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BSK alumna endorsed as chaplain by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Rev. Renee Edington, a 2024 graduate of BSK, was recently endorsed by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship as a chaplain! Renee will be recognized this summer at CBF's annual General Assembly. Renee says, "I'm so thankful for the support of everyone at BSK during the...
Master of Arts in Ministry Studies Director travels to Louisiana to meet with inaugural capstone class
Dr. Laura Levens, BSK's Associate Professor of Christian Missions and Director of the Master of Arts in Ministry Studies (MAMS), traveled to Louisiana this fall to visit with several BSK students. These students will be taking the capstone course for the MAMS this...
BSK alumna leading Community Prayers
Join us for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, October 16 at 10AM (Eastern Time) on Zoom. We're thrilled to have Rev. Amanda Smith leading us! Rev. Smith is a BSK alumna and currently serves as the Transitional Pastor, Associate Pastor of Children and Spiritual...
Alumni e-newsletter on its way with important info for BSK graduates
The first BSK alumni e-newsletter has been sent out to all BSK alumni! This e-newsletter contains information about updating your contact information so that we can better reach you and also has links to listen to BSK alumni podcasts recorded this summer at CBF...
When Floodwaters Wash Away… a Pastoral Prayer
Loving God, you desire for us the gift of connection. Your creation was not complete until you had imagined for us the mutual blessing of human community, and we struggle to thrive outside of that community still. When we pray, we weave our hopes and dreams for others...
BSK student and NBCA leader to preach in chapel
Join us on Wednesday, October 2, at 10 AM (Eastern Time) as Rev. Shelton Dixon preaches in BSK Chapel. Rev. Dixon's sermon is entitled, "Looking Up When Life Is Trying to Bring You Down" and he will be preaching on Psalm 121:1-2. Rev. Dixon is a Cosby Scholar at BSK...
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Cassady calls on white churches to support HBCUs
“The world is watching and expecting the church to be silent, as it so often is. But love, God’s love, calls us to raise our voices against the hate that is festering in our society. We outnumber them, our love is greater than their hate, and God is with us.” BSK...
Chapel to be led by Kentucky Baptist Women in Ministry
We are glad to welcome the Rev. Dr. Kate Hanch, Associate Pastor of Youth and Families, First St. Charles UMC (St. Charles, MO), who will be preaching in Chapel this Wednesday, February 2, at 10 AM, EST via Zoom. The Chapel liturgy will be led by KY Baptist Women in...
Cassady to preach at FBC Middlesboro
BSK's President, Dr. David Cassady, will be preaching at First Baptist Church of Middlesboro, KY this Sunday, January 30. FBC Middlesboro is a great friend to BSK. Join Dr. Cassady in-person or via live stream.
Cassady fleshes out why conservative platforms dominate online searches for church curriculum
BSK President, Dr. David Cassady, was interviewed by Mark Wingfield at Baptist News Global for an article entitled, "Why conservative content dominates online searches for Bible study helps." Cassady says, “How congregations do education is likely key to whether we...
John Inscore Essick to lead Community Prayers
Dr. John Inscore Essick, BSK's Associate Professor of Church History, will lead Community Prayers this Wednesday, January 26, at 10 AM, EST. Community Prayers are held every Wednesday at 10 AM, EST via Zoom during the academic year, with Chapel once a month.To access...
BSK hosts 2022 Hinson Lectures virtually
Since 2009, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky has hosted an annual lecture series in honor of Dr. Glenn E. Hinson. The E. Glenn Hinson Lecture Series honors the life and work of Dr. E. Glenn Hinson by inviting lecturers who share his passion for Christian scholarship in...
Rev. Erica Whitaker to lead BSK Community Prayers
This Wednesday, January 12, at 10 AM, EST, Rev. Erica Whitaker will lead BSK's first Community Prayers session of 2022. Erica is the Associate Director of the Institute for Black Church Studies at BSK. To access Community Prayers Zoom information, click here.
