Upcoming Events

A gathering for Black women discerning or growing in their call to ministry.

This gathering will be held at: Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church (4033 Vermont Avenue Louisville, KY 40211)

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Drawing upon the history and practices of the Black Church, this interactive seminar explores how families and congregations nurture faith across generations. Through Sankofa, storytelling, Scripture, prayer, testimony, music, and communal care, participants will develop practical strategies for equipping parents, supporting caregivers, and strengthening intergenerational faith formation within their communities.

Join us for a morning of learning, reflection, and conversation!
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RSVP by Oct 21

Louisville Seminary + Zoom
(Zoom link provided in RSVP confirmation email)

Lifelong Learning Hybrid Workshop | $25/person

Which bold idea do you have for your ministry? How can we transform ideas into transformative practices and renewed communities of faith? Join Rev. Dr. Zhenya Gurina-Rodríguez, the Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, for a hybrid workshop designed to map out your path toward implementing your ideas in your ministry context. With a clear plan, you can dream boldly, proceed with focus, and implement innovation more effectively.

Register by Oct 21

Winn Center Dining Room + ZOOM
(Zoom link provided in RSVP confirmation email)

This Lunch and Learn is sponsored by the Black Church Cornerstone Collaborative - a grant initiative that resources and equips Black Faith Leaders in Rural and Small-Town settings.

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4:30 PM Reception | 6:00 PM Hybrid Lecture
Louisville Seminary Winn Center & Online
Free & open to the public

A very old military strategy used to win wars was referred to as "Divide and Conquer." By separating individuals and groups, power was shifted due to the smaller groups lack of resources. In the context of present day culture, this same strategy is often deployed in order to unhinge relationships through inhumane methods that encourage exclusion, fear, lack of engagement, and conforming to the status quo.

This lecture will discuss how leaders use Emotional Intelligence to restore humanity and create a culture of "Congregational Safety" where everyone feels included, heard, and valued for their uniqueness.

Join Bryan L. Champion (DMin '02) Professor of Public Sector Leadership (American University), Emotional Intelligence and Executive Organizational Leadership Development Expert for this thoughtful and timely conversation.

Register by Oct 25

A lifelong learning opportunity. More info coming soon!

Continuing the 2026–2027 Faith Talks: Where the Black Church Speaks Faculty Series, Rev. Dr. Perzavia T. Praylow will provide a historical and theological grounding for the conversations that follow. Drawing upon African American religious history and the history of the Black church, Dr. Praylow will explore the Black church as a community of faith formed within the realities of African American life and as an institution that has carried multiple dimensions of mission - including spiritual formation, worship, education, mutual aid, leadership development, community building, social witness, and the pursuit of freedom and justice. The talk will consider how Black churches have understood and embodied their mission across different historical periods and ask what this history offers Black congregations navigating the challenges and possibilities of the present. Rather than treating the Black church only as an institution of the past, the conversation will invite participants to consider its continuing mission and witness:
What have we inherited? What is the church called to carry forward? And what must faithful Black church witness look like for the generations ahead?

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Five Faculty Voices. One Continuing Conversation.
This online series will bring LPTS faculty scholarship into conversation with clergy, congregations, students, alums, and community leaders around theological questions shaping Black church life today.
2026-27 Theme: "Rooted in Faith, Speaking to the Future: Black Theology for the Church and the World"

How do fathers and male caregivers shape the faith of the next generation - and what do sons remember about the faith, values, and traditions modeled for them? Join the Faithful Formation Project for their Faith, Fathers, and Sons discussion, featuring Rev. Dr. Andrew D. Pomerville, Brandon Gatson, Don Cross, and Robert 'Rob' Moore.

Through the firsthand experiences of fathers, sons, and brothers, we'll explore the important role men can play in faith formation - not only with their own children, but with those they mentor, nurture, and feel called to care for.

Join us for an hour of conversation, reflection, and encouragement as we consider what it means to faithfully help shape the next generation.

RSVP by Nov 6

What can history tell us about Jesus and what remains mystery?

In her latest book, Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus, acclaimed scholar and bestselling author Elaine Pagels turns her attention to one of history's most enduring questions: How did a poor young Jewish man inspire a movement that would become a world religion?

Through this compelling conversation, Pagels will illuminate the experiences, struggles, and hopes of Jesus's earliest followers and consider how the stories they told shaped Christian faith across generations.

Be part of the conversation. This event is free, but seating is limited.

RSVP by Nov 3

A gathering for Black women discerning or growing in their call to ministry.

This gathering will be held at: Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (1044 Alta Vista Road Louisville, KY 40205)

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A Lifelong Learning Opportunity
In Person on the Louisville Seminary Campus | $75/person (lunch served)

Join us for a focused three-hour learning experience facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Welsh-Walker designed for clergy, ministry leaders, chaplains, caregivers, and community members. This workshop will help you recognize holiday grief, respond with faithful and compassionate presence, and identify one practical way to support grieving people in their own settings. Participants will receive a certificate of participation. Registration is required and location details will be sent in your confirmation.

Register by Nov. 18

A gathering for Black women discerning or growing in their call to ministry.

The location of this gathering has yet to be determined.

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A lifelong learning opportunity. More info coming soon!

More info coming soon!

A lifelong learning opportunity. More info coming soon!

More info coming soon!

A lifelong learning opportunity. More info coming soon!

A lifelong learning opportunity. More info coming soon!