View online
 
Facebook   Twitter   Instagram     ABSC website
 
 
Official e-newsletter of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention
 
Stay Connected
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
 
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and Week of Prayer
 
 
 

Week of Prayer for International Missions, December 3–10. The International Mission Board of the SBC reports over 2.8 billion people who have little or no access to the Gospel.  Your prayers and gifts to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering are a tremendous support and blessing in getting His Message out to the nations. Our Lottie Moon national goal for 2023 is $200 million.

Information and resources

 
 
 
Kids Ministry Network Luncheon
 
Kids Ministry Network Luncheon
 

Leaders in kids ministry are invited to a time of networking and fellowship on Thursday, November 16. The event is 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, 10 Remington Dr., Little Rock.
Information and registration

 
 
 
PraizFest
 
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, January 26 and 27, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Benton.
Information and registration
 
 
 
ECON 2024
 
ECON 2024
 

Make plans to join us January 22–23 for the 2024 Statewide Conference on Evangelism + Church Health. We will have powerful worship and dynamic speakers, including 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!


Information and registration

 
 
 
Pre-ECON Workshops
 
Pre-ECON Workshops: Prayer and Church Revitalization
 

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.
 

Register for the Prayer Workshop

Register for the Church Revitalization Workshop

 
 
 
Mission Connection Meet and Greet Dinner
 
Mission Connection Meet and Greet Dinner
 

Mission Connection is a way for church leaders to meet SBC planters and missionaries serving around the world! The dinner is 6:00–7:30 p.m., January 21, at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, 10 Remington Dr., Little Rock. 

Information and registration

 
 
 
2024 Jail and Prison Ministry Training
 
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 Arkansas Baptist State Convention in Little Rock, is for anyone interested in jail/prison ministry. 

Information and registration
 
 
 
Block Party Festival & Workshops
 
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:

A Block Party Festival for churches and associations with a block party trailer will be held on Saturday, March 9. For times and registration information, click here.

 
 
Pray for Planters
 
Critical Incident Stress Management Training
 
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 Arkansas Baptist State Convention in Little Rock. 

 

Information and registration

 
 
 
Lead>Defend 2024
 
Lead>Defend 2024
 

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

Click here for promo video.

Registration is open at leaddefend.org

 
 
 
Disaster Relief
 
Disaster Relief
 

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

 
 
 
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 shares a panel discussion from Inspire. The Conference team talks about what the Lord has been teaching them and how they flourish through various seasons and challenges. Andrea concludes by discussing the rebranding of Inspire to Arkansas Baptist Women Conference. You can learn more about next year's conference here.

 

Listen now

 
 
 
VIEW THE FULL LIST OF EVENTS AT ABSC.ORG/CALENDAR
 
 
If this newsletter was forwarded to you and you wish to receive it in your inbox monthly, subscribe FREE now
 
Subscribe to our eNewsletter        
 
 
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
 
Contact Us:
 
Arkansas Baptist State Convention 
10 Remington Drive
Little Rock, AR 72204
Call us:  501-376-4791
 
 
Missions Team   Church Planting Team   Church Health Team   College + Young Leaders Team   Executive + Administrative Team
 
 
 
 
       
 






This email was sent to [email protected]
why did I get this?    unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences
Arkansas Baptist State Convention · 10 Remington Drive · Little Rock, AR 72204 · USA