On September 19, an in-person MinistrySafe training event with attorney and MinistrySafe founder Greg Love is available to all Arkansas Baptists at the ABSC from 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (lunch provided). Love will address new challenges faced by churches related to child sexual abuse: peer sexual abuse, reporting, insurance requirements, and more.

This training will be helpful for pastors and church staff, student and children’s leaders, safety and security volunteers, and lay leaders of your church.

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Saturday, September 16

A fun-filled day of missions experiences, including meeting missionaries and learning about missions in Arkansas and around the world. Children of all ages will enjoy a day of hands-on learning in a fun environment. Join us Saturday, September 16, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 pm. Cost: $6 per person.

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Inspire Women's Conference and WMU On Board offer an exciting day for the women of Arkansas! Inspire is designed for women of all ages and stages of life. Expect powerful worship, dynamic speakers, and meaningful times of connection that will bless, challenge, and equip you! Arkansas WMU Annual Meeting 2023 will be held in conjunction with Inspire Women’s Conference—choose the WMU Missions Celebration Connection Group when registering. Registration deadline is Monday, September 18, or until all tickets are sold!

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Saturday, September 23

Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers rush into action to meet physical needs and share the Good News. Neighbors helping neighbors—across the street, nation, and world—bringing help, hope and healing. Join the yellow shirt family today!

The next Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief regional training will be 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at the Olive Street Campus of First Baptist Church, Rogers. 

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This year's event will kick off on Saturday, October 7, at 8:30 a.m. at the University of Arkansas at Monticello football stadium. The One Day Acts 1:8 Missions Experience provides an annual opportunity for Arkansas Baptists to impact lostness in a specific area of our state. Partnering with the churches of a local Association, Arkansas Baptists from across the state spend five hours on the first Saturday in October serving in a variety of ministries. Register today!

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Join us Saturday, September 30, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., as we seek to understand and respond to complex trauma. This workshop will help participants love and care for people having experienced difficult situations. The event will be led by Gretchen Smeltzer, founder and director of Into the Light. She and her husband, Jon Smeltzer, planted Summit Bible Church in Summit, Arkansas. Lunch will be $10, and you can register today!

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October is Pastor + Ministry Staff Appreciation Month. Make plans now to show your pastor and ministry staff how much you care.

Find ideas at absc.org/psam

Make plans to join us January 22–23, 2024, for the 2024 Statewide Conference on Evangelism + Church Health. We will have powerful worship, dynamic speakers, and practical workshops with lunch that will encourage you. You don't want to miss it! 

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In this episode, Andrea Lennon talks with Courtney Beck of Deeper Still, which is this year's ministry project at the Inspire Women's Conference. Deeper Still helps those who have had an abortion in their past experience emotional freedom and the forgiveness of Christ. Courtney goes into her work with Deeper Still and the impact this ministry is having on the state of Arkansas.

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