The Bliffen Family

"THE BLIFFEN FAMILY - A Legacy of Faith" is an account of amazing facts about the lives of Ralph and Aleta Bliffen as they raised their family of nine children in the 1930's to 1950's in Huntington, West Virginia. All nine of their children attended Kentucky Christian College in Grayson, Kentucky and dedicated their lives to serving their Lord in various ministries. Ralph and Aleta's tremendous influence continues today, even in the lives of many of their grandchildren and great grandchildren who have followed the faith of their parents and grandparents, serving God in many special and diverse ministries. The Bliffen influence in spreading the gospel has truly reached world-wide including the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Mexico, Ecuador, Haiti, Grenada, Argentina, Uruguay, Spain, Papua New Guinea, Cuba, Russia, Thailand, Burma, and in many locations throughout the United States. Sacrifices and hardships were many, but abundant blessings far outweigh the difficulties. This book is all about bringing glory to God for how He has led, worked and continues to work in the lives of the Bliffen family. Jerry D. Bliffen is a 1976 graduate of Kentucky Christian College, whose life's work has been ministering to two churches in the Appalachian Mountains, Vansant Church of Christ 14 years, and Coal Run Church of Christ 30 years. During his ministry he also served as President of East Kentucky Bible Institute 30 years, Coal Run City Commissioner 21 years, and currently is Chairman of the National Prayer Clinic, held each year at the Church of Christ Youth Camp in Grundy, Virginia. Jerry and his wife, Sheila retired from full-time ministry in 2020, but continue to serve the Lord wherever needed. Upon retirement, their alma mater honored them with the Kentucky Christian University President's Award. Jerry and Sheila reside in Coal Run Village and have two daughters and 10 grandchildren.