Severns Valley Association of Baptists
500 College Street
Elizabethtown, KY 42702

(270) 765-4023




"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy
Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
(Matthew 28:19-20 NNAS)
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Mailing Address:  PO Box 541 Elizabethtown, KY  42702         
Office Phone:  (270) 765-4023   Fax:  (270) 769-0811
Office located in the Ministry Center  at 500 College Street,  ELizabethtown, KY
Office hours:  Monday-Friday / 8:30 am-12 PM and 1 -4:30 PM
Email: svab@kvnet.org
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Does your church
have an annual
budget under
$75,000? If so,
your pastor may be
eligible to receive
additional
retirement
contributions from
The Mission
Church Assistance
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When your church contributes to the Cooperative
Program through the Kentucky Baptist Convention
(KBC), the KBC retains a predetermined percentage to
help advance Kingdom causes and spread the Gospel
across Kentucky. Then the KBC sends the remaining
portion to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC
Executive Committee in Nashville) to be distributed to
SBC entities according to the budget formula annually
approved by SBC messengers.

Know this – out of every Cooperative Program dollar
forwarded by the KBC to the SBC:
Almost $.73 goes directly to world missions (50% to the
International Mission Board and 22.79% to the North
American Mission Board) and almost $.22 goes to help
provide theological education pastors, church ministerial
staff and missionaries.

What other system exists that would better enable your
church to advance the Gospel?

There is no comparable system. Therefore it logically
follows that contributing to the Cooperative Program
should be a core component of a church’s evangelism
and missions strategy.













When a child is lost and believed to be in danger in Kentucky,
an alert notification goes out across the airwaves. Law
enforcement officers, news media personnel and everyday
citizens go into high gear to bring the one who is lost to safety.
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, Kentucky Baptists will be
focusing on a similar kind of alert as churches all across the
Commonwealth participate in special prayer gatherings to focus
on the urgent need to bring those who are lost to Christ.

Make plans now for your church to participate and join with
thousands of Kentucky Baptists to pray with urgency with one
voice for God to bring a spiritual awakening to our state so that
those who are lost may be found!
                      http://www.kybaptist.org/onevoice
                                                      Protection is a must for churches
                                                                          Written by Bill Emeott

NASHVILLE, Tenn., 5/19/08 -- From all outward signs, John seemed to be a wonderful sixth-grade boys’
Sunday school teacher. He prepared, attended leadership meetings, participated in outreach and even spent time
with the boys outside of Sunday school. But something went wrong.

It was late one Wednesday evening when the call came to the pastor’s home. A parent of one of John’s students
began to share incredible accusations. "Know that the church will be hearing from our attorney," was the final
comment.

Completely bewildered, the pastor sought the advice of a local attorney. The attorney’s first question was,
"What does your church do to ensure that minors (anyone under the age of 18) are protected from abusive
conduct by adults?" The sick feeling in the pastor’s stomach grew as he confessed, "Nothing."

Reports of abusive conduct toward children by adults are shocking. One doesn’t have to look far to see how
wide spread such accounts have become. It is estimated that one out of every four girls and one out of six boys
will experience some form of sexual abuse by age 18. Churches cannot expect to remain unaffected by this
problem.

So, what is a church to do? The answer is: Everything possible to screen and monitor those working with minors
at church!

Implementing safety and security policies is no longer an option. Standard policies, including the "6/2" rule, are a
must. This simple policy states that anyone working with children or youth must be an active member of your
church for at least six months before assuming a position of leadership and that there will be at least two adults in
the room with minors at all times. These easy to implement policies will go far in discouraging predators.

Next, include a Volunteer Worker Application and follow-up interview as part of your policies. Having current
and prospective leaders complete an application form and conducting formal interviews with each will show your
church, your community and possible predators that your church is watching and concerned for the safety of
children.

Protection policies are incomplete without an official criminal background check. Many insurance companies are
requiring churches to complete checks as a prerequisite to coverage. Completing background checks on every
adult working directly with minors demonstrates a desire and intent to protect children.

The bottom line is: It is our responsibility to protect minors at church. Yes, it may be a difficult transition and
sometimes uncomfortable but, protection is not an option. The mental, emotional and spiritual development of
children is at stake. Don’t ignore the possibilities. Ensure that your church is a loving and safe environment for
children to grow in their relationship with their Lord and His church.