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Get your tickets now for the BSK Banquet happening in Louisville, KY
BSK’s annual banquet, which happens each year in conjunction with Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Kentucky’s Spring Gathering, will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM, Eastern Time. This year’s Spring Gathering and Banquet will be held at First Baptist...
Conversation with Dr. Brian Blount and Dr. Lewis Brogdon will be live streamed
You're invited to join via livestream as Dr. Lewis Brogdon hosts a dialogue with Dr. Brian Blount on the topic of "Empires in Crisis: Reflections on the Book of Revelation and America." This conversation will happen at 7 PM, Eastern Time and can be accessed here. Dr....
BSK student named fourth pastor of United Baptist Church in Chicago
BSK student, Michael Faggett, will be installed as the fourth pastor of United Baptist Church in Chicago, IL, on Saturday, May 3. Michael says of his church, "United Baptist Church in Chicago turns 59 this year. I'll be installed as the fourth senior pastor in the...
Community Prayers will be led by Abby Sizemore, BSK’s Director of Admissions
Join us for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, February 26 at 10 AM, Eastern Time, on Zoom. Abby Sizemore, BSK's Director of Admissions, will be leading us. Abby has served as BSK's Director of Admissions since 2017. Click here for Zoom information!
Rev. Amanda Smith called as Co-Pastor of FBC on St. Clair
Congratulations to BSK alumna, Rev. Amanda Smith, who has been called as Co-Pastor of First Baptist Church on St. Clair in Frankfort, KY! The church shared this news on February 16, 2025, stating: "In 2024, First Baptist Church on St. Clair voted to reimagine its...
BSK Cosby Scholar to lead Community Prayers
Join us for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, February 19 at 10 AM Eastern Time on Zoom. We're excited to have BSK student Rev. Anthony Stevenson leading us! Click here for Zoom information!
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BSK offers non-credit certificate program to CBF church leaders in the Bahamas
This summer, BSK offered a special, non-credit certificate program for leaders of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship churches in the Bahamas. A team from the seminary spent a weekend learning and worshipping with church leaders in the Bahamas. Dr. Lewis Brogdon, Executive...
Connect with BSK and CBF KY friends at CBF General Assembly
Are you attending the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's General Assembly? If so, join your BSK and CBF/KY friends for a reception on Wednesday, June 28 from 4-5 PM, EST in the Vinings Room at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta. This reception is in lieu of a CBF/KY...
Join via livestream as BSK honors 2023 graduates
Please join us for our annual commencement ceremony as we honor BSK’s 2023 graduates, Zachary Fraley and Joseph Dunn. We will also be honoring Samuel Bland, who is receiving a certificate in Black Church Studies. Rev. Anastasia Holman, adjunct faculty at BSK, will be...
BSK’s ‘Homegrown Ministry’ initiative cultivates leaders within local churches
When Becky Owen assumed leadership of the children’s ministry at her church, she brought to her duties a love for children and professional experience as a qualified mental health professional serving in public schools. Yet she perceived she needed training in...
Graduates Chapel will honor BSK’s Class of 2023
Each year, for BSK's last scheduled Chapel service of the academic year, the Seminary honors its graduates. This year, the graduates being honored are Joseph Dunn, Samuel Bland, and Zachary Fraley. Graduates Chapel will be held this Wednesday, May 3, at 10 AM, Eastern...
Rev. Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson leading BSK Community Prayers
Join us this Wednesday, April 26, at 10 AM, Eastern Time, as Rev. Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson leads Community Prayers. Rev. Dr. Ferguson is Senior Pastor of St. Peter UCC in Louisville, KY. Click here for Zoom information to join us from where you are!
Students in BSK’s Worship class to lead Community Prayers
One of BSK's core classes is "Worship," taught this semester by Rev. Amber Inscore Essick, adjunct professor at BSK. This Wednesday, April 19 at 10 AM, Eastern Time, this group of students and Rev. Inscore Essick will lead BSK's weekly Community Prayers session....
