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Cross Conference Reaches Young Adults at Pivotal Time in Life

“I think it (mission works) is one of the shining spots of being part of the convention,” Keen said. “There’s been a lot of controversial stuff in the convention in the last few years, and I think the brightest spot we have that I wish people on every side of the controversies would focus on is uniting around missions and our agencies. I love stuff that the IMB and [the North American Mission Board] are doing.”

He went on to explain the importance of missions at Huntington Community, as it is located about 30 minutes from the NAMB Send Relief Center in Ashville, Ky., and the church will be sending out its former worship leader and his family to serve with the IMB this year.

“Our church is really good at reminding us that one of the best parts of the SBC is the way that everybody cooperates for missions,” Keen said.

Keen is himself considering attending an SBC seminary this fall but is still undecided about his future. He said no matter what he decides, the conference helped remind him that everything we do as Christians should serve to advance the mission of God.

“It’s like J.D. (Greear) said the first night, ‘Do something well for the glory of God and strategically for the mission of God,’” Keen said. “I’m not just trying to figure out what it is I’m going to do, but making sure whatever I decide at the end of the day, there needs to be some intentional and strategic thought to how can I advance the kingdom wherever I am.”

This article originally appeared here.