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Annual Meeting 2023
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The 170th Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention will convene at Walnut Street Baptist Church in Jonesboro on Tuesday, October 24.
For a list of all events before and during the Annual Meeting, click here.
To learn how to be a messenger to the Annual Meeting, click here.
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Pastors' Conference
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The annual Pastors' Conference will precede the Annual Meeting on Monday, October 23. Preregistration is required.
Information and registration
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Ministers' Wives Conference
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The annual Ministers' Wives Conference will precede the Annual Meeting on Monday, October 23. Preregistration is required.
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Pastor Appreciation Month
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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. Watch for weekly posts on social media as we pray for church staff.
Find ideas at absc.org/psam
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ServSafe Training
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Saturday,October 28
Registration closes this Friday, October 6
ServSafe® is a certification by the National Restaurant Association for safe food handling. After classroom instruction, a proctored exam will be given for a 5-year ServSafe Manager certificate.
Information and registration
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Kids Ministry Network Luncheon
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Leaders in kids ministry are invited to a time of networking and fellowship on Thursday, November 16.
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International Student Getaway
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Weekend gathering of current International University Students from across the state of Arkansas. Come to make new friendships, engage in new cultures, and gain a fresh start for the school year. An opportunity to learn about the Christian faith. There will be games, activities, food and cultural experiences.
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PraizFest
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There is eternal value in equipping the next generation in biblical worship and worship leading. Join us for this year’s PraizFest, a student weekend of worship and equipping led by Cliff Duren, worship pastor and well known songwriter/arranger from First Baptist Church, Woodstock, Georgia, January 26 and 27, 2024, at First Baptist Church Benton.
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ECON 2024
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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 such as Fred Luter and Shane Pruitt. On Tuesday there will be practical workshops with lunch that will encourage you. You don't want to miss it!
More information
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Disaster Relief
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The mission of Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief is to bring help, healing, and hope as we follow Christ's example of meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Join the yellow shirt family today!
For more information and 2024 training dates visit abscdisasterrelief.org
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Lead>Defend Podcast
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New season? We're kicking off this fall talking about young adults and seasons of transition. Ryan Scantling and Brock Caldwell sit down with Jeremy Dixon, who serves at Cross Church in Northwest Arkansas. The three talk about how God can use you right now for the Kingdom. We hope to see you at Lead>Defend 2024!
Listen now
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Inspire on the Go Podcast with Andrea Lennon
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In this episode, Andrea Lennon shares session one from Inspire. During the conference, Cory and Stephanie Epps led an encouraging time of worship. Dr. Tara Dew also gave an empowering message to those in attendance on how to allow Jesus to garden so they could flourish. Stay tuned for more from Inspire in the weeks to come!
Listen now
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About Us
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The Arkansas Baptist State Convention is made up of six agencies/institutions that are funded by the Cooperative Program and Dixie Jackson Offering giving of more than 1,500 Arkansas churches.
The Teams of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention are regularly creating resources for your use. Find more resources, organized by Team, on our website.
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Contact Us:
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Arkansas Baptist State Convention
10 Remington Drive
Little Rock, AR 72204
Call us: 501-376-4791
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