News
TOP STORIES
Celebrating BWIM Month of Advocacy in BSK Chapel
Join us this Wednesday, March 18, at 10 AM, Eastern Time (via Zoom), for BSK Chapel! We are thrilled to welcome Rev. Molly A. Shoulta Tucker as our preacher. Molly is the Pastor of Ridgewood Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky and is the Chair of the Board of...
BSK’s Tending Program announces new project administrator
LEXINGTON, KY -- Maurice B. Herring has been selected as BSK’s new Tending Project Administrator, effective March 16, 2026. Maurice brings over 15 years of executive leadership experience in finance, operations, and compliance across higher education, government, and...
Dr. Anthony Everett participates in Lexington event denouncing political violence
Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett, BSK Director of Development and Teaching Professor of Contextual Ministry, shared the closing benediction at the UNITED Interfaith Encounter in Lexington on March 5. An overflow crowd gathered at Historic St. Paul Catholic Church for the...
Hinson Lectures speaker highlights connection to the earth as an act of resistance
BSK hosted the annual Hinson Lectures on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in Lexington, KY. With many in attendance in-person and others live-streaming the event, Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes led in two different sessions. In the morning session, Dr. Carvalhaes lectured on the...
Dr. Levens leads Community Prayers
Please join us for BSK Community Prayers tomorrow, February 25, at 10:00 am Eastern time on Zoom. Dr. Laura Levens will guide us. Dr. Levens is BSK's Associate Professor of Christian Mission, and we are grateful for her leadership in our time of prayer and worship...
BSK student preaches a powerful sermon in Chapel
BSK student, Rev. Cory Bailey, recently preached a powerful sermon in Chapel entitled, "Why God Desires Actions Over Abstinence." Rev. Bailey is the Site Campus Pastor for the Southern Indiana campus of St. Stephen Church. Watch Cory's sermon here, and be...
RECENT ARTICLES
Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett named panelist for seminar supporting DEI focused organizations
This Thursday, September 11, 2025, Rev. Dr. Anthony Everett will be a panelist for the National Benevolent Association’s (NBA) 2025 SENT Seminar, "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Building Impactful Futures.” As DEI becomes increasingly politicized, it's...
Convocation preacher urges BSK Community to serve from a place of abundance
BSK was honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Cody Sanders, Associate Professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership at Luther Seminary, as Convocation Chapel preacher on September 3. Watch his inspiring sermon below!
BSK marks the beginning of the new academic year with Convocation Chapel
Please join us via Zoom for BSK Convocation Chapel on Wednesday, September 3, at 10 AM Eastern Time. We're thrilled to welcome Rev. Dr. Cody Sanders as our Convocation speaker! Rev. Dr. Sanders is the Associate Professor of Congregational and Community Care Leadership...
BSK faculty and staff prepare for a civil rights pilgrimage funded by Wabash Center
BSK faculty and staff recently participated in the first phase of a new initiative taking place over the course of the next year entitled, Civil Rights Pilgrimage as a Vessel for Teaching through Trauma. The proposal for this initiative, submitted to the Wabash Center...
BSK student preaches at Eminence Baptist Church
BSK student, Juliette Wallace, was recently invited to preach at Eminence Baptist Church in Eminence, KY! EBC invites a BSK student to preach every year, and has been a long time supporter of BSK. Juliette's sermon was entitled, "Selah" and her focus text was Luke...
BSK celebrates Zomi Christian Theological Seminary graduates
BSK celebrated with the Zomi Baptist Convention and the Zomi Christian Theological Seminary graduates on July 19 in Louisville, KY. A vibrant, growing immigrant community, the Zomi bring excitement and excellent ministry through their congregations across the USA. Dr....
BSK alumni commissioned for chaplaincy at CBF General Assembly
On Thursday evening, June 26, three BSK alumni were comissioned for chaplaincy by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Each year at its General Assembly, CBF comissions chaplains and pastoral counselors that are being endorsed by the denominetwork. BSK was well...
