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Youth Ministry Network
The coaches of the Youth Ministry Network may share similar titles but each one has a unique perspective on student ministry. God has used their backgrounds, experiences and individual Christian walks to develop special insights.
If you are seeking encouragement and advice in a specific area of ministry, such as:
- Event and Activity Planning
- DiscipleNow
- Mission Trips
- Transitioning High School Students to College
- Time Management
- Outside-the-Box Thinking
- Training
- Sunday School and Small Groups
- Legal Issues
- Equipping Parents
- Crisis Management
- Youth Worship
- Mentoring Students
- Fundraising
- Volunteer Recruitment
- School Campus Ministries
Consider contacting a Youth Ministry Network coach. When you request a consultation you can select your specific area of ministry, and of course, if you have general questions or concerns about student ministry we also can help.
Consultations can be by phone, e-mail or in person. Part of this service is provided by the Kentucky Baptist Convention through gifts to the Cooperative Program, so there is no fee for an initial consultation. If a church requires in-depth consultation or long-term assistance, some fees will be necessary to help offset the coaches’ expenses.
No one understands youth ministry better than another youth minister. Get connected with a coach by calling (866) 489-3574 (toll-free in Kentucky only).
Another way to network is through the Facebook group, Kentucky Youth Ministers.
Coaches
| Tree Akers, Elizabethtown YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 22 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM University of Kentucky Wildcats and Campbellsville University Tigers | ![]() |
| Tim Ashley, Louisville YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 10 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM University of Alabama | ![]() |
| Tim Bargo, Corbin YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 14 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM University of Kentucky Wildcats | ![]() |
| Kris Billiter, Louisville YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 10 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers | ![]() |
| Steve Coleman, Richmond YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 30 plus FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM University of Tennessee Volunteers | ![]() |
| Matt Flanagan, Bardstown YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 21 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM University of Louisville Cardinals | ![]() |
| Dave Levee, Crestwood YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 16 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM University of Kentucky Wildcats | ![]() |
| Norm Marcum, Prestonsburg YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 8 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM Morehead State University Eagles | ![]() |
| Lee Meadows, Frankfort YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 16 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM University of Louisville University Eagles | ![]() |
| Jay Montgomery, Carrollton YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 17 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM Campbellsville University Tigers | ![]() |
| Jeff Perry, Burlington Brianna, and Brooklyn, YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 25 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM University of Kentucky Wildcats | ![]() |
| Chuck Poe, Hopkinsville YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 20 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM University of Florida Gators football and University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball | ![]() |
| David Preston, Owensboro YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 22 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM University of Kentucky Wildcats | ![]() |
| Rich Smith, Lawrenceburg YEARS IN YOUTH MINISTRY 19 FAVORITE COLLEGE SPORTS TEAM University of Kentucky Wildcats | ![]() |
Questions? 502-489-3574 or 866-489-3574 (toll free) | youth@kybaptist.org













