Arkansas Baptist State Convention

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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The Missions Team of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention invites you to join us for 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.

• April 29—Park Hill Baptist in North Little Rock
• April 30—FBC in Fayetteville

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Barry Young of Serving Heroes will provide his Level 4 and Level 2 Chaplain/Peer Support Training April 26–27. This is for chaplains (or future chaplains), pastors and church leaders, Law Enforcement/Fire/EMS Peer Support Team Members and other emergency responders, and anyone desiring to minister to and support first responders. It's also great information for hospice and hospital workers.

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Join us for the remaining Worship Leaders' Roundtables which will be gathering in your area. These events are great opportunities to enjoy the fellowship of other worship leaders as we challenge, sharpen, and encourage one another. Please click on the links below for more information and to register for the Worship Leaders' Roundtable near you.

• April 4—Pine Bluff

• April 11—Fayetteville

• April 25—Marion

• April 30—Texarkana

• May 7—Paragould

Thursday, April 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Ouachita Baptist University

This training is for church pastoral and administrative staff and lay leaders, particularly those who work with children. Christa Neal, chairperson of the ABSC Sexual Abuse Response and Resource Team, will be the featured speaker. She will share important information related to abuse awareness and response. 

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A day 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. Join us for Man Up! 2024 on May 4 at Spring Lake Camp and Retreat Center in Lonsdale.

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Engage Missions Camp will be held at Camp Paron from June 17–21. 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.

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Registration for 2024 Disaster Relief training events is now open. Make plans to attend one of the following regional events:

• August 10—Jacksonville
• September 21—Rogers

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Registration is open for JoyWorks Worship Arts Camp for students who have completed grades 3–6 and PraiseWorks for students who have completed grades 7–12. Camps are held simultaneously on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University July 8–12.

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We are so excited to welcome Kelly King to the podcast and to Leadership Collective! Kelly brings a wealth of life experience not only as a women’s ministry leader in the local church, but also from her experience serving as the Women’s Ministry Specialist for Lifeway in recent years. On the podcast today, Kelly shares her leadership journey. You will be encouraged as you hear her story of God’s calling, provision, and work in and through her life.

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This episode was recorded at the 2024 Statewide Conference on Evangelism + Church Health. Mark Clifton, a featured speaker at the event, is the Executive Director of Replanting and Revitalization at the North American Mission Board. Mark talks with Sam and Clint about church replanting and revitalization, as well as the need for missions in it all.

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This episode of Lead>Defend was recorded with Ryan and Brock at the 2024 Statewide Conference on Evangelism + Church Health. They sit down with Todd Kaunitz, a speaker at the event, as the four talk about the vitality of prayer. Todd Kaunitz is the lead pastor of New Beginnings Baptist church, located in East Texas.

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