
Serving the Generations: Lynn Loyd retires after 45 years of collegiate ministry
Loyd and his wife, Rebecca, visit with guests at his retirement celebration. Staff photo by Mary Alford FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – After 45 years of faithfully

Loyd and his wife, Rebecca, visit with guests at his retirement celebration. Staff photo by Mary Alford FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – After 45 years of faithfully

Church and community partnerships are vital to the mission and ministry of Arkansas Baptist Children & Family Ministries (ABCFM). These relationships have allowed us to expand into a statewide ministry, providing trusted, affordable counseling through more than 45 church-based locations. Our Markham Central office, now serving as our statewide hub, was once a church campus gifted to ABCFM. Church partners have also made it possible for us to offer private foster care across Arkansas, opening Christ-centered homes for children during their most vulnerable seasons.

The Missions Team of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention recently partnered with the churches of the Red River Baptist Association to hold the annual Fall

It’s fall, and Arkansas Baptist churches across the state are celebrating the season and sharing the love of Jesus with their neighbors. They’re planting seeds of the Gospel through fall festivals, trunk-or-treat events, and other seasonal activities.

The 2025 Pastors’ Conference was held Monday, Oct. 20, at First Baptist Church in Russellville.

(Submitted) There is a new executive director at Camp Siloam. Camp Siloam Board of Trustees Chair Bobby Clark made the announcement Tuesday during the Arkansas

Messengers raise ballots during the 2025 ABSC Annual Meeting. (Cassidy Higgins/ABSC) RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Baptists gathered in Russellville Oct. 20-21 for the 172nd Annual

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Since January, a network of Arkansas Baptists has been prayerfully and diligently constructing a strategy on church revitalization – Renew Arkansas. Arkansas

Ladies fellowship Monday during the Ministers’ Wives Conference. (Cassidy Higgins/ABSC) RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Ministers wives from across the state on Monday had the opportunity to

Moises San Martin speaks to attendees of Mission Connection event on Sunday evening before ABSC Annual Meeting. RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas Baptists on Sunday had the