Ministry Through Music

Written by Laura Lea Duckworth, Interim Music Director   | June 7, 2026 The position of Music Director, as I see it, has three main components: Worship design, planning and coordinating, researching appropriate materials and talent, and rehearsing. The position of Music Minister is about the people of the Crescent Hill congregation, their musical talents and abilities […]

A Building that Enables Missions

Written by Ann Cottone, Operations Manager   | May 31, 2026 For more than two years, I have had the privilege of serving as the Operations Manager at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, a place that has become far more than my workplace. During my time here, this Church Family has truly become my family. The care, kindness, […]

Mission & Ministry Through the Eyes of Dr. Brogdon

Written by Dr. Lewis Brogdon   | May 24, 2026 Jeremiah 3:15 is one of my favorite scriptures. It says, “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” This verse captures a lot of what I am privileged to do as interim pastor at Crescent Hill. One […]

Why most bow

Analysis | Written by Dr. Lewis Brogdon   | January 7, 2026 Published originally by Baptist News Global For the past few months, I’ve immersed myself in prophetic writings, Second Temple apocalypticism and related texts. And I know what you may be thinking: He’s fascinated by the end of the world. Not really. What has captivated me is the backdrop […]

Dr. Lewis Brogdon nominated to be Interim Pastor

Written by Pat Cole | January 18, 2026 The Interim Pastor Search Team has unanimously recommended Dr. Lewis Brogdon to be Interim Pastor ofCrescent Hill Baptist Church. He will preach in view of a call on Sunday, February 1, and a vote of the congregation will occur at the close of worship. If elected, he […]

Louie Bailey concludes a 40-year legacy at Crescent Hill

News | Written by Pat Cole   | September 30, 2025 Published originally by Baptist News Global As a pre-teen, future church musician Louie Bailey and friends from his Royal Ambassador group distributed brand-new copies of the 1956 Baptist Hymnal in their congregation’s pew racks. That day, Bailey held in his hands a book that would shape his life. Then […]

What the prophets knew that America has forgotten

Opinion | Written by Jordan Conley   | July 23, 2025 Published originally by Baptist News Global The U.S. Supreme Court is in summer recess, offering a temporary respite to the millions of Americans whose lives have been made more complicated by the court’s recent rulings. Whether by upholding President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, ruling […]

Hope in an Age of Cruelty & Despair

2025 William M. Johnson Lecture Series | August 16 Get to know more about the 2025 Lecture Series at Crescent Hill Baptist Church Our Keynote speaker will be: Rev. Cody J. Sanders We are living and dying through an era of mass collective trauma. Politics of cruelty threaten the lives of people in the U.S. […]

Prayers of the People: Connect with Nature

By Scarlette Jasper, CBF field personnel   | July 14, 2025 Published originally by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship “Be still, and know that I am God,” – Psalm 46:10 The activities and spiritual practices that are life-giving to me at this time revolve around nature. I can get out and go hiking or camping and totally disconnect from my […]

Louisville Racing FC Hosts Welcoming Communities Of Faith For Pride Night

By Erica Rucker  | June 5, 2025 Published originally on Louisville Independent News To listen to political rhetoric and the plethora of right-wing Christian evangelicals and politicians about the LGBTQ+ community and communities of faith, the picture of both would be wrong. Those in the LGBTQ+ community are thriving, and communities of faith are not only supportive […]