2025 Year in Review |
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Reflections Ministries & Museum of Created Beauty “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad.” (Psalm 126:3) As I look back over this past year, my heart is filled with gratitude. The Lord has allowed us not only to continue, but to deepen and expand the work He entrusted to us—to help men and women cultivate an eternal perspective in a world that constantly pulls our attention to the immediate and the ephemeral. What follows is a brief look at how He has been at work through Reflections Ministries and the emerging Museum of Created Beauty in 2025. Deepening the Foundations, Expanding the Reach One of our great joys this year was the launch of a new Reflections website, made possible through the generosity of our friend, Anne Ostholhoff. The site is designed to reflect the breadth of teaching the Lord has allowed me to do over the decades and to make it easier for people to find, explore, and return to the resources that are most helpful to them. Alongside the website, the Lord has greatly expanded our digital footprint: Substack Launch – In God’s providence, our Substack has grown to over 11,200 subscribers, many of whom are encountering my unpublished writings for the first time. This platform is introducing a younger and more global audience to an eternal perspective and has become a growing base of sustaining supporters. Weekly Blog – Our weekly blog has returned, providing a regular rhythm of biblical reflection and encouragement. Three Weekly In-Person Studies – We continue to host three weekly in-person studies in the metro-Atlanta area, which are also made available worldwide through YouTube and Vimeo. People from around the world are joining us, often in real time, as we open God’s Word together. YouTube & Social Media – Our YouTube channel and social media platforms now reach thousands of new followers, increasing both views and meaningful engagement. In all of this, our aim is not merely to distribute more content, but to invite people into a deeper relationship with the living God—moving from mere knowledge to intimacy with Christ. Teaching for an Eternal Perspective The Lord has also opened doors for in-person teaching and special events that align beautifully with our mission. At the Museum of the Bible, we hosted a special event focused on helping people discover beauty in the everyday—through Scripture, story, and the arts. We were joined by friends such as Dr. Jerry Root, Malcolm Guite, Steve Bell, and Tim and Christine Willard, and together we explored how God’s beauty is woven into the ordinary moments of life. At Brasstown Valley, we spent a rich weekend walking through the Eternal Perspective Trilogy—Rewriting Your Broken Story, Shaped by Suffering, and Life in the Presence of God. Our desire was to help people reinterpret their stories in light of God’s story, learn to suffer well, and practice His presence in the midst of daily life. We continued to develop and release video series, including: “Conformed to His Image” Video Series “Eternal Perspectives Trilogy” Video Series These teaching initiatives reflect our ongoing commitment to help people think, love, and live biblically—to anchor their lives in the character of God and His eternal purposes. Resources to Serve the Body of Christ Another area of growth this year has been in written, audio, and digital resources: Monthly Teaching Letter – Our monthly teaching letter continues to be mailed to approximately 4,000 households and made available online, extending the reach of biblical encouragement far beyond Atlanta. Books and Audio Resources – We have continued to publish in multiple formats: God, I Don’t Understand? (print & eBook) The Serious Business of Heaven (print & eBook) Handbook to Leadership (now also available as an audio book) We are especially grateful for the opportunity to donate 750 copies of Handbook to Leadership to attendees at the Liberty University CEO Summit, the largest gathering of its kind at a Christian university. It is our prayer that these resources will shape leaders who think and act with integrity, humility, and eternal perspective. The Lord also opened doors for broader influence through speaking: I was invited to serve as a keynote speaker at the National Convene Conference in October, and again for the regional Convene gathering in Birmingham, Alabama in November, where we focused on biblical principles for effective leadership across all spheres of life. Our aim in all of this is simple: to develop effective leaders who lead out of an intimate walk with God, a formed character, and a clear sense of calling. Caring Well for Karen On a personal note, I am deeply grateful for those of you who have joined us in caring for Karen in this season. Through your generosity and prayer, we have been able to raise ongoing support for Karen’s care while ensuring that she receives appropriate care at home. This has been a tangible expression of the love of Christ to us as a family, and I cannot adequately express my gratitude. Invitation to Wonder & The Museum of Created Beauty Looking ahead, one of the most exciting initiatives on the horizon is “Invitation to Wonder,” which is planned to launch at the Museum of the Bible. Together with my friend Cary Summers, we are designing an immersive experience that invites people into the Creation story and into a posture of awe—learning to “pause and behold” the glory of God in the micro, midi, and macrocosm of His world. Fundraising has already begun. We anticipate offering a “sneak peek” event in the metro-Atlanta area before the full launch in Washington, D.C. Our hope is that the Museum of Created Beauty and the Invitation to Wonder exhibit will help people recover a sense of worshipful wonder in a culture that often exhausts the imagination on lesser things. Building Tools for the Next Generation of Disciples Behind the scenes, the Lord has also allowed us to make significant progress in organizing and stewarding decades of content more effectively through technology. We have used AI tools to compile nearly all of my teaching resources into a secure, closed system, giving our team internal access for study, curation, and development. We have also built a second, more advanced system that dives deeper into the corpus, improving search and retrieval, and paving the way for future tools such as: Guided learning experiences Interconnected study aids Research tools for pastors, teachers, and students These systems are already helping us locate, organize, and surface content that might otherwise remain buried. Our desire is never to replace human discipleship with technology, but to leverage wise tools in service of spiritual formation. Looking Ahead: 1st Quarter 2026 and Beyond By God’s grace, we are on the cusp of two major initiatives designed to help people immerse themselves in Scripture and grow as disciple-makers: Ken Boa Reflections Bible (Interactive Online Tool) ReflectionsU – Online Learning Management System -Take classes based on both published and previously unreleased material -Go deeper into frameworks such as Conformed to His Image -Participate in an online three-year interactive discipleship track designed to equip you to “make disciples” in your own sphere of influence Our vision is to create not just courses, but a pathway—a way for believers to grow in knowing Christ, being conformed to His character, and doing His will in the world. A Word of Thanks None of this would be possible without the Lord’s kindness and the faithfulness of those who pray, give, attend, share, and serve alongside us. You are a vital part of this work. As we move into a new year, my prayer echoes Paul’s words: “…that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord… bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.” (Colossians 1:9–10) Thank you for standing with us as we seek to help people live today in light of eternity, to see beauty in the ordinary, and to follow Jesus with whole hearts. With gratitude in Christ, Ken Boa |
