Baptist Seminary of Kentucky is proud to announce the E. Glenn Hinson Day of Recognition and Inaugural Annual Lecture Series.  The 2008-2009 academic year marks Dr. Hinson 50^th year of teaching.  Throughout his career he has taught and helped mold hundreds of men and women who are now serving and leading in churches and institutions around the world.

In this inaugural year of the lecture series, Dr. Hinson will give two lectures, one looking back at what he has learned and one looking toward the future.

This special event will be held on March 6, 2009 at the Seminary, 631 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40508.  We encourage everyone who knows and loves Dr. Hinson to plan to attend and help celebrate this milestone.

A book of letters will be presented to Dr. Hinson.  If you would like to submit a letter to be included please do so by February 27, 2009.  We ask that letters be on 8 ½  X 11 paper, one side only.

You may make a reservation by calling the seminary office at 859-494-1000 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The schedule for the day is:

Friday, March 6:

1:00                        Registration and Reception        

3:00                        1^st Lecture:  “What I have Learned in My 50 Years of Teaching”                          

4:30                        Former students including Doug Weaver, Gary Poe, Loyd Allen                                                               and Phyllis Rodgerson Pleasants respond to the lecture

5:30                        Break

6:00                        Dinner ($25.00 per person, reservation required by February 27, 2009)

7:00                        2^nd Lecture: “What I See for the Future of Theological Education”

Many wonderful tributes will be made to Dr. Hinson throughout the day including two of his first Ph.D. students, Dr. Mark Caldwell and Dr. Keith Parker.

Saturday, March 7:  Dr. Hinson will lead a trip to the Abbey of Gethsemani ($20.00 per person). The trip is full but you may be placed on a waiting list.  We are hoping to arrange a second trip later in the spring.

There is no charge for the lectures but we encourage everyone to make a tax-deductible gift to the Hinson Lecture Series in honor of Dr. Hinson.  The first 50 persons giving a gift of $200 or more to the Lecture Series will receive a limited edition of the original black and white print, numbered and signed by the artist and autographed by Dr. Hinson.

Hotel Information:  University Inn, 1229 S. Limestone Street, Lexington.  Phone is 1-866-881-9676 or 859-278-6625.