The spirit of Christmas came alive on Thursday, December 4th, at Rosemont Baptist Church in Lexington. Over 60 pastors, staff members, and their spouses gathered for the Annual Holiday Dinner, an event that has become a cherished tradition in Central Kentucky. This year’s gathering was marked by warm fellowship, delicious food, and joyful activities that brought everyone closer together as they prepared for the Christmas season. A Warm Welcome at Rosemont Baptist Church Rosem

The holiday season often brings a mix of excitement and challenges for many families. For some, the joy of Christmas is shadowed by financial struggles that make gift-giving difficult. The Central Kentucky Toy Project addresses this need with a simple but powerful idea: providing children in need with Christmas gifts through the generosity of local churches and their members. Since December 1, this outreach has been running at several Central Kentucky churches, creating a mea

A Weekend of Renewal for Ministry Couples Each year, the Kentucky Baptist Convention (KBC) hosts a special weekend conference titled Shepherding . This gathering is designed specifically for pastors and their wives, offering a time of renewal, refreshment, and encouragement in ministry. Using the words of the Apostle Paul in Acts 20:28—“Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bou

CKNB churches received honors at the annual meeting of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Two new CKNB churches receive affiliation.

The Elkhorn Women's Missionary Union (WMU) invites you to a meaningful event: the World Day of Prayer. This special gathering occurs on Saturday, November 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, located at 237 East 5th Street, Lexington. Join us as we unite in prayer for the needs of our world. This event is a wonderful opportunity for women to come together to pray. We will focus on pressing issues that women and families face globally. By breaking into t

The holiday season is right around the corner, and it's time to celebrate with friends and family at one of the most exciting events of the year—the Annual CKNB Holiday Meal! This December 4th at 6:30 PM, we invite all Pastors, Church Staff, and their spouses to gather at the welcoming Rosemont Baptist Church for an evening filled with joy, gratitude, and fellowship. It's a night you won’t want to miss! A Celebration of Community The Annual CKNB Holiday Meal is not just about

Leaders across the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists are invited to join us for the next Equip Leadership Lunch , coming up on Monday, November 3rd . Please note that this month’s gathering will take place on Monday rather than the usual Tuesday  to avoid conflict with Election Day on November 4th . We’re looking forward to another great time of fellowship, encouragement, and a good meal together as we welcome a special panel of pastors to discuss “Timeless Principles of C

Safe Harbor Baptist Church of Georgetown has officially opened the application window for its 2026 Pastoral Internship Program. Now entering its second year, the program is designed to provide future pastors with hands-on ministry experience and advanced theological training within the context of a local church. Safe Harbor launched its Pastoral Internship in 2025 with a vision to equip and mentor men called to pastoral ministry, providing them with both academic rigor and pr

Each Christmas season, churches across the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists come together for one of the most heartwarming traditions of the year—the Central Kentucky Toy Project . This compassion ministry has become a cherished way for local congregations to demonstrate the love of Christ in tangible ways to families across our region. The Toy Project offers families in need the opportunity to select Christmas gifts for their children through a network of “toy store” loc

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