The material in this collection was gathered as part of an Independent Study project (History 490A) by Berea College student, Andrew L. Hogue in the summer of 2000.  A central focus of his work was tracing the evolution of mainstream Baptist thought in South Central Kentucky (Allen, Barren, and Monroe Counties) over the past fifty years. Research resulted in the documentation of experiences and beliefs of several ministers, deacons, and other church members.