Project Morehead
March 4-18
(Collegiate Changers)
Project Cedarmore/Dallasburg
March 26-29
(Adult Changers)
Project Princeton
June 13-20
(All Youth & College)
Project Crossover Louisville
June 17-20
(16 years old and up)
Project Lawrenceburg/Frankfort
June 27-July 4
(All Youth & College)
Project Grant County
July 4-11
(All Youth & College) |
Modeled after World Changers, Kentucky Changers goes way beyond the typical “summer camp” experience. Participants are challenged to become “On Mission” Christians as they live out their faith while getting their hands dirty doing hard work. Participants work on exterior home repairs for low-income families identified by the partnering local government housing authority, as well as community development projects in the participating Baptist associations. Changers become personally involved in this intense week by making themselves available for service. They discover and live “missions as a lifestyle and not a location” as they make a difference in their world. Kentucky Changers offers churches a pre-packaged project at an affordable cost.
Click here to see or download a special Kentucky Changers video.
Click here to see how the Cooperative Program supports Kentucky Changers.
All Kentucky Changers are expected to engage in the mission preparation process before arriving on site. The Changers program provides On Mission Discipleship materials; practical suggestions for pre and post project local mission projects; project food and housing; as well as all project work site preparations for all groups. Participants are expected to prepare themselves spiritually, physically, and evangelistically before they can join in at a project. These pre-project preparations are designed to prepare groups in three ways:
- CORPORATELY: Kentucky Changers is a team effort from start to finish. While at their project, participants will work on crews with students from other churches. An understanding of being on a team is a vital part for participants to learn prior to arriving. All church groups must plan to meet for five “On Mission” Training Sessions, using the provided “On Mission” Discipleship materials. These training sessions are tailored to lead participants (youth and adults) through elements of team building and personal evangelism. Each group is to meet for three sessions prior to their project, meet once during their project week, and finish the process with a follow-up meeting during the week immediately following the project.
- SPIRITUALLY: Kentucky Changers utilize The Blueprint to help them grow individually. This “On Mission” development guide is one of the primary tools for participants in their spiritual development. The Blue Print contains everything needed for personal spiritual preparation, except for a Bible. Participants are given three weeks of daily devotionals, dress code information as well as the weekly schedule in their copy of The Blueprint. Each participant is expected to work through this preparation guide.
- PHYSICALLY: Replacing roofs, installing siding or building a ramp is not easy labor and participants need to come ready for hard work. Physical preparation before participants arrive is a must. Each group is expected to plan and perform two local, hands-on, mission projects in their hometown as a part of Kentucky Changers. The first project needs to happen prior to their Kentucky Changers project date. This project provides a “hands-on” experience that gets bodies and minds working as a team together. The second project happens after the group returns home. Participants learn missions as a lifestyle through practicing at home and while they are away. Ideas for your local mission project, as well as for leading your group sessions, are enclosed in the “On Mission” Training Sessions portion of your Leader’s Notebook.
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I want to commend Kentucky Changers for the great job that they did at our camp in March 2008. Kentucky Changers sent skilled leaders that helped us in our building program. They not only helped us in our building program they ministered to the students that were here to help. Thank you for helping our camp reach those in the area for Jesus Christ!
Pat Callahan, Laurel Lake Baptist Camp
Kentucky Changers, modeled after the North American Mission Board's World Changers program, began in 1994 with one project in Hopkinsville. Less than 80 total participants were involved in fewer than 10 projects during the first summer. In 2008, Kentucky Changers’ 15th season, 83 projects were completed by more than 1,000 participants from 54 churches across Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Virginia.
 All Youth Projects
Middle school students who have completed seventh grade before the project, high school students, college-age students and adults.
Adult Project
Must be at least 18 years old to participate.
Collegiate Changers
Must be 18-24 years old.
Crossover Changers
Must be at least 16 years old before the project. Adults are welcome as well.
