May 2009 Kbf Newsletter

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KENTUCKY BAPTIST

FELLOWSHIP Equipping & Empowering. Cultivating Partnerships. Engaging in Missions.

On the Road Again: Traveling Around Kentucky With Our Coordinators

Kentucky Baptist Fellowship 225 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., Suite 205 Louisville KY 40222-4929 Phone: Fax: Office email: Website:

502-426-1931 502-426-1612 offi[email protected] www.kybf.org

Coordinating Council Officers: Moderator: Linda Caldwell, Middlesboro Moderator-Elect: Don Rogers, Louisville Secretary: Mary Edinger, Middlesboro Treasurer: Susanne Jenkins, Louisville Past Moderator: Robert Davis, Louisville Term Expiring in 2010: Naomi Walker, Frankfort; Robert Davis, Louisville; Susanne Jenkens, Louisville; Margaret Barlow, Louisville; Kitty Baird, Danville; David Platt, Louisville; Nancy Fields, Covington; Patsey Jacobs, Lexington; and Iraline Craig, Midway. Term Expiring in 2011: Bob Coons, Owensboro; Charlotte Benningfield, Owensboro; Jane Brake, Frankfort; Renee Purtlebaugh, Louisville; Don Rogers, Louisville; Amanda Phelps Taylor, Morgantown; Lynn Huff, Corbin; Don McFadden, Winchester; and Kristen Terry, Corbin. Term Expiring in 2012: Dwight Lovan, Owensboro; Clarice Johnson, Owensboro; Laura Albovias, Louisville; Naomi Colliver, Georgetown; Susan Reed, Louisville; David Wells, Shepherdsville; Tim Doremus, Mt. Washington; and Mary Edinger, Middlesboro. Term Expiring in 2013: Nibby Priest, Henderson; Richard Mason, Owensboro; Bill Thomas, Madisonville; Jeff Stone, Georgetown; Larry Curtis, Winchester; Carole Cooke, Elizabethtown; Tara Edwards, Horse Cave; Adam Schell, Carlisle; and Beth Parker, Middlesboro. CBF Coordinating Council: Barry Birdwhistell, Elizabethtown; Jeremy Colliver, Georgetown; and Lynn Smith, Covington. Coordinator: John Lepper [email protected] Associate Coordinator for Missions: Joshua Speight [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Valarie Shoulta [email protected]

John Lepper, Coordinator April 2: April 12: April 20: April 24-25: April 25: April 26: April 27: April 28: May 3: May 8-9: May 10: May 16: May 17: May 31:

Campbellsville University Baptist Heritage Series Buechel Park, Louisville Georgetown Pastor’s Conference “Brainstorm” Session Third Baptist, Owensboro, KBF Spring Gathering Orientation of New Council Members Third Baptist Church, Owensboro Shively Area Ministries: Lead Workshop Kentucky Council of Churches Lebanon Baptist, Preacher in AM and KBF Program PM Christian Church in Kentucky Board Meeting Crescent Hill, Louisville, KBF Update Baptist Seminary of Kentucky Graduation, Lexington Rosedale, Richmond, Pastor Installation FBC, Shepherdsville, KBF Update

Joshua Speight, Associate Coordinator for Missions April 13: April 15: April 19: April 24: April 28-May 8: May 16: May 17: May 31:

Highland Baptist, Louisville, Missions Presentation Crescent Hill Baptist, Louisville, Missions Presentation Midway Baptist, Midway, KBF Update Third Baptist, Owensboro, KBF Spring Gathering Morocco “Voices United” Music Exchange Baptist Seminary of Kentucky Graduation, Lexington Faith Baptist, Georgetown - KBF Update FBC Shepherdsville - Cluster Worship Service

John Lepper and Joshua Speight are available to speak/teach/lead at your church. Please contact the KBF office at 502-426-1931 for information and availability.

KBF News May 2009

KBF News is a newsletter of Kentucky Baptist Fellowship.

