The rapidly changing landscape of theological education for moderate and progressive Baptists will take yet another new turn next fall with a focus on Virginia. Less than two years after the closure of Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, two new…
Focus on ‘we’ rather than ‘me’ when praying, professor counsels
Although Rick Landon never has taught English grammar, he has urged students to choose their pronouns carefully. Paying attention to pronouns while praying is one way to start nurturing a closer relationship with God, said Landon, who recently retired as…
Bonds forged in flood recovery lead pastor to seminary opportunity
The journey to recovery after a devastating 2016 flood showed Louisiana pastor S.C. Dixon the promise of interracial bridgebuilding and opened doors to new relationships in ministry and education. During relief efforts, he saw Baptists work together across racial lines,…
Embracing technology prepared us in advance for COVID-19
During this pandemic, churches, schools and organizations have been forced to learn and use new approaches to worship, ministry and learning. We are creatures of habit, but habits can limit our perspective. As Baptist Seminary of Kentucky began offering theological…
Historically black college to become home to CBF seminary
The Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, a theological education partner of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, will establish offices and begin offering a full master of divinity degree on the campus of Simmons College of Kentucky.
Baptist entrepreneur David Cassady named president of Kentucky seminary
Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, a theological education partner of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, has named longtime moderate Baptist educator and entrepreneur David Cassady as its second president. Cassady, 56, will succeed founding president Greg Earwood, who retired last year. He…
Kentucky seminary names interim president
Academy of Preachers founder Dwight A. Moody has been named interim president at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, one of 15 theological education partners of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
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. A historically black college and a Cooperative Baptist Fellowship-aligned seminary have announced a collaboration…
Kentucky seminary celebrates commencement, accreditation
By Bob Allen Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, one of 15 theology schools in partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, postponed its usual spring commencement to Aug. 8 in a special celebration after earning accreditation early this summer. CBF Executive Coordinator…
CBF partner school earns accreditation
By Bob Allen Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, one of 15 theological-education partners with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, has been accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, seminary President Greg Earwood announced June 19. “We celebrate with great joy the achievement…