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Restoration Stories: Lives Changed Through Healing, Connection, & Compassion

The true measure of Heavenly Harvest’s impact is not just in the tons of produce distributed, but in the individual lives touched and transformed. These are stories of brokenness met by grace, of hunger satisfied, and of spiritual emptiness filled by the hope of the Gospel. Barbara and her team are intentional about connecting with people, extending compassion that goes far beyond a meal.

Consider the story of a devoted friend in Murray, who tirelessly feeds the poor, often dipping into his own resources. Facing an unprecedented demand, he reached out to Heavenly Harvest. True to their mission, Barbara's team had "something extra"—a basket overflowing with fresh produce, a timely answer to a desperate prayer. "Love your neighbor as yourself," Jesus taught, and in this simple exchange, that divine command found tangible expression, reminding both giver and receiver that they are part of a connected community, unified by grace.

But Heavenly Harvest’s impact goes beyond the dinner plate. Recognizing that brokenness is often multi-faceted, they address both physical and spiritual needs. Over the past five years, they have given away an astonishing 8,501 coats. But these weren't just any coats; each one came with a Bible tucked into its pocket. This intentional act serves a dual purpose: providing physical comfort and opening a door to spiritual truth. Imagine the hope ignited when someone, cold and perhaps despairing, receives not only a warm coat but also the living Word of God, inviting them to find true warmth and eternal hope in Jesus. This is how Heavenly Harvest "fills the gap" in both body and soul, sharing His love and encouraging folks to attend services at Kentucky Lake Cowboy Church, fostering connection and spiritual growth.

How the Eliza Broadus Offering Helps:

The Eliza Broadus Offering for State Missions (EBO) plays a crucial role in enabling Heavenly Harvest to continue its vital work of "filling the gap." Barbara Ray, an aging widow, pours her personal resources into this ministry because of a deep conviction that Jesus has called her to feed and clothe the poor. However, the costs associated with growing plants and produce—from seeds and soil to greenhouse maintenance—continue to rise, placing a significant financial burden on her.

The grant received through the EBO directly alleviates this personal financial strain. It allows Barbara to remain faithful to the Lord's command to care for those who can no longer provide for themselves, without the added worry of escalating operational costs. This support from Kentucky Baptists, channeled through the EBO, empowers Heavenly Harvest to expand its reach, maintain its no-cost provision, and focus on its core mission: sharing the love of Jesus and His gospel. It is a powerful example of how our collective generosity, through the EBO, directly "fills the gap" in practical ministry, allowing hope to flourish across Kentucky.

How Your Church Can Fill the Gap:

• Become a Financial Partner through EBO: Every gift, large or small, directly translates into lives changed. Your financial gifts are acts of obedience that directly "fill the gap" in the ministry's practical needs, freeing Barbara to focus on the spiritual harvest.

• Mobilize Volunteers: Barbara Ray, currently recovering from a broken femur, deeply needs physical strength and additional help. Heavenly Harvest thrives on volunteers who share a passion for serving God by feeding and clothing others. Could your church organize a mission trip, send a team for a day of service, or encourage individuals to commit time? These hands-on partnerships are invaluable.

Because you Give:

•     $3 Heavenly Harvest can purchase a new tomato basket, used for gathering hundreds of pounds of fresh produce.
•     $5 Heavenly Harvest can provide a roll of weed barrier, essential for maintaining the extensive greenhouse.
•   $10 Heavenly Harvest can purchase enough seeds to provide approximately 140 pounds of tomatoes, feeding many families.
•   $50 Heavenly Harvest can provide seeds for about 700 pounds of tomatoes, making a substantial impact.
• $150 Heavenly Harvest can enable the ministry to purchase enough seeds to provide over a ton of tomatoes to hungry people, all for the glory of God.

Learn More & Connect: Facebook

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Restoration Stories: Lives Changed Through Healing, Connection, & Compassion

