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Erica Whitaker challenges Christians to take a stand against Christian Nationalism in the midst of Independence Day celebrations
Erica Whitaker, associate director of BSK's Institute for Black Church Studies, wrote an article for Baptist News Global entitled, "Beyond birthright and body type: How to be Christian in America." She writes, "The American flag has been used like the image of the...
BSK has advocated for and supported women in ministry from its founding
Since our founding over 20 years ago, BSK has emphasized, supported, and advocated for the work of women in all areas of ministry. BSK's female students and alumni serve as senior pastors, directors of non-profits, and ministers in all areas of the church. BSK...
BSK offers non-credit certificate program to CBF church leaders in the Bahamas
This summer, BSK offered a special, non-credit certificate program for leaders of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship churches in the Bahamas. A team from the seminary spent a weekend learning and worshipping with church leaders in the Bahamas. Dr. Lewis Brogdon, Executive...
Connect with BSK and CBF KY friends at CBF General Assembly
Are you attending the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's General Assembly? If so, join your BSK and CBF/KY friends for a reception on Wednesday, June 28 from 4-5 PM, EST in the Vinings Room at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta. This reception is in lieu of a CBF/KY...
Join via livestream as BSK honors 2023 graduates
Please join us for our annual commencement ceremony as we honor BSK’s 2023 graduates, Zachary Fraley and Joseph Dunn. We will also be honoring Samuel Bland, who is receiving a certificate in Black Church Studies. Rev. Anastasia Holman, adjunct faculty at BSK, will be...
BSK’s ‘Homegrown Ministry’ initiative cultivates leaders within local churches
When Becky Owen assumed leadership of the children’s ministry at her church, she brought to her duties a love for children and professional experience as a qualified mental health professional serving in public schools. Yet she perceived she needed training in...
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BSK Alumnus Writes Song About Removal of Confederate Statues
BSK alumnus, Aaron Austin, Associate Pastor of Missions and Outreach at Central Baptist Church in Lexington, Ky, wrote and recorded a song after reflecting on the city's decision to remove the two confederate statues located in the old courthouse square. Click here to...
Cassady to Preach at Central Baptist Church – August 27
This Sunday, August 27, BSK President, Dr. David Cassady, will be preaching at Central Baptist Church in Lexington, KY at 11:00 AM. BSK and Central Baptist Church are very intertwined and have many connections through the staff at CBC. Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Mark...
Simmons College to Become New Site for BSK
The Baptist Seminary of Kentucky (BSK) announced that it will establish offices and begin offering a full Master of Divinity degree in West Louisville at HBCU Simmons College beginning with the 2018 Spring semester. BSK was founded in 2001 and is accredited by the...
Dr. Laura Levens to Preach at Living Faith Baptist Fellowship
BSK loves being involved in the lives of our partner churches! This Sunday, August 27, BSK Assistant Professor of Christian Mission, Dr. Laura Levens, will be preaching at Living Faith Baptist Fellowship at 10:30 AM. BSK alumnus Roger Jasper is pastor of Living Faith...
Dr. Mark Medley to Teach “Faith in Film” Series
Are you interested in how faith and theology interact with film? Join our Associate Professor of Theology, Dr. Mark Medley, on Wednesday nights at 6:15 PM at Calvary Baptist Church in Lexington from August 23 - September 13 for a Faith in Film series. Following an...
Statement on Charlottesville
In response to the events in Charlottesville this past Saturday, BSK affirms these words from our Associate Professor of Theology, Mark Medley: “I'm disgusted and repulsed by the vile racism, white racist ideology, and domestic terrorism by white supremacists in...
Author Andrew Noe – New Book!
We celebrate with Alumni Andrew Noe the publication of his new book Live the Stories: 50 Interactive Children’s Sermons, by Smyth & Helwys Publishing. The book provides church leaders a practical guide to teaching children during the worship service through...
New Director of Admissions
The Baptist Seminary of Kentucky is pleased to announce Abby Sizemore as its new Director of Admissions. Abby begins her new role on July 24. Abby (Shelton) Sizemore is a native of Owensboro, Kentucky and a 2013 graduate of Georgetown College. After graduating from...
Dr. Eric A. Johnson to teach preaching
BSK welcomes Dr. Eric A. Johnson, who will be teaching preaching in the Fall 2017 semester. "We are excited about the opportunity for our students to be led by such an accomplished preacher," said BSK president David Cassady. Dr. Eric A. Johnson is the pastor of...
Devin Harris-Davis Published in Nurturing Faith Journal
BSK Student Devin Harris-Davis wrote "Hospitality in unexpected places" for the July-August issue of the Nurturing Faith Journal. Devin shares how she discovered the power of hospitality through an unexpected experience. She writes, "Nine months before my wedding day,...
College, Seminary Seek to Bridge Racial Opportunity Gap
Simmons College of Kentucky and the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky announced plans Feb. 16 to make it easier for African-American college graduates to earn graduate degrees. Read More at Baptist News Global