One Day. Every Leader. Every Church.
Join us February 21, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Cabot for the Arkansas Baptist Worship Conference—a one-day event designed to encourage and equip worship leaders from churches of all sizes and styles. Whether you are the worship pastor, serve as a vocalist, instrumentalist, tech team member, or in another capacity, this conference offers something for everyone involved in worship ministry.
February 21, 2026 | 8 AM - 4 PM | FBC Cabot
What to Expect
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Inspiring Worship led by gifted leaders
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Dynamic Speakers bringing biblical and practical insights
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Targeted Breakout Sessions for vocalists, instrumentalists, tech teams, and much more
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Fellowship Opportunities with other worship leaders in your region and across the state
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Lunch & Light Refreshments provided
John Bolin
Instructor at California Baptist University; Leader of John Bolin Ministries
Keynote Speaker
John Bolin is an instructor at California Baptist and is currently serving churches nationwide through his ministry, John Bolin Ministries. Prior to this, John served in worship ministry for five years at Kingsland Baptist Church, as well as Houston's First Baptist Church for 12 years. John is viewed as a leading voice for worship ministries, choirs in worship, multigenerational worship, and family worship. He's been singing and leading since he was old enough to stand and has performed over 1300 concerts nationally and internationally, produced and sang on more than 20 albums, published over 100 original songs and arrangements, all while leading congregations of people in worship on a weekly basis. He and his wife Paige have 5 children, Grace, Hudson, John Luke, Levi, and Ellie.
Morning Session Breakouts
- Acoustic Guitar Techniques and Gear
- Electric Guitar Techniques and Gear
- Bass Guitar Techniques and Gear
- Keyboard/Synthesizer Techniques and Gear
- Drum Set Techniques and Gear
- Classic and Modern Techniques of the Worship Team Pianist
- Vocal Coaching
- All Things AV
- Pastoring through Music
- The Ministry of a Worship Leading Choir
- ProPresenter
Afternoon Session Breakouts
- Semsen Music Reading Session
- Classic and Modern Techniques of the Worship Team Pianist
- Pastoring Through Music
- The Ministry of a Worship Leading Choir
- Band Rehearsal Techniques
- Vocal Coaching
- All Things AV
- ProPresenter
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the conference be held?
The conference will be held at First Baptist Church of Cabot.
Who can attend the conference?
Anyone involved in worship ministry is welcome to attend! This can be in a paid or volunteer capacity.
Will meals be provided at the conference?
Lunch will be provided for all attendees. We will have coffee available throughout the day as well as light refreshments.
What does the schedule look like?
8 AM - 9 AM Doors Open/Check in
Atrium
9 AM - 10:15 AM Worship and General Session
Worship Center
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Breakout #1
Breakout Rooms
11:45 AM - 1 PM Lunch
Fellowship Hall
1 PM - 2:15 PM Breakout #2
Breakout Rooms
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Worship and General Session
Worship Center
3:45 PM - 4 PM Closing Remarks
Worship Center
4 PM Dismiss
Registration is Open! Sign up by February 17.
The registration fee is $35 per person. On February 1, the cost raises to $50. Registration is open through February 17.
Have Questions? Reach out to Our Team.
Jim Daniel
Music & Worship Strategist
Email: jdaniel@absc.org
Phone: 501-376-4791 ext:5132