The heart of Pathway of Hope’s ministry beats in the stories of transformation they witness daily. These are not just statistics but deeply personal narratives of God’s restorative grace.
One favorite story Diana shares involves a mother who came in deeply conflicted about her pregnancy. During her free ultrasound, Diana stayed by her side, holding her hand. As the image of her baby appeared on the screen, the mother exclaimed with tearful joy, "Shut up, that’s MY BABY!" That moment of connection, seeing the life within her, changed everything. Today, this mother is a regular visitor, bringing in clothes her baby has outgrown, now an active part of the community and a testament to the life-affirming support she received. The staff at Pathway of Hope embraces individuals exactly where they are, knowing that genuine love and care open doors for sharing Christ's message, not just in word, but powerfully in deed.
Another poignant example of God’s provision came through a family facing immense hardship. A woman, whose son had been diagnosed with a tumor, found herself abandoned by the baby's father and desperate for transportation. She came to Pathway of Hope asking for prayer. That very afternoon, completely unaware of the specific need, a mother called to donate a car that was too small for her family of three. God’s timing was perfect, supplying a critical need before it was even fully articulated, reinforcing the staff’s faith that God always provides.
Pathway of Hope also extends its compassionate reach to men. Diana recounts stories of young fathers, lacking positive male role models, who come in determined to be the best dads they can be. Some even come without the baby's mother, eager to engage with resources and guidance on fatherhood. This desire highlights a critical area of need that the ministry strives to meet, helping to build strong family units rooted in Christian principles.
For those who have experienced the pain of abortion, Pathway of Hope offers a post-abortion Bible study, providing a safe space for healing and remembrance. A "tree of life" on the wall serves as a memorial, and a new grant is helping them establish a dedicated Baby Memorial Garden, offering a tangible place for grieving and finding solace.
Beyond individual stories, the spirit of partnership thrives at Pathway of Hope. Women from various churches come together to assemble Easter baskets and collect Easter clothing, joyfully giving of their time and resources. Excess donations, such as clothes, drama department supplies, or items for shoebox and backpack ministries, are shared with other organizations, fostering a wonderful collaborating community that ensures no gift goes to waste.

Impact: Changing Lives Through Christ

Pathway of Hope's faithfulness has yielded significant spiritual and practical fruit. In 2025 alone, they provided essential items for countless families, distributed 10 new Bibles to clients, and shared numerous tracts and literature to encourage them. The gospel impact is undeniable:

• 4 individuals accepted Christ in 2025.

• They shared the plan of salvation 15 times.

• They engaged in 87 spiritual conversations with clients who had strayed from Christ and the church.

• They had the joy of seeing 4 young mothers accept Christ.

• Over 20 years of ministry, they have served 2,050 families and witnessed over 200 accept Christ.

These numbers represent changed destinies, families strengthened, and eternal hope found. Pathway of Hope is a living embodiment of the "Fill the Gap" mission, confronting lostness with gospel hope, one life at a time.

How the Eliza Broadus Offering Helps:

The Eliza Broadus Offering for State Missions (EBO) is instrumental in enabling Pathway of Hope to continue its vital work. This year, the EBO grant will allow the ministry to deepen its discipleship efforts significantly. Funds will be used to purchase Bibles in easily understandable translations to give to every client, fostering spiritual growth from the moment they walk through the door. This emphasis on discipleship extends to establishing small study groups for both clients and volunteers, building a community of faith and support.

Furthermore, the EBO grant helps bridge critical material needs, covering the cost of essential items like diapers, wipes, formula, bottles, and other vital supplies for struggling families. Beyond immediate needs, the grant will also fund evangelism training for staff, equipping them with diverse approaches and tools to more effectively share the love of Christ. The EBO is directly empowering Pathway of Hope to "fill the gap" of both spiritual and physical poverty, delivering hope across Kentucky.

How Your Church Can Fill the Gap:

• Pray Fervently: Commit to praying regularly for KY-MSC Diana Anderson, her staff, and the many clients they serve. Pray for open hearts, for spiritual breakthroughs, and for God’s continued provision.

• Donate Generously: Pathway of Hope consistently needs larger-sized diapers and wipes, pull-ups, sippy cups, and clothing up to 5T. (Please note they cannot accept used cribs or car seats for safety reasons.)

• Volunteer Your Time: The ministry relies on its dedicated volunteers. Whether for an hour during lunch or a full day, your time and talents can make a profound difference. Male mentors are especially needed to support fathers.

• Participate in the Baby Bottle Campaign: Engage your church in this impactful Mother's Day to Father's Day initiative, collecting change, cash, or checks to support the ministry and emphasize the importance of both parents.

• Connect Through Embrace Grace: Encourage women in your church to join or start an Embrace Grace group, providing ongoing discipleship and community for single, pregnant women and new mothers.

Because you Give:

•     $2 Pathway of Hope will place tracks in the client's hands to begin to share the truths of Christ with them
•   $20 Pathway of Hope will provide a can of formula for a mother who is struggling to provide food for her baby
•   $35 a child will have a nice diaper bag with changing station attached. 
• $100 a child will have a safe sleep space in a Pack and Play with a changing table
• $250 a child will have a high-quality car seat that will provide safe travel for children from 5lbs to 60lbs.

Learn More & Connect: Pathwayofhopeprc.org

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Restoration Stories: Lives Changed Through Healing, Connection, & Compassion

Nikki came to Hope House after years marked by addiction, broken relationships, abuse, and separation from her children. She described feeling hopeless and believing that no one cared whether she lived or died.

At Hope House, Nikki found more than a place to recover from addiction. She found people who welcomed her, included her, and took an interest in her life. Through Bible studies, Program Living, and relationships with staff, volunteers, and other residents, Nikki began to understand how God saw her—as His child, valued and loved.

