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Rural Ministry Program hosts “rural movie night” jointly with The Berry Center
BSK's Rural Ministry Program will be hosting a first-of-its-kind “Rural Movie Night” jointly sponsored with The Berry Center this weekend! Check it out!
Stillwell analyzes why the women who witnessed the empty tomb might have been afraid
"They knew all too well that no matter how true it was, no matter how amazingly important this news was, no matter how well-prepared their words were, no matter how long they had studied under Jesus himself — no one would listen." BSK alumna, Rev. Brittany Stillwell,...
Rev. Amber Inscore Essick and Intro to Worship class to lead Community Prayers
Join us for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, April 17, at 10:00 am (Eastern time) via Zoom. We're excited to have Professor Amber Inscore Essick leading us with contributions from the BSK Introduction to Worship class! Click here for Zoom information.
Everett challenges problems of inequity in Kentucky schools
Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett recently wrote an op-ed that was picked up by the Lexington Times. In this op-ed, Dr. Everett discusses the issues of inequity among schools in Fayette County and beyond throughout all of Kentucky. Dr. Everett's op-ed was written soon after he...
Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett to deliver Keenan Lecture at Spalding University
On Thursday, April 11, from 6-7 PM (Eastern Time), Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett will deliver the 38th annual Keenan Lecture at Spalding University in Louisville, KY. Rev. Dr. Everett's lecture is entitled, "Prophetic Activism in an Age of Christian Nationalism." The...
BSK Banquet will honor Dr. Wade Rowatt and his impact on pastoral care
Please join us on Friday, April 19, at 5:30 PM (Eastern Time), as we honor Dr. Wade Rowatt and his impact on the field of pastoral care at the annual BSK Banquet! This banquet will take place at Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. To register, click here. Be sure...
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BSK grad serving as Pastoral Intern at Crescent Hill Baptist Church
BSK alumnus, Todd Weber, has an exciting opportunity coming up. Todd graduated from BSK last weekend on May 8, 2021. Todd will now serve as Pastoral Intern at Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. "I am so excited and grateful to be working with the...
BSK alumna serves as Director of Programs at The Food Literacy Project in Louisville, KY
Alix Davidson, a BSK alumna living in Louisville, has been Director of Programs at The Food Literacy Project since 2019. The Food Literacy Project engages young people in south, west, and central Louisville in experiential learning opportunities to connect with the...
“Why Laughter Will Fill the Church’s Future,” Cassady writes for Good Faith Media
BSK President, Dr. David Cassady, has written an article for Good Faith Media entitled, "Why Laughter Will Fill the Church's Future." David writes, "For some reason, people Jesus touched tended to look in the mirror and decide to do better in spite of their flaws and...
Share your opinions about the state of faith in the United States
Baptist Seminary of Kentucky wants to know what clergy and other Christian leaders think about the state of faith in the United States today and what they think it will be in 20 years. BSK is conducting an online survey to collect these observations and impressions. ...
Cassady preaching at FBC Corbin
This Sunday, May 9, BSK President Dr. David Cassady, will be preaching at First Baptist Church of Corbin, KY. FBC Corbin is a great partner church to BSK! Dr. Cassady will be preaching from John 15:9-17 and his sermon title is, "Love, Jesus Style." FBC Corbin is...
Renee Edington hired as Social Media Campaign Strategist, Immigration Advocacy
BSK student Renee Edington has an exciting opportunity lined up for the summer. As a part of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's Student.Go program, Renee has been hired for a remote position based in Fredericksburg, VA as Social Media Campaign Strategist,...
Graduates Chapel completes academic year of weekly Community Prayer sessions
As the 2020-2021 academic year comes to a close, the time has come to celebrate our graduates. This Saturday, May 8, BSK will hold our annual commencement ceremony. More details about that service can be found here. This Wednesday, May 5, we will celebrate our...
