Southern KY Hispanic Ministries

Each week in our church we take up an offering to God in order to see His will to be done with those funds.  Much of that money goes to operate our church and its ministries.  Some of this money goes on to the other associations we are a part of: our local Liberty Association, state – Kentucky Baptist Convention, and national Southern Baptist Convention.  Each of these associations help us as a church, and individuals to fulfill our own Acts 1:8 challenge to reach the world for Christ.

A quick example of how God can use a ministry in a big way, is right here in our Liberty Association.  Southern KY Hispanic Missionary, Heriberto Torres  has been serving our association and others in our area for over 4 years.  His ministry is funded by 5 local associations, the state KBC, and the North American Missions Board.  The ministry has also received funding for projects from the Eliza Brodous State Offering and Annie Armstrong National Offering.  Despite his willing heart, he would not be able to do the work he is doing without the support from each individual through their churches.

As of the Liberty Baptist last annual meeting, there were 4 churches established in his field, with other works in progress.  Classes are taught for English as a Second Language (ESL), worship and Bible-centered teaching in Hispanic’s heart language, evangelism, and missions through the 10^th Annual Health Fair are being accomplished through this ministry.  Some of this work is accomplished right here in our association at Horse Cave Baptist, El Faro Church, and Iglesia Emanuel; with other works being done in Taylor, East Lynn, Russell Creek, and Monroe Associations.  Over 400 men have accepted Christ during the Migrant ministry at Horse Cave alone.

If that wasn’t enough, there have been many of the migrants who attend during the harvest season, to return to their home countries, and continue the works there.  A number of them have won their families to Christ, and even started churches there.  These men are preaching the gospel in their own Jerusalem, from a base they received while staying in ours.  The Southern KY Hispanic Ministry is just one example of many how our local efforts can reach people in Hart Co, KY, North America, and around the globe.  Praise the Lord who blesses our meager offerings, and glorifies His name throughout the world!