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From Exercise to Worship on One Campus

By Rod Anderson, CP Cartoonist
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 A Kentucky congregation is taking on an unconventional approach to community outreach by building a recreational facility, with hopes to attract gym members that eventually become churchgoers.

Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church in Midway, Ky. is currently building The CROSS Center, which stands for Christian Recreation Outreach Strengthening Souls, on their church grounds where pastor Todd Lester believes people will be able to strengthen their body, mind and soul.

"They might come in through the back door or side door," said Lester, reports Knoxnews.com "Hopefully we will get them into the sanctuary."

Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/ky-church-hopes-to-attract-community-residents-with-full-service-61300-square-foot-gym-114824/

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