What is the KY 120 United Bible Reading Marathon?

Kentucky 120 United Bible Reading Marathon began as a State-Wide event inviting Kentuckians to join and read the Bible beginning at midnight, Monday thru Thursday, January 1 - January 4, for 90 hours of consecutive reading in their respective counties. Volunteers of all ages are welcomed: adults, children, seniors,  students, business people, civic leaders, everyone! This is a family friendly event-kids are welcome!

Beginning May 3, 2020 we are adding a Spring Bible Marathon beginning the week before the National Day of Prayer. Counties are hosting a modified version of the original 3 1/2 day Bible Marathon. In one day we will complete the reading of the entire Bible in hours!  We are gathering large groups of readers in a places of authority, government buildings, places of education, and landmarks to celebrate & declare the Word of God as final authority over Kentucky and our nation. 

The Bible Marathon originated from Pastor of Victory Christian Fellowship, Mark Harrell, in Somerset, Ky. The first Bible Marathon was held in 2016. Pastor Mark said, "We began this as a vision to share the Word of God out loud in its entirety as a declaration that the Bible is the final authority. We were just going to host the Marathon with local pastors and their churches but we felt the Lord say expand it to the whole State. We want to see God move in Kentucky. I believe Reading the Word of God in unison over our State can help make that happen."

Governor Matt Bevin signed a Proclamation for 2017, recognizing the history of Biblical principles and importance of its influence in the development of our nation by many of our great national leaders. We are grateful for the leadership of Gov. Bevin and his family for their regular attendance at the Kentucky 120 Bible Reading Marathon held at the State Capitol in the Rotunda.

Meet Our Team

Pastor Mark Harrell
KY 120 United Bible Reading Marathon
Founder & Director
Mark Harrell is the senior pastor of Victory Christian Fellowship. Pastor Mark has been at Victory since it was founded in 1990. After graduating from high school, Mark attended Louisiana State University, majoring in architecture. Accepting his call to the ministry, Mark transferred to Christ for the Nations, in Dallas, Texas, where he completed the Biblical Studies Curriculum. From CFNI, Mark, now married to Jeanette, accepted an associate pastorate at Bethany World Prayer Center, a 6,000 member church in Baker, Louisiana. After seven years at Bethany, the Harrells began to feel the call to plant a church. As they prayed, it became clear that Somerset, Kentucky, was the place they were called to serve.
Desiring to strengthen and unite Kentucky’s spiritual leaders, Pastor Mark established the “Kentucky Pastor’s Prayer Focus” in 2000. Through the prayer focus, Kentucky pastors come together through prayer, worship and fellowship.
In 2016, with a vision to unite Kentuckians in proclaiming and celebrating the Word of God in all 120 counties across Kentucky, Pastor Mark started the first KY 120 United Bible Reading Marathon. The Bible Marathon takes place January 1-4 for a continuous 90 hours from seats of government, churches and educational buildings.
Michelle Smith is an intercessor, wife, mother, and Media Revivalist. Born and raised in Kentucky, she met, and later married Terrell Smith from Glasgow, Ky.  Michelle received her associate degree in broadcasting and accepted a position with a former Mayor and then County Judge Executive, in Louisville, KY, where she produced her first television series.
After the birth of their daughter, the Smiths moved to New York where Terrell accepted a station manager/chief engineer position for Trinity Broadcasting Network. Michelle also worked for TBN in television production.
Michelle built on the foundation God set for her, seeking God, helping others, praying for revival, equipping intercessors, and serving His people by helping them connect and build ministries through media. Her business is MichelleSmithMedia.com. She is honored to serve her fellow Kentuckians as Bible Marathon State Coordinator.
Michelle Smith
KY 120 United Bible Reading Marathon
State Coordinator

KY 120 United Bible Reading Marathon
Regional Coordinators

Regional Coordinator Contact information is Accessible on the Home Page by Clicking on the Respective County.

Lynda Crick

West Coordinator

Rev. Joe Bowsher

Central Coordinator

Jenell Brewer

East Coordinator

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