That truth began to change how she saw herself and how she wanted to live.

Over time, Nikki's relationships with her children began to be restored. She eventually regained custody of her children and continues to stay connected with Hope House after completing the program. She describes Hope House as a safe place where she was able not only to become sober but to heal, discover who she was, and build a new life.

Her story is a picture of gospel restoration: God can begin filling gaps that once seemed impossible to repair.

Impact: Changing Lives Through Christ:

Hope House's impact reaches beyond individual programs. Through gospel-centered education, recovery, transportation, workforce development, financial empowerment, and housing, people are equipped to move toward greater stability and independence.

Transportation is one example of the practical gaps Hope House helps fill. From July 2024 through June 2025:

• 63,508 miles were traveled through the Hope House shuttle.
• 225 people rode the shuttle.
• 2,500 round trips were made to and from work.
• Shuttle riders earned $540,000 through their employment.

Hope House is also investing in transitional housing. By the end of 2025, the ministry planned to have 14 townhomes available for neighbors transitioning toward independence in sobriety, with the first six townhomes completed.

Through these practical ministries, Hope House creates opportunities for people to overcome addiction, find and maintain employment, manage finances, strengthen families, and grow in their relationship with Christ.

How the Eliza Broadus Offering Helps:

The Eliza Broadus Offering helps Hope House provide the curriculum and materials needed for the many gospel-centered classes offered throughout the year.

These classes are taught on-site, in the men's and women's residential programs, and in jails. EBO funds help provide participant guides, leader guides, Bibles, and the rights to use required curriculum materials.

Because these resources are used throughout the year, an EBO gift helps Hope House continually equip volunteers to teach and creates more opportunities for people experiencing brokenness to encounter the truth of the gospel.

Every class is an opportunity to meet a practical need while pointing people toward the One who brings lasting restoration.

How Your Church Can Fill the Gap:

• Pray. Pray for Hope House's staff and volunteers to have endurance, wisdom, clarity, and discernment. Pray for faithfulness to the gospel and protection over the ministry.
• Serve. All of Hope House's classes are taught by volunteers. Ask how your church can use the gifts and abilities of its members to serve.
• Connect. Help people in your community find Hope House and connect with its programs. Churches can also help people remain connected to a local church and Christian community after completing a program.
• Partner. Churches of all sizes and backgrounds can participate through volunteering, fundraising, hosting a booth at Hope Fest, supporting transportation needs, or finding other ways to come alongside the ministry.
• Encourage lasting restoration. Recovery and restoration do not end when someone graduates from a program. Pray about how your church can help people learn to “do life,” maintain employment, remain connected to Christ and His church, and continue growing in community.

Because you Give:

•   $40 a man or woman can participate in Work Life or Faith & Finances.
•   $50 Hope House can provide transportation for a man or woman to make five round trips to and from work.
•   $90 Hope House can provide one tank of gas and an oil change for a donated vehicle prepared for a Driver Ready participant.
• $250 Hope House can provide one day in its residential recovery program for a man or woman. 
• $500 Hope House can provide one Driver Ready Program vehicle, providing an affordable car that a participant can purchase through income-based payments with no-interest financing.

Learn More & Connect: hopehousebg.com

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Restoration Stories: Lives Changed Through Healing, Connection, & Compassion

In Northern Kentucky, God is opening doors for the gospel among an ever-growing Arabic-speaking community. Through the Arabic Baptist Church of Northern Kentucky, KBC Church Planter Amer Safadi and his wife, Vicky Moutadaine, are building relational bridges that create opportunities to share Christ, make disciples, and equip leaders.

The ministry's emphasis is not simply starting one church. Amer's vision is to see healthy, multiplying Arabic churches established in cities and states across the United States.

That vision is already producing opportunities for gospel engagement. During a Palm Sunday worship service, several people made decisions to pursue deeper relationships with Jesus, and one person accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Amer's ministry also emphasizes equipping others to carry the work forward. He has helped plant 14 Arabic-speaking churches with NAMB, and the number of Arabic leaders receiving training through his ministry has grown from 42 last year to 65 this year, representing nine states.

Impact: Changing Lives Through Christ:

The Arabic-speaking community represents a significant mission field in Kentucky and throughout the United States.

• 14 Arabic-speaking churches have been planted through Amer's ministry with NAMB.
• 65 Arabic leaders from nine states are being trained this year, up from 42 the previous year.
• Nearly 15,000 Arabic speakers live in Kentucky.
• An estimated 6,000 Arabic-speaking immigrants live in the Florence area.
• More than 1.35 million Arabic speakers live in the United States.
• At a recent Palm Sunday worship service, several people responded by pursuing deeper relationships with Jesus, and one person accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior.
• The ministry is focused on making disciples and equipping leaders to plant healthy, multiplying Arabic churches.

