Dr Kevin Milburn has been the Pastor at Union Baptist since Easter Sunday of 2008.  Originally from Danville, KY, he previously served as the Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Evangelism at Beacon Hill Baptist in Somerset, KY. 

Kevin has been in the ministry for 11 years, serving in various positions such as senior pastor, associate pastor, and youth pastor.  He has served on the Kentucky Baptist Convention Mission Board, led five mission trips to Haiti, and has conducted a field study in Israel and Greece.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Boyce College in Louisville, KY, a Master of Divinity degree in Theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Discipleship/Assimilation from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, VA. 

Kevin has been married to his best friend Jessica for 8 years and they have two preschool children, Madeline and Noah.  In his spare time, Pastor Kevin enjoys spending time with his family and staying active by lifting weights, running and playing basketball.

Email: pastor@unionbaptistchurch.org

Arnie Forman accepted a calling to become a part-time music minister at UBC in the Fall of 2000. In January 2005, Arnie accepted the church's calling to become a full-time associate pastor and worship leader.

His job duties consist of assisting Pastor Kevin in all aspects of the worship service, conducting visitations, and of course, directing the UBC Celebration choir and coordinating the UBC music ministry. Arnie and his wife, Susan, and three boys - Ben, Micah, and Sam - live in the Union area. Susan is employed as a speech therapist in the Boone County School system.

Arnie was born in Covington, Kentucky and grew up in the Florence area. He graduated from Conner High School and attended Georgetown College and Northern Kentucky University and is currently a full-time student at Cincinnati Christian University. He was employed for 25 years with Cinergy, but resigned this position when he entered into full-time ministry. His hobbies include golf, drama, and music (and smiling, as he always has a grin on his face!). He has performed professional theatre at the Aronoff Center in the productions "It's a Wonderful Life," "Music Man," and "Man of LaMancha."

Arnie was previously the music minister at Grace Baptist Church (Independence), Main Street Baptist Church (Alexandria), and First Baptist Church (Bellevue). From 1990-2000 he served as the music director for the Christian signing group, "Joyful Praise." He has taken four overseas mission trips to Wales and the U.K. and served as the director of music on these mission teams. He was ordained a deacon at Erlanger Baptist Church and was recently ordained as a pastor at UBC. UBC is indeed very blessed to have such a talented individual as Arnie on our staff.

Email: musicminister@unionbaptistchurch.org

Pat Durham has been the Children's Minister at Union Baptist since 1992.

Her ministry serves children up through grade 5. Pat and her husband, Wayde, and their son, Trenton, have been members at UBC since 1991. Pat initially assumed the role of Children's Minister on a volunteer basis in 1992 and became a paid staff member in 1996.

Pat was born and raised in the Boone County area. She grew up enjoying the outdoor "farm" life and was a frequent visitor to nearby Big Bone Lick State Park. Both she and Wayde are graduates of the Boone County School system and were married at Beaver Lick Baptist. In more recent times, Pat has received extensive ministerial training in the area of children's discipleship, evangelism, and growth.  Wayde was ordained a deacon while they attended Hickory Grove Baptist and began serving in this capacity at UBC in 1994.

Pat is simply at her best working around children. Her many responsibilities within the church include heading up the Awana program and overseeing children's church and choir. In her spare time, Pat enjoys scrapbooking, especially working with old pictures of past church programs and events. She also collects Precious Moments figurines and snowmen. Most of all, however, she enjoys spending her free time with family.

Email: childrensminister@unionbaptistchurch.org

Jeremy Couture accepted a call to become UBC's part-time Youth Pastor on April 22, 2007.

Jeremy was born in Johnson City, New York, and raised in Sturgis, Michigan. He attended Cedarville University, Ohio where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Bible, June, 2000. He met and married wife, Sarah, while they both attended Cedarville. Sarah has a nursing degree and is employed at Children's Hospital as Adolescent Floor nurse. Jeremy is currently enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and anticipates graduation in December, 2008.

Jeremy has served in churches as youth leader since 1998, and most recently as Associate Pastor from 2001-2006. He was ordained into the ministry in December, 2004.

Jeremy and Sarah come to Union as a team to minister to the community's youth. To quote Jeremy, "I became convinced that God has given me the skills, desires, and abilities necessary to serve Him in the ministry. He has given me a passion to preach God's Word, to encourage others in their faith, and to reach out to those who do not yet know Him."

Jeremy and Sarah have two beautiful pre-school children, Gavin and Reese, and make their home in Florence/Union area. Jeremy's interests include running, mountain biking, reading and computer gadgets.

Email: yp@unionbaptistchurch.org

Bobbie Craddock has been the church secretary at Union Baptist since 1986 and has been a member at UBC since her pre-teen years.

Bobbie was born in Burlington, Kentucky and graduated from Boone County High School. She and her husband Dave currently reside in the Union area. They have two grown daughters, Ashley and Jessie, and two granddaughters, Raegan and Arista. Like Bobbie, Dave is also very active in the church, holding the roles of deacon and sound booth assistant. In her spare time, Bobbie enjoys gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

Email: secretary@unionbaptistchurch.org

Jodi Detillian began her employment in April, 2004 as a part-time secretary. She assists with many varied office tasks, including the monthly newsletter, weekly bulletins and the church website.

Jodi was born in Roseland, Illinois, but spent her childhood years in northern Indiana. After graduating high school, she attended cosmetology school and worked as a beautician for several years. Amongst her many work experiences, Jodi has worked as a preschool teacher, an elementary school instructional assistant, and was the church secretary at a prior church she and Steve attended in West Virginia.

She and Steve were married in 1986 and spent 12 years in several cities in Indiana before moving to Beckley, West Virginia for three years. They relocated to Union in 2002 when Steve took a new position with his employer, the Internal Revenue Service. Jodi and Steve have two teenage children, Heather and Cory. Both Steve and Jodi are active within the church and are both members of the UBC choir.

Jodi enjoys scrapbooking, crafts and sewing, having done alterations, bridesmaids dresses and costumes on many occasions. She also enjoys playing volleyball. Jodi lives by the creed that each day is an opportunity to learn something new in life and tries to find something that will help her become a better person and a better Christian.

Email: secretary2@unionbaptistchurch.org