ONE. DAY. ONLY.
In light of the weather cancellation that occurred in January, we're bringing ECON back for a single-day conference on March 9, 2026. Join us for a simplified, yet encouraging time as we rally around the advancement of the Gospel together.
Coming Together to be Sent Out.
Join us March 9, 2026 at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock for our ECON: One Day Only event. This free, single-day gathering will feature powerful worship and dynamic speakers. No registration is needed to attend.
Meet the Speakers.
Mark Hallock
Lead Pastor of Calvary Church | Englewood, Colorado
Mark Hallock serves as the lead pastor of Calvary Church in Englewood, Colorado. He also serves as president of the Calvary Family of Churches, a group committed to planting and replanting churches for the glory of God (thecalvary.org). His great desire is to see the gospel transform lives and neighborhoods through the planting of new congregations, along with the revitalization of declining congregations, throughout the city of Denver and beyond. Mark’s favorite hobby is hanging out with his wife, Jenna, and their two kids, Zoe and Eli.
Mark Mittelberg
Bestselling Author, International Speaker, and Leading Strategist in Apologetics-Oriented Outreach
Mark Mittelberg is a bestselling author, international speaker, and the Executive Director of The Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University, where he helps equip believers through accredited degree programs and training resources. He is the author of Contagious Faith: Discover Your Natural Style for Sharing Jesus with Others and co-creator of the widely used Becoming a Contagious Christian course, which has equipped nearly two million people worldwide. His other works include Becoming a Contagious Church, Confident Faith (Outreach Magazine’s apologetics book of the year), The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask, The Reason Why Faith Makes Sense, and several collaborative projects with Lee Strobel, with whom he has partnered in ministry for more than thirty years. Formerly the evangelism director at Willow Creek Community Church and Executive Vice President of the Willow Creek Association, Mark holds an MA in Philosophy of Religion from Trinity International University and an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Southern Evangelical Seminary. He and his wife, Heidi, live near Denver and are the parents of Emma Jean and Matthew, both serving in ministry.
Come Worship with Us.
Gather with hundreds of Arkansas Baptists from across the state for a powerful time of worship led by local leaders.
Conference Schedule
10 am | Session 1 with Mark Hallock
10:50 am | Intro to Renew Arkansas
11 am | Session 2 with Mark Mittelberg
11:55 am | Break for lunch (On your own)
1:30 pm | Worship
1:55 pm | Session 3 with Mark Hallock
2:45 pm | Worship
3 pm | Session 4 with Mark Mittelberg
3:45 pm | Closing Remarks
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is ECON happening?
ECON takes place at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock.
Who can attend ECON?
Any Arkansas Baptist, no matter the age is welcome to attend! However, ECON is geared for ages 14+.
How much does ECON cost?
ECON is a FREE conference. There is no fee to attend.
Do I have to register for ECON?
No registration is needed!