BSK 2021: A Year in Review
BSK has made great strides across a number of initiatives in 2021. Scroll down to view highlights of our accomplishments! Largest enrollment in 15 years BSK welcomed 52 students to the classroom in the Fall 2021 semester! Enrollment has grown steadily over the last 4...
Jordan Conley ordained by Crescent Hill Baptist Church
Congratulations to BSK student Jordan Conley, who was ordained to the ministry on Sunday, December 5 at Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville. Three of Jordan’s professors, John Inscore Essick, Laura Rodgers Levens and Mark Medley, had roles in the service. Other...
Medley preaches at local Episcopal church
Dr. Mark Medley, BSK's Professor of Theology, preached at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Lexington, KY this past Sunday, December 12. BSK has several connections to the Episcopal church at large through Dr. Medley and others. To listen to Dr. Medley's sermon, click...
BSK alumnus to begin work as Chaplain Resident at University of Louisville Hospital
BSK alumnus, Todd Weber, has recently accepted a position as a Chaplain Resident at University of Louisville Hospital. Todd graduated from BSK in May 2021. Through this residency, Todd will be engaged in pastoral care of patients, their loved ones, and staff. He will...
Join us for the final Community Prayers session of the semester
Join us this Wednesday, December 8, at 10 AM, EST as Rev. Chris Liles leads Community Prayers via Zoom. This will be the last Community Prayers session for the semester before Chapel and Community Prayers resume in January. Rev. Liles is a 2015 graduate of BSK and...
Give to BSK today and double your gift’s impact
BSK’s Matching Gift Challenge is a wonderful opportunity to help BSK continue to grow its mission and expand its reach. A generous donor has agreed to match all gifts to BSK between now and December 31, up to $20,000. That means your gift of $50 will provide BSK $100...
“Racism-induced trauma creates hopelessness in Black communities, scholars say,” BSK featured at Louisville’s Festival of Faiths
"As he consults with Black congregations, Black church scholar Lewis Brogdon often advises them to prioritize adding a mental health professional to their staffs. That’s because Brogdon, director of the Institute for Black Church Studies at Baptist Seminary of...
Virtual “Lessons and Carols” service led by BSK Community as Advent season begins
Join us for our annual "Lessons and Carols" service this Wednesday, December 1 at 10 AM, EST on Zoom. As we begin the season of Advent, “Lessons & Carols,” a liturgy of prayer, scripture readings, and carols, will be led by many members of the BSK Community from...
Simmons College of Kentucky president says the wealth gap is what causes racial marginalization
BSK was a sponsor of Louisville's Festival of Faiths last week, along with Simmons College of Kentucky. Dr. Kevin Cosby, President of Simmons College of Kentucky, led in a session about how the wealth gap is what leads to racial marginalization. BSK's Pat Cole wrote...
Good Faith Media Podcast features Dr. Brogdon
Mitch Randall and Autumn Lockett with Good Faith Media interview Dr. Lewis Brogdon and Sarah Riggs Reed regarding the significance of the 2021 Festival of Faiths. This year's focus is: “Sacred Change: Essential Conversations on Faith and Race.” Listen to the episode...
WFPL interviews Brogdon ahead of Festival of Faiths
Listen to NPR station WFPL interview Dr. Lewis Brogdon regarding the upcoming Festival of Faiths (Nov 18-20, 2021), with the theme, "Sacred Change: Essential Conversations on Faith and Race.” (Festival of Faiths). “We’re really in a period of reckoning,” commented Dr....
Cassady makes first in-person BSK visit to Virginia
Dr. David Cassady is traveling to Virginia for BSK's first in-person visit to the state since BSK was chosen as partners of CBF VA. Dr. Cassady's trip will include visits to several CBF VA churches including River Road Church and Glen Allen Baptist Church. CBF VA...
CBF Virginia makes partnership gift to BSK
Baptist Seminary of Kentucky has received its first gift from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia’s Theological Education Fund. The $20,000 gift will be used to provide scholarships for Virginia students and strengthen BSK’s outreach in the...