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Renee Edington ordained by Calvary Baptist Church

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...

Remembering BSK’s first registrar

Remembering BSK’s first registrar

Winnie Bratcher, who was the Registrar at Georgetown College from 1981-2015, volunteered her time to Baptist Seminary of Kentucky when it first began as the Seminary's first Registrar. BSK and GC have had a long held partnership that continues to today. Winnie...

BSK Community remembers Jimmy Stevens

BSK Community remembers Jimmy Stevens

The BSK Community is celebrating the life of Jimmy Stevens, who passed away on January 31. Jimmy was the Pastor of New Covenant Faith Baptist Church as well as the President of 7th District Baptist Association of Southwest Louisiana. Members of the BSK Community...

West Louisville Forum addresses Black Musicology

West Louisville Forum addresses Black Musicology

Please join online or in person as Simmons College of Kentucky hosts a West Louisville Forum on Tuesday, February 6 at 11 AM (Eastern Time). This West Louisville Forum will feature Dr. Mondre Moffett, Professor of Music and Director of Jazz at Simmons College of...

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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...

Crystal Shepherd Named to Leadership Positions

On Friday, August 14, Crystal Shepherd was elected as President of the Kentucky Association of Pastoral Counselors. Crystal is a 2016 graduate of BSK and a licensed pastoral counselor at Tree of Life Counseling, LLC in Lexington Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy...

BSK Fall 2020 Classes Begin

Students returned to classes today as BSK celebrates its largest enrollment since 2011. The semester is significant because it launches BSK’s redesigned M.Div. program. Students can complete their M.Div. in 75 hours, down from the previous 90 hours. The new M.Div....

Chapel Experiences announced for Fall 2020 Semester

BSK Chapel and Community Prayer is a time for faculty, students, staff, and friends of the seminary to cultivate habits and practices of faithful Christian worship. You are welcome and encouraged to participate! Our first chapel service of the fall 2020 semester will...

Longtime denominational communicator joins BSK staff

Veteran denominational communicator Pat Cole has been named director of advancement at the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, effective Aug. 15. Cole will work alongside BSK President David Cassady in support of the seminary’s communications and fund development...

Embracing technology prepared us in advance for COVID-19

In an opinion piece published today at Baptist News Global, BSK President David Cassady writes “Our mission led us to know what to do in this moment; the technology was the tool through which we were able to make it a reality.” He goes on to describe the ways BSK's...

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