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| Housing and Accommodations |
Kentucky Changers are housed at a local high school, middle school or large church in the project area. Participants will need to bring cots, air mattresses, pillows and/or bedrolls. Breakfast and evening meals are served at the school/church, prepared by a disaster relief team. Lunch will be provided by the sponsoring Baptist association of churches and will be served at the work site. Participants may bring their own snacks and drinks to the school/church, but these must be consumed in the cafeteria. No food or drinks are allowed in the sleeping area.
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College Blitz Overview: March 4 - 18, 2009
(several sessions) College-age young adults are encouraged to join the 2009 College Blitz. The Collegiate Changers project will focus on partnering with the local Habitat for Humanity chapters or other agencies during Kentucky Changers. This year, we will be partnering with local agencies in Morehead, Ky. Evenings will be filled with worship and fellowship. Participants can register as church groups, campus ministries or as individuals.
- Session 1: Arrive 3:00-5:00 pm, March 4, and work March 5-7, leaving at 3:00pm
- Session 2: Arrive 3:00-5:00 pm, March 8, and work March 9-11, leaving at 3:00pm
- Session 3: Arrive 3:00-5:00 pm, March 11, and work March 12-14, leaving at 3:00pm
- Session 4: Arrive 3:00-5:00 pm, March 15, and work March 16-18, leaving at 3:00pm
- Weeklong: Arrive 3:00-5:00 pm, March 8 and leave March 14 at 3:00 p.m.
Collegiate Sessions Cost: $90 each or $110.00 for the Weeklong Blitz. Cost includes all meals, lodging, theme T-shirt and devotional guide. A $50 deposit is due by January 28, 2009, and the balance is due by March 1, 2009. Register below:
Adult Changers Overview: March 26 -29, 2009
Adult Changers will be working at two locations in 2009. We will be lodging and working at Cedarmore Camp and Conference Center in Bagdad, Ky., as well as Dallasburg, Ky. Cedarmore project participants will be working on the new worship center and those in Dallasburg will be helping to construct an addition to Dallasburg Baptist Church.
- Thursday: Check-in at Cedarmore
- Friday & Saturday: Work at Cedarmore or Dallasburg
- Sunday: Work the first half of the day. Have lunch, worship, pack up and depart for home. Each evening will feature worship and fellowship at Cedarmore.
Adult Changers Cost: $90.00 - A $50 deposit is due by January 28, 2009, and the balance is due by March 18, 2009. Register below:
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Crossover Changers Overview - June 17 - 20, 2009
This is a special project that will be part of other Crossover evangelistic events in Louisville leading up to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. Changers will be working on 7-10 projects in the Louisville area. Evenings will feature praise and worship, and lodging will be at Crestwood Baptist Church.
- Wednesday: Check-in at Crestwood Baptist Church
- Thursday & Friday: Work all day in the Louisville area
- Saturday: Work until 3:00 PM, Closing Celebration, Depart by 5:00 PM.
Crossover Changers Cost: $100 - A $50 deposit is due by January 28, 2009, and the balance is due by May 30, 2009. Must be 16 years old before project date. (June 17, 2009) Register below:
Youth Projects Overview
All Youth Kentucky Changers will be working this year in Princeton (June 13-20), Lawrenceburg/Frankfort (June 27-July 4), and Grant County (July 4-11). Designed to be a hands-on mission trip for students who have completed seventh grade through college-age young adults, the Changers experience helps teach youth to be “On Mission” Christians. Students can enjoy hard work, Spirit-filled worship, great fellowship and lots of fun.
- Saturday: Check-in at accommodations location, team-building activities
- Sunday: Divide into work crews, attend a local church, team-building activities
- Monday-Friday: Work all day on project site
- Saturday: Morning worship, depart for home
Youth Changers Cost: $195 Early Bird (by Jan. 28) or $225 General Registration (after Jan. 28). An Early Bird deposit of $90 is due by January 28, 2009, and the balance of $100 is due one month before the project. General Registration deposits of $125 are due with registration, with the $100 balance due one month before the project.
Important dates:
- Early Registration begins November 15, 2008
- General Registration begins January 29, 2009
- Registration closes March 15, 2009
Click here to place deposits for your group now.
