Today, my Appalachian Studies class had the privilege of visiting Portal 31 in Harlan County, a historic coal mine that now stands as a museum preserving the story of Kentucky’s coal heritage.

Concern over hunger continues and the pace of response at Red Bird Mission Community Outreach is picking up. On Saturday, the good folks from Murfreesboro, Tennessee showed up to unload 3,500 pounds sweet potatoes coming through the Society of Saint Andrew.

Low income elderly residents living in isolated areas without transportation receiving home-delivered meals from Red Bird Mission Elderly Ministries can relax for a few weeks. Compassionate individuals and churches learning about the potential shutdown of vital meals have stepped up to make donations...

Jon North lauded Mr. Sizemore’s influence in his life on Saturday during his keynote address. Countless others have given unsolicited testimony of the positive impact Daugh made on their lives as a student, athlete, or dormitory resident.

The 2025 Annual Alumni Homecoming weekend started today with students from Red Bird Christian School (RBCS) travelling to the original Beverly Campus for a chapel service in the historic Beverly Church.

Red Bird Mission Work Camp does not schedule teams the week of Labor Day, but the north end of Queendale Campus was filled this week with lots of familiar faces, and some new faces, opening up the Fall Work Camp “season.”

Red Bird Mission Work Camp does not schedule teams the week of Labor Day, but the north end of Queendale Campus was filled this week with lots of familiar faces, and some new faces, opening up the Fall Work Camp “season.”

Red Bird Mission Work Camp does not schedule teams the week of Labor Day, but the north end of Queendale Campus was filled this week with lots of familiar faces, and some new faces, opening up the Fall Work Camp “season.”

The weather is beginning to feel more like Fall the last few days, and weeks filled with sports programs at Red Bird Christian School confirm the transition from Summer to Fall.

Let’s be real—getting hacked is one of the few nightmares that can happen while you’re wide awake. One minute you’re buying coffee, and the next, your bank account is drained because some cyber-criminal decided to have a little fun. It’s almost like digital pickpocketing has become an Olympic sport these days. With cyber threats becoming a bigger deal every year, the need for smart, skilled cybersecurity experts has never been more urgent. Cybersecurity careers are taking o

A small contingent of Red Bird Mission staff and Red Bird Christian School students attended the 2025 SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) Summit held in Corbin, Kentucky Wednesday and Thursday.

Even with the summer heat packing a punch this week, Red Bird Christian School has been nothing short of amazing! 

Janet had a long history at Red Bird as a student (Class of 1980), staff member and beloved community member. Utilizing her post-secondary training in accounting, Janet worked various positions at Red Bird Dental Clinic and Red Bird Medical Clinic in the 1980’s and 1990’s. She took on the important role of Finance Director ...

On Saturday, August 2nd, Red Bird Christian School (RBCS) hosted its highly anticipated Archery Day Camp, bringing together 13 dedicated students ranging from 4th to 12th grade for a day of learning, connection, and growth.

Over 100 people signed in (and even more who didn’t sign in) making the event an amazing success. With vendors, music, food, and door prizes, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

The entire Red Bird Cardinal Nation celebrated as Lucas Howard came home a 4-H Grand Champion on Saturday placing first with his Science Demonstration in Technology and Engineering , “Stay Safe, Ride Strong: Bike Safety Essentials.” 

this loyal friend and servant of God that graced the grounds of Red Bird Mission and surrounding communities spanning six decades. Bernd was an alumnus of Red Bird Mission School and in recent years served as a dorm parent, soccer coach, and security guard at Red Bird.

It’s a “fur piece” from Red Bird Christian School to Hopkinsville, Kentucky, but Principal Jennifer Wilder and Chasley Collett, K-1 Teacher, made the trek last weekend at the request of Rev. Steve McVay.

There were plenty of construction workers at the Florida team’s jobsite so a group of ladies joyfully jumped in to help this week at Community Outreach and at Red Bird Christian School cleaning; organizing pantries and classrooms; packing food boxes and school supplies goodie bags; and handing out fresh produce.

May 18th was a joyful day for the 25 graduating seniors at Red Bird Christian School (RBCS), but tears also flowed with the realization that they would be leaving a place that has prepared them for the next phase of life.