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Female scholars offer electives in missiology, church history, old testament, and theology
In the Spring 2024 semester, four different female scholars will offer unique electives on BSK's course schedule. These electives would be perfect for auditors. Auditors participate in class discussion, but do not have to do any reading or receive credit or a grade....
BSK student, a chemistry professor at Georgetown College, regularly guest preaches in Kentucky congregations
BSK students are known for taking the "non-traditional route" to theological education, and Dr. Innocent Demshemino is no exception. Innocent found BSK through the Seminary's partnership with Georgetown College where he is Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry....
Dr. Anthony Everett visits Ghana
Baptist Seminary of Kentucky Siloam Project Director, Reverend Dr. Anthony Everett, and Reverend Dr. Kymberley Clemons-Jones of the Restored Life Group and the Community Healing and Caring Center (Valley Springs, NY and Hartford, CT) led an entourage of seventeen...
Rev. Laura Edgar leading Community Prayers
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 18, as Rev. Laura Edgar leads our Community Prayers session at 10 AM (eastern time). Rev. Edgar is Associate Pastor for Youth, College, and Young Adults at First Baptist Church in Auburn, AL. Rev. Edgar also serves as Chapel...
Whitaker lecturing on “White Jesus Seen in the Black Church” at Wayland Baptist Theological Seminary
This Tuesday, October 17, Rev. Erica Whitaker will be lecturing on White Jesus Seen in the Black Church at Wayland Baptist Theological Seminary. In this lecture, Whitaker explores the history of why images and icons of white Jesus are seen in black churches. She gives...
Sign up today for BSK’s annual monastic retreat
Each year, the BSK Community heads to St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana for a monastic retreat. This year's retreat will happen January 9-11, 2024. This retreat includes organized prayers, mass and meals with the monks at St. Meinrad along with ample time for solitude...
RECENT ARTICLES
Medley Published in NABPR Journal
Dr. Mark Medley, BSK's Professor of Theology, has recently had a journal article published for Perspectives in Religious Studies, the journal of the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (NABPR). The article, “Capacitated for Living Baptismally: ...
Over 25 Churches Participating in BSK Sunday
This Sunday, April 28, 2019 is our third annual BSK Sunday. On BSK Sunday, churches across Kentucky, and even some in other states, will highlight BSK during their morning worship services. BSK alumnus Andrew Noe developed the idea of BSK Sunday in 2017, and it has...
Article by Rev. Amber Inscore Essick
Rev. Amber Inscore Essick, Co-Pastor of Port Royal Baptist Church and adjunct professor at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky is a frequent writer for Young Clergy Women International, a network for ordained women under 40 around the world. Most recently, Rev. Inscore...
Dr. Wade Rowatt Participates in West Louisville Forum
On Wednesday, April 3, Empower West Louisville, a group of Louisville pastors and churches who are working together to highlight justice issues relating to the West End of Louisville, KY, hosted a West Louisville Forum. Empower West hosts monthly forums and this...
Bill and Joyce Holmes Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary With a Major Gift to BSK
Dr. Bill Holmes and his wife, Joyce, have been married 50 years as of December 2018. In recognition of this special milestone in their life, the couple has donated $50,000 to BSK. Dr. Holmes has served on the Board of Trustees and recently served as Interim President...
BSK Alumna Co-Authors Book
Rev. Brandy Mullins, BSK class of 2006, has co-authored a book entitled, "Out of the Depths: Your Companion after Pregnancy or Infant Loss." This book, set to be released in June, is a resource for individuals experiencing trauma. Rev. Mullins serves as Minister to...
BSK Sunday
Sunday, April 28, 2019, has been designated as our 3rd annual BSK Sunday. On BSK Sunday, churches across Kentucky, and even some in other states, will highlight BSK during their morning worship services. BSK alumnus Andrew Noe developed the idea of BSK Sunday in 2017...
Dr. Inscore Essick Leading Series with Youth of FBC Middletown
Over the next couple of months, Dr. John Inscore Essick will be working with the youth at First Baptist Church of Middletown, KY. Rev. Bobby Tackett-Evans, BSK class of 2017, is the Youth Minister at FBC Middletown. Dr. Inscore Essick describes this series with the...
BSK Board Member Named President of Association of Professional Chaplains
Dr. Ron Oliver, a member of the BSK Board of Trustees, was recently named president of Association of Professional Chaplains. Ron currently serves as System Vice President, Mission and Outreach at Norton Healthcare in Louisville. Dr. David Cassady, President of BSK,...
Upcoming Events
We're gearing up for a busy spring at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky! Take a look below at our upcoming events and please join us if you are able. Please be aware that many of these events require prior registration. Links to register are included below! Monday, March...
Scarlette Jasper to Preach at Midway and Faith Baptist Churches
BSK student, Scarlette Jasper, is scheduled to preach at two different churches over the next two weeks. This Sunday, February 17, Scarlette will preach at Midway Baptist Church in Midway, KY. Midway Baptist Church is a long time partner of BSK and we are so thankful...
BSK Faculty Participating in “Courage to Imagine” Series at Highland Baptist Church
Several members of the faculty at the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky will be leading Wednesday night discussions at Highland Baptist Church as a part of a series called, "Courage to Imagine." In this series, the faculty will be leading discussions about different...
BSK Student Preaching at Living Faith Baptist Fellowship
Baptist Seminary of Kentucky student Kelly Hale will be preaching at Living Faith Baptist Fellowship in Elizabethtown, KY this Sunday, January 27, 2019. Kelly's sermon title is "Surprised by Jesus" and her text is John 10:38-42. Rev. Roger Jasper is the Pastor of...
Students Share About Monastic Retreat
Janine Williams, a BSK student from Radcliffe, is already looking forward to BSK’s 2020 retreat to St. Meinrad Archabbey. “This January, I had a wonderful opportunity to spend time with my class at St. Meinrad. This was a spiritually transforming experience for me...
BSK Trustee Inducted into Georgetown College Hall of Fame
BSK Trustee, Dr. Robert Doty, was inducted into the Georgetown College Hall of Fame on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Dr. Doty has recently joined the board at BSK after serving on the Georgetown College board. Dr. Doty was inducted into the GC Hall of Fame for his many...
Admissions Now Open for BSK’s Rural Ministry Program
In the Fall of 2019, BSK will launch the Rural Ministry Program. Rural places have long been religious places. Advanced theological and ministry training, however, has too often failed to help ministers imagine smaller, rural congregations as suitable and sustainable...
Cassady Preaching at Eminence Baptist Church
This Sunday, January 13, 2019, Dr. David Cassady, BSK's President, will be preaching and bringing greetings from BSK at Eminence Baptist Church in Eminence, KY. During their interim period, Eminence is exploring multiple focus points. Dr. Cassady is preaching as the...
Cassady at Crescent Hill Baptist Church’s Men’s Prayer Breakfast
This Saturday, January 19, 2019, Dr. David Cassady, BSK's President, will join the Men's Prayer Breakfast at Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. Crescent Hill is a wonderful friend to BSK and we are thankful for the work they do in community of Louisville...
Dartanya Hill and Wade Rowatt to Co-Teach Course
In the Spring 2019 semester, Dr. Dartanya Hill and Dr. Wade Rowatt will co-teach a course entitled, Pastoral Care with Small Groups: Dynamics and Techniques. This course will focus on the pastoral care and counseling needs of a congregation from a small groups...
Christmas Shopping? BSK Apparel for Sale!
If you're looking for Christmas gifts for the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky student, faculty, or staff member in your life, or if you yourself are a BSK supporter, consider BSK apparel! Did you know we have a BSK online store? There are men's and women's shirts,...