BSK students lead in Community Prayers for Holy Week
The BSK Community will be gathering tomorrow morning, Wednesday, April 5 at 10 AM, Eastern Time, for prayers. This week, Dr. Inscore Essick’s “Early Christian Practices” class will be leading the community in prayer. Join us for this time of prayer amidst Holy Week....
Support CBF’s Together for Hope and BSK’s Rural Ministry Program
Support the good work of Together for Hope and BSK’s Rural Ministry Program. Walk, run, ride or swim (or paddle, row, hike, trail run, dog walk, or other), in your own place, at your own pace, May 15-August 15. Set a goal and get moving this summer and earn a really...
BSK alumna calls for amplification of women in all areas of ministry, not just preaching
"Ministry is happening everywhere, not just in the preaching on Sunday mornings. As Meredith Stone, executive director of BWIM, has suggested, if we want female pastors to be able to lead from the pulpit and beyond, we’re going to need to attend to the leadership of...
Women from the BSK Community fill pulpits for Baptist Women in Ministry’s Month of Advocacy
During the month of March, Baptist Women in Ministry (BWIM) is sponsoring a Month of Advocacy to encourage churches to affirm and support women in ministry and to highlight the work they are already doing in this area. As a part of BWIM's Month of Advocacy, several...
Professional musician and minister, Daniel Bailey, will lead BSK Community Prayers
Daniel Bailey, a BSK student who is a longtime professional musician, will be leading BSK's weekly Community Prayers session this Wednesday, March 29. Daniel also serves Associate Pastor at Latonia Baptist Church in Northern Kentucky. To hear some of Daniel's music,...
Register today for the BSK Banquet
BSK's annual banquet, which happens each year in conjunction with CBF of Kentucky's Spring Gathering, will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM, Eastern Time. This year's Spring Gathering and Banquet will be held at First Baptist Church in Middlesboro, KY. For...
Whitaker teaches on “WWJD: What White Jesus Did”
Rev. Erica Whitaker, Associate Director of BSK's Institute of Black Church Studies, will be leading in several events with Simmons College of Kentucky and St. Stephen Church in Louisville, KY next week. Check out the events below, and join if you are in the area!...
Baptist News Global highlights BSK’s Hinson Lectures
Baptist News Global has highlighted BSK's Hinson Lectures! This past Monday, March 6, Dr. Amos Yong from Fuller Theological Seminary examined the theme of “Christian Witness to/with Others in the 2020s: Apostolic Soundings Then & Now.” from the perspective of...
BSK researches changes in how children’s and youth ministries are led
How does your congregation handle ministry staff leadership for areas such as youth and children’s ministry? Baptist Seminary of Kentucky (BSK) is researching changes in how children's and youth ministries are being led in congregations. Please complete this brief...
Newly ordained BSK alumna serving as Chaplain Resident at Norton Healthcare
Rev. Janine Williams, BSK class of 2022, has started a position as a Chaplain Resident at Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY. Janine will rotate through 5 of the Norton locations during her time as a resident. Congratulations, Janine! We are proud of you and happy...
BSK highlights partnership with CBF Global in monthly Chapel service
Please join us for Chapel on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 10 AM, EST via Zoom. The Rev. Dr. Paul Baxley, Executive Coordinator, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, will be preaching. In Chapel, the seminary will be celebrating our partnership with the Cooperative Baptist...
BSK alumna soon to be ordained and start a new chaplaincy position
BSK alumna, Morgan Fritz, who graduated in 2021, will be ordained at Highland Park Baptist Church in Austin, TX, this Sunday, February 26. Soon after that, Morgan will begin a new chaplaincy position at Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, KS. We are excited for and...
Join us virtually for Community Prayers each Wednesday
Each Wednesday at 10 AM, EST, the BSK Community gathers via Zoom for Community Prayers. Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, February 22, 2023, as Dr. Steve Ivy, Professor of the Practice of Pastoral Care at BSK, leads us. Zoom information can be found here.