Equestrian Tracts Now Available Through KBC 05/21/2008 LOUISVILLE – Christians seeking to reach equestrians with the gospel now have access to a themed tract developed by the Kentucky Baptist Convention specifically for those interested in or involved with horses. Entitled “The Simple Plan of the Master Horseman,” the 20-page tract features a variety of equestrian photos and a story line that compares the will of a horse with the will of sinful man. “Kentucky is the horse capital of the world, and yet there are very few evangelistic resources targeting those in the horse community,” said Eric Allen, mission service and ministries director for the KBC. “We wanted to offer a resource that would meet those needs. “The tract is useful for sharing the gospel with anyone who is lost, but it will be most effective with those who work with horses, as well as those who ride for pleasure,” he said. The tract can “be used by chaplains, missionaries, and volunteers at racetracks and shared with those at 4H competitions, rodeos, horse shows, riding stables and county fairs,” said Allen. “We envision it being used throughout North America by many different equestrian ministries, missionaries, and churches.” A Spanish version of the tract was also developed as part of an ongoing emphasis to reach out to Hispanics in Kentucky. “Many of those working in the horse industry here in Kentucky are Hispanic,” he said. “This is an easy way for Christians to share the gospel with their Hispanic neighbors.” Allen also believes the new resource will play a key role in the KBC’s strategic outreach during the 2010 World Equestrian Games, when “hundreds of thousands of horse enthusiasts from all over the world will converge on Lexington.” The games will take place Sept. 25 through Oct. 10. The KBC is making the tracts available for purchase at a minimal cost-recovery rate. To learn more, visit www.kybaptist.org/horseman or email ministries@kybaptist.org. The Kentucky Baptist Convention is a cooperative missions and ministry organization made up of more than 2,400 autonomous Baptist churches in Kentucky. A variety of state and worldwide ministries are coordinated through its administrative headquarters in Louisville, Ky. including: missions work, disaster relief, ministry training and support, church development, evangelism and more. For more information, visit www.kybaptist.org. Release prepared by Kristie Randolph, KBC Communications