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Lead>Defend 2024



The annual Lead>Defend apologetics conference is scheduled for March 2 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock. The goal each year is to equip students to understand how the Bible addresses certain issues at the forefront of culture. From the main stage and in the breakouts, all involved are given a biblical worldview on difficult and hot topics. The conference can help students wrestling with their own beliefs and doubts find answers and help solidify their commitment to Christ and a biblical worldview.

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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:
* 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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Women's Ministry Network Gatherings

Women’s Ministry Network Gatherings will take place February 8 based on regional areas around our state. The Gatherings serve as a catalyst for you to forge relationships with other leaders serving in the local church.
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Missions U

April 29 (North Little Rock) or
April 30 (Fayetteville)
A day dedicated to training and equipping pastors, church staff, missions leaders, and anyone who desires to see their church actively involved in God’s mission. Learn from and interact with key international, national, and local missions leaders who will help guide you on your journey to missions involvement.

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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. More ([link removed])

2. Big Day—March 31, which is Easter, typically a high attendance Sunday. More ([link removed])

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. More ([link removed])


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Heart and Four Fields

Heart and Four Fields is an effective evangelism and discple-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. The event is March 8–9 at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention building in Little Rock.

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2024 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering and Week of Prayer

The Week of Prayer for North American missions is observed annually by SBC churches to pray for missionaries, their ministries and their families. The official date is the first Sunday in March through the second Sunday, March 3-10. Your church can choose this date or another time during the Easter season to participate.

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Renewing the Church Summit

Join us on March 26 at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention building for a summit on revitalization. While the church will always be the church, reaching an ever-changing world will look different tomorrow than it does today. We will hear from Mark Clifton as he addresses strategies for church leaders who desire to position their churches for health and growth.

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Disaster Relief

Registration for 2024 Disaster Relief training events is now open. 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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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 is now open!

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NEW! Missionize with the Missions Guys Podcast

In this episode, the Missions Guys sit down with Doug Inzer of West Side Baptist Church in Greers Ferry and Demetric Andrews of Faith Outreach Church in El Dorado and Waldo. The four build upon last week’s conversation on partnership as Doug and Demetric share about their churches working with one another over the last year. Learn more at absc.org/missions ([link removed]) .


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Arkansas Baptist Women Podcast

Welcome to the Arkansas Baptist Women Podcast! This year, we are focusing on what it means to be Arkansas Baptist Women! Women who love the Lord, live on mission for the Gospel, are trained and equipped to lead, and are sold out to Jesus. In the process, we are unveiling a new look, new names for our events, a new leadership team, and new website pages for our resources. I can’t wait to share all the exciting updates with you!


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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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