Mail gifts to: Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief, P.O. Box 950295, Louisville, KY 40295-9900
Pray and give in the aftermath of recent tornadoes.
Wherever the disaster occurs, Kentucky volunteers may be called out to help.
Kentucky has a very active disaster relief ministry that works in partnership with other organizations in Kentucky, nationally, and internationally. More than 2,200 trained volunteers serve in Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief.
Download the training schedule and ministry area descriptions on the file here.
2025 Training Dates
September 13
Eastwood Baptist Church
Bowling Green, KY
October 11
Campbellsville Baptist Church
Campbellsville, KY
Chaplaincy Training
Requirements
– Must be a current volunteer
– Must be a member of an SBC church
– Must have DR deployment experience
– Pastor recommendation required
September 13
Eastwood Baptist Church
Bowling Green, KY
October 11
Campbellsville Baptist Church
Campbellsville, KY
Additional DR Resources
DR Promo Resources / DR Sunday
KYDR Fast Facts
2025 Slides
*To download, right click and hit “Save Image As”
- 2025 Giving Slide (Regular)
- 2025 Giving Slide (Widescreen)
- 2025 Bowling Green/September Slide (Regular)
- 2025 Bowling Green/September Slide (Widescreen)
- 2025 Campbellsville/October Slide (Regular)
- 2025 Campbellsville/October Slide (Widescreen)
2025 Social Media
- 2025 Disaster Relief Social Graphic 1
- 2025 Disaster Relief Social Graphic 2
- 2025 Disaster Relief Social Graphic 3
2025 Bulletin Ads
DR Ministry Area Descriptions & Manuals
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.
DR Apparel
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.
DR Region Map
Shower Unit Requests
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.
Year-to-Date Stats
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.
READY CHURCH Strategy Plan
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.
KYDR VicNet
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.
Lowe's/Home Depot Partnership
Next Steps
What are the next steps after being served by Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief?
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