Don Mathis holds the distinction of being the only person in the last fifty years to be twice elected President of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. In 1985-1986, he served as President while pastor of Central Baptist Church, Corbin, Ky. Then, in his second term, 2009-2010, is the only Vocational Evangelist ever elected as KBC president.

A personal word from Bro. Don to churches and pastors:

Virtually all of my adult life, I have been pastor of Southern Baptist churches. My ministries outside the pastorate have been in response to a call from God to encourage pastors. I think like, feel like, and talk like a pastor. If you feel led of God to invite me to preach in your church, I will attempt to be an extension of the ministry of the pastor. I pledge to be prayed-up and ready to preach. When the meeting is over, I pray that your church will have seen souls saved, the church revived, and your leadership enhanced. I will try to practice the ethics among your people that I wanted practiced by evangelists who preached in the five churches where I have served as pastor.

In 2004, we moved our residence and ministry to Bowling Green, KY.  My wife and I are members of Eastwood Baptist Church where I am staff evangelist.   It was my privilege to have been Interim Pastor at Eastwood during 1998.  I have preached at Eastwood in revivals and numerous other occasions.  We are grateful for our good church and their support. I can be contacted through Eastwood, Bowling Green at (270) 842-7867.  

I believe in the New Testament church and believe that the calling of Evangelist is primarily that of encouraging and assisting churches in carrying out the Great Commission.  I tithe, as I believe the New Testament teaches, through the treasury of the church where I am a member.  I am grateful for the godly pastors with whom I have the privilege of serving our Lord Jesus Christ.

                                                            Don Mathis

Dr. Don Mathis

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish, but have everlasting life."

John 3:16