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Crescent Hill Baptist Church Becomes Louisville Hub for BSK
Crescent Hill Baptist Church (CHBC) first became home to BSK faculty and staff offices in the spring and summer of 2023. Dr. John Inscore Essick, BSK’s Associate Professor of Church History and Director of BSK’s Rural Ministry Program, works and teaches classes from...
Baylor University’s Mandy McMichael to give opening convocation address
Please join us for BSK Convocation Chapel on Wednesday, September 4, at 10:00 am Eastern, via Zoom. We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Mandy McMichael as our Convocation speaker! Dr. McMichael is the Associate Director and J. David Slover Associate Professor of Ministry...
BSK begins another semester with record breaking enrollment
As BSK kicks off a new semester, the Seminary also celebrates yet another record breaking enrollment! BSK's enrollment has continually increased since 2017. In 2023, BSK was listed in the top 10 fastest growing theological schools by the Association of Theological...
BSK represented at Progressive National Baptist Convention annual session
Dr. Anthony Everett and Dr. Jaye Lynn Peabody Smith had the opportunity to meet Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock (Atlanta) at the Progressive National Baptist Convention annual session in New Orleans, LA. Drs. Everett and Peabody Smith attended the PNBC meeting as...
BSK graduate, Kevin Adams, called as college pastor at St. Stephen Church
Kevin Adams, who graduated with the Master of Divinity degree from BSK in 2024, has recently been called as college pastor at St. Stephen Church in Louisville, KY. St. Stephen Church has been a partner of BSK's since 2017. Kevin was a Cosby Scholar at BSK. The Cosby...
BSK awarded 2024 McCall Racial Trailblazer Award
BSK was honored with the 2024 McCall Racial Trailblazer award, granted by CBF's Pan African Koinonia. This award, named after Rev. Dr. Emmanuel McCall, "recognizes CBF individuals and ministries who charter through unequal and unjust areas of life and initiatives...
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Inscore Essick leads Community Prayers
Dr. John Inscore Essick, BSK's Associate Professor of Church History and Director of the Rural Ministry Program at BSK, is leading this week's Community Prayers session. If you would like to join the BSK Community for this week’s Prayers session or view the schedule...
Erica Whitaker named associate director of BSK’s Institute for Black Church Studies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville pastor who has been active in the city’s racial justice efforts has been named associate director of Baptist Seminary of Kentucky’s Institute for Black Church Studies. Erica Whitaker, pastor of Buechel Park Baptist Church since...
BSK student leads Community Prayers
BSK student Renee Edington began her studies at BSK in 2019. As an active participant in BSK Community Prayers and Chapel herself, Renee will now be leading this weeks session. If you would like to join the BSK Community for this week's Prayers session or view the...
BSK alumna overcomes reluctance and finds joy in small-town Baptist pastorate
While a student at BSK, Sabrina Smith experienced an epiphany by a small lake at Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina. Before arriving at Montreat’s Women’s Connection conference in 2017, she had been praying faithfully for direction in her life. Bearing some...
Q & A with Dalen Jackson, BSK’s academic dean
Dalen Jackson has been academic dean and professor of biblical studies at BSK since the seminary opened for classes in 2002. Previously, he held administrative and teaching roles at Truett-McConnell College and Judson College, and he has been a pastor, interim pastor,...
BSK convocation speaker cautions against too much self-assuredness in preaching
Preachers and teachers should approach their tasks “with an appropriate tentativeness” and avoid being “overly confident,” a Duke University Divinity School professor and administrator told Baptist Seminary of Kentucky’s fall convocation. In his Sept. 1 address, David...
Convocation kicks off a new semester of virtual chapel experiences
On Wednesday, September 1 at 10 AM, EST, the BSK Community will gather on Zoom for Convocation to begin the Fall 2021 semester. Following this special gathering, each week BSK will hold Community Prayers on Zoom, with a Chapel service once a month. This tradition...
