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KENTUCKY BAPTIST
FELLOWSHIP
On the Road Again:
Equipping & Empowering.
Cultivating Partnerships.
Engaging in Missions.
Kentucky Baptist Fellowship
225 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., Suite 205
Traveling Around
Kentucky With
Louisville KY 40222-4929

Phone: 502-426-1931

Our Coordinators
Fax: 502-426-1612
Office email: offi[email protected]
Website: www.kybf.org

Coordinating Council Officers:

Moderator: Linda Caldwell, Middlesboro
Moderator-Elect: Don Rogers, Louisville
Secretary: Mary Edinger, Middlesboro John Lepper, Coordinator
Treasurer: Susanne Jenkins, Louisville
Past Moderator: Robert Davis, Louisville
June 3, 7, and 14: Melbourne Heights Baptist Church
Term Expiring in 2010: Naomi Walker, Frank-
fort; Robert Davis, Louisville; Susanne Jenkens, June 4 to June 13: Whitley City (Extreme Build)
Louisville; Margaret Barlow, Louisville; Kitty June 28: Calvary Baptist Church, Lexington (KBF Update)
Baird, Danville; David Platt, Louisville; Nancy
Fields, Covington; Patsey Jacobs, Lexington;
and Iraline Craig, Midway. July 1-4: CBF General Assembly, Houston
Term Expiring in 2011: Bob Coons, Owens- July 5: Hempridge Baptist Church, Shelby County, Preacher
boro; Charlotte Benningfield, Owensboro; Jane July 26: Stanford Baptist Church, Preacher in AM; KBF Program in PM
Brake, Frankfort; Renee Purtlebaugh, Louisville;
Don Rogers, Louisville; Amanda Phelps Taylor, July 29-August 1: Attending workshop on Vancouver “Transforming
Morgantown; Lynn Huff, Corbin; Don McFadden,
Winchester; and Kristen Terry, Louisville.
Judicatories: An Executive Leadership Consultation in Innovating
Missional Life with Alan Roxburgh and Craig Van Gelder”
Term Expiring in 2012: Dwight Lovan, Owens-
boro; Clarice Johnson, Owensboro; Laura Albo-
vias, Louisville; Naomi Colliver, Georgetown;
Susan Reed, Louisville; David Wells, Shepherds- Joshua Speight, Associate Coordinator for Missions
ville; Tim Doremus, Mt. Washington; and Mary
Edinger, Middlesboro.
June 3-13: Whitley City (Extreme Build)
Term Expiring in 2013: Nibby Priest, Hender- June 7: FBC Whitley City (Extreme Build/KBF Thank You)
son; Richard Mason, Owensboro; Bill Thomas,
Madisonville; Jeff Stone, Georgetown; Larry June 21: GracePointe Community Church (Preach)
Curtis, Winchester; Carole Cooke, Elizabethtown; June 22-23: Nada (Visit w/ Colonial Baptist Church Group)
Tara Edwards, Horse Cave; Adam Schell, Carl-
isle; and Beth Parker, Middlesboro. July 1-6: CBF General Assembly, Houston
CBF Coordinating Council: Barry Birdwhistell,
Elizabethtown; Jeremy Colliver, Georgetown; and July 10: Nada (Visit w/ Calvary Baptist Church Group)
Lynn Smith, Covington.
July 12-Aug. 30: Broadway Baptist Church (Mission SS Teacher)
Coordinator: July 20: Nada (Visit w/ Snyder Memorial Church Group)
John Lepper
[email protected] July 25: Owsley County (Repair Affair Crew Leader Lunch)
July 28: Nada (Visit w/Hiddenite & Lexington Ave. Baptist Church Groups)
Associate Coordinator for Missions:
Joshua Speight
[email protected] John Lepper and Joshua Speight are available to speak/teach/lead at your
Administrative Assistant: church. Please contact the KBF office at 502-426-1931 for information and
Valarie Shoulta availability. Schedule seen here was up-to-date at time of printing.
[email protected]
KBF News
July 2009

KBF News is a newsletter of Kentucky Baptist Fellowship.

Extreme Build 2009: Build Up Hope for Paula Sharon

For eleven days in June, 110 Kentucky Baptist Fellow-

ship volunteers partnered in Whitley City, Kentucky,
to build our fourth Extreme Build home in an as many
years. Despite many days of rain and lightning, our
group pressed on toward our goal of building an
affordable home for Paula Sharon and her sons
Stephen and Travis Ridner. We are proud of Paula
and we are blessed to have served in McCreary
County together.

Some of the best moments of Extreme Build

2009 include: watching Paula and Travis work on
their new home together, work-
ing alongside Bessie Watson from
the 2008 Extreme Build, listening
the Paula’s family sing during the
dedication ceremony, hearing from
McCreary County Judge Blaine
Phillips at the dedication ceremony,
receiving words of affirmation from Senator Mitch McConnell, the
outstanding lunch provided by Whitley City United Methodist Church.