Connect with BSK at CBF General Assembly
The BSK Community will be leading and participating in many events throughout the duration of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) General Assembly, happening June 24-26 in St. Louis, MO. If you will be in attendance at General Assembly, please connect with us...
Dr. Anthony Everett featured on Roseilience podcast
Dr. Anthony Everett, Administrative Faculty and Director of the Siloam Project at BSK, was recently the featured guest on the Roseilience podcast, hosted by Kiah Arnold. The Roseilience Podcast shares stories of individuals working tierlessly to bloom the best...
BSK celebrates largest graduating class in history with Graduates Chapel
In less than 2 weeks, BSK will have the largest graduating class in its history. Join us as we celebrate these graduates virtually during Graduates Chapel. Graduates Chapel will be held this Wednesday, May 7, at 10 AM, Eastern Time. Click here to access Zoom...
BSK student leading Community Prayers this Wednesday, April 30
Join us for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, April 30, at 10 AM Eastern Time, on Zoom. We're excited to have BSK student Sarah Wall leading us. For Zoom info, click here.
BSK Remembers Dr. Les Hill
BSK mourns the passing of former professor Dr. Les Hill. Dr. Hill was Professor of Missions and Evangelism at BSK, retiring in 2007. Dr. Les Hill valued learning. He earned his B.A. from Oklahoma Baptist University, an M.Div. from the Southwestern Baptist Theological...
Rev. Laura Edgar will lead Holy Week Community Prayers
Join us for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, April 16 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, on Zoom. Rev. Laura Edgar, BSK's Coordinator of Chapel and Prayers, will be leading us as we gather during Holy Week. Click here for Zoom info.
BSK alumnus and Kentucky pastor responds to Kentucky Legislature’s conversion therapy bill
Rev. Jordan Conley, who graduated from BSK in 2022, wrote an op ed for Louisville's Courier Journal. Conley has been the co-pastor and now pastor at Crescent Hill Baptist Church since 2022. Conley's op ed, entitled, "Kentucky lawmakers weaponized the Christian faith...
Welcoming Rev. Dr. Jaye Peabody Smith to the virtual pulpit this Wednesday, April 2
Join us on Wednesday, April 2, at 10 AM, Eastern Time, for BSK Chapel! We are excited to welcome Rev. Dr. Jaye Peabody Smith as our preacher. Rev. Dr. Peabody Smith is BSK's Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling. She'll preach from John 12:1-8, and we...
Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons preaching in Chapel on Wednesday
Join us on Wednesday, March 19, at 10:00 AM, Eastern Time, for BSK Chapel! We are thrilled to welcome Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons as our preacher. Rev. Dr. Simmons is the Eastern Regional Associate Director with Partners in Health and Wholeness, an initiative of the...
Get your tickets now for the BSK Banquet happening in Louisville, KY
BSK’s annual banquet, which happens each year in conjunction with Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Kentucky’s Spring Gathering, will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM, Eastern Time. This year’s Spring Gathering and Banquet will be held at First Baptist...
Conversation with Dr. Brian Blount and Dr. Lewis Brogdon will be live streamed
You're invited to join via livestream as Dr. Lewis Brogdon hosts a dialogue with Dr. Brian Blount on the topic of "Empires in Crisis: Reflections on the Book of Revelation and America." This conversation will happen at 7 PM, Eastern Time and can be accessed here. Dr....
BSK student named fourth pastor of United Baptist Church in Chicago
BSK student, Michael Faggett, will be installed as the fourth pastor of United Baptist Church in Chicago, IL, on Saturday, May 3. Michael says of his church, "United Baptist Church in Chicago turns 59 this year. I'll be installed as the fourth senior pastor in the...
Community Prayers will be led by Abby Sizemore, BSK’s Director of Admissions
Join us for BSK Community Prayers on Wednesday, February 26 at 10 AM, Eastern Time, on Zoom. Abby Sizemore, BSK's Director of Admissions, will be leading us. Abby has served as BSK's Director of Admissions since 2017. Click here for Zoom information!