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Breaking News About 2025 ABSC Annual Meeting



The Executive Board voted recently to adjust the schedule of the 2025 ABSC Annual Meeting. The meeting will feature a new format that begins Monday evening, October 20, and concludes on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 21. The Pastors’ Conference and Ministers’ Wives Conference will still be held on Monday, October 20. So mark your calendars today, and join us at First Baptist Church in Russellville for the 2025 ABSC Annual Meeting, Monday–Tuesday, October 20–21. What you do with your Wednesday is up to you!

For more information about this change see the May 1st Arkansas Baptist News article at arkansasbaptist.org ([link removed]) .



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Abuse Prevention + Response Conference

May 1

The Arkansas Baptist State Convention is here to help your church. Protecting minors and those vulnerable from sexual abuse remains a top priority. Join us for the Abuse Prevention + Response Conference as we walk through the Essentials to actively assist and encourage Arkansas Baptist churches to train, screen, protect, report, and care when it comes to abuse prevention and response.
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Man Up!

May 3

An afternoon of fun, food, fellowship and disciple making for men of all ages. Don't miss this opportunity to spend time with Christian men from around the state. Bring your lost friends and enjoy the beautiful outdoors, eat a good meal, worship together, and hear an uplifting evangelistic message.

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Family Missions Day at the Zoo

May 17

Join us for a fun-filled day of missions experiences, including meeting missionaries and learning about missions in Arkansas and around the world!

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EQUIP SMC

May 17

EQUIP:SMC
is designed specifically with smaller membership church (SMC) leaders in mind. Whether full-time, bi-vocational, or volunteer, SMC ministry has many unique and challenging demands. This conference aims to further equip and encourage those serving in SMC ministry and will be held at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. There is no cost but registration is required for lunch and materials.

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Block Party Workshop

May 19

Block Party Regional Training Workshops are provided for churches and associations that already have a block party ministry or are going to host a block party using resources from a church or association. Each regional training workshop includes:
* Inflatable operation certification for persons 18 years of age and older
* How to set up your block party
* Current liability and insurance laws
* Evangelism training

Individual registration is required.

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Engage Camp

June 16–20

Engage Missions Camp will be held at Camp Paron from June 16–20. This unique camp combines biblical teaching, worship, evangelism, fun, and fellowship with hands-on ministry opportunities to help equip students to be engaged full-time in God's mission. Deadline to register is June 3.

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PraiseWorks + JoyWorks 2025

July 14-18

PraiseWorks is a worship arts-focused camp for students who have completed grades 7–12. JoyWorks is a worship arts-focused camp for kids who have completed grades 3–6. Campers at both camps have an opportunity to gather to worship, learn about worship, and gain skills for leading and participating in worship.

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Residency Builder Workshop

August 11–12

Join us for our Residency Builder Workshop, a two-day workshop designed specifically for pastors and church leaders who want to build an intentional, impactful process for training qualified leaders in their local setting. This workshop is a collaborative experience where you’ll discover and develop your own unique plan to train and equip potential church planters.

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Disaster Relief Training

August 9

Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers go to share the love and hope of Jesus Christ. Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are trained and credentialed ([link removed]) , and are provided access into areas of crisis where we can meet people at their points of need. Please prayerfully consider if Disaster Relief is a ministry in which the Lord is calling you to serve.

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Heart & Four Fields

August 22–23

Heart & Four Fields is an effective evangelism and disciple-making strategy equipping everyday believers, church leaders, and church planters. This event is being led by experienced pastors and missionaries involved in church planting in numerous contexts.

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Lead Defend Podcast

In this episode of the Lead Defend Podcast, Bill and Brock welcome back renowned author and apologist Lee Strobel to discuss his latest book, "Seeing The Supernatural." Unlike his famous "Case for" series, this book takes a different approach, focusing not just on proving the supernatural exists but helping readers experience and understand it from a biblical perspective.

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Missionize with the Missions Guys Podcast

In this episode, Travis McCormick joins the Missions Guys for a conversation about creative missions discipleship strategies. Travis is a big part of the Missions Team, and he helps lead several different replicable missions events that encourage Arkansas Baptists across our state.


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Arkansas Baptist Women Podcast

For the past 17 years, Diane Nix has hosted the SBC Women’s Expo, and for 20 years, Diane has served on the board to help plan the SBC Women’s Monday Morning session held each year at the SBC Annual Meeting. She hosts free “Refresh Retreats” for ministry wives and is passionate about providing support for ministry wives to live well in the “glass house.” Learn more about her ministry at contagiousjoy4him.com ([link removed]) .

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About Us



The Arkansas Baptist State Convention is made up of the Executive Board ministries and the five agencies/institutions that are funded by the Cooperative Program ([link removed]) giving of more than 1,400 Arkansas churches. In addition, giving to the Dixie Jackson Arkansas Missions Offering ([link removed]) enables certain Executive Board ministries to resource, mobilize, serve, and reach people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Arkansas.
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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