South Elkhorn Blog

The search for the next Regional Minister of the Christian Church in Kentucky is underway. Greg Alexander retired this year. Dean Phelps (former South Elkhorn member), is now serving as Interim Regional Minister, while a Regional Search Team forms, is trained, and begins the prayerful search process. You can learn more about the Regional Search Team members, the process, and receive updates from https://kentuckyregionalministersearch.home.blog/ The Regional Search Team has set up an online survey and

Former South Elkhorn member, Dean Phelps, elected Interim Regional Minister of the Christian Church in Kentucky upon retirement of Greg Alexander. Letter from Regional Board Moderator: Dear Partners in Ministry, The Regional Board of the Christian Church in Kentucky has elected Rev. Dean Phelps to serve as Interim General Minister, beginning May 1, 2019. Dean is a native of Maysville, KY and a current resident of Versailles, KY. He holds degrees from Kennesaw State University (B.S.), Emory University Candler School of Theology (M.Div.), and Georgia State

Dear South Elkhorn, Where do I even begin?  No letter, sermon, or goodbye speech could ever fully encompass what you all as a church have done for me. Your hospitality, friendship, compassion, and grace has made a lasting impact on my soul that will not be forgotten.  Below is a recounting of my experience here. I hope you enjoy looking back as much as I have. I hate “church hunting.”  For my first year of

The South Elkhorn Cabinet voted in February to name Michael Lewis the new 2019 treasurer. Michael is 22 years old and brings far more than youthful energy to this opportunity to serve. He has a wealth of experience, skill, and a deep spirituality rooted in a long legacy of faith provided by his family. A little about Michael from Michael: I was born and raised in Louisville where I grew up as a member of

Sara Don is a South Elkhorn member, former Ministry Intern (October 2016 – January 2018) and deacon, and current student at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville. Sara Don is pursuing a Master of Divinity Degree and a degree/license in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also starting the ordination process, and South Elkhorn’s Cabinet recently voted to endorse and sponsor Sara Don for ordination into Christian Ministry. A letter from Sara Don: Hello from