Our History & Mission

The ministry on this hill began in the late seventies. Bob Warren, a western Kentucky native, returned home from an eight-year pro basketball career to resume farming. Comforted by the wide open spaces and the familiar rolling hills, Bob sensed the Lord leading him into teaching ministry. The door soon opened for him to begin holding Bible studies in his log cabin. At that time, the ministry on The Hill was born. As the Lord continued to increase the ministry, it became obvious that the need for a larger facility was to be prayerfully considered.

The first building to go up was the Manna House conference center. Next came the Ark dormitory, followed by the addition of a work shop, a log home for small retreats and sabbaticals, the Lodge Dormitory, the Library Meeting Room and Dormitory, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. With these additions, the ministry was now equipped to meet the needs of a wide variety of church groups and Christian organizations desiring to gather Bible studies, retreats, conferences, and camps.

Bob Warren was taken home to be with Jesus in 2014. At that time his wife Kim stepped into the role as ministry director. God's favor has continued to expand the ministry to include more onsite discipleship with college age men and women, multiple Bible study opportunities, more summer leadership camps for teens, and Bible study support materials. Jenelle Porterfield, Kathryn Sperry, Andrew Porterfield, Erinn Finley, Rick Underhill, and Brent Armstrong round out The Hill staff.

These individuals, along with many more who volunteer, invest their lives into the lives of others through discipleship. A board of directors continues to provide wonderful guidance and counsel, making sure the ministry holds true to God's Word and properly uses all resources to its care.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to strengthen and equip believers to know Jesus as their joy, freedom, and life.

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