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MinistrySafe Webinar



Tuesday, April 18, 9:30–11:00 a.m.

The Child Safety Workshop provides a comprehensive training that describes the risk of sexual abuse and an effective Safety System that protects children from sexual abuse. The workshop will begin by addressing the common errors and misconceptions that lead to challenges, followed by an evaluation of abuser characteristics, the grooming process, and common grooming behaviors. The workshop will conclude with a description of the MinistrySafe 5-Part Safety System, which includes Sexual Abuse Awareness Training, Skillful Screening Processes, Appropriate Criminal Background Checks, Tailored Policies and Procedures, and Monitoring and Oversight.

This training will be helpful for church administrators, pastors, lay leaders, and children's workers. MinistrySafe Director and attorney, Greg Love, will address safeguarding minors from abuse.

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Disaster Relief Regional Training

Saturday, April 15

Disaster strikes and opens the door for immediate ministry. 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. Join the yellow shirt family today!

The next Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief regional training is 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., April 15, at Central Baptist Church in North Little Rock.


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Kids Ministry + VBS Training

Need some game-changer strategies in your ministry? Let us help you with the next moves in your Kids Ministry by joining us at our Kids Ministry + VBS trainings coming up in April. These trainings are not just for VBS anymore but also include breakouts designed to up your game in kids ministry.

There will be three different dates and locations from which to choose.

● Thursday, April 20—Central Baptist Church, Jonesboro

● Saturday, April 22—Indian Springs Baptist Church, Bryant

● Thursday, April 27—First Baptist Church, Rogers

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Thrive Collective

Thrive Collective is a one-day workshop for women’s ministry leaders. It will take place on Saturday, April 22, at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. This will be a focused time for women’s ministry leaders to cultivate relationships with one another in an interactive setting. Thrive Collective is a place to find encouragement, ideas, inspiration, and friendship as we grow together with each other and God.

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EQUIP:SMC23

EQUIP: SMC23 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 on Saturday, April 22, at Park Hill Baptist Church in Arkadelphia.

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Worship Leader Roundtables

Arkansas Baptist Worship Leader roundtable events are created for fellowship, encouragement, and equipping. Worship leaders gather in various regions throughout the year to pray for one another and to share ideas and resources. It is a great way to stay sharp in ministry and connected with other leaders throughout the state.

April 20—Hickory Street Baptist Church, Texarkana ([link removed])



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First Responder Chaplain/Peer Support Training

Barry Young of Serving Heroes will provide his Level 3 and Level 1 Chaplain/Peer Support Training. This is for chaplains (or future chaplains), pastors and church leaders, Law Enforcement/Fire/EMS Peer Support Team Members and other emergency responders, anyone desiring to minister to and support first responders. It’s also great information for hospice and hospital workers. Trainings will be April 28 and April 29 at the Jacksonville Police Department.

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IMB Eight Steps Missions Workshops

The Eight Steps of the Missions Continuum workshop is designed to help equip churches expand their capacity for missions involvement. This IMB-led workshop will empower and encourage pastors and leaders with strategies to mobilize the church as well as raise up missionaries from within the church. Ideally, pastors would attend alongside their church missions leaders so they can work together throughout the workshop to tailor their strategies to their own needs and the vision God is giving them.

Attendance at each location is capped at 45 participants. Register today at the link below for the workshop you wish to attend.

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April 20–21—Northwest AR ([link removed])


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Pray First: Loving Our Muslim Neighbors During Ramadan

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan will be observed from around March 22 to April 21. During this time, Arkansas Baptists will be fervently praying for the Gospel power of Jesus Christ to transform lives. Join us as we continue putting prayer first, loving the nations next door and sharing the Gospel with them. We will equip you with devotional material and prayer prompts each Wednesday during Ramadan via email.

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Super Summer

Registration is open. Super Summer Arkansas is a camp sponsored by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, with funding provided by the Cooperative Program. Super Summer Arkansas takes place each summer on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia. It is split into two camps: Super Summer JV, serving campers who have completed grades 6–8, and Super Summer, serving campers who have completed grades 9–12. Both camps have adult leaders who attend one or both camps as adult chaperones.

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PraiseWorks + JoyWorks

PraiseWorks ([link removed]) and JoyWorks ([link removed]) are worship arts-focused camps for students who have completed grades 7–12 and grades 3–6, respectively. Campers have an incredible opportunity to gather to worship, learn about worship, and gain skills for leading and participating in worship. The camps will be held July 10–14 on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University. Registration is open.

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Engage Missions Camp

July 17–21

Engage Camp is designed to provide participants the experience of a mission trip and summer camp all rolled into one. Participants will explore why missions is so important that God actually commanded His followers to be involved in His mission.

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Prism Podcast—NEW!

Neal Scoggins talks about the importance of emotional and mental health for pastors and church leaders with Dr. Derek Brown. Dr. Brown is the executive director of Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries ([link removed]) , which offers a variety of services for Arkansas families. They discuss self-care, burnout, stress, and priorities.

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Inspire on the Go Podcast with Andrea Lennon

Andrea Lennon talks with Hannah Love Mooney about surrendering to Christ and being obedient to His calling in this episode of Inspire On The Go. Hannah discusses growing up in Arkansas, giving her life to Jesus, the anchor He has been in battling depression, and starting her podcast, Unexpected with Hannah Love ([link removed]) .

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Lead>Defend Podcast

Ryan Scantling and Brock Caldwell talk with Greg Stier, who spoke at this year's Evangelism Conference. They discuss practical ways to evangelize and why it is so important to share the Good News of Christ. Greg also dives into a bit of his personal story and how he started his ministry platform: Dare 2 Share.

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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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