Stories of Benevolence
Ronnie and Cheryl Hoyer
Cheryl Hoyer married her sweetheart, Ronnie, in 1972. In the 52 years since their marriage, Ronnie and Cheryl have faithfully served Christ’s kingdom in numerous
Joseph Welch
Joe and Shelley Welch are Christ-followers with hearts of compassion for the people of God. As a student at Ozark Christian College, Joe became involved
Howard Mountcastle
Howard Mountcastle is truly one of God’s faithful servants! He and his wife, Lovell, served in active preaching ministry for more than 63 years! And,
Jenna Hoagland
I’m writing to you today on behalf of Jenna Hoagland. Just a few weeks ago, Jenna’s husband, Joe, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Then, just
James Snapp
James Snapp is a faithful Kingdom servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is married to Maira and is the father of two
Bill Park
I want to introduce you to a lifetime Kingdom servant. His name is William (Bill) Park. He’s 85 years old and a graduate of the
Dr. Timothy Thomas
Timothy Thomas, a life-long missionary to Portugal and Brazil isn’t blind (yet) but he will lose the sight in his left eye soon, unless he
David and Philomina Morris
David Morris, son of Arthur and Ruth Morris, long-term veteran missionaries to India, passed away on February 23, 2023, in India after a stroke and
Bob & Nell Stacy
MAY 2023 UPDATE: On May 8, 2023, Nell was promoted to her eternal reward as Jesus called her home. We can only imagine that as
Mike & Brenda Diskin
Mike and Brenda Diskin have faithfully served Christ’s kingdom throughout their adult life. They have served local churches here in the United States and as
Matt & Emily Miller
Matt and Emily Miller are a young ministry couple. Matt is a graduate of Cincinnati Christian University and leads worship at First Christian Church of
Love for Lowell Mason
Lowell Mason was born with familial achondroplasia, otherwise known as congenital dwarfism. He stands only 46 inches tall, but throughout his lifelong singing career he
Update: Larry Allen
Do you remember Larry Allen? Last fall I shared Larry’s story with you. After a lifetime of ministry he faced the reality of needing to
Nona Maysey
I know they say “life isn’t fair,” but when I heard Nona Maysey’s story, my first thought was that in just a short time this
Larry Allen
Larry Allen is an 83-year-old retired minister living in a senior care facility in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Larry is a guy you would, no doubt, enjoy meeting. Despite being born with cerebral palsy and having other physical
KBF $61,000 Update: Hamilton Family
Steven Hamilton, a missionary to the Deaf, has cancer and may die unless he begins chemotherapy treatments right away. As we pray for God’s intervention
KBF $61,000 Update: Sanford Family
Recently I wrote to you about the Kairos Benevolence Fund’s need to raise $61,000. I am so pleased to report that because of your generosity,
KBF $61,000 Campaign Update
Just a few weeks into our $61,000 campaign, we have already raised $12,000! Thank you to all who have given to meet the needs of
Our Greatest Need To Date
Will you help us raise $60,697.40 to meet the largest set of requests we have ever received? In just the last three weeks, the Kairos
Just The Beginning
Six years ago the ministry of the Kairos Benevolence Fund was launched. Our mission was to provide financial assistance to aging Christian church ministers and
KBF Thank you & Project Updates
Just after Memorial Day I received the following note: “Dear David & KBF Staff, Thank you for putting us on your list of donors. We are happy
88-Year-Old Minister’s Widow Needs Help with Dental Care
Pictured above: Frederick and Charlotte Miller | Photo provided by the Miller family Charlotte Miller and her late husband, Fred, spent a lifetime in service
Code Blue: Minister Survived Heart Infection & Needs Our Help
“Code Blue” is often a hospital emergency signal indicating that someone is experiencing a potentially fatal cardiopulmonary arrest or heart attack. Matt Thompson, minister of
4 Struggles Ministers Face After Retiring
Most people love the concept of retirement, but they may not be prepared for the reality. Transitioning from jobholder to retiree is more difficult than
KBF Recipient Gives Back
A few years ago Cathy Wilkinson received help from the Kairos Benevolence Fund. Her husband, Ed, passed away after a series of complicated health problems.
A Legacy With Eternal Value
Everyone wants to be remembered. Egyptian Pharaohs built pyramids. Europeans erected monuments. U.S. Presidents build libraries. None of these legacy efforts, however, compare to the
Missionary Couple in Germany Needs Our Immediate Help
In the Old Testament, Job knew what it was like to experience difficult times. It was not just one moment in time—he faced loss after loss, one challenge on
A Battle in the Unseen Realm
By Dawn Baird The battle for righteousness rages everywhere. We live in God’s created physical realm, knowing its joys as well as its sufferings. God
6 Updates on Lives Impacted by Your KBF Donations
A few days after Christmas I received the most poignant card of the season. An elderly minister’s wife wrote: “Enclosed is our contribution of thanksgiving
A Minister’s Wife in Life or Death Struggle
Image above: The Gateway Singers | Pictured Left to Right – Dave & Jan McSpadden, Vikki & Don Hunt You may very likely know Don
4 Challenges Returning Missionaries Face
We all know work on the mission field is not easy. No matter where they are assigned, missionaries struggle with alienation, loneliness, and stress. But
What If Your Holiday Shopping Could Help Those in Need Without Costing You More?
Every holiday season Americans spend hundreds of billions of dollars. More than $120 billion comes from online sales. On Cyber Monday last year—a single day—online
How One Woman Helps Widows Around the World
Image above: Verna Graybill A little over a year ago, God began stirring something in Verna Graybill’s heart. She had been reflecting on the role
6 Ideas to Honor Pastors Who Paved the Way
A pastor never stops pastoring—even after they have retired. Transitioning out of a church leadership position can be tough because being a minister is still