Dr. Rick Landon to be honored at Commencement
Next Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 2 PM, EST, BSK will hold it's annual Commencement ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. Each Commencement ceremony is special, however this year's ceremony is especially important as we not only honor our graduates, but...
Helping Congregations Practice Creation Care
BSK Board of Trustee Dr. Don Colliver (and also father of BSK alumnus Rev. Jeremy Colliver) was interviewed about ways congregations can practice creation care and combat climate change. Colliver serves as the director and professor of Graduate Studies and Controlled...
Rev. Zach Bay leading Community Prayers
BSK's Community Prayers are held each week on Wednesday mornings at 10 AM, EST, via Zoom. This week, Rev. Zach Bay, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Middlesboro, KY, will be leading Prayers. Zach and FBC as a whole are great partners to BSK. If you are...
Marcus Pernell to preach at FBC at the Singing Bridge
BSK alumnus, Marcus Pernell, will be preaching at First Baptist Church at the Singing Bridge in Frankfort, KY, this Sunday, April 18! Marcus serves as Associate Pastor of Students at FBC. His sermon title is, “Children of God” and his text is 1 John 3:1-7. Click...
“Why You Can’t Go Back to Normal After Pandemic,” Oliver writes for Good Faith Media
Ron Oliver, a member of BSK's Board of Trustees, has recently written an article for Good Faith Media entitled, "Why You Can't Go Back to Normal After Pandemic." Ron writes, "When we do cross the finish line, what then? One of the oft spoken hopes has been...
BSK Community Prayers student led by Worship Class
BSK's Worship Class, taught by Rev. Amber Inscore Essick and Dr. Mark Medley, led this week's Community Prayers session. It is a tradition at BSK for the worship class to lead Prayers each semester. The members of the class plan the order of worship, write prayers and...
Kevin Adams named interim Minister of Congregational Care at Buechel Park Baptist Church
Kevin Adams, a student at BSK since Fall 2020, has recently been named interim Minister of Congregational Care at Buechel Park Baptist Church. Prior to this position, Kevin held a 2 year pastoral internship at BPBC. Kevin says of his new position, "I can say without...
Rev. Dr. Meredith Stone to preach in BSK’s virtual chapel
BSK is excited to welcome Rev. Dr. Meredith Stone as she preaches in chapel on Wednesday, April 7 at 10 AM, EST. Meredith has been the Executive Director of Baptist Women in Ministry since August of 2020. To learn more about Meredith and how she came to her position...
Donate to BSK’s Rural Ministry Program through CBF’s “On the Move Together for Hope”
BSK partner, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's Together for Hope program, is hosting a virtual walk-run-ride-swim-go and the Rural Ministry Program at BSK is one of the organizations that you can chose to donate to with your registration! Details from TFH below:...
Zachary Fraley leads BSK Community Prayers
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 31, BSK student Zachary Fraley will lead BSK's virtual Community Prayers session at 10 AM. Zachary has been a student at BSK since Fall of 2020 and serves as Youth Director at First Church in Wheatfield, Indiana. If you would like to join...
Community Prayers led by Dr. Mark Medley
BSK meets each Wednesday at 10 AM via Zoom for Community Prayers (once a month for virtual Chapel). This tradition began at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, largely due to the leadership of BSK's Chapel Coordinator, Dr. Mark Medley. Dr. Medley spends much time...
BSK’s New Institute for Black Church Studies is Front Page News for Louisville’s Courier-Journal
BSK's Institute for Black Church Studies was featured on the front page of Louisville's Courier-Journal today. The Institute, launching Fall of 2021, will offer continuing education for Black church leaders and a graduate-level certificate program in Black church...
Levens hosts Masterclass on Ann Judson
Dr. Laura Levens, Assistant Professor of Christian Mission at BSK, is hosting a Masterclass with the organization Always a Judson's, "Calling us to a High Endeavor" program. Dr. Levens' session, “Her Great Joy: Ann Judson as Cultivator of Religious Learning and...