Making the transition from high school to college comes with a lot of big questions—especially when it comes to staying connected spiritually. The University of Kentucky Baptist Campus Ministries (UK BCM) is excited to invite graduating seniors to a special evening designed just for you. High School Senior Night will take place on Tuesday, April 28th from 6:30–7:30 PM, offering a firsthand look at what faith life can look like on a college campus. This isn’t just an info sess

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

By CKNB News A growing crisis is unfolding in Central Kentucky—one that calls for urgent attention, compassion, and collaboration across the community, especially within the Church. Reuben Watson knows this reality firsthand. Having grown up in foster care through Sunrise Children’s Services, Watson has lived the very system he now seeks to strengthen. After spending seven years working with Sunrise, he now serves with the Lexington Leadership Foundation, where he focuses on

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

A Transformative Year for Pastoral Leadership Get ready to transform your leadership skills and strengthen your community ties. The Central Kentucky Network of Baptists (CKNB) is excited to announce the launch of our  second Barnabas Team Learning Cohort , officially beginning  March 1  (with initial gatherings at the end of February). This year-long experience is crafted specifically for pastors who are eager to grow in their assessment, relational, and leadership skills whi

At CKNB, we believe the love of Jesus is best demonstrated not only in words, but in action. Through the CKNB Compassion Ministry, churches and individuals across our network are coming together to meet practical needs for families in Lexington—bringing hope, dignity, and encouragement throughout the year. Each month, specific items are collected and distributed to families who are facing hardship. These simple, tangible gifts become powerful reminders that they are seen, val

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

[Syndication from Ky Today] Recently, CKNB Pastor, Chad Carmack was featured in the "First Person" section of Kentucky Today. "First Person" is a kind of opinion or point of view column allowing Kentucky Baptist pastors and leaders a platform for sharing thoughts and experiences. We are thankful for Chad's presence in the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists as he serves at Pinckard Baptist Church in Versailles. Here's the full article as it appeared in Kentucky Today. This

A Night of Worship, Business, and Vision Casting The Central Kentucky Network of Baptists (CKNB) held its Fall Executive Committee Gathering this past Tuesday evening, October 13th, 2025 , at Center Point Church in Lexington, KY . A great crowd was in attendance for the semi-annual celebration, business, and vision-casting meeting, which began with a Business Session & Worship at 6:30 pm. The gathering was also made available for online viewing. Worship and Kingdom Work T

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

East Hickman Baptist Church in Lexington has been faithfully stepping into a unique ministry calling: caring for the first responder...

This past week, around 70 people gathered at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington for a solemn and hopeful evening of prayer hosted by...

Consider participating in KBC's annual Kentucky Hunger Offering in partnership with Global Hunger Relief Sunday, August 24, 2025. Read more...

Equip Leadership Family Cookout July 1, 2025 | 6:00pm Immanuel Baptist Church Pavillion Tates Creek Road Campus The first Tuesday of...

The burgers and dogs were hot off the grill at Tuesday's Equip Summer Cookout LEXINGTON, KY  – The familiar sights and sounds of summer...

[Lexington, KY] Pastors and church leaders from across the region gathered at the University of Kentucky’s Baptist Campus Ministry...

Get ready for two days packed with fun, laughter, and fellowship! The Mercer Association, in partnership with Salvisa Baptist Church and...

Highlights from a great night celebrating Kingdom work.

Bill Abernathy addresses the Equip Leadership Lunch on transitioning well Transitioning out of pastoral leadership is one of the most...

Josh Copely of Safe Harbor Baptist in Georgetown shares his journey from personal pain to clarity and healing hope in time of loss.