Celebrating 100 years of the Cooperative Program

Our Annual Meeting was an encouraging and energizing weekend, with 314 attendees gathering for worship, celebration, and renewed vision. We were inspired by keynote messages from Angie Crawford, JoAnn and Andrew Mann, and Diana and Jimmy Bledsoe, whose stories reminded us of the impact of faithful service both locally and globally. Throughout the weekend, participants connected with Eliza Broadus Offering–sponsored ministries featured in the 2026–27 Season of Prayer emphasis, explored the EBO Kids Corner, and enjoyed fellowship at Eliza’s Café. Attendees also learned practical ways to partner with Kentucky Baptist Convention ministries and agencies, strengthening relationships that support Kingdom work across our state and beyond. Pam Polkey was honored as the 2026 Missionary of the Year, and outgoing President Linda Cooper was recognized for her leadership. New KentuckyWMU board members and officers were elected, providing motivation to prioritize the mission. '2026-'2027 KentuckyWMU Executive Board & Officers President: Leigh Ann Lowery, Shepherdsville Vice-President: Claudia Greenwood, Gray Recording Secretary: Denise Gardner, Shelbyville REGIONAL MEMBERS Region 1: Shane Waters, Tina Myers, Zandy Jenkin Region 2: Chad Rafferty, Tonya White, Beth Britto Region 3: Sharon Taylor-Carrillo, Lauren Parish, Robin Warren Region 4: Laura Morris, Lisa Crenshaw, Misty Auten Region 5: Pat (Callan) Hendren, Darlene Schadler, Amy Wilhelmus Region 6: Jennifer Peace, April Bruce, Linda Lee Region 7: Amanda Bradley, Cathy Harris, Jennifer Payne Region 8: Sarah Watkins, Wanda Riddle, Audra Hatfield MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Debbie Pennington, Mel Stormer LEGACY COMMITTEE CHAIR Cheryl Hatfield      

If you haven’t heard, we hit and surpassed the ‘2023-2024’ state goal for the Eliza Broadus Offering! We learned in June that we met the goal, and at the close of the year, our records reported a final total of $1,305,735.04 for state missions. Praise the Lord! Because of Kentucky Baptists’ sacrificial giving, the Kentucky WMU Executive Board voted to: bless Kentucky Disaster Relief with twenty generators, provide a $1000 gift to each of the eight ministries featured in the EBO material, provide a gift of $300 to each of the 118 KY MSC missionaries to thank them for their tireless work. Pray these surplus gifts demonstrate our commitment to support Kentucky missions efforts throughout the Commonwealth. Thank you for your work in encouraging the churches in your association to support state missions. TOP 10 PER CAPITA Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Fulton Holly Hills Missionary Baptist Church, Calvert City Wallonia Baptist Church, Cadiz Crooked Creek Baptist Church, Marion Good Hope Baptist Church, Hampton Elkton Baptist Church, Elkton Auburndale Baptist Church, Louisville Christ is King Baptist Church, Shelbyville Carter Creek Baptist Church, Greenville Silent Run Missionary Baptist Church, Nebo TOP 10 EBO GIVING   First Baptist Church, Russell First Baptist Church, Somerset First Baptist Church, Bowling Green Elkton Baptist, Church Immanuel Baptist, Church First Baptist Church, Lone Oak First Baptist Church, Richmond First Baptist Church, Russell Springs First Baptist Church, Paducah