Overview

Identity and Mission
The Kentucky Baptist Fellowship is a fellowship of churches and individuals who share a commitment to the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to equip and empower Kentucky Baptist churches and Christians, cultivate partnerships, and engage in missions.

Our Values

Jesus Christ is the center of our life and work. God is our guide, revealed in scripture, discerned through the Holy Spirit in conversation with the gathered people of God.

Therefore we value:

• our heritage as Christians and Baptists, including the principles of soul competency, priesthood of all believers, local church autonomy, freedom to read and interpret scripture, and the separation of church and state;
• missions, social ministries, and evangelism;
• diversity and openness to any believer God calls to leadership and ministry;
• a partnership model of church life and ministry and our partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Our Vision
Our vision is to:

• connect more churches and individuals with hands-on, face-to-face mission opportunities;
• create partnerships among diverse churches and people;
• become a more diverse and intergenerational fellowship;
• link congregations and individuals with educational support;
• assist in the creation of new churches.

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, the Kentucky Baptist Fellowship is a statewide organization that includes many individuals and churches. We are governed by an elected Coordinating Council of laity and clergy from across the state. Our mission and ministry are guided by various work groups of the council in partnership with the staff.