After you register, you will receive a confirmation letter by e-mail informing you of your acceptance into your desired week. Your reservation in the week of your choice will be held until your deposit has been received into the office before or postmarked by January 28, 2009. Any groups who fail to send their deposit by this date concede their place in registration and move to the end of the registration line. After registering, you will receive your Leader's Notebook, which has the “On Mission” Training Sessions, and The Blueprint, “On Mission” development guides for participants. When you receive your packet, please go through it immediately. Some forms need to be completed and returned in advance. You will also need to budget enough time for your “On Mission” Training Sessions as well as local mission projects.
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 Kentucky Changers Ministry Team Volunteer Application
| The Ministry Team will be a team of 6-9 members who will do a lot of the behind the scenes setting up and tearing down for Changers projects. Each team member will have a role in nightly worship and be on hand to lead devotion for youth groups as requested. Team members will serve along side the youth on the jobsite each day. The Ministry Team will serve as a role model and will be on hand to minister to students during free time each night. | | MinistryVol.Application.pdf (161.6 K bytes) Posted: 11/14/2008 |
Kentucky Changers Leader Agreement
| This is the leader agreement for all youth Kentucky Changers projects (Grant County, Lawrenceburg/Frankfort and Princeton.) | | LeaderAgreement .pdf (18.1 K bytes) Posted: 11/06/2008 |
Volunteer Application
| This is the volunteer application for Kentucky Changers. | | VolApp.pdf (203.6 K bytes) Posted: 11/06/2008 |
Youth Labor Release Form - Project Princeton
| This is the youth labor release form for Project Princeton, June 13 - 20, 2009. | | YouthPrinceton.pdf (15.6 K bytes) Posted: 11/06/2008 |
Adult Labor Release Form - Project Princeton
| This is the adult labor release form for Project Princeton, June 13 - 20, 2009 | | AdultPrinceton.pdf (15.4 K bytes) Posted: 11/06/2008 |
Youth Labor Release Form - Project Lawrenceburg/Frankfort
| This is the youth labor release form for Project Lawrenceburg/Frankfort, June 27 - July 4, 2009. | | YouthLawrenceburgFrankfort.pdf (15.5 K bytes) Posted: 11/06/2008 |
Adult Labor Release Form - Project Lawrenceburg/Frankfort
| This is the adult labor release form for Project Lawrencebug/Frankfort, June 27 - July 4. | | AdultLawrenceburgFrankfort.pdf (16.7 K bytes) Posted: 11/06/2008 |
Youth Labor Release - Project Grant County
| This is the youth labor release form for Project Grant County, July 4 - 11, 2009. | | YouthGrant.pdf (15.6 K bytes) Posted: 11/06/2008 |
Adult Labor Release Form - Project Grant County
| This is the adult labor release form for Project Grant County, July 4 -11, 2009. | | AdultGrant.pdf (15.5 K bytes) Posted: 11/06/2008 |
Adult Labor Release Form - Collegiate Changers, Morehead
| This is the adult labor release form for the Collegiate Changers Project Morehead, March 4 - 18, 2009. | | AdultMorehead.pdf (15.2 K bytes) Posted: 11/06/2008 |
Adult Labor Release - Project Crossover Louisville
| This is the adult labor release form for Project Crossover Louisville, June 17 - 20, 2009. | | AdultCOLou.pdf (16.5 K bytes) Posted: 11/06/2008 |
Adult Changers Labor Release Form - Cedarmore and Dallasburg
| This is the adult labor release form for the Adult Changers projects at Cedarmore and Dallasburg, March 26-29, 2009. | | AdultCedarmoreDallasburg.pdf (15.4 K bytes) Posted: 11/06/2008 |
Kentucky Changers Group Information Form
| This is the group information form for Kentucky Changers. | | Group Information Form.pdf (59.7 K bytes) Posted: 12/06/2006 |
Medical Release Form - Kentucky Changers
| This is the medical release form for all Kentucky Changers participants. | | MedRelease.pdf (42.7 K bytes) Posted: 10/28/2005 |
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