Mountain Hope

Conference Successful On Thursday, March 5, over 60 people gathered at the Nada mission for a community development workshop led by Father John Rausch. The night offered a wonderful meal, time for fellowship, and networking among leaders, residents and volunteers for Nada and Owsley County. Both groups dreamed of how they could impact their communities including what they would want from churches and individuals by way of partnership. Most of the evening was dedicated to breakout sessions; one group focused on Nada adults, one group focused on Nada youth, and one group focused on Owsley County. During these breakouts Father Rausch encouraged the group to channel

Leaders from Owsley County gather during the breakout session to discuss new ideas and organize their assets together.

Father John Rausch offered insight and inspiration at the Mountain Hope Conference.

their energy on what they can do now and determine what small step can be accomplished soon. The evening ended with continued discussion on “Where does this community go from here?”; a wonderful question for all leaders to be asking. This conference was another step in a long journey as we continue to partner through Mountain Hope in McCreary County, Nada, and Owsley County. If you are interested in serving or would like more information about these areas in Eastern Kentucky, please email [email protected].

We are a fellowship of churches and individuals who share a commitment to the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.

Living Faith Baptist Fellowship welcomed the Emmanuel Family, new friends from Burundi, at an Easter Egg Hunt and Fellowship Supper Sunday Afternoon, April 5. Through Kentucky Refugee Ministries in Louisville, the church has connected with the family of seven, who have never known life other than in a refugee camp until they came to Louisville. The family was selected by the church especially because two church members, David and Cathy Brandon, formerly were missionaries in Burundi. Since the Brandons speak the language of Burundi, church members were able to communicate with the family. In January church members traveled to Louisville to set up the family’s apartment with items that had been collected over the past year. David was able to be at the airport when their plane arrived to welcome them on behalf of the church. The older children are in school in Jefferson County and are learning to speak English; the parents are enroled in language class at Kentucky Refugee Ministries. The Easter Egg Hunt was a new experience for the children, who range in age from two to twelve. Sunday’s event was the first time most members had met the family. Future events are being planned to cement the relationship between the Emmanuel family and the church.

Make plans now to attend the CBF General Assembly Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly will gather July 2-3 in Houston. Welcome to your neighborhood - a new one, a global one, one where we’re all connected, one where Christ’s compassion extends to our neighbors down the street and around the world, one where we are changed as God changes lives through us, and one where - as one - we can make a world of difference.

calendar May 16: Baptist Seminary of Kentucky Graduation, Lexington May 31: Shepherdsville/Mt. Washington/Elizabethtown Cluster Combined Worship Service, First Baptist Church, Shepherdsville June 3-13: Extreme Build 2009 June 5: Extreme Build 2009 Kick-off Celebration, 6:00 pm

Pre-register today for the Assembly. Once you pre-register, you will have the opportunity to reserve a hotel room at the host hotel, the Hilton-Americas. The rate for this four-star hotel is only $109 per night.

June 6: Extreme Build Roof-Raising

To pre-register, log onto http://www.thefellowship.info/About-Us/WhatWe-Do/Events/General-Assembly/PreRegistration

July 10: Baptist Seminary of Kentucky Golf Scramble

For even more information, log onto http://thefellowship.info/assembly or call (800) 352-8741.

August 6-7: Midwest Region New Baptist Covenant, Norman, Oklahoma

Mission Opportunities YOUTH/CHILDREN SUMMER MISSIONS Mission Exchange Passport Choices Passport Missions Passportkids! Timothy Project Touching Miami Youthworks Kingdom Builders

1-800-769-0210 1-800-769-0210 1-800-769-0210 1-800-769-0210 1-877-333-9986 305-397-3857 800-968-8504 912-489-5252

http://www.passportcamps.org/2009/youth/mx.html http://www.passportcamps.org/2009/youth/pc_camp.html http://www.passportcamps.org/2009/youth/pm_camp.html http://www.passportcamps.org/2009/youth/pm_camp.html http://www.thetimothyprojects.com/missions.html http://www.touchingmiamiwithlove.org/ http://www.youthworks.com/ http://www.kbministries.org/

ADULT SUMMER MISSIONS (Chaperone a youth or children’s mission trip) CBF 800-352-8741 Fuller Center 229-924-2900 Together For Hope 800-352-8741 Touching Miami

305-397-3857

http://thefellowship.info/ http://fullercenter.org/ http://www.thefellowship.info/Missions/Ministries/ Together-for-Hope http://www.touchingmiamiwithlove.org/

Additionally, you may inquire about other opportunities with Wayside Christian Mission in Louisville, Jeff Street Baptist Community at Liberty in Louisville, Together For Hope in McCreary County, Owsley County, and Powell County, or many others by contacting Josh Speight— email [email protected] or phone 502-426-1931.

