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Hinson Lectures featured by Baptist News Global
"Payne said this movement of charismatics exhibit a version of nationalism that is portable but “subservient to eschatological Israel.” One example is a social media post by former Brazilian First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro, a charismatic Christian, after she cast a...
Register today for BSK’s annual banquet
BSK’s annual banquet, which happens each year in conjunction with CBF of Kentucky’s Spring Gathering, will be held on Friday, April 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM, Eastern Time. This year’s Spring Gathering and Banquet will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. For...
Rev. Lauren McDuffie preaches in BWIM Month of Advocacy chapel service
Join us this Wednesday, March 20, at 10:00 AM Eastern for Chapel! Rev. Lauren McDuffie will be our preacher. Rev. McDuffie is Senior Pastor of Community Baptist Church in Henderson, Kentucky. She'll share with us "The King Who Arrived," her sermon on Mark 11:1-11....
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...
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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...