How to Submit a Resolution
Learn how to submit a resolution for the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
ABSC Annual Meeting
It’s not just a time to gather and focus on business. It’s a time to hear what God has laid on the hearts of pastors across the state, worship together as one body and nourish friendships we’ve created over the years. We’ve been called and should be compelled to further the Kingdom of God – and that’s what we plan on doing this year and beyond.
Date: October 25-26, 2022
Location: First Baptist Church in Hot Springs
2350 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Childcare will be provided for all convention gatherings and must be reserved in advance. Click here to fill out our childcare form.
Featured Speakers
Jamie Dew
Jamie Dew is the president of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Leavell College.
Previously, he was the vice president for undergraduate studies and distance learning at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He holds an MDiv and PhD in theological studies from SEBTS, as well as a PhD in philosophy of mind and philosophy of religion from the University of Birmingham (UK).
He is married to Tara, and they have two sets of twins.
Larry D. White
Born and raised in Conway. Graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, Southwestern Seminary and New Orleans Seminary. Married to Carla for 36 years. Three daughters, two grandchildren. Pastored six churches in Texas and Arkansas. Current pastor of Woodland Heights since 2017.
J.D. "Sonny" Tucker
J.D. "Sonny" Tucker has served as Executive Director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention since 2013. Prior to this, he served as the Team Leader for the Evangelism + Church Health Team for 15 years. He received his B.A. from Ouachita Bapitst University and his M.Div. and Ph.D. from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.
Brad Lewter
Pastor Brad Lewter has served as the Senior Pastor at Grand Avenue Baptist in Fort Smith since 2013. He has served in full-time ministry since 1998 serving churches in Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas. Brad attended Louisiana State University in Shreveport , Luther Rice Seminary and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Brad is currently a student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry.
Brad and his wife, Kati, have been married for 19 years and God has blessed them with three children Lana Kate, Layton, and Lola.
Resources
2022 Sexual Abuse Task Force Report
Download the 2022 Sexual Abuse Task Force Report given at the Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
Featured Events for 2022 Arkansas Baptist State Convention
Click here to view all of the featured events at this year's Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
ABSC Annual Meeting 2022 Schedule
Download the schedule for this year's Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
2022 Convention Committees
Click here to view the 2022 Convention Committees.
2022 Convention Nominating Committee Report
Click here to view the 2022 Convention Nominating Committee Report.
2022 ABSC Executive Board Recommendations
Click here to view the recommendations of the Executive Board of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.
Becoming an ABSC Messenger
If you plan to attend the Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC), you must be an official messenger in order to participate in the business sessions.