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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!
BSK trustee works to make a difference amid church building insurance crisis
Rev. Ross Johnson, a member of BSK's board of trustees, was recently featured in a news article on nola.com. The article takes an inside look into how hurricane Ida impacted the church that Rev. Johnson pastors. After Hurricane Ida destroyed parts of Tulane Memorial...
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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.
Levens observes and analyzes the Asbury revival alongside the long history of American revivals
Dr. Laura Levens, associate professor of Christian mission at BSK, visited the Asbury revival this week and wrote an article analyzing the revival alongside the long history of American revivals. She writes, "Ever since the first Great Awakening, one of the key...
BSK alumna to lead Community Prayers
BSK alumna, Rev. Sara Clarke Turpin, will lead Community Prayers this Wednesday, February 15 at 10 AM, EST. Community Prayers are held virtually and are open to anyone! Click here to access Zoom information. Sara, a 2013 graduate of BSK, is the Senior Pastor of...
Anthony Everett interviewed by FOX 56 News in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ murder
Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett, Project Coordinator for BSK's Siloam Project, was interviewed by FOX 56 News about the murder of Tyre Nichols. Anthony, a well known Lexington activist, made reference to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his efforts to fight against police...
BSK celebrates the work of advocacy for women in ministry and gender justice during Chapel
Please join us for Chapel on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM, Eastern time via Zoom. The Rev. Mary Elizabeth Hanchey, Associate Pastor, United Church of Chapel Hill (NC), will be preaching. In Chapel, the seminary will also be celebrating our partnership with...
Join BSK Chapel and Community Prayers from where you are
Each Wednesday at 10 AM, EST, BSK offers a Community Prayers session via Zoom, with Chapel being held once a month. All are invited to join for this time of community, reflection, and encouragement. The first Community Prayers session of 2023 will be led by Dr. John...
Registration now open for BSK’s annual Hinson Lectures featuring Dr. Amos Yong
On Monday, March 6, BSK will hold its annual Hinson Lectures. This year's lectures will be held at St. Stephen Church in Louisville, KY and will feature Dr. Amos Yong. Dr. Yong is Professor of Theology and Mission, and Dean of the School of Mission and Theology at...
BSK Cosby Scholars discuss MLK’s impact on today’s fight for racial justice
During the Fall 2022 semester, Dr. Lewis Brogdon, Executive Director of BSK's Institute for Black Church Studies and Associate Professor of Preaching and Black Church Studies, taught "The Life and Theology of Martin Luther King, Jr." In this class, students were given...
BSK alumnus works to support families’ financial stability amid the COVID-19 pandemic
We are so proud of BSK alumnus, Damon Horton, who serves as Community Impact Manager for the WayPoint Initiative. Damon was featured by Lex18 News for the important work he is doing to support families' financial stability throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here...
Whitaker offers egalitarian feminism as a way for churches to practice collective forgiveness
Rev. Erica Whitaker recently had her academic article, “Collective Forgiveness, Racism, and Patriarchy: The Challenge for US White Baptist Congregations” published in the Journal for European Baptist Studies. Read the abstract for the article below: "In his chapter on...
Anthony Everett reflects on how remembrance is necessary for repairing in “Advent Reflections on Reparations”
"New life and hope are remembered in southern plantations on stolen lands where stolen people had been forced to work without wages from sunup to sundown while living in squalor conditions. New life and hope are remembered in mass migrations and movements of Universal...
“‘Come’ : Advent’s Invitation” by BSK student Leigh Anne Armstrong
Below is a piece written by BSK student Leigh Anne Armstrong as well as two short choruses she wrote about the journey from Advent to Christmas. Read and listen below! I am told that “Advent” is taken from the Latin adventus, which is from the Greek word parousia,...
Anthony Everett will coordinate Baptist Seminary of Kentucky’s Siloam Project
Anthony Everett, a human rights advocate, public theologian, and congregational coach/consultant, has been appointed to the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky staff as coordinator of the school’s Siloam Project, effective Dec. 15 Everett comes to his new role from service...
“Lessons and Carols” concludes Chapel and Community Prayers until new year
To conclude this semester's Chapel and Community Prayers schedule, the BSK Community will come together this Wednesday, December 7, for "Lessons and Carols," the final Chapel gathering of 2022. Chapel and Community Prayers will start back up in January of 2023....
BSK Student Jessica Campbell to lead Community Prayers
Jessica Campbell, a Cosby Scholar at BSK, will be leading Community Prayers virtually on Wednesday, November 30 at 10 AM, EST via Zoom. Join us from wherever you are! Zoom information can be found here.
You’re invited! Join us for an open house at our new space at Central Baptist Church
Please join us in our new space at Central Baptist Church for a Christmas open house on Saturday, December 3 from 2-4 PM!