WESTERN RECORDER has been Kentucky Baptists’ primary communications tool since 1826. With the resources provided on this Web site, the Western Recorder continues to expand its role in providing practical resources for Christian living, helping Kentucky Baptists "Shine Like Stars in the World" (Philippians 2:15). Western Recorder is a tabloid-format newspaper that is published every Tuesday 49 times a year (all except the first week in January, the week of Independence Day, and the week of Christmas).

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Western Recorder staff members include:

Dr. Todd Deaton Editor	DR. TODD DEATON, who has more than 20 years of denominational service, began duties as editor of the Western Recorder in January 2009. Deaton previously was managing editor of the Baptist Courier in South Carolina for 13 years. He also has been associate editor of the Biblical Recorder in North Carolina. Deaton holds an undergraduate degree in English from Furman University in Greenville S.C.; a Master of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville; and a doctorate in education from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C. A former intern/staff writer at the Western Recorder during his seminary years, Deaton also has been an intern with the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board (now North American Mission Board) and at the Baptist Courier. He and his wife Michelle have two children, Laura and Caleb. Please submit letters to the editor by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tom Townsend Marketing and Business Manager	TOM TOWNSEND, the Western Recorder's marketing and business manager since January 2007, is a graduate of the University of West Florida in Pensacola with a bachelor's in Business Administration. He also has a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. Tom has been pastor of churches in Kentucky, Tennessee and Florida. He has also served the Florida Baptist Children's Homes, the Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children and, most recently, Life International. He has been a member of numerous boards and committees and is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). He and his wife are members of Crestwood Baptist Church. For advertising or church newsletter information, contact Tom by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Robin Cornetet Bass News Director and Partnership & Digital Editions Director	ROBIN CORNETET BASS joined the Western Recorder staff in November 2010 and serves as News Director and Partnership & Digital Editions Editor. The native Louisvillian returned to her hometown in 2003 after working since the early 90s for various newspapers, including dailies in Crystal River, Fla., and Charleston, S.C. Prior to taking the position at the Western Recorder, she was the editor of the Spencer Magnet, a weekly newspaper located in Taylorsville. Robin is a proud Hilltopper who graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor of arts degree in photojournalism in 1992. She has one daughter, Morgan, and they attend Hurstbourne Baptist Church in Louisville. Contact Robin by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it