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BSK marks the beginning of the new academic year with Convocation Chapel
Please join us via Zoom for BSK Convocation Chapel on Wednesday, September 3, at 10 AM Eastern Time. We're thrilled to welcome Rev. Dr. Cody Sanders as our Convocation speaker! Rev. Dr. Sanders is the Associate Professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership...
BSK faculty and staff prepare for a civil rights pilgrimage funded by Wabash Center
BSK faculty and staff recently participated in the first phase of a new initiative taking place over the course of the next year entitled, Civil Rights Pilgrimage as a Vessel for Teaching through Trauma. The proposal for this initiative, submitted to the Wabash Center...
BSK student preaches at Eminence Baptist Church
BSK student, Juliette Wallace, was recently invited to preach at Eminence Baptist Church in Eminence, KY! EBC invites a BSK student to preach every year, and has been a long time supporter of BSK. Juliette's sermon was entitled, "Selah" and her focus text was Luke...
BSK celebrates Zomi Christian Theological Seminary graduates
BSK celebrated with the Zomi Baptist Convention and the Zomi Christian Theological Seminary graduates on July 19 in Louisville, KY. A vibrant, growing immigrant community, the Zomi bring excitement and excellent ministry through their congregations across the USA. Dr....
BSK alumni commissioned for chaplaincy at CBF General Assembly
On Thursday evening, June 26, three BSK alumni were comissioned for chaplaincy by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Each year at its General Assembly, CBF comissions chaplains and pastoral counselors that are being endorsed by the denominetwork. BSK was well...
Connect with BSK at CBF General Assembly
The BSK Community will be leading and participating in many events throughout the duration of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) General Assembly, happening June 24-26 in St. Louis, MO. If you will be in attendance at General Assembly, please connect with us...
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Join us virtually for the first BSK Prayers of the academic year
Please join us for the first BSK Prayers of the fall semester on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 10:00 am (eastern time) via Zoom. Rev. Erica Whitaker, Associate Director, The Institute for Black Church Studies, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, will be leading prayers....
Whitaker preaches at Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville
Rev. Erica Whitaker, Associate Director of BSK's Institute for Black Church Studies, preached at Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, KY this past Sunday, August 6. Crescent Hill Baptist Church is a great partner of BSK's, hosting the Seminary's Louisville...
Cassady Speaks at Zomi Baptist Event
BSK president, David Cassady, was a speaker at the second graduation service for the Zomi Christian Theological Seminary, held during the annual gathering for the Zomi Baptist Churches of America in Atlanta, on July 29, 2023. During the event, Dr. Cassady was also...
Medley serves as co-facilitator of Lay Preaching Initiative with Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, KY
BSK's Professor of Theology, Dr. Mark Medley, has recently begun serving as a co-facilitator for the Lay Preaching Initiative with the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, KY. Medley is facilitating this initiative with The Ven. Laurie Brock, Rector of St. Michael's...
Levens preaches at St. Matthews Baptist Church in Louisville, KY
Dr. Laura Levens, BSK's Associate Professor of Christian Mission, preached at St. Matthews Baptist Church in Louisville, KY this past Sunday. Dr. Levens grew up at St. Matthews Baptist and has been invited back to preach several times. Dr. Levens' sermon was entitled,...
BSK alumna promoted to executive director of The Food Literacy Project
Alix Davidson, a 2015 graduate of BSK, has recently been promoted to executive director of The Food Literacy Project in Louisville, KY. Alix has been with The Food Literacy Project since 2019. Alix says, "We work to engage young people in learning by discovery about...
BSK alumnus endorsed for chaplaincy at CBF General Assembly
Todd Weber, a 2021 graduate of BSK, was endorsed for chaplaincy at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's General Assembly at the end of June. Todd was endorsed as a chaplain and will be working with the Kentucky National Guard. Todd says of this special service, "Being...
Everett presents on Pastoral Care and Ministry at continuing education conference for young black pastors
Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett, BSK's Siloam Project Director, recently presented at a conference in Lexington, KY. At this conference, entitled, "Equipping Young Black Pastors and Ministers for Success," Anthony presented on Pastoral Care and Ministry. This conference was...
Auditors encouraged to sign up for “Trauma, Theology, and Pastoral Practice” offered this fall
Auditors are highly encouraged to take THE2707: "Trauma, Theology, and Pastoral Practice" this Fall, co-taught by Dr. Mark Medley and Rev. Anastasia Holman. This course is being offered via Zoom on Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 8:45 PM, Eastern Time. The fee to audit...
Levens “takes pulse of the present” at CBF General Assembly
Dr. Laura Levens, Associate Professor of Christian Mission at BSK, wrote an article for Word & Way in which she observed a renewed energy "from the crowd" at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's General Assembly a few weeks ago. An excerpt from Dr. Levens' article...
BSK students preached, led, and fellowshipped at annual NBCA congress
As the official seminary of the National Baptist Convention of America, Intl., Inc., members of the BSK community were highly involved in the NBCA's annual congress that happened in June at St. Stephen Church in Louisville, KY. BSK served as a sponsor for this event,...
Presence and interest for BSK higher than ever at CBF General Assembly
Summer is the time for denominational meetings, and this year, at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's annual General Assembly, BSK was a sponsor. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni attended the event, held in Atlanta, GA in late June. BSK students Leigh Anne...
Erica Whitaker challenges Christians to take a stand against Christian Nationalism in the midst of Independence Day celebrations
Erica Whitaker, associate director of BSK's Institute for Black Church Studies, wrote an article for Baptist News Global entitled, "Beyond birthright and body type: How to be Christian in America." She writes, "The American flag has been used like the image of the...
BSK has advocated for and supported women in ministry from its founding
Since our founding over 20 years ago, BSK has emphasized, supported, and advocated for the work of women in all areas of ministry. BSK's female students and alumni serve as senior pastors, directors of non-profits, and ministers in all areas of the church. BSK...
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!