Join us for our annual Missions Celebration, where we will explore the joy that comes from knowing Jesus and the transformative power of His gospel.  **This event welcomes ALL Kentucky Baptists—men and women, pastors & laypeople, students & adults. Whether you're exploring a missional lifestyle or serving as a vocational missionary, your passion for the Great Commission will flourish here.

Over the span of two enriching days, you will discover how God has worked through His people this past year. Connect with mission leaders, access exclusive resources, & explore ways to support missions through prayer and generosity. 

Highlights include:

• Kentucky, Send Relief, And IMB Missionaries
• Resource Learning Lab
• EBO Extravaganza
• Missions Expo
• Missions Marketplace (including bookstore & WorldCrafts Market).

New for 2026

• EBO Ministry Tour- Make sure to sign up when you register! This tour will explore different EBO ministry sites in Shelby County! Sign up by March 14 to ensure a spot on one of our tour vans!
• Silent Auction- Associations, individuals, and churches will be providing baskets to be a part of a silent auction benefitting the heritage fund.  Associations and others bringing baskets are asked to let Legacy Ambassador chair, Susan Bryant, know in advance.  If interested more information can be found on our event FAQ tab or by clicking HERE.

Mission Project

We will be collecting the following items to support EBO sponsored Awake and A Loving Choice Ministries: Coffee (regular, ground), sugar, Diapers (size 3 and up), wipes, baby care items, laundry detergent, and dryer sheets. (Learn More about Awake HERE)

Additional Activities/ Events:

• After-Party: A Missions Celebration just for teens (Learn More and Register HERE)
• State Missions Racers (formerly RA Racers) open for all ages & genders! (Learn More and Register HERE)

Venue:

Highland Baptist Church, 511 Mt Eden Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065 

Promote:

Want to promote the Missions Celebration in your local church, association, or missions group? Check out some of our promotional resources in the event DOWNLOADS tab or click HERE to be redirected. 

*Note All times (excluding overall event start time) on schedule subject to change.

*** The hotel set as the "headquarters" hotel is Best Western and is blocked for Program Guests, the Executive Board, and Staff. You are welcome to stay here but please note that this hotel does not have an elevator and there is no WMU conference discount block. For other hotels in Shelbyville please click here.  

Former Board or Staff? Make sure to register for our annual Staff/ Board Reunion Dinner HERE.