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New podcast series highlights leadership of women in ministry
A new seven episode podcast highlights the stories of women pastors, scholars and leaders. Each episode features an interview with women serving in leadership roles as pastors, chaplains, seminary scholars, and leaders of non-profits. "E3" refers to the podcast's...
Whitaker explores how Christian theological concepts shape how Americans view the Israel/Hamas war
Rev. Erica Whitaker will be presenting at Centre College on Tuesday, February 27. Rev. Whitaker will present on how Christian theological concepts significantly shape how many Americans view the Israel/Hamas war. She will engage in dialogue with Rev. Jason Crosby to...
BSK alumna leads Community Prayers session
Join us for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, February 28, at 10:00 am (Eastern time) via Zoom. We're thrilled to have BSK alum Rev. Brittany Stillwell leading us! Rev. Stillwell is the Associate Pastor with Students and Families at Second Baptist Church in Little...
Rev. Erica Whitaker to preach at Central Presbyterian Church in Louisville
Rev. Erica Whitaker, Associate Director of BSK's Institute for Black Church Studies, will be preaching at Central Presbyterian Church in Louisville, KY this Sunday, February 25. If you're in the area, come hear her sermon entitled, “Seeing Again, and Again, and...
BSK student will lead in Community Prayers this Wednesday
Join us virtually for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, February 21, at 10:00 am (Eastern time) via Zoom. We're excited to have BSK student Lesa Dae leading us! Click here to access Zoom info.
Renee Edington ordained by Calvary Baptist Church
BSK student, Rev. Renee Edington, was ordained by Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington, KY on Sunday, February 18. Renee has been a student at BSK since 2019 and will graduate with her Master of Divinity degree from BSK this May. Dr. Mark Medley, Dr. John Inscore...
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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...
BSK statement on Breonna Taylor decision
Baptist Seminary of Kentucky stands in solidarity with Breonna Taylor, her family, and the city of Louisville. We cry out for Breonna Taylor, who cannot cry out for herself. We cry out for the city of Louisville, dismayed, hurt, and angered by unjust and racist...
Jordan Conley writes tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
BSK Student Jordan Conley has written a tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, published by the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB). He writes, I believe the heart of the grief I feel is the sense that we’ve lost someone who cared more about tomorrow than...
Amanda Standiford Assumes New Role at First Baptist Frankfort
Baptist Seminary of Kentucky congratulates Rev. Amanda Standiford on her new role as Associate Pastor of Children & Spiritual Formation at First Baptist Church, Frankfort. Amanda joined the FBC staff on August 24, 2020, and is a 2014 graduate of BSK.Amanda...
Calling All Youth Leaders
This Fall, BSK's Flourish Center is offering an online workshop series designed to strengthen local church leaders who work with youth. The series offers a 6 week, non-credit set of workshops (no grades), including pre-recorded videos, live Zoom discussion sessions,...
New Flourish workshop series provides introduction to the Bible
BSK's Flourish Center is offering a new workshop series beginning Oct 19, titled "Introduction to the Bible." Registration is now open for this course. Introduction to the Bible is great for Bible study leaders or anyone who wants to deepen their skill with the...
BSK library named in honor of Bill and Joyce Holmes
The Baptist Seminary of Kentucky has named its library in honor of longtime supporters Bill and Joyce Holmes, the school announced during its fall convocation Sept. 2. Bill Holmes, a BSK trustee and former interim president, practiced neurology in Louisville until...