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ABSC Annual Meeting

It’s not just a time to gather and focus on business. It’s a time to hear what God has laid on the hearts of pastors across the state, worship together as one body, and nourish friendships we’ve created over the years. Join us this year for the Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, where we focus on "the heart of a servant."

Learn more at absc.org/annualmeeting

Annual Meeting Events

This year's Annual Meeting offers a wide range of special events.
View a detailed schedule of the 2022 Annual Meeting

Pastors' Conference

It's a time to be fully present and refreshed. We hope you’ll join us at this year’s Pastors’ Conference as we hear from dynamic speakers, engage in impactful worship, and leave feeling refueled and compelled to continue the good work with which God has tasked us.

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Ministers' Wives Conference

This fun-filled day offers a wonderful meal, meaningful times of conversation, moving worship, hope-filled teaching, and a real-life panel of ministers’ wives gladly sharing their hearts and experiences with you. We are thankful to have Tara Dew leading our time of teaching and Tyler Lee leading our time of worship. Registration is required for this event because space is limited.

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2022 Fall Mission Connection Event

Mission Connection is a way for church leaders to meet SBC planters and missionaries serving around the world! The results of these meetings often include starting prayer partnerships and/or mission partnerships.

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More Annual Meeting Events

2022 Young Leaders Lunch

To lead others well, leaders must first lead themselves. How are you leading yourself spiritually, financially, in discipleship, and other key areas? Join us at the Young Leader gathering to discuss best practices in self-leadership. The free lunch is on Tuesday in FBC’s Family Life Center.

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Kids Ministry Network Luncheon

Join us for the Arkansas Kids Ministry Network Luncheon. This in-person networking event with roundtable discussions will be held during lunch at the Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention on Tuesday, October 25. We look forward to seeing you there.

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2022 Chaplains Luncheon

All SBC chaplains are invited to the annual Chaplains Luncheon that occurs in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Lunch will be provided, and chaplains will have the opportunity to hear from Joshua Mayfield, the administrator for religious services at the Arkansas Department of Corrections: Division of Correction. Registration ends on October 16 at midnight.

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2022 Seminary Alumni Lunches

Graduates of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are invited to a lunch hosted by their respective alumni association on Tuesday, October 25, at First Baptist Church in Hot Springs. Lunch will be provided by Bubba's Catfish. We are unable to accommodate special diets. Reservations are required, and the deadline to register is Sunday, October 16.

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nspire on the Go Podcast—Inspiring Stories: Gylnda Amonette with Andrea Lennon

Inspire on the Go Podcast with Andrea Lennon

In this episode, Andrea Lennon sits down with Sally Hennard. They discuss everything from challenging seasons to life's fun connections. Most importantly, they emphasize how vital it is to be in the Word and combat the enemy by using this resource that God has given us. They also look back on how amazing this year's Inspire Women's Conference was. We loved seeing you there!

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Lead>Defend Podcast

Ryan Scantling and Brock Caldwell are back for more episodes of Lead>Defend. In this brief episode, they discuss the upcoming season and their anticipation of Lead>Defend 2023.

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VIEW THE FULL LIST OF EVENTS AT ABSC.ORG/CALENDAR

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.

Arkansas Baptist State Convention

10 Remington Drive

Little Rock, AR 72204

Mail: [email protected]

Call us: 501-376-4791