Every May, our city focuses on the “Run for the Roses,” but a far more significant
Every May, our city focuses on the “Run for the Roses,” but a far more significant
race is also run each May that has eternal implications. The Long Run Baptist
Association, a network of churches in the Metro Louisville area, comes together to
raise funds for the Fred Tucker Offering. Each church within the network takes up an
offering to minister to the poor, the homeless, the needy, the student, the refugee, and
the immigrant in our community.
race is also run each May that has eternal implications. The Long Run Baptist
Association, a network of churches in the Metro Louisville area, comes together to
raise funds for the Fred Tucker Offering. Each church within the network takes up an
offering to minister to the poor, the homeless, the needy, the student, the refugee, and
the immigrant in our community.
Fred Tucker (1885-1963) was just a man, but ran the race by serving our Lord and
Fred Tucker (1885-1963) was just a man, but ran the race by serving our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ for 43 years in the inner city of Louisville, including 15 years as a
pastor and 27 years with the association. Long Run’s goal is to continue his legacy by
impacting the lostness of Metro Louisville and beyond. Together we can “race toward
the high calling, helping every man, woman, and child know Christ.”
Savior Jesus Christ for 43 years in the inner city of Louisville, including 15 years as a
pastor and 27 years with the association. Long Run’s goal is to continue his legacy by
impacting the lostness of Metro Louisville and beyond. Together we can “race toward
the high calling, helping every man, woman, and child know Christ.”
Baptist Campus Ministry at UofL (UofL BCM) - Empowering students to live
Baptist Campus Ministry at UofL (UofL BCM) - Empowering students to live
missionally, to make disciples, and build bridges to local churches.
missionally, to make disciples, and build bridges to local churches.
Louisville Rescue Mission - Ministering to the homeless & hurting through their
Louisville Rescue Mission - Ministering to the homeless & hurting through their
day shelter for men & women and empowering men in a 9-month Life Change program.
day shelter for men & women and empowering men in a 9-month Life Change program.
Baptist Fellowship Center - Ministering in the inner city through providing
Baptist Fellowship Center - Ministering in the inner city through providing
emergency and medical assistance, counseling, and children’s program.
emergency and medical assistance, counseling, and children’s program.
Friendship International - Helping assimilate internationals with the American
Friendship International - Helping assimilate internationals with the American
culture by providing Bible Study, creative activities, and English classes.
culture by providing Bible Study, creative activities, and English classes.
Long Run Church Planting - Assisting LRBA churches in planting churches through
Long Run Church Planting - Assisting LRBA churches in planting churches through
assisting partners, assessing planters, and helping determine the appropriate place.
assisting partners, assessing planters, and helping determine the appropriate place.
Churches of the LRBA - Assisting LRBA churches in helping every man, woman,
Churches of the LRBA - Assisting LRBA churches in helping every man, woman,
and child know Christ.
and child know Christ.