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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 student, Janine Williams, preaches at Second Baptist Church in Little Rock, AR
On Sunday, February 28, BSK student, Janine Williams, preached virtually at Second Baptist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas as a part of Baptist Women in Ministry's Month of Preaching. Rev. Brittany Stillwell, a BSK alumna, serves as Minister with Students and Families...
Rev. Dr. Dartanya Hill to preach at BSK’s virtual chapel service
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, BSK began hosting weekly community prayers sessions over Zoom, in addition to a once-a-month chapel service. These chapel services have proven to be a significant blessing during a trying time in the world. Tomorrow, Wednesday,...
Brogdon participates in “Dimensions of Faith” lecture series at St. Matthews Episcopal Church
Dr. Lewis Brogdon, Research Professor of Preaching and Black Church Studies at BSK, will be presenting a lecture this Sunday, March 7, as a part of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church's "Dimensions of Faith" lecture series. Dr. Brogdon's lecture will be entitled, "Dr....
BSK student writes about dangers of matter-of-fact statements
In an article published by Baptist News Global, BSK student Jordan Conley writes, "When church leaders make matter-of-fact statements that dismiss communities of faith from fellowship, they aren’t making a statement about what the Scriptures say, they are making a...
Dean Jackson challenges disfellowshipping churches based on the ‘clear’ teaching of Scripture
Dr. Dalen Jackson, academic dean and professor of biblical studies at BSK, wrote an opinion piece for Baptist News Global entitled, "About disfellowshipping churches based on the ‘clear’ teaching of Scripture" regarding the Southern Baptist Conventions recent decision...
“Name-Calling Derives from Lack of Love, Truth and Justice,” Cassady writes for Good Faith Media
BSK President, David Cassady, co-wrote an article for Good Faith Media with the Executive Director of CBF Arkansas, Ray Higgins. In this article, Cassady and Higgins call out two Texas pastors who recently called Vice President Kamala Harris "Jezebel." They say, "Both...
Amanda Standiford preaches at FBC at The Singing Bridge
BSK alumna, Rev. Amanda Standiford, preached at FBC Frankfort on Sunday, February 14. Amanda serves as Associate Pastor of Children and Spiritual Formation at FBC. Amanda's sermon was entitled, "Coming Close to a Mystery" and her text was Mark 9:2-9. To watch Amanda's...
BSK student named to USAID Payne Fellowship Program
BSK student, Austin Fraley, will join the USAID Payne Fellowship Program's 2021 cohort. Fraley will graduate from BSK this May. During his time at BSK, Austin took a leave of absence to become a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi. To learn more about this exciting...
Brogdon participates in panel discussion
Dr. Lewis Brogdon, BSK's Research Professor of Preaching and Black Church Studies and director of BSK's Institute for Black Church Studies, is participating in a panel discussion of Dr. Martin Luther King's book, "Where Do We Go From Here - Chaos or Community?" This...
Virtual Chapel service celebrates Baptist Women in Ministry Month of Preaching
Please join us for virtual Chapel tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 as we welcome Rev. Mary Alice Birdwhistell, Senior Minister, Highland Baptist Church, Louisville, KY, as our preacher. Tomorrow’s liturgy has been created by and will be led by KY Baptist Women in...
BSK’s plans for Institute for Black Church Studies featured on WHAS in Louisville
Last Friday, BSK was featured by news outlet WHAS in Louisville, KY. The news outlet featured BSK's plans for an Institute of Black Church Studies. This Institute will be made possible by a $750,000 grant from the Baugh Foundation that BSK received early this year....
John Inscore Essick writes for Baptist News Global
Dr. John Inscore Essick, associate professor of church history at BSK, recently wrote an article for Baptist News Global entitled, "It's hard to quit Herod, but we must worship another." Dr. Inscore Essick writes, "Herod wants it all to run through him, and when it...
Brogdon leads webinar with JustFaith Ministries in partnership with Simmons College of Kentucky
This Thursday, January 21, 2021, Dr. Lewis Brogdon, Research Professor of Preaching and Black Church Studies at BSK, will present a webinar with JustFaith Ministries in partnership with Simmons College of Kentucky. Dr. Brogdon, who has taught many classes on the life...
Cassady speaks with St. Stephen Church on MLK Sunday
On MLK Sunday, BSK President, David Cassady, spoke with St. Stephen Church about the importance of racial justice and repair in the work of the church. Dr. Cassady's conversation begins at the 6:30 mark and can be viewed here.
BSK receives $750,000 grant to start Institute for Black Church Studies
Kentucky seminary receives Baugh Foundation grant to start Institute for Black Church Studies GEORGETOWN, Ky.— Supported by a $750,000 Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation grant, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky will launch the Institute for Black Church Studies in...
Response to January 6 Events
To the BSK Community The events of January 6 were deeply troubling. Many of us are today feeling grief, anger, anxiousness, and hurt. As a community, how do we grapple with this moment? How did we get to this moment? How are we, as people of faith, called to live in...
BSK Alumni Virtually Share Pulpit
BSK alumni, Micah Spicer, Pastor of Third Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY, has invited fellow BSK alumni, Laura Edgar, to be a guest preacher for him this Sunday, December 27. Laura will be preaching virtually at 3BC. Click here to find out how to view Laura's sermon...
BSK & Flexible Theological Education in Virginia
BSK President, Dr. David Cassady, recently contributed to CBF Virginia's Monthly Memo newsletter, writing about BSK's partnership with CBF VA in relation to distance education. Click here to read more.
BSK 2020
BSK has made great strides across a number of initiatives in 2020. Scroll down to view highlights of our accomplishments! Distance Education BSK began distance education in March due to the pandemic. Already well down the road and familiar with Zoom, Microsoft Teams,...
Year in the Life of a Rural Minister
In the Spring 2021 semester beginning in January, BSK will be offering Year in the Life of a Rural Minister, the second of three courses required for our Rural Ministry Certificate. This course will meet on Thursday mornings from 10 AM to 12 PM on Zoom. In this...