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2006 Winter Report of Ministries

 
The Mission of Kentucky Appalachian Ministry (KAM) is to:

  • Become the Good News by continuing the mission of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the CCK with the people of Kentucky Appalachia through its Eastern Kentucky congregations;
     

  • Share the Good News by celebrating the gifts of the small membership churches and by providing pastoral support and leadership training in order to strengthen intentionally small congregations;
     

  • Serve by engaging in ministries of reconciliation, compassion, and justice that address the social and economic needs of Kentucky Appalachian people as we work together in church and community;
     

  • Develop specific ways KAM can strengthen relationships among all manifestations of the church and join with other denominations in regional ecumenical ministry;
     

  • Sharing with the larger church the distinctive gifts and experiences of the people and congregations of Kentucky Appalachia.

During the 2006 year, KAM:

  • Partnered with DHM and CCK to support congregations exploring redevelopment. Healthy and vital Appalachian congregations are at the heart of KAM.
     
  • Shared Staff with Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center (AMERC). Lon Oliver serves as the Executive Director of AMERC in addition to KAM.
     
  • Awarded scholarships from the Appalachian Leaders Scholarship Fund to students attending Midway College and Transylvania University.
     
  • Provided care to CCK Appalachian congregations in the Hazel Green and Boone Trace districts.
     
  • Facilitated Appalachian mission opportunities for 14 congregations in four regions.
     
  • Solicited donations for Appalachian Cooperative Ministries and provided funds and administrational support for KEEP a three county (Garrard, Lincoln, Casey) cooperative.
     
  • Expanded KAM’s educational ministries. In 2006 the KAM Associate Regional Minister lectured in seminaries and national gatherings in addition to directing the CCK Ministry School.
     
  • Provided a prophetic and healing voice regarding Appalachian concerns, dismantling racism, and rural life issues. In addition, KAM lobbied state and national government regarding mine safety, small farm, labor issues, and other issues vital to the health and well being of Appalachia.
     
  • Supported rural ministry and rural concerns. The KAM Associate Regional Minister serves on the Executive Committee of the Rural Church Network and during 2006 toured hurricane ravaged Mississippi small farms and visited the Department of Agriculture regarding the Farm Bill.
     
  • Resourced “Social Gospel Camp,” a new CCK outdoor ministry. The camp explores ways congregations and communities in Appalachia work together for positive change.
     
  • Interpreted the ministries of the General Church including Week of Compassion and Disciples Home Missions. In sermons and Sunday school classrooms KAM shares examples of how the Week of Compassion and DHM are blessing individuals and congregations in Appalachia.
     
  • Co-sponsored the class “Christ, Culture and Mission” with Columbia Theological Seminary. Eighteen students attended this 19-day contextual education class in Kentucky Appalachia.
     
  • Produced “Stay A While” an Appalachian CD of traditional music. Musicians donated their talent so that all of the proceeds from the sale will to go children’s programs and collage scholarships.
     
  • Supported our military chaplains. KAM continues to work with our Eastern Kentucky congregations to support and honor our military chaplains in their vital ministries.
     
  • Visited Rural Mississippi after Katrina. (Read personal account by Lon Oliver, Kentucky Appalachian Ministry)

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