Christian Church In Kentucky-West Area exists to serve Disciples Ministers and congregations in western Kentucky counties. It was organized in its present form in 1961, but follows in a tradition of Disciples of Christ cooperatives and associations in western Kentucky dating back to the 1840’s.
Congregations join together through the West Area to:
- obtain services they cannot provide themselves,
- encourage and support one another, and
- do things together they cannot do separately.
West Area helps bring these about through,
- pastoral contact with ministers and congregations,
- special attention to small congregations,
- maintenance of communication and information networks,
- and assistance in meeting a variety of leadership needs.
Administrative management of Camp Kum-Ba-Ya and pastoral support of ministers and congregations are two of the West Area’s major ministries. In recent years Camp Kum-Ba-Ya participation has increased and facilities have been improved each year. Over the years West Area congregations and clergy have enjoyed a special vitality through meaningful interaction fostered by the West Area.
CCK-West Area operates as an integral part of the Christian Church In Kentucky. As the Area Regional Minister for West Area, Rev. Nance Woehler is engaged and recognized as as associate minister on the regional staff.
Funding for West Area comes primarily from direct support of congregations, individual gifts and income from invested funds provide most of the balance.