“The concept of “keep sweet” is a manipulative tool that forces conformity within faith communities. “Keep sweet” is synonymous with the Southern niceties that spew out of white religion, keeping people from disagreeing with their religious leaders or practicing civil...
Nearly two years ago, a series of tragic events unfolded, engulfing our nation in a wave of protests and violence. The deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd ushered in an intense summer that served as a reckoning for racial issues long ignored in...
Dr. Lewis Brogdon, Executive Director of BSK’s Institute for Black Church Studies, will be in Orlando, Florida this weekend participating in CBF of Florida’s Spring Celebration. Dr. Brogdon will be preaching in worship and leading workshops. Learn more...
Dr. Lewis Brogdon and Rev. Erica Whitaker will be presenting at the HopeWord’s Writer’s Conference on April 1-2. They will share their passion for “The Ministry of the Writer,” a topic of special relevance for leaders in both white and black churches. Dr....
Dr. Lewis Brogdon will be the presenter for the Edwards Peacemaking Lecture at Louisville Presbyterian Seminary on March 15, 2022, from 7-8:30 PM, EST, discussing African American Pentecostal Traditions. This lecture will take place on Zoom. Dr. Brogdon will be...
Rev. Erica Whitaker, Associate Director of BSK’s Institute for Black Church Studies, will be preaching at Central Baptist Church in Lexington, KY, this Sunday, March 6. Her sermon is based upon Genesis 2 and is titled, “Reimagining the Imago Dei.” Come here the...