Kentucky Baptist Fellowship is grateful for our continued partnership those

who help make Extreme Build possible: McCreary County Community
Development Corporation, Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation,
Broadway Baptist, Buechel Park Baptist, Calvary Baptist, Central Baptist, Crestwood Baptist, Deer Park Baptist, Faith
Baptist, First Baptist Corbin, First Baptist Shepherdsville, First Baptist Stearns, First Baptist Whitley City, Georgetown
Baptist, Highland Baptist, Immanuel Baptist, Midlane Park Baptist, Woodland Baptist.

We are a fellowship of churches and individuals who share

a commitment to the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.
2009 Spring Gathering

The KBF-Morocco Voices United Choir leads

in worship along with Susan Reed (Broadway
Baptist, Louisville) and Spring Gathering
Worship Leader Jen Van-Camp (Nineteenth
Tommy Valentine (Lexington Kristen Belcher (Louisville) Ave. Baptist, San Francisco, CA).
Ave. Baptist, Danville) and H.K. receives communion during

2009 KBF
Kingkade (Georgetown College). Saturday morning worship.

Scholarship
BSK Honors Graduates at
Recipient
Commencement May 16

Baptist Seminary of Kentucky held commence-

ment Sat., May 16 at 10 AM in the Mary Anne
Sanders Chapel. Rev. Dr. Nancy Jo Kemper de-
livered the commencement address and a recep-
Rebecca Drinkard is currently a
tion followed. (left to right) Lisa Wood, Russell student at BSK and attends St.
Wethington, Danny Russell, President Greg Ear- Matthew’s Baptist church where
she volunteers as the Children’s
wood, Cecil Mobley, Pat Ham, and Don Breeden. Intern. She received her BA in
Sociology from University of
Louisville. Congrats, Rebecca!
A Bridge to the Interim calendar
by John Lepper July 2-3: CBF General
Assembly, Houston, Texas
From the time a pastor resigns until the
next pastor steps into the pulpit, the church July 10: Baptist Seminary of
experiences a critical period of its exis- Kentucky Golf Scramble
tence. The period is full of dangers as well
as opportunities. It is a time in which many August 6-7: Midwest Region
decisions must be made about the direction New Baptist Covenant,
of the church. During the interim period, Norman, Oklahoma
potential exists for internal, spiritual and
even numerical growth. August 16-19: Together For
Hope Annual Meeting, Perry
County, Alabama
A church, during the interim period, faces
numerous issues including:
August 21-22: KBF Coordi-
nating Council Fall Meeting
• Saying goodbye to former leadership and to the past.
• Coming to terms with its history. September 12: Owsley
• Discovering the identity of the church, perhaps discovering a new County Repair Affair
identity. This includes re-discovering the church’s mission. Booneville, Kentucky
• Dealing with shifts of power that occur during an interim.
• Evaluating linkage to the denomination and other denomination-like September 24-27: Bearings
entities. - Alabama CBF New Church
• Making decisions about procedures on selecting a new pastor. Convocation
• Making a commitment to a new leader and a new future.
October 3: Baptist Seminary
Several years ago I developed a program I call “A Bridge to the Interim.” of Kentucky Christian
Generally this takes place over a four to six week period. One of my Education Conference
goals is to help a church deal with its anxiety and to have a few weeks to
decide on their direction during the interim. I preach sermons related to October 17: Children’s
transitions and to church health. The Sunday evening or Wednesday eve- Mission Day - “Create
ning time is spent helping the church think about issues the congregation Change For Children Today:
faces during the interim. These evening programs generally take place Bring Hope And A Better
around tables in fellowship hall and are times of guided discussions about Tomorrow” Faith Baptist
some of the subjects listed above. Church, Georgetown Led by
Amanda Hambrick and
My aim for the Bridge is to help the members of the church think openly Graham Ashcraft
about issues related to the interim period and to be proactive about the
future. The open discussion times will also help the pastor search com-
mittee better know the wishes and concerns of the congregation as they ONLINE GIVING
do their work. During this Bridge to the Interim, I am available to indi- We are happy to announce
viduals and groups for conversations. that you can now give online
to the Kentucky Baptist
As I write this, I am completing a Bridge to the Interim at Melbourne
Fellowship. Just go to our
Heights Baptist Church, the thirteenth church I have assisted in this way.
website, www.kybf.org, and
If I can be of help to your church during an interim period, please contact click on the link that says
me by email [email protected] or phone 502-426-1931. “Give Online to the KBF.”
 Talking/Texting/Twittering:
Empowering the New, Engaging the Present Children’s Missions Day
October 17, 2009
Christian Education Conference, Kentucky Baptist Fellowship will host the
An Intergenerational Conference 2009 Children’s Mission Day Saturday,
October 17th at Faith Baptist Church in
Georgetown, Kentucky
Saturday, October 3
The theme for 2009 is “Create Change For
9:00 am - 3:00 pm Children Today: Bring Hope And A Better
Tomorrow.” The theme coincides with the
National Observance of Children’s Sabbath
Baptist Seminary of Celebration, sponsored by the Children’s
Kentucky, Lexington Defense Fund (www.childrensdefense.org).

