| Former KBC President’s New Book Describes Life with Muslims |
| Release Date: 01/24/2008 |
LOUISVILLE – Those interested in learning more about how to interact with Muslims will benefit from a new book being released by Jim McKinley, emeritus missionary for the Southern Baptist Convention and former Kentucky Baptist Convention president.
Entitled Living with Muslims: An American Family of Seven – 34 Years with Muslims in Their Land, the book contains McKinley’s personal reflections and experiences from his days in Bangladesh, where he served as a missionary through the International Mission Board. McKinely, his wife, and his five children worked in Bangladesh for 34 years.
McKinley said he wrote the book because “I want people to understand Muslims better than they do now.”
“In Living with Muslims, Jim McKinley discusses a very timely and important topic as we experience heightened awareness of the Islamic faith,” said Michael Carter, president of Campbellsville University, in a book endorsement.
Proceeds from book sales will benefit The Jim McKinley Foundation, Inc., which will designate a portion of the funds to the Betty McKinley Scholarship Fund for children of international missionaries seeking to attend Campbellsville University.
Additional money will be given through the foundation to Bangladesh Baptist Church Fellowship.
McKinley is a graduate of Campbellsville University, Wayland Baptist University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He worked with Bangladesh Baptist Church Fellowship during his missionary term.
McKinley currently serves as a teacher and active volunteer at Westport Road Baptist Church in Louisville. He serves on the Nominating Committee, the Fred Tucker Promotion and Work Team and the Baptist Fellowship Board for the Long Run Baptist Association in Louisville, and has also been serving on the Alumni Board for Campbellsville University for the past 15 years.
Living with Muslims is available for purchase for $25.00 from McKinley, who can be reached at 502-423-9116.
The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more.
Release prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC Communications |
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