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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...
Dr. Anthony Everett featured on Roseilience podcast
Dr. Anthony Everett, Administrative Faculty and Director of the Siloam Project at BSK, was recently the featured guest on the Roseilience podcast, hosted by Kiah Arnold. The Roseilience Podcast shares stories of individuals working tierlessly to bloom the best...
BSK celebrates largest graduating class in history with Graduates Chapel
In less than 2 weeks, BSK will have the largest graduating class in its history. Join us as we celebrate these graduates virtually during Graduates Chapel. Graduates Chapel will be held this Wednesday, May 7, at 10 AM, Eastern Time. Click here to access Zoom...
BSK student leading Community Prayers this Wednesday, April 30
Join us for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, April 30, at 10 AM Eastern Time, on Zoom. We're excited to have BSK student Sarah Wall leading us. For Zoom info, click here.
BSK Remembers Dr. Les Hill
BSK mourns the passing of former professor Dr. Les Hill. Dr. Hill was Professor of Missions and Evangelism at BSK, retiring in 2007. Dr. Les Hill valued learning. He earned his B.A. from Oklahoma Baptist University, an M.Div. from the Southwestern Baptist Theological...
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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.
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...