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Levens reflects on the church’s culpability in marginalizing the LGBTQ community
Dr. Laura Levens, Associate Professor for Christian Mission at BSK, recently wrote an article for Baptist News Global entitled, "Why can't we just 'BE KIND NOW!!'?" Dr. Levens writes, "I also learned I was culpable, no matter how nice I was. Even though I have fought...
Cheri Mills preached at Community Baptist Church in Henderson, KY for BWIM’s Month of Advocacy
Cheri Mills, BSK student, preached at Community Baptist Church in Henderson, KY for Baptist Women in Ministry's Month of Advocacy. Cheri has been a student at BSK since 2017. Cheri also serves as Church Administrator at St. Stephen Church in Louisville, KY. In 2022,...
Hinson Lectures speaker interviewed for “Books Your Church Needs to Read” podcast series
Rev. Erica Whitaker interviewed Dr. Leah Payne for the Flourish Studio's podcast series, "Books Your Church Needs to Read." Dr. Payne's book, God Gave Rock and Roll to You will be featured at the upcoming Hinson Lectures hosted by BSK on Wednesay, March 13 in...
Coordinator of CBF of Florida and the Carribean Islands featured on E3: Women in Ministry podcast
The E3 podcast, produced by BSK's Flourish Studio, focuses on women in ministry. Each episode features an interview with women serving in leadership roles as pastors, chaplains, scholars, seminaries, and non-profits. These podcast engage, educate and empower women in...
Georgetown College hosts screening of Baptist Women in Ministry’s documentary
Longtime BSK partner, Georgetown College, will host a screening of Baptist Women in Ministry’s new documentary, “Midwives of a Movement” on Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 PM. This event will be located in Room 112 of the Asher Science Center (located on the west side of...
E3 Women in Ministry podcast first episode features Rev. Anastasia Holman
The E3 podcast, produced by BSK's Flourish Studio, focuses on women in ministry. Each episode features an interview with women serving in leadership roles as pastors, chaplains, scholars, seminaries, and non-profits. These podcast engage, educate and empower women in...
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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...
Lessons and Carols Chapel Service
Each year, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky holds a chapel service called "Lessons and Carols" at the start of Advent. This year is no different, even amidst the pandemic and the seminary being fully virtual. On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 10 AM, BSK will hold...
BSK to play major role in Virginia CBF’s theological education initiative
Baptist Seminary of Kentucky and Union Presbyterian Seminary are joining hands with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia to offer new options in theological education for Virginia students. BSK, which has a growing distance education program, will support...
Pre-Order “Lent of Liberation” by BSK student Cheri Mills
BSK student, Cheri Mills, has authored a second book. "Lent of Liberation: Confronting the Legacy of American Slavery " is described as "a lenten devotional to empower you for the work of racial justice." Cheri previously authored "40 Days of Prayer: For the...
Brogdon participates in diversity panel at OSUIT
Dr. Lewis Brogdon, Research Professor of Preaching and Black Church Studies at BSK, was asked to participate in a panel discussion on systemic racism by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology on Thursday, November 5....
BSK thanks student Janine Williams
BSK student Janine Williams recently served as Interim Director of Admissions while Abby Sizemore was on maternity leave. When planning for Abby's maternity leave, President David Cassady and Abby both agreed on the ideal choice for this interim position in Janine....
Dr. Cassady Leading in CBF KY Bookclub
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Kentucky Ministries Work Group has started a new virtual book club! This month, on Tuesday, October 27, BSK President, Dr. David Cassady, will lead a study on the book, Growing Young: Six Essential Strategies to Help Young People...
Virtual CBF Week at BSK
Last week was "CBF Week" at BSK. CBF Week is an annual event in which staff from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship travel to BSK to promote the partnership between the two organizations. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year, CBF Week was offered virtually. Staff...
BSK Covid-19 Spring 2021 Plans
Learn about our approach to the Spring 2022 semester(Updated January 2022) The spring semester is rapidly approaching, and I want to update you on our status for classes for the spring. First of all, be aware that all for-credit classes taught at BSK are accessible...
Levens presents at ATS Women in Leadership Fall Gathering
This week, the Association of Theological Schools, which accredits BSK, held a conference entitled, "Navigating Seasons of Change: A Women in Leadership Fall Gathering." ATS asked BSK's own, Dr. Laura Levens, to present on the topic of "Discerning Strategies for...
Kentucky CBF honors a BSK trustee and an adjunct professor
Baptist Seminary of Kentucky trustee Reba Cobb and adjunct professor Jim Holladay were among the recipients of the By Faith awards presented during the Autumn Celebration of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Kentucky. The awards, which recognized their contributions...
Rev. Kaji S. Douša to Lead BSK Chapel Service
BSK welcomes Rev. Kaji S. Douša as she leads our chapel service Wednesday, October 14 at 10am via Zoom. All are welcome to join this chapel service. Get the access info here. The Rev. Kaji S. Douša is Senior Pastor of the Park Avenue Christian Church in New York City....
BSK’s Racial Justice Work Featured in ATS Newsletter
BSK's work in the area of racial justice is featured in the latest ATS "Colloquy" newsletter, in an article titled, "Tears to hearts — Baptist Seminary of Kentucky responds to racial injustice." In the article, president David Cassady asks, "As the United States...