The Baptist church and non denominational churches in Lexington KY is among the largest Protestant Free Denomination. Baptist Organizations include Southern Baptist Church, General Baptist Church, Baptist World Alliance and American Baptist Church. Origin of the Baptist denomination traced back since from the early church. From their beginning in England and the Netherlands and continue widespread of Baptist belief in the parts of USA. They believed in believers’ adult baptism and communion while opposes infant baptism.
In the 19th century Baptist organizations continue to grow, and became the huge religious group in the southern state of America. Until in the 20th century, Baptist missionaries and preachers established churches throughout the regions of Asia and Africa. Baptist and non denominational churches in Lexington KY believe in committing to serve the society and its members through their church and charitable activities. These include fund raising works, medical missions and educational services.
The Baptist World Alliance [BWA] provides charity works such as feeding program, medical assistance, promotes human rights, encouragement and hope through religious guidance and counseling. The BWA also addresses disaster relief and aid. These include people displaced by war, conflicts and those affected by natural disasters. Development Projects like agricultural and domestic gardening for sustainable living and construction of community education buildings. Health and Medical assistance for the prevention of disease as well as the development of Health Centers, potable water resources and sanitary facilities like toilet.
They also financed micro-enterprise especially to women that would give livelihood opportunity and work sustainability. BWA also offers leadership and training development seminars to all their senior ministers. This training provides church leaders to become more effective in their respective fields of evangelism, worship and theological education. This educational grant is given to Baptist preachers to enhance evangelization works and ministry. They also provide Bibles and Christian books all over the world to further disseminate religious knowledge.
They conduct Conferences and Trainings specifically to provide aid, relief and communication in times of disaster. Through the Baptist World Aid, the non denominational churches in Lexington KY supports the following: Relief- by providing basic needs [food, shelter and clothing] to the victims of man-made disaster like war, natural calamities and Famine, Community Development and Fellowship Assistance to Baptist preachers.
To further finance their charitable expenses, BWA engage into direct mail, telemarketing, and internet appeals. They conduct Special events and cause-oriented marketing that will help the organization generate income. They have other source of income such as church member financial contribution and individual monetary donors.