Contributions can also be made by mail. Please make your check out to the Kentucky Baptist Convention (Disaster Relief in the memo line).
Mail gifts to:
Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief
P.O. Box 950295
Louisville, KY 40295-9900
Kentucky has an active disaster relief program that works in concert with similar programs in other states. More than 2,500 individuals are trained as Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief workers. Volunteers can staff feeding units designed to deliver thousands of hot meals on short notice; move in with chainsaws to help remove debris; do the dirty work of helping families remove mud from flooded homes; and provide many other disaster relief services.
Learn how to become a KYDR volunteer
KYDR volunteer with a soon to be or expired badge
KYDR volunteer seeking additional training
Learn how to become a KYDR chaplain
Being prepared with quality training in any area of ministry enables us to be more effective as God calls us to serve Him. Many times, God gives us natural skills and abilities, but other times He provides opportunity for training so we will grow and improve in our effectiveness. Paul reminds us to “…be equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:17).
2023 DR Training Half Page Bulletin Insert
2023 DR Training PowerPoint Slide (Widescreen)
2023 DR Training PowerPoint Slide
2023 Spring Training PowerPoint Slide (Widescreen)
2023 Spring Training PowerPoint Slide
2023 Fall Training PowerPoint Slide (Widescreen)
2023 Fall Training PowerPoint Slide
2023 Benton Training PowerPoint Slide (Widescreen)
2023 Benton Training PowerPoint Slide
2023 Burlington Training PowerPoint Slide (Widescreen)
2023 Burlington Training PowerPoint Slide
2023 Hodgenville Training PowerPoint Slide (Widescreen)
2023 Hodgenville Training PowerPoint Slide
2023 Somerset Training PowerPoint Slide (Widescreen)
2023 Somerset Training PowerPoint Slide
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.
Just as a reminder, your DR gear should only be worn when representing KYDR on response or church presentations.
Orders will be filled the first of every month. Orders will not be filled until payment has been received.
Shower Unit Requests
Kentucky Baptists 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 director will inform you of the fees and expectations of unit usage.
When contacting unit directors, have the following ready:
Wayne County Baptist Association – Monticello
Nick Catron – 606-278-5099
wcbaptist@ctsbroadband.com
Central KY Network of Baptists – Lexington
Don Dobson – 859-396-9068
d.dobson@twc.com
Bracken Baptist Association – Maysville
Tony Liess – 606-584-3771
tliess@maysvilleky.net
Kentucky Baptist Convention – Lawrenceburg – (unavailable for summer ’23)
Jonathan Kitchen – 502-389-0841
ki4mtb@gmail.com
Kentucky WMU – Stanford
Joe Ball – 502-489-3451
joe.ball@kybaptist.org
If you have further questions or need assistance, please contact Ron Crow, Disaster Relief Director at ron.crow@kybaptist.org or 502-489-3401.
Contributions can also be made by mail. Please make your check out to the Kentucky Baptist Convention (Disaster Relief in the memo line).
Mail gifts to:
Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief
P.O. Box 950295
Louisville, KY 40295-9900
Ron Crow, Disaster Relief Director
(502) 489-3401
(866) 489-3527 (toll free in Ky.)