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Pray First
 
Pray First
 
 
 

Let's begin 2023 praying together! Every week in January we will focus on a different aspect of Mark 12:30–31: Loving the Lord with all of your heart, soul, mind, strength, and by loving your neighbor as yourself. You will receive by email devotional videos, written devotions, prayer prompts, and more, plus all Arkansas Baptists can engage with content via social media.


Learn more at absc.org/prayfirst

 
 
ECON 2023
 
ECON 2023
 

On January 23 and 24, at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, hundreds of Arkansas Baptist church leaders will gather to affirm that our greatest hope is found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Evangelism Conference (ECON) reminds us to bring the mission and message of Jesus to the forefront of our ministries. Speakers will be Dr. Robert Smith, Jr., Ed Newton, Greg Stier, Jeremy and Caleb Freeman, and Gordon Fort. The Cross Church Worship Band will be leading in worship.


Information and registration

 
 
 
Prayer Workshop
 
Prayer Workshop
 

The 2023 Prayer Leaders Workshop will be held on Monday, January 23, beginning at 9:30 a.m. preceding the State Conference on Evangelism + Church Health. This workshop is for those who lead out in prayer in their family, church, and community.

 

Information and registration

 
 
 
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
 
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
 

The June 2022 decision of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade did not end the fight for life. As Arkansas Baptists, we remain committed to the sanctity of human life and encourage each church and individual to discover how he/she can champion life. Please join us on January 22, 2023, to observe Sanctity of Human Life. Learn more about how can you and your church continue to champion life, and download the 2023 bulletin insert at the link below.

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PraizFest
 
PraizFest
 

We know there is eternal value in teaching the next generation the importance of praise and worship. Join us for a student choir weekend January 27–28, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Benton for PraizFest. The $25 cost per student includes a PraizFest T-shirt, lunch on Saturday, and all snacks. Sign your students up today!


Information and registration

 
 
Pray for Planters
 
Lead>Defend Conference
 
Lead>Defend + Foundations
 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock. The Lead>Defend Conference has been designed to equip the next generation of leaders to develop and defend their faith. Lead>Defend is for high school/college students, and young adults, while Lead>Defend Foundations is for middle school/junior high and will feature powerful times of worship, fun breaks, and practical breakout sessions led by key leaders from around Arkansas.


Information and registration

 
 
 
Jail & Prison Ministry Training
 
Jail and Prison Ministry Training
 

Learn jail ministry best practices from experienced practitioners. Two classes will be offered on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Downtown Little Rock Marriott for new or experienced jail ministers who wish to sharpen their skills: Basic Training for County and City Jail Ministry and Preparing County Jail Inmates for Prison. 


Information and registration

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

In another live episode recorded at the Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, Andrea Lennon hears Linda Gray's inspiring story of faith. Linda, an International Mission Board missionary, talks about how she has served the Lord in Ukraine. She recalls how she found herself jumping into the loving arms of Jesus Christ and encourages listeners to do the same.

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Lead Defend Podcast
 
Lead>Defend Podcast
 

In another episode recorded live at the Annual Meeting of the Arkanasas Baptist State Convention, Ryan Scantling and Brock Caldwell talk with Dr. George Ross about discipleship. Ross serves as a North American Mission Board Send Missionary, teaches at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and is one of the replant elders at Lakeshore Church.

Listen now

 
 
 
 
 
       
 
 
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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.
 
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Little Rock, AR 72204
Call us:  501-376-4791
 
 
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