BSK trustee offers “Pandemic Lessons”
BSK Board of Trustees member, Ron Oliver, has written an opinion piece for Good Fatih Media. Ron serves as System Vice-President, Mission & Outreach for Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky. Ron writes, "Ironically, I was so spent I didn’t know I needed...
BSK kicks off a new semester with highest enrollment in 15 years
BSK is excited to welcome 52 students to the classroom this semester, with courses kicking off on Monday, August 23. Enrollment has grown steadily over the last 4 years since BSK first partnered with Simmons College of Kentucky. In 2020, BSK was named the official...
Brogdon and Caldwell statement on Critical Race Theory shared on Baptist News Global
Recently, Dr. Lewis Brogdon and Dr. Chris Caldwell made a statement about Critical Race Theory and why it will still be taught at BSK and Simmons College of Kentucky. This statement has been shared by Baptist News Global. Click here to read the article.
Marcus Pernell preaching on “Surpassing Love”
BSK alumnus, Rev. Marcus Pernell, will be preaching at First Baptist Church at the Singing Bridge in Frankfort, KY, this Sunday, July 25. Marcus' sermon title is, "Surpassing Love" and his text is Ephesians 3:14-21. Marcus serves as Associate Pastor of Students at FBC.
We Will Continue to Teach Critical Race Theory
Our schools will continue to discuss ideas such as Critical Race Theory, and we will continue to have difficult conversations about how slavery, Jim Crow (a term coined in Louisville), and the constructed notion of white superiority shaped our history and shape our...
Levens addresses plantation evangelism and its part in Texas Baptist life
"Before and during the Civil War, white Texas Baptist leadership tied their theology of the gospel and plans for evangelism directly to Southern plantation patriarchy and support of the Confederacy. In the 10 years following, known as Reconstruction (1865-1875), Texas...
“Illuminate Your peace, love, and mercy in these times of restlessness” BSK alumni offers prayer for healthcare workers
"If you’re reading this and are continuing to work in healthcare, know that I am with you and am for you. You truly are a fighter. Even when you’re tired and feel helpless, you are a fighter. Always remember that. I hope this prayer brings you some sort of comfort and...
Brogdon speaks addresses issue of national identity in relation to “The Soul of America”
Dr. Lewis Brogdon, Executive Director of the Institute for Black Church Studies at BSK, will be speaking on the topic of "The Fight for the Soul of America" as a part of JustFaith Ministries' "Acting for Justice" webinar. This program will take place on Thursday,...
Dr. Medley invited guest preacher in multiple congregations
BSK faculty, staff, and students are often busy guest preaching in multiple congregations within and outside of Kentucky. Dr. Mark Medley, BSK's Professor of Theology, will be preaching at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lexington, KY this Sunday, July 4,...
Daniel Bailey preached at Pilgrim Presbyterian Church
BSK student, Daniel Bailey, recently preached at Pilgrim Presbyterian Church in Vinita, OK. This was Daniel's first time preaching! Click here to listen to Daniel's sermon, which begins around the 18 minute mark.
Levens and Inscore Essick present research findings in Berry Center lecture series
On June 24 at 7 PM, Dr. Laura Levens and Dr. John Inscore Essick will present their findings from research conducted in three Black congregations in Henry County, Kentucky. Their research in Henry County was one of several Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary...
BSK launches simplified audit process
Are you interested in theological education but don't have time for graded assignments? Want to learn from our talented faculty without credits or grades? Auditing is a great option for lay leaders in churches or anyone else who might have an interest in a specific...
Levens responds to Southern Baptist issues
Laura Levens was interviewed by Rev. Dr. Brian Kaylor, president and editor-in-chief of Word & Way. On this episode of the podcast, “Dangerous Dogma," entitled, "Laura Levens on Issues Roiling Southern Baptists" Brian asks Dr. Levens what it’s like to embody a...