[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 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

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

This past Tuesday, pastors and church leaders from across the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists gathered at Crosswoods Baptist Church...

What a night! This past Tuesday, July 1st, our Equip Leadership event took on a different look as we hosted our inaugural Ministry Family...

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

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

This past Tuesday, March 4th, Southern Heights Baptist Church in Lexington played host to the latest CKNB Equip Leadership Lunch, and it...

A team of pastors will travel to Atlanta from February 24-26  to participate in the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) AMS Replant...

The pastors and church leaders of the CKNB congregated this past Tuesday at CenterPoint Church in Lexington for their monthly Equip...

On a partly cloudy Tuesday, July 9th, the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists (CKNB) hosted a heartwarming event at Lexington's Woodland...

We are thrilled to announce that the Kentucky Baptist Convention will host its second Revitalize Conference right here in CKNB's back...

As the weather begins to heat up and the kids have broken free from school, you know that summer has descended upon us. Along with the...

In the ever-evolving landscape of ministry, churches often face unique challenges that require innovative solutions. Recognizing the need...

Students at Boyce College, Southern Seminary and Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, who are members of Kentucky Baptist churches, are encour

by Derek Holmes CKNB Communications Specialist As the year draws to a close and the holiday season is upon us, we want to express our...

'Tis the season for joy, gratitude, and community, and the Central Kentucky Network of Baptist Churches (CKNB) Annual Holiday Dinner was...

from KBC Events Promoted in syndication via CKNB News Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you...

- by Derek Holmes CKNB Communications Specialist “And I will give you pastors according to my own heart which shall feed you with...