Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) Executive Director Dr. Mark Dance has officially kicked off his Arkansas Baptist Listening Tour, meeting with leaders in the Washington Madison and Great
The 2025 Replicate retreat is set for Sept. 19-21. Replicate is a weekend of life-changing messages, powerful worship, small groups, and interactive experiences challenging students
BATESVILLE, Ark. – Ronnie Toon has served as the associational missionary of the Independence Baptist Association for 21 years. He and his wife, Cheryl, have
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. – A new associational missionary is at the helm of the Mississippi County Baptist Association. William Vassar began his role on May 13,
Editor’s note: This article was written by Emma Richardson, who serves as the campus ministry associate at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Baptist
As associational missionary for the Northwest Baptist Association, Scott Hobbs’ goal is to support the churches of the association “by helping them to fulfill the vision the Lord has given to them to reach their communities with the Gospel.”
One small group of faithful Baptist men and women sought to be different. They wanted to cooperate to support missions at a higher level.
CROSSETT, Ark. – As an associational missionary, Joel Whitenton is looking to help promote the health of pastors and churches. “Without healthy churches, we can’t
HARRISON, Ark. – David Graham has been part of about every size church imaginable. He grew up in a church with around 2,000 in attendance,
LITTLE ROCK – Danny Green is “well-respected in his association and is truly a pastor to pastors. Danny’s heart is for every church reaching their
Associational Missionary Don Chancellor said the goal of Pulaski Baptist Association is to “help every church impact their community with the gospel.” “Churches are the
MONTICELLO, Ark. – After pastoring four churches in three states over a span of nearly 30 years, God called Joe Day a different direction in
OZARK, Ark. – In February, J.R. DeBusk will mark eight years serving as associational missionary with the Clear Creek Baptist Association. “My goal is to
FORT SMITH, Ark. – The goal of the Great Commission Baptist Association (GCBA) of the River Valley is to have one healthy Great Commission Baptist
TRUMANN, Ark. – Associational Missionary Robin Foster’s goal is to help churches work together in accomplishing the Great Commission. This January, Foster will mark six
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Danny Green has been serving as associational missionary for the Arkansas River Valley Baptist Association since 2015. His goal: Do everything he
When Dr. J. Fulton Amonette became the associational missionary for the Arkansas Valley Baptist Association nine years ago, he wanted to “strengthen the cooperative relationship
CORNING, Ark. – When Don Settles became the Current-Gaines Baptist Association associational missionary in January 2001 his goal was to lead the association “to be
With a pastor’s heart and a love for the local church, Joe Garner has served as an associational missionary for more than 20 years.
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – Kent Dixon’s goal as associational missionary for the Little Red River Baptist Association is “to assist pastors and churches in accomplishing
Little River Baptist Association holds a ribbon cutting for its new pregnancy care center. (Submitted) NASHVILLE, Ark. – With a heart for unborn children and
Hundreds of children and teens spent time this summer at Arkansas Baptist camps that mixed fun with Bible teaching.
Rick Hassell’s goal as associational missionary for the Rocky Bayou Baptist Association (RBBA) is “to help pastors understand and pursue God’s vision for their ministry and leadership.”
JONESBORO, Ark. – Vilonia native Ed Gillham has served the churches of the Mount Zion Baptist Association as associational missionary for the last 12 years.
Daniel Clark and his family pose for a picture. (Submitted) CLINTON, Ark. – North Central Baptist Association’s “mission is to strengthen connection amongst our churches
As the associational missionary for the Carey Baptist Association, Chuck Barrett’s goal is to serve a healthy association of churches as they love and serve God.
Since taking on the role of associational missionary for the Caroline Baptist Association in January, Chris McCarty said his focus has been connecting with the
Craig Golden, pastor at First Baptist Church in Viola, has served as the associational missionary for Big Creek Baptist Association for the past two years.
June 1, will mark eight years serving as the Harmony Baptist Association associational missionary for Mike Manning.
David Holder has been the full-time associational missionary for the Southwest Baptist Association for nine months. Prior to that, he served in the role part-time
A choir of more than 80 members from various churches in northwest Arkansas lead worship during Arise held at First Baptist Church in Rogers. (Ethan
The North Arkansas Baptist Association held a building dedication on April 22 at its new location, 912 Goblin Drive in Harrison. (Mary Alford/ABN) HARRISON, Ark.
The Washington Madison Baptist Association banner found on its website, wmbaonline.net. For the past 11 ½ years and counting, Ron Lomax has served as the
EL DORADO, Ark. – As Liberty Baptist Association’s associational missionary, Wade Totty wants to “equip pastors and churches to be spiritually healthy as well as
The White River Baptist Association was formed in 1840. That is four years after Arkansas became a state, five years before the Southern Baptist Convention
Charles Morgan’s goal as the Black River Baptist Association’s associational missionary is to “be a pastor to weary pastors and unite the churches into a
For the last 17 years, Joe Burt has shared the Gospel and God’s love with Arkansans and people across the nations through his work with the Red River Baptist Association.
Rocky Bayou Baptist Association is collecting supplies to aid small membership churches in their Vacation Bible School endeavors. The association came up with the idea
Robert Foster of Williams Baptist University speaks during EQUIP: SMC on Feb. 4. WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – First Baptist Church in Corning Pastor Bart Baker
One of the foundational elements of our cooperative missions strategy is the local association.
Association camps were able to return in full force in 2022. Many students were impacted, and lives were changed as God moved in powerful ways this summer. The following stories illustrate the impact and importance of association camps in the lives of Arkansas Baptist students and children.
Churches from the Arkansas River Valley, Faulkner, and Conway-Perry Baptist Associations met together on March 5 and 6, for a joint Sunday School teachers’ training called Teach 28:20.
This week, associational leaders representing 35 associations met with ABSC staff in Little Rock to further that spirit of cooperation.
Woodall is hiking to raise money and awareness for foster children and foster families in Arkansas.
PEARL, Miss. – A Southern Baptist pastor indicted on a rape charge continues as the senior pastor of Metro Grace Community Church in Pearl, Miss.,
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Associational leader is the most fulfilling role that Sean McMahon has held in nearly 40 years of ministry. “I absolutely love my
Arkansas River Valley – 4:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Second Baptist, Russellville. Arkansas Valley – 3 p.m. Oct. 21 at First Baptist, Helena. Ashley –
