Daviess-McLean Association
AMS Nathan Whisnant of the DMBA worked alongside his churches to identify these areas where a new church is needed. You will find a summary of each area complete with demographics. At the botton of the page you find an interactive map of DMBA's established churches (green), potential church planting areas (red question marks), and recently planted churches (blue stars).
Dogwood-Azalea
This area is located around the Owensboro Catholic High School and Owensboro Health Healthpark areas. The complete demographic report was done using a 1 mile radius centered on 1328 Griffith Ave Owensboro KY 42301. Within this area there are over 12,000 people (a very diverse population), a high percentage of Gen Zer's, non-traditional families, and a high representation of those who would identify with traditional Christian values. This area may do very well with a "neighborhood church" that is within walking distance for residents along with a bivo/covocational pastor. Other viable models may include campus, house/cell, and "school-based" church.
dogwood.pdfPercept Demographics
dogwood_dmba_demographic_report_202108240416.pdfDetailed BlessEveryHome Demographics
areas of need prayer guide.pdfArea Prayer Guide
DaviessMcLean Baptist Association Areas of Need.pdfDownload a Presentation for Your Church
Seven Hills
The Seven Hills area is to the east of Elmwood Cemetary and has no KBC church presence in the area and no church representation in the southern portion. a 2.5 mile radius study was done on Seven Hills and it has approximately 42,000 people in the area. Seven Hills has grown over 14% since the year 2000 and is projected to grow an additional 2.3% from 2021 to 2026. Anglos make up around 84% of the population with Asian as the fastest growing group increasing by 32% by 2026. Household concerns may include, Finding a good church and spiritual teaching, divorce, issues in school, and alcohol/drug abuse. Faith receptivity is very high in this area; which means door to door evangelism, surveys, block parties, and neighborhood interaction could be very welcome.
231 Corridor/Masonville
A 5 mile radius demographic study was done on this area and there are over 65,000 people living in this underserved area. The 231 Corridor is growing in population and is projected to continue to slowly grow. On the north side, Owensboro Community and Tech could provide many ministry opportunities with many more on both the east and west of Highway 231.
231.pdfPrecept Demographics
231_dmba_demographic_report_202111040430.pdfDetailed BlessEveryHome Demographics
areas of need prayer guide.pdfArea Prayer Guide
DaviessMcLean Baptist Association Areas of Need.pdfDownload a Presentation for your Leaders/Church
Rome Area
There are 12,500 people within a 3 mile radius in the Rome area; and over 80% of whom do not have a relationship with Jesus. This would be a wonderful place to begin a new work! It is close to the airport, 2 parks, and on the outskirts of Owensboro on the west. Millennials make up 27% of the total population and this area has an above average "divorced/widowed" group.
rome.pdfPrecept Demographics
rome_dmba_demographic_report_202111040436.pdfDetailed BlessEveryHome Demographics
areas of need prayer guide.pdfArea Prayer Guide
DaviessMcLean Baptist Association Areas of Need.pdfDownload a Presentation for your Leaders/Church
Sorgo/Brushy Fork
This rural area does not boast a large population, but does not have a church representing the people. Studies are showing that while rural areas do not typically grow much, they are in desperate need of gospel preaching churches who have a heart to be on mission and bring the Good News to their friends and neighbors. One benefit for KBC pastors who serve rural churches is the Bivocational Certificate from Clear Creek Baptist Bible College. This fully online degree works to theologically equip pastors who are not able to leave their context, but still desire to learn and grow in God's Word. Perfect for rural church planters!
sorgo.pdfPrecept Demographics
sorgo_dmba_demographic_report_202111040441.pdfDetailed BlessEveryHome Demographics
areas of need prayer guide.pdfArea Prayer Guide
DaviessMcLean Baptist Association Areas of Need.pdfDownload a Presentation for your Leaders/Church
Knottsville
This rural area is without the presence of a Southern Baptist Church. A 5 mile radius shows there are around 4,600 people in the area with an extremely traditional family structure according to the "Ministry Area Profile 2021." A church planter in Knottsville will most likely be bivo/covocational.
knottsville.pdfPrecept Demographics
knottsville_dmba_demographic_report_202111040445.pdfDetailed BlessEveryHome Demographics
areas of need prayer guide.pdfArea Prayer Guide
DaviessMcLean Baptist Association Areas of Need.pdfDownload a Presentation for your Leaders/Church
Moseleyville
There are over 4,300 people living in this rural area. It is close to Windy Hollow Speedway and campground and is predominantly made up those in the age groups of 40-60 and 60 and above.
moseleyville.pdfPrecept Demographics
moseleyville_dmba_demographic_report_202111040451.pdfDetailed BlessEveryHome Demographics
areas of need prayer guide.pdfArea Prayer Guide
DaviessMcLean Baptist Association Areas of Need.pdfDownload a Presentation for your Leaders/Church
Hispanic and Burmese Potential Area
AMS Nathan Whisnant along with KBC Multi-Language Church Planting Associate, Eddie Torres have identified two main multi-language church needs in this area as Hispanic and Burmese. The leaders would be glad to talk to you as you seek to reach those whose heart language may be something other than English.
hispanic_burmese.pdfPrecept Demographics
hispanic_and_burmese_dmba_demographic_report_202111040455.pdfDetailed BlessEveryHome Demographics
areas of need prayer guide.pdfArea Prayer Guide
DaviessMcLean Baptist Association Areas of Need.pdfDownload a Presentation for your Leaders/Church
The "Blue" location markers note established churches, the "Red Question Mark" location markers note areas of a church need, and the "Purple Star" note recently planted churches. Please feel free to click on the map and use the sidebar to click on and off the three layers to learn more about these areas of need. On the "help" page, you will find a short video explaining how to best use the map.