Sponsored by KBF and BSK

Featured Speaker: Special Feature for Ministers:

Dr. Burt Burleson, Annual Book Study of Deuteronomy
Chaplain, Baylor Univ. Led by Dr. Greg Earwood, President,
Baptist Seminary of Kentucky

Workshops to Include:
Working with Churches in the Interim - John Lepper
Recreation and the Church - Rebecca Drinkard
How to plan and lead a missions trip - Josh Speight
Intergenerational Worship -
Decorating the Christian Year - John & Amber Inscore Essick Our leaders for 2009 are Amanda Hambrick
Using technology in the Church - and Graham Ashcraft. A native of George-
town, Kentucky, Amanda serves as one of
Age Graded Special Workshops: the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s field
personnel, ministering in the Hell’s Kitchen
Resources, Recreation, and a Roaring Good Time with Children-a
neighborhood of New York. (Click here for
2 hour in-depth workshop for children’s workers - Lisa Wood more info about Amanda’s work in New
Leading Bible Study with Young Adults - Dalen Jackson York.) She is a graduate of Samford Uni-
Celebrating our Life’s Story w/Senior Adults - Trish Pelletier versity and Baptist Theological Seminary at
Understanding and Relating to Adolescents - Richmond.

Cost: $25 for an individual; Graham serves as Minister to Students at

$20 each for group of five or more; Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church in Char-
$15 for students. lotte, North Carolina. Graham is a graduate
of Baylor University and Duke Divinity
School. He and Amanda are engaged to be
Incentive: $5 discount from above rates if registration fees
married to each other later this year.
are received by September 1. Lunch included w/cost.
Look for more information by email and
Register by sending name, address, email address and church for in the KBF Newsletter regarding registra-
each person attending along with a check made payable to: tion and cost for this October 17th event.
For questions or more information, please
Baptist Seminary of Kentucky contact Joshua Speight at 502-426-1931 or
631 S. Limestone St. [email protected]
Lexington, KY 40508
This event is open to all KBF children’s
groups.
For more information call 859-455-8191 or email [email protected].
Voices United Music Exchange
On April 28th, 2009 we left for Africa as 17 Kentuckians with music and an idea of what we would do as a choir while
in Morocco. Eleven days later we returned home with more gifts than we expected and 24 new friends with whom we
will joyfully treasure our tour of Morocco. Words do not sufficiently describe all that we shared and witnessed together
in North Africa. They give but a glimpse of a larger image of the banquet of God’s love and gifts we witnessed as par-
ticipants in the Voices United choir. While in Morocco with our friends from various sub-Saharan African countries, we
laughed, sang, shared meals, cried, conquered cultural and language barriers - all while creating relationships through our
common language of music. We do not know if all 41 of us will be gathered again as we were in Morocco, but as is the
common prayer in Morocco, “Insha’Allah, one day our voices will be united again.”

Voices United: We Came To Africa With A Song

Before our departure from Morocco, We came to Africa with a song and We came to Africa with a song and
Kathy Collier, choir leader for the left with...24 new friends whose amaz- left with...the song of Africa in my
Kentucky group, gave each of us a ing love for our Lord, Jesus Christ, heart...the treasure of remembering the
phrase to complete. “We came to was given to us so freely and uncon- steadfast love of the Lord never ceases
Africa with a song and left with...” is ditionally. They are the hands and feet and that no matter where you go, your
the phrase we were asked to complete. in this land. I have heard and seen the everlasting God is “aupres de toi”
On our last day, the following poem face of God and am forever changed. - always with you...the gift of dancing
created from our responses was shared Never have I felt such love divine on in God’s presence...a giant “A-ll-loy-
with the Voices United Choir. We this earth. I am blessed. I love them yah!”
share these words with you as well, all.
so that you may know the blessing of *Written by: Jose’ Albovias, Katie
friendship that we are grateful to have Your song ringing in my heart fill- Anderson, Lauren Blackwell, Diane
received while in Morocco. ing my soul with hope and love... Brewer, Jan Causey, Vi Chatmon,
a symphony of “Grace’ Divine”...a Kathy Collier, Phil Collier, Libby
We came to Africa with a song and glimpse of heaven. We came to Africa Cunningham, Cheryl Davis, Robert
left with...repertoire...a new calling with a song and left with...a love for Davis, Brenda Farmer, Stephanie Hall,
on our lives because of your stories, Africa in my heart ...a picture of God’s Nan Riddle, Martha Robertson, Jona-
music, rhythm and passion...a greater heart beating in sync to the rhythm of than Shippey, Joshua Speight.
sense of joy and passion for being part Africa...fulfilled dreams...a clearer pic-
of the body of Christ...a new face of ture of what God must have dreamed
God. for the world.