July 2-3: CBF General Assembly, Houston, Texas

August 16-19: Together For Hope Annual Meeting, Perry County, Alabama August 21-22: KBF Coordinating Council Fall Meeting September 12: Owsley County Repair Affair, Booneville, Kentucky September 24-27: Bearings, Alabama CBF New Church Convocation October 10-12: Regional New Baptist Covenant, Chicago, Illinois

400 Years of Baptist Heritage Celebrated The Louisville campus of Campbellsville University hosted “Celebrating 400 Years of Baptist Heritage” with Dr. Bill Leonard, Baptist Historian, as keynote speaker. Other Baptist leaders provided breakout conferences and served on a panel. This event was cosponsored by the Baptist History and Heritage Society along with several participating Baptist organizations. The room in which the meeting was held was filled to capacity, with additional people watching a live feed in overflow rooms.

John Chowning, Vice President for Church Relations, Campbellsville University greets Michael Duncan, (left) Pastor, Eminence Baptist Church and John Lepper, Coordinator, Kentucky Baptist Fellowship.

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A panel of experts discuss the topic: “Future Direction for the Baptist Movement.” From Left to Right: Dr. Michael Carter, President, Campbellsville University, Dr. Pamela R. Durso, Associate Executive Director-Treasurer, Baptist History and Heritage Society, Dr. Gregory Wills, Professor of Church History, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Dr. Russell Awkard, Pastor, New Zion Baptist. Church, Louisville, and Dr. Bill Leonard, Dean of the School of Divinity, Professor of Church History, Wake Forest University.

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Clusters Are Successful By Bob Coons, Chair, Networking and Communication One of the top goals that came out of our recent visioning process was the creation of regional clusters. By clustering churches and individuals into geographical regions, we sought to provide more opportunities for people to experience Kentucky Baptist Fellowship relationships, share resources, and collaborate on missions within easy driving distance. Seven regional areas were identified for clustering and “Listening Sessions” were held in all but one of the regions. (Distance proved to be great a barrier for the seventh cluster to materialize.) The members of the Networking and Communication Workgroup did an excellent job of planning, recruiting and facilitating the six Regional Cluster Listening Sessions. Each of the Listening Sessions included brainstorming ways the cluster could meet the specific needs and desires for that region. All six of the clusters appointed a steering workgroup that would take the next step by developing a mission project, an educational or fellowship event, or implementing another of the identified goals. Additionally, Kentucky Baptist Fellowship has offered each of the clusters $500 in seed money to jump-start their cluster activities.

Regional Cluster Listening Sessions Central Corridor Cluster Host Church: FBC, Shepherdsville Four churches, 35 people

Western Kentucky Cluster Host Church: 3rd, Owensboro Seven churches, 17 people

Louisville Area Cluster Host Church: Buechel Park Nine churches, 43 people

Lexington Area Cluster Host Church: Central Nine churches, 18 people

Northern Kentucky Cluster Host Church: Latonia Two churches, 12 people

Southeast Kentucky Cluster Host Church: FBC, Corbin Three churches, 25 people

Grand Total: 150 people representing 34 different churches attended six Regional Cluster Listening Sessions

The Networking and Communication Workgroup is very pleased with the results of this initial effort and hopeful about the future of clustering in Kentucky Baptist Fellowship. We are eager to see what will happen in each of the six regional clusters during the next year. The members of this workgroup will conduct follow-up with each of the cluster steering workgroups and provide resourcing as necessary.