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ECON 2024



You don't want to miss ECON at the new location, New Life Baptist Church, 10765 Samples Road, Alexander, Arkansas! Make plans to join us January 22–23 for the 2024 Statewide Conference on Evangelism + Church Health where you will hear dynamic speakers such as Fred Luter and Shane Pruitt.

On Monday morning before the Evangelism Conference begins, there will be two workshops available beginning at 9:30 a.m. The annual Prayer Workshop for church staff and lay leaders will be led by Todd Kaunitz. New this year is a Church Revitalization Workshop led by Mark Clifton.

On Tuesday there will be practical workshops with lunch that will encourage you.

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Mission Connection Meet and Greet Dinner

Mission Connection is a way for church leaders to meet missionaries and church planters serving around the world!

TWO ways to meet the planters:

1) Meet the planters at the Sunday night, January 21, 2024, Meet and Greet Dinner. If you serve in the Central Arkansas area or plan to drive in Sunday afternoon in preparation for ECON, consider coming to the dinner at the ABSC building! See this page for details! ([link removed])

2) Church planters will be circulating around at ECON at New Life Baptist Church on Monday and Tuesday, January 22–23, 2024.



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PraizFest

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 in Woodstock, Georgia. Registration deadline is January 15.
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Block Party Festival & Workshops

Block Party Workshops provide principles that lead to a successful Block Party and share how to be intentional in evangelism and follow-up. The 2024 regional training workshop dates are:
* January 27 in Arkadelphia ([link removed])
* February 3 in Jonesboro ([link removed])
* February 10 in Little Rock ([link removed])
* February 24 in Rogers ([link removed])

A Block Party Festival for churches and associations with a block party trailer will be held on Saturday, March 9.

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2024 Jail and Prison Ministry Training

The Missions Team is partnering with the Arkansas Sheriffs' Association to provide jail/prison ministry-related classes. The event, scheduled for January 27 at the ABSC building in Little Rock, is for anyone interested in jail/prison ministry.

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Critical Incident Stress Management Training

Critical Incident Stress Management Classes enhance the skills of clergy, chaplains, mental health professionals, and trained crisis responders to provide effective emotional and spiritual care during disaster operations. These skills help to meet the disaster-related needs of disaster responders and disaster-affected families and individuals by integrating CISM principles, interventions, and practical care. The training is February 16–17 at the ABSC building in Little Rock.

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Lead>Defend 2024

Leadership and apologetics conference for students, March 2, 2024.

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Registration is open at leaddefend.org



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Disaster Relief

Registration for 2024 Disaster Relief training events will open on January 1, 2024. Make plans to attend one of the following regional events:
* March 9—Jonesboro
* April 6—North Little Rock
* August 10—Jacksonville
* September 21—Rogers

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Spring Outreach Strategy

1. Serve Local—Churches are encouraged to select a day, or multiple days, in March to serve their communities, meeting practical needs and strategically sharing the Gospel.

2. Big Day—March 31, which is Easter, typically a high attendance Sunday.

3. Statewide Baptism Sunday—The days after Serve Local and Big Day will focus upon following up with contacts made and helping new believers take the next steps in their relationship with Christ. Churches are invited to mark April 7, 2024, the Sunday after Easter, as a day of celebrating decisions made through Serve Local and Big Day.

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Leadership Collective

Leadership Collective is a one-day workshop for women's ministry leaders in Arkansas. It will take place on Saturday, April 20, at the ABSC building. Registration opens February 1.

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NEW! Missionize with the Missions Guys Podcast

In this first episode, Sam Roberts and Clint Ritchie introduce Missionize with the Mission Guys. As they outline the purpose and vision for this new missions podcast, they discuss future topics and their past experience. They also talk about upcoming missions opportunities for Arkansas Baptist churches. Learn more at absc.org/missions ([link removed]) .


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Lead>Defend Podcast

Ryan Scantling and Brock Caldwell sit down with Chris Kohlman again in this episode to talk about...dinosaurs. The three focus on the creation of the earth and how God set everything into motion. We hope to see you at Lead>Defend 2024!

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Inspire on the Go Podcast with Andrea Lennon

What a year! Let’s celebrate all the ways God moved in 2023 as we focused on growing together. We slowed down, deepened our roots, and made space for spiritual growth in and through our lives. Along the way, we took advantage of resources and opportunities to grow in our leadership skills and networking opportunities. God showed up and moved in powerful ways. We give Him all the praise. Let’s look back and celebrate together!


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About Us



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 ([link removed]) .

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Contact Us:

Arkansas Baptist State Convention
10 Remington Drive
Little Rock, AR 72204
Mail: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Call us: 501-376-4791


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