Members of Living Hope Fellowship worship together at their 25th Anniversary service. LEXINGTON, Ky. — Living Hope Fellowship marked a significant milestone on Sunday, October 4, 2026, celebrating 25 years of ministry in Lexington with a special anniversary worship service, homecoming celebration, and evening of fellowship. The celebration brought together a standing-room-only congregation of current and former members, families, and friends to reflect on God's faithfulness t

Many are aware of the growing need for more involvement from the faith community in the area of foster care and adoption. It is a Biblical principle to care for the orphan, the widow, and the vulnerable among us. The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government has recently instituted efforts to join with the faith community in Lexington to help stand in the gap and answer the call to minister to children and families in our community by providing care and support during their t

Living Hope Fellowship in Lexington will celebrate its 25th anniversary this weekend, marking a meaningful milestone for a church family that began with a simple but lasting vision: to be a Christian family of faith. The anniversary celebration will take place at on Sunday, October 4, 2026. There will be an open house at 9:15am, bringing together members, families, friends, and the wider community to remember God’s faithfulness through 25 years of worship, ministry, growth, a

Central Kentucky Baptists are invited to come together for an evening of worship, celebration, prayer, and partnership at the 2026 CKNB Fall Gathering, Monday, October 12, at Grace Baptist Church in Lexington. The gathering begins at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 811 Bryan Drive, Lexington. A livestream will also be available through the CKNB Facebook page for those unable to attend in person. The Fall Gathering is one of two annual opportunities for churches across the

CYNTHIANA, Ky | Silas Baptist Church in Cynthiana welcomed members, friends, and guests for a special three-day revival September 13–15, bringing together preaching, worship, music, and fellowship under the invitation, “Come Be Blessed!” The revival began Sunday, September 13, with the church’s annual Homecoming Service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Buddy Mills served as the guest speaker for the morning service. The day’s celebration continued at 2:00 p.m. with a special concert featur

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. | Five decades of faithful service, community outreach, and gospel ministry will be celebrated next weekend as Crosswoods Baptist Church marks its 50th Anniversary with a special Open House on Saturday, September 26th and Worship Celebration and Banquet to follow on Sunday, the 27th.

As fall approaches, churches across the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists have several opportunities to pray, give, serve, and participate in missions through Woman’s Missionary Union. Elkhorn WMU is encouraging CKNB churches and ministry leaders to take note of several upcoming local, state, and national missions opportunities. From evangelism training and hands-on mission projects to special days of prayer and missions giving, these events provide ways for every generati

As churches across Central Kentucky enter the fall season, many are setting aside special opportunities for worship, fellowship, outreach and spiritual renewal. The Mission Church of Lexington, a ministry partner of the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists, is inviting churches and individuals from across the area to join them for LexRevive, September 16–20. Centered around the theme “Revive Us Again” from Psalm 85:6, LexRevive will feature five days of prayer, preaching, com

PARIS, Ky. — Students from churches and communities across Central Kentucky are invited to gather for an evening of worship, fellowship and fun as Central Baptist Church in Paris hosts a community Youth Rally on Sunday, Sept. 27. Beginning at 5 p.m. at 762 Clintonville Road in Paris, the rally offers an especially exciting opportunity for churches throughout the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists (CKNB) to bring their students together, build relationships across church and

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Baptist Church at Andover will welcome pastors, podcasters, Bible teachers and fellow believers from several states this fall as the 2026 Laborers’ Conference comes to Lexington Oct. 1–4. The four-day gathering is sponsored by the Truth in Love Network, a ministry that brings together Christians from different backgrounds and theological traditions around a shared commitment to Scripture and the gospel. The network says its purpose is to proclaim the unif

There are some evenings that do more than encourage us—they change our perspective. This fall, women from across Central Kentucky will have the opportunity to gather for an unforgettable night of biblical teaching, worship, laughter, and encouragement as the Hope of Heaven Tour comes to Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington. Hosted by Porter Memorial Baptist Church in partnership with the Kentucky Baptist Convention, this special event promises to refresh hearts and str

SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. — Women across the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists are invited to participate in one of Kentucky Baptists' premier gatherings for women: Cultivate 2026, a conference designed to encourage spiritual growth, strengthen discipleship, and equip women to serve Christ more effectively in their churches and communities. Hosted by Kentucky Baptist Women, Cultivate will take place July 31–August 1, 2026, at Little Flock Baptist Church in Shepherdsville, Kentuc

The opportunity to witness firsthand the impact of missions in Mexico is approaching. From September 28 through October 5, pastors and church leaders have a unique chance to engage with the work happening in Arroyo Seco, Jalpan, and surrounding areas. This trip offers more than just travel; it is a chance to deepen your understanding of partnership and ministry beyond borders. Why This Mission Vision Trip Matters The Christian Kingdom Network of Baptists (CKNB) proudly suppor

The Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) of the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 WMU Scholarship. This opportunity is designed to support graduating high school seniors who are active in their local Baptist churches and seeking to follow God’s direction for their lives. Each year, scholarships are made possible through the Julia Woodward Offering for Associational Missions, helping students take the next step in

Edgewood Baptist Church | Nicholasville, KY | The Central Kentucky Network of Baptists (CKNB) gathered on Monday evening, April 13, 2026, at Edgewood Baptist Church in Nicholasville for its Spring Gathering—an important semi-annual meeting focused on worship, encouragement, collaboration, and shared vision for the future. Representatives from churches across Central Kentucky came together for an evening marked by meaningful updates, Kingdom celebration, and a historic step fo

Music has a unique way of bringing people together, lifting spirits, and inspiring hearts. This Thursday, residents of Nicholasville and surrounding areas have a wonderful opportunity to experience such a moment. The Kentucky Baptist Convention (KBC) Men’s Chorale will perform a concert at Edgewood Baptist Church, promising an evening filled with powerful gospel music and heartfelt worship. About the KBC Men’s Chorale The KBC Men’s Chorale is a distinguished gospel choir comp

Caring for children in the foster system is a calling filled with both deep joy and real challenges. Foster parents pour themselves out daily—emotionally, physically, and spiritually—as they provide stability, love, and healing for children who have experienced trauma. Because of this, opportunities for encouragement, rest, and renewal are not just helpful—they are essential. This spring, foster families across Central Kentucky have a meaningful opportunity to experience exac

Louisville, Ky. — Three new church plants connected with the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists (CKNB) were recognized and celebrated during the 2026 Kentucky Baptist Convention REACH Evangelism & Missions Conference, highlighting the growing international church planting movement across central Kentucky. The annual REACH Conference gathers pastors, ministry leaders, and church members from across the Commonwealth to focus on evangelism, missions, and church multiplication

Alpharetta, GA | This week, a group of pastors and leaders from Central Kentucky Network of Baptists (CKNB) embarked on a meaningful journey to Alpharetta, Georgia, for the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) Replant AMS Practitioner Lab—a three-day intensive training focused on revitalization, renewal, and replanting of struggling churches. Why This Trip Mattered Church revitalization and replanting are critical needs across North America as many congregations face platea

By CKNB Admin Churches throughout the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists (CKNB) are gearing up for two important Kentucky Women’s Missionary Union (WMU)-related events this March, designed to strengthen missions engagement and discipleship across our region. About Kentucky WMU Kentucky WMU is the statewide auxiliary of the Kentucky Baptist Convention that equips Kentucky Baptist churches to embrace and live out the Great Commission. In partnership with the national Woman’s