Disaster Relief

Below is the order form is for Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers to purchase apparel for responses.

DR Apparel is allowed to be purchased by KYDR volunteers. Orders will be filled the first of every month. Orders will not be filled until payment has been received.

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C.A.R.E. = Churches Assisting Rebuild Efforts

Financial Assistance

• Grants to help churches rebuild damaged or destroyed buildings
• Support for church-led community rebuild projects
• Aid for pastors and church staff whose homes were affected by disasters

Additional Resources

• Building materials for reconstruction
• Volunteers and skilled labor to assist with physical rebuilding
• Prayer support and spiritual encouragement
• Financial help beyond the initial grants, depending on need

Eligibility

• Available to KBC (Kentucky Baptist Convention) churches or associations

This kind of initiative not only restores physical spaces but also strengthens the spiritual and emotional fabric of communities. If you’re connected to a KBC church or know someone who might benefit, it could be worth exploring how to apply or get involved.

Contact Disaster Relief Director Ron Crow at 502-489-3401 or ron.crow@kybaptist.org for more information or questions.

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KYDR volunteers have the opportunity to view their trainings, opt into text messages, and other information from Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief through VicNet.

There are two ways to access: website or app. Type in your email address for KYDR then select Password Reset.

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Click below to access KYDR training manuals. As a reminder, you are allowed to change your selected breakout sessions should you change your mind. Manuals will be available via QR code during the breakouts. We will no longer be offering printed copies at the training.

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What are the next steps after being served by Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief?

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KYDR Fast Facts

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2025 Slides

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• 2025 Fall Training Slide (Regular)
• 2025 Fall Training Slide (Widescreen)
• 2025 Bowling Green/September Slide (Regular)
• 2025 Bowling Green/September Slide (Widescreen)
• 2025 Campbellsville/October Slide (Regular)
• 2025 Campbellsville/October Slide (Widescreen)

Giving/Donation Promotional Pieces

• 2025 Giving Slide (Regular)
• 2025 Giving Slide (Widescreen)
• 2025 Fall Training Bulletin Ad
• 2025 Disaster Relief Social Graphic 1
• 2025 Disaster Relief Social Graphic 2
• 2025 Disaster Relief Social Graphic 3

Click here to access 2026 promotional graphics

Click here to view and download video from Vimeo.

Churches can prepare for disaster by developing a strategy to minister to their communities during a crisis. This is done through facilities preparation, member training, securing supplies, and developing protocols to activate the church’s disaster response plan.

READY CHURCH is a strategy plan to assist churches in preparing for disasters that can strike their communities. It helps churches prepare, connect, and respond in times of disaster. The plan identifies some of the likely disaster scenarios that may occur in a church’s community and why the congregation needs to be prepared if it is to be effective in ministry.

READY CHURCH offers churches practical suggestions about how to prepare for ministry, develop a strategy, connect with those who are affected and other responding groups, and be ready to walk through doors of ministry opportunities during disasters. The plan also offers insight on how to keep response leaders active in ministry between disasters. Unfortunately, most churches are unprepared for disasters and miss strategic opportunities to offer compassionate ministry and share the hope of the gospel.

Is your church ready?

Contact Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief at (502) 489-3527 or (866) 489-3527 (toll free in Kentucky) for more information or to coordinate a READY CHURCH training session in your area.

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Shower Unit Requests

KYDR has several shower units around the state available for our Kentucky Baptist Churches and associations to request for mission teams/church groups. Each shower unit has fees associated with its use. The unit coordinator will inform you of the fees and expectations of unit usage.

These units are for KBC organizations and for in state events only.

Please note: in the event of a disaster, the unit(s) may be needed for disaster response which will take priority. We will make every effort to fulfill your request but be aware this could happen.

Please have the following information ready:

• Dates Needed
• How Many Volunteers
• Name of Requesting KBC organization
• Location of Setup
• Contact Name, Phone, and Email

Wayne County Baptist Association – Monticello
Nick Catron – 606-278-5099
wcbaptist@ctsbroadband.com
6 stall unisex unit / 2 washer/dryer

Blood River Baptist Association – Hardin
Terry Laster – 270-437-4203
bloodriver@bloodriverassoc.org
4 stall unisex unit / 2 washer/dryer

Bracken Baptist Association – Maysville
David Cheek – 606-375-3009
abnermill@yahoo.com
4 stall unisex unit / 1 washer/dryer

Kentucky Baptist Convention – Lawrenceburg
Jonathan Kitchen – 502-389-0841
ki4mtb@gmail.com
4 stall unisex unit / 2 washer/dryer

Lake Cumberland Baptist Association – Somerset
Tommy Floyd – 606-278-0215
thomaspfloyd@live.com
3 stall unisex / no washer/dryer

Kentucky WMU – Stanford
Joe Ball – 502-489-3451
joe.ball@kybaptist.org
2 – 6 stall unisex units / 2 washer/dryer

If you have further questions or need assistance, please contact Ron Crow, Disaster Relief Director at ron.crow@kybaptist.org or 502-489-3401.

We are proud of the extensive work our Disaster Relief volunteers have done in the recent year. Please click and download the stat sheets below for more information.

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS

Year-to-date Units