Since 2009, Baptist Seminary of Kentucky has hosted an annual lecture series in honor of Dr. Glenn E. Hinson. The E. Glenn Hinson Lecture Series honors the life and work of Dr. E. Glenn Hinson by inviting lecturers who share his passion for Christian scholarship in and for the life of the church and the … Continue reading
By Chris West The season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday, is practiced in a variety of different ways. Traditionally, it is practiced as a period of fasting, giving up luxuries, and performing regular prayer. In recent years, Christians have updated this practice as a way to eliminate the distractions that … Continue reading
By Grayson Hester Throughout church history, a series of watershed events have divided the existence of the Church into “before” and “after;” examples include the Great Schism, the Reformation, Vatican II and now and COVID-19. The churches we all knew before the pandemic, before March 15th, 2020, no longer exist. The precise character of post-COVID … Continue reading
By Paul Baxley Yesterday’s riotous insurrection at the United States Capitol took place on the very same day Christians celebrate Epiphany by remembering the magi’s visit to see Jesus. Yesterday was not the first Epiphany marked by such hatred and darkness. The biblical story of the Epiphany takes place in the context of horrific … Continue reading
Paul Baxley, the executive coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, is announcing that the coordinators of CBF’s 19 state and regional organizations have released the following response to the violence at the United States Capitol Wednesday afternoon. “I am grateful for their shared witness in this moment of national crisis and thank them for their … Continue reading
Statement by Paul Baxley, CBF Executive Coordinator As night falls, I call on all Cooperative Baptists to join me and people of all faith traditions in praying for an end to the riots that have overtaken the United States Capitol this afternoon. This kind of riotous violence is sinful and destructive toward all people. It … Continue reading
By Nell Green, CBF field personnel Matthew 1:23 Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” We use the word “with” countless times a day. We use it to express a feature, how to perform an action, being in opposition, an attitude, … Continue reading
By Shauw Chin Capps With this year’s unusual Thanksgiving behind us, we are heading full speed into the Christmas season. This year, unlike any other, Christmas will also feel different as the pandemic puts limitations on our gatherings and activities. However, as followers of Jesus made in the image of a generous God, I believe … Continue reading
In this season of Thanksgiving, we pause to give thanks to our CBF family, gathered at many tables across the country and around the world. We are grateful for all of the ways you practice bold faith partner with us to share God’s love and transform lives around the world. On this day of giving … Continue reading
