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

Around 110 children received school supplies through a recent Back to School Supply Outreach at Irishtown Ministry Center, an annual compassion ministry event made possible through the partnership of the Central Kentucky Network of Baptist Churches. The outreach served children connected to the Irishtown community, the Congolese congregation, families from Nepal, and other neighborhoods connected with Irishtown Ministry Center. Along with school supplies, families also receiv

Larry Riley, long time pastor now with Practical Shepherding, addressed guests at the August Equip Leadership Lunch hosted at The Gospel Collective Church in Lexington. Pastoral ministry is meaningful work, but it is not work anyone was meant to carry alone. That theme shaped the recent CKNB Equip Leadership Lunch, held Tuesday, August 4, at Gospel Collective Church in Lexington. The gathering brought together local pastors and church leaders for a simple but needed rhythm: s

A new school year can bring excitement, fresh routines, and a long list of supplies for families to gather. For many households, that list can also bring real pressure. Notebooks, folders, paper, pencils, markers, glue, and scissors may seem simple on their own, but together they add up quickly. That is why the current school items collection at Irishtown Baptist Ministry Center matters. Irishtown is collecting school supplies now in preparation for its Back to School Supply

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

LEXINGTON, KY. | The school year may be over, but the excitement was just beginning at the recent School’s Out Party hosted at the Irishtown Baptist Ministry Center in downtown Lexington. Children and families gathered to celebrate the successful completion of another school year, recognizing the hard work, dedication, and academic achievements of students from across the community. The event provided an opportunity for kids to enjoy time with friends, participate in activiti

The Central Kentucky Network of Baptists (CKNB) Leadership Team gathered on Tuesday, May 12, at Parkway Baptist Church in Lexington for an encouraging afternoon of fellowship, ministry updates, and important discussion regarding the ongoing work and future direction of the Network. The meeting welcomed both in-person and virtual participants, with a full house of leaders coming together around a shared commitment to advancing Gospel ministry across Central Kentucky. The gathe

Dr. Ryan Coffey, Pastor at First Baptist Church Somerset, led a discussion on Church Fostering and Partnerships with CKNB Pastors at the May Equip Leadership Lunch, hosted at Irishtown Baptist Mission. This past Tuesday, May 5, pastors and ministry leaders from across Central Kentucky gathered at Irishtown Baptist Mission on Perry Avenue in downtown Lexington for another encouraging and challenging Equip Lunch. The featured guest for the afternoon was Dr. Ryan Coffey, Pastor

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

Dr. Kyle Sullivan Reports On The Recent Trip to Mexico & Expounds On The Work Taking Place Through Partnerships Developed Through CKNB Involvement. A team from Central Kentucky recently returned from Mexico with stories that are both encouraging and challenging—evidence of what can happen when churches partner together for the sake of the Gospel. This ongoing effort is a shared partnership among several Central Kentucky Network of Baptists (CKNB) churches, including FBC Paris

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