Pastors' Conference 2026
The annual Pastors’ Conference is a gathering of pastors from across the state for a time of worship, preaching, and encouragement. Held prior to the Arkansas Baptists Annual Meeting, this conference provides an opportunity to be refreshed, connect with fellow leaders, and be challenged through God's Word. This year's theme, BOLD: A Faith That Speaks Out, calls us to lead with courage, trust God completely, and faithfully step into every opportunity He places before us. We hope you'll join us on October 19th at FBC Rogers!
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Wes George
Senior Pastor, FBC Rogers
Dr. Wes George
Dr. Wes George has been the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Rogers since 2002, focusing on preaching, teaching, praying for the church family, and providing directional leadership. He and his wife, Lisa, have four sons: Jonathan, Caleb, Aaron, and Benjamin. Dr. George holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Arkansas, an M.Div., and a Ph.D. in New Testament from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served in various leadership roles within the Southern Baptist Convention.
Clint Pressley
Senior Pastor, Hickory Grove Baptist Church
Clint Pressley
Clint Pressley serves as Senior Pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he has led since 2010. A native of Charlotte, he holds degrees from Wofford College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and has previously pastored churches in Mississippi and Alabama. In 2024, Clint was elected President of the Southern Baptist Convention and was re-elected in 2025. He and his wife, Connie, have two sons.
Conference Schedule
October 19, 2026
10am | Pre-Conference: Retirement & Estate Planning Workshop
Hosted in Partnership with the Arkansas Baptist Foundation + GuideStone
12pm | Lunch + Election of Officers
Lunch sponsored by WatersEdge
1pm | Panel + Giveaways
1:30pm | Lunch Ends
2pm | Worship
2:05pm | Welcome + Prayer
2:10pm | Worship
2:30pm | Clint Pressley
3:15pm | Worship
3:30pm | Wes George
4:15pm | Worship
4:30pm | Dismissal
All events will take place in the Worship Center at FBC Rogers.
Pre-Conference Workshop
Retirement & Estate Planning Workshop
Join us for a practical and encouraging workshop designed to help you prepare wisely for the future. Whether you’re just beginning to think about retirement or looking to strengthen your current plan, this session will provide guidance on financial stewardship, retirement readiness, and estate planning—helping you manage, protect, and pass on the resources God has entrusted to you in a way that reflects your values and leaves a lasting legacy.
This pre-conference is hosted in partnership with the Arkansas Baptist Foundation and Guidestone. The workshop begins at 10 am at FBC Rogers in the Worship Center. Please indicate you will be joining us when you register for the Pastors' Conference.
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