply.
Here are some photos from the day.
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