Potter Children’s Home & Family Ministries — Organization Profile
Potter Children’s Home & Family Ministries is a Christian nonprofit in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving children and families through Christian-based, trauma-informed care and practical support designed to help strengthen homes and interrupt cycles of abuse and neglect. The ministry describes its mission as being a tool for supporting Christians and churches to deliver God’s justice and mercy to children and families in need, and it emphasizes that services are provided at no cost to those it serves.
Rooted in a history that began in the early 1900s, Potter Ministries has developed residential and community-focused programs that address both immediate stability and long-term growth. Its work centers on serving vulnerable children, supporting single-parent families, and engaging the wider community through volunteer opportunities and outreach. While the campus is located in Bowling Green and serves the surrounding community, the organization’s approach is intentionally family-oriented—prioritizing healthy relationships, consistent structure, and ongoing support.
One core area of ministry is its private foster care ministry, described as “Fostering & Beyond.” Potter notes that this program is structured to help preserve the family unit when possible, offering counseling and case management while children live in a family setting. The stated aim is to provide quality services without the disruption and expense often associated with placements and legal processes, while maintaining a focus on safety, stability, and care.
Potter also operates the SPARK program (Single Parents Alliance for Raising Kids), a residential and support ministry for single-parent families. SPARK is designed to help families pursue wholeness and stability through a combination of education, counseling, life coaching, and mentoring in a spiritual environment. The program highlights a pathway of “embrace stability, experience growth, and enjoy independence,” reflecting a structured, goal-oriented approach to helping parents and children move toward sustainable routines and healthier family life.
Beyond these residential programs, Potter Ministries describes community engagement efforts that connect staff and resources with local networks serving children and families. The ministry also invites public participation through giving, volunteering, and practical support—ranging from helping with donation organization to assisting with resale operations connected to Tuesday’s Treasures. For individuals, churches, and groups looking to engage, Potter provides clear pathways to support the mission through donations, service opportunities, and learning more about its programs.
Key Links
- Website: https://potterministries.org/
- About / Mission & History: https://potterministries.org/about-us/
- Services Overview: https://potterministries.org/services/
- Fostering & Beyond (Private Foster Care): https://potterministries.org/services/fostering-beyond/
- Single Parents (SPARK): https://potterministries.org/services/single-parents/
- Community Outreach / Engagement: https://potterministries.org/services/community-outreach/
- Donate: https://potterministries.org/donate/
- Volunteer (Group): https://potterministries.org/group-volunteer/
- Contact: https://potterministries.org/contact/
- Leadership: https://potterministries.org/leadership/
Contact Information
- Email: in**@**************es.org
- Phone: 270-843-3038
- Mailing address: 2350 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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Leadership
- Ralph Brewer — Executive Director
- Tony Emberton — Financial Administrator
- Chris Hagan — Minister of Family Services
- Bob Raby — Chairman, Board of Directors
- Warren Vaughan — Vice Chairman, Board of Directors
- Tim Crawford — Secretary, Board of Directors
- Ray Bowman — Treasurer, Board of Directors
