Page 29 - Western Recorder October Issue

October 2020 ǀ Western Recorder 29
“As much as Coy and I love Kentucky and our KBC, it’s because of the love of Kentucky Baptists for the lost among the nations that I knew would ensure I can still cross
the river and enter the Bluegrass without fearing for my life after inviting Coy to join the Send Relief team. We know he will serve the entire SBC family in the same Christ- honoring way he has served our KBC family.”
— Paul Chitwood, IMB president
“When Kevin Ezell and Paul Chitwood reached out to talk about their desire to consider Coy Webb for the Send Relief, Crisis Relief position I felt strongly that Bro. Coy was the right man for the job, but also that his departure from being our DR director would be a great loss to Kentucky Baptists. Coy has led Kentucky Baptist Disaster Relief to
be one of the premier DR teams in the country. God has used Coy’s leadership to multiply the number of DR leaders and volunteers. He has also worked with these faithful laborers to emphasize evangelism in every DR project. Coy
has been effective in his leadership because he is a godly man who loves and respects people, and leads from a place of kindness and compassion. He will be missed, but the larger SBC family will be blessed as Coy takes on this new role.”
— Todd Gray, KBC executive director-treasurer
“I think Coy is an excellent choice — he is a godly man with a servant’s heart. He did a great job in Kentucky with disaster relief, building up what was already a good disaster relief ministry. He assembled a group of leaders who I think is one
of the best in the nation. He has a great personality and gets along with everybody. I have had the privilege of going to some national leadership events with him and heard directors of other states talk — they have great respect for Coy.”
— Matthew Sickling, Ohio County Baptist Association mission strategist
“Coy was the obvious first choice for this position because of his experience plus his character and heart. He’s one of the nicest people I know. He is a godly man. I hate taking him away from Kentucky, but he has a unique set of gifts and unique relational abilities to work with people in our country and the world. This position is disaster relief plus much, much more. It involves crisis response, such as shootings and school issues.”
— Kevin Ezell, NAMB president
“Coy is the very best person who could be chosen — it rips our heart out to lose him because he is such a fine leader. He has brought Disaster Relief to where it is now. He always felt like an informed team was a strong team, so when he finds out information, we are the first to know. There’s not been a trip or response to a disaster or
a call for volunteers that
he has made without time spent on his knees with the Lord. I think that’s why it is so easy to follow him as a leader.”
— Karen Smith, Pleasant View Baptist, Waynesburg, DR volunteer
Coy Webb ministers to children on a Disaster Relief mission trip. – Submitted photo
“We will miss Coy at the KBC. However, I’m thankful that he’ll be providing the same kind of Christian leadership nationally that he has provided in our state, and believe we’ll all be better because Coy’s
at the helm. I’m grateful
for his service on the KBC team and thankful to call him friend.”
— Eric Allen, KBC missions mobilization team leader
“I recall an out-of-state disaster response when the vehicle in front of
us was involved in an accident and one of the DR workers passed away. Coy came to the church where we were staying and talked with us and encouraged everyone. He is concerned about everyone he works with (people impacted by disasters and volunteer workers).”
— Bonnie Prince, Unity Baptist, Ashland, DR volunteer
“Coy is an incredibly gifted servant leader. I have worked with him for just over three years in my current role, but knew him previously at KBC with Crossings. I count him as a great friend and am encouraged he’s been selected for this new role. He will be a great asset to Southern Baptists.”
— Rob Allen, Appalachian Ministry Center director with Send Relief