Who we are.
When
we talk of the Great Commission, we usually think of going into all parts
of the world. As important as
it is to take the gospel of Christ into our world, it is just as important
to take the gospel of Christ into where you work, where you play, where
you take a vacation, ect.
Raceway
Ministries is another way to share the gospel of Christ with a lost
world. Since unsaved people
normally do not attend churches in large numbers, we must burst out of the
four walls of the church and “go” take the gospel to them where they
are. We need to find methods
of sharing the Good News that touch those in a secular society and
communicate with them in terms they can understand and will listen
to.
Kentucky
Raceway Ministries’ philosophy of ministry is one of a low key, servant,
relationship style. It is an
approach of serving and being where the people are with consistency and
availability. The Holy Spirit
leads us into natural relationships in a non-aggressive way. It is a ministry centered on
sensitivity to the needs of those to whom we are ministering.
Raceway
Ministry, sometimes called ‘the ministry of hanging out,” uses a style of
ministry that’s different than traditional styles. Relationships are established
before a gospel presentation is given. Jesus modeled this with His
ministry to the woman at the well (John 4). This style of ministry has been
successful within the motor racing communities.
Our
desire is to introduce people to a personal relationship with Jesus
Christ, and growth in His likeness.
However, the hanging out style of ministry allows for those who
aren’t yet receptive to be given time to develop a friendship that allows
spiritual ministry to proceed at their pace.
Building
relationships is the most important part of ministering within the motor
racing community. We do not
push our way into ministering to those who do not want it. We provide services of caring and
availability in time of need.
Also,
a number of church members attend racing events. This gives them an opportunity to
fellowship and attend a worship service in a different setting. It is our responsibility to be
there, to sow seeds, to listen, to pray with them and to leave the results
in God’s hands.
Although
churches close to the track may not see results in their local churches,
they should have faith that they are part of God’s Kingdom ministry and
are helping carry out the Great Commission.