Reaching Arabic-speaking communities often requires patient relationship-building because cultural and social pressures can make openly exploring Christianity difficult. Amer and Vicky are intentionally building relationships that create opportunities for people to hear and respond to the gospel.

The goal is multiplication: not simply reaching people with the gospel, but equipping leaders who can continue reaching others.

How the Eliza Broadus Offering Helps:

The Eliza Broadus Offering supports the KBC Church Planting Group as it helps churches pursue evangelistic impact through church planting and replanting.

EBO provides:

• Startup evangelism grants for new church plants.
• Partial funding for church planters, helping provide support as they devote themselves to ministry.
• Tools and processes for assessing potential church planters, helping churches and Associational Mission Strategists identify and equip leaders.
• Support for churches investing in church-planting apprentices, strengthening a culture of multiplication.

Through these resources, Kentucky Baptists can participate in reaching communities where lostness is significant and equipping leaders to carry the gospel into new places.

How Your Church Can Fill the Gap:

Your church can participate in church planting through the KBC in several ways:

• Cooperate: Pray for church planters and church-planting needs and invest through the Cooperative Program and EBO.
• Support: Partner directly with a church plant by praying, participating in ministry opportunities, and providing for needs as the Lord leads.
• Send: Help identify and equip potential church planters and take primary responsibility for supporting a new church plant.
• Multiply: Develop a process for discovering, developing and deploying church-planting teams as God provides opportunities.

• Wherever your church begins, the goal is the same: working together to confront lostness with the gospel and see healthy churches multiply.

Because you Give:

• $10 you can put an excellent training resource into the hands of a church planter.
• $10 you can provide a lunch opportunity for networking between a church planter and a sending church or other planters.
• $2,000 you can bring in high-quality leaders to make a lasting impact.

Learn More & Connect: KBC Planter Portal

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Restoration Stories: Lives Changed Through Healing, Connection, & Compassion

Sometimes filling the gap begins with simply helping someone see where the gap exists.

In 2025, the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists (CKNB) used its monthly EQUIP Leadership Lunch to introduce pastors and church leaders to 20 Schemes, a mission organization working to plant churches in impoverished communities across Scotland. The gathering gave leaders an opportunity to learn about the spiritual needs of Scottish communities and consider how their churches might respond.

That conversation led to action.

Three churches from CKNB took part in a vision trip to Scotland, and Cornerstone Baptist Church in Nicholasville, led by Pastor Jason Price, developed a partnership with Gorgie Baptist Church in Edinburgh. Pastors Benny and Sam are planting a church in the middle of a government housing community with significant drug and alcohol challenges.

Together, the churches are seeking to bring gospel hope into the community through Bible studies, engagement with the local school system, and rehabilitation accountability for men and women struggling with addiction.

One pastor who attended the EQUIP Leadership Lunch described the presentation this way:

“The statistics presented by Stephen were eye-opening. It's clear that there is a significant need for the gospel in Scotland, and as church leaders, we have a responsibility to respond.”

Impact: Changing Lives Through Christ:

• 3 CKNB churches went on a vision trip to Scotland after the EQUIP Leadership Lunch.
• 1 church, Cornerstone Baptist Church, has developed an ongoing partnership with Gorgie Baptist Church in Edinburgh.
• Pastor Jason Price traveled to Scotland and connected with Pastors Benny and Sam, who are planting a church in a government housing community.
• The EQUIP Leadership Lunch continues to create opportunities for CKNB pastors and church leaders to discover mission partnerships and consider how their churches can participate in the Great Commission.

How the Eliza Broadus Offering Helps:

The Eliza Broadus Offering supported the EQUIP Leadership Lunch where CKNB pastors and church leaders learned about the gospel need in Scotland and heard from representatives of 20 Schemes.

That gathering helped connect Kentucky Baptist leaders with an international mission opportunity—and ultimately contributed to Cornerstone Baptist Church pursuing a partnership with Gorgie Baptist Church.

EBO's support for the lunch helped create a space where pastors could learn, connect, pray, and consider how God might use their churches to reach people beyond Kentucky.

How Your Church Can Fill the Gap:

• Pray for CKNB Associational Missions Strategist David Barron as he leads the association's missions partnership efforts.
• Pray for Gorgie Baptist Church and Pastors Benny and Sam as they serve their community through church planting, Bible studies, school engagement, and rehabilitation accountability.
• Engage your church leaders in missions conversations. Look for opportunities to learn about gospel needs locally and globally and consider where God may be calling your church to respond.
• Support missions partnerships. Ask how your church can come alongside missionaries and churches already serving communities where gospel presence is limited.
• Develop leaders. Participate in opportunities that equip pastors and church leaders to think beyond their individual congregations and work together for the Great Commission.

Learn More & Connect: CKNB Website

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