Men enjoy a great meal and fellowship with others at 2025 What’s at Steak event. (Submitted) Men from across Central Arkansas are invited to gather for an evening of
Harvest Baptist Church in Paragould recently celebrated the retirement of a $6.3 million debt. (Submitted photos) PARAGOULD, Ark. – For Harvest Baptist Church, the start
First Baptist Church in Rogers performs its Christmas at First program. (Church’s Facebook) Churches across Arkansas have been celebrating the Christmas season with theatrical productions,
Members of Little Rock Immanuel Chinese Baptist Church raise banners for Jesus. (Submitted) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Members of Little Rock Immanuel Chinese Baptist Church have
Jaxon Smith, 9, left a football and teddy bear next to the baby Jesus of a manger scene at First Baptist Church in Mountain Pine.
In November, Fellowship Southern Baptist Church merged with First Baptist Church in Hardy, keeping the First Baptist name and heritage. (Submitted) The Rocky Bayou Baptist Association (RBBA) is
Dr. Kyler Smith and his wife and daughter, Lauren and Eliza, stand in front of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little rock. The Pastor Search Committee over
Summit Church held a “ground blessing” on Oct. 26. (Submitted) Part of the vision of The Summit family of churches is to spiritually impact 100 countries through
FORT SMITH, Ark. — What unfolded at this year’s Women’s Conference: Our Story, His Glory proved to be more than a scheduled gathering. For many in attendance, it
CORNING, Ark. – On the front lawn of First Baptist Church in Corning on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 16 members of the Corning Bobcats football team
Finch Baptist Church in Paragould recently hosted a Judgement House event. They reported 58 salvations. (Submitteed) PARAGOULD, Ark. – Finch Baptist Church in Paragould saw
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
A rendering of the future FBC Batesville church building. (Submitted) BATESVILLE, Ark. –First Baptist Church in Batesville recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its new 26,000-square-foot
LITTLE ROCK – Anyone hungry to be in the presence of the Lord is invited to a night of worship and prayer on Nov. 9
By Dillon McClain, Vice President/Attorney Arkansas Baptist Foundation The Foundation seeks to serve Arkansas Baptist churches (hereafter “Church or Churches”) in many ways, but we
Church Tax Tips Related to Payroll or Compensation WatersEdge is dedicated to supporting local churches by providing expert guidance on tax-related issues and helping navigate
Students gather at Panther Stadium in Cabot for Fields of Faith, where 3,680 were in attendance. (Submitted/Abigail Rose Photography) CABOT, Ark. – Fields of Faith
Eight students were baptized following a fellowship meal at Second Baptist Church in Russellville. (Submitted) God’s spirit is moving among high school and college students
When it comes to church finances, trust is everything. Every dollar given in tithes, offerings, or designated gifts is an act of worship, and our
Chris and Jordan Drye pray with their son, Landen, at Sunday evening’s prayer gathering. (Staff photo by Mary Alford) WHITE HALL, Ark. – For the
AABS President Mallory Mertens makes announcements in opening session. (Staff photo by Mary Alford) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Ministry assistants are oftentimes the first point
What if there was a ministry already within your reach that could strengthen the families in your church and also serve as an outreach to
Newly appointed missionaries share a little of their testimony and work they will do with more than 13,000 Southern Baptist messengers and their guests on
(Submitted photos) BATESVILLE, Ark. – West Baptist Church of Batesville hosted a No Sale Yard Sale on Monday, July 28. Preparation began months ahead with
(Submitted photos) FORREST CITY, Ark. –Liberty Baptist Association recently took a team to serve in Forrest City, where they partnered with Rusty Nails Cowboy Church
A group of 12 high school students and six adults from Woodland Heights Baptist Church recently spent a week in South Florida on mission serving
Denver Broncos’ Quarterback Bo Nix and his father, Coach Patrick Nix, sit down with Lead Pastor Chris Dixon during Night of Champions at First Baptist
Volunteers pack sacks for community. (Photo submitted) GOSNELL – Gosnell Baptist Church started a new ministry this summer – free sack lunches for Gosnell residents.
Photo by Alex Blankenship It’s summertime, which means Vacation Bible School (VBS). Churches are being filled with children singing and dancing to VBS songs and
Students use Legos to build something related to a Bible verse, Matthew 5:1-2, during Building Foundations at FBC Mena. (Screenshot) MENA, Ark. – Located in
When it comes to church finances, being clear, honest, and organized isn’t just good business; it’s a reflection of our faith. Churches are entrusted with
Submitted photo shows downed trees, damage to structure. As Arkansas continues to get hit with severe weather, Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) continues to serve
A big yellow and white tent was a prominent sight along Dry Bone Road in Ash Flat earlier this month as several churches came together
The student choir from Union Valley Baptist Church, Beebe, performs at their recent fundraiser. Photo submitted BEEBE, Ark. – The student ministry of Union Valley
SEARCY, Ark. – Arkansas Baptists gathered in Searcy on Sunday to celebrate what God is doing around the state. Arise, an Arkansas Baptist State Convention
This article first appeared in the Spring 2025 edition of Arkansas Baptist Life. The word “camp” evokes images of long summer days in a wooded
VBS is a timeless tool to intentionally reach your church and community with the Gospel. Studies show that we are in a crisis of evangelism.
Lightstock photo April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time for churches to come alongside vulnerable families with hope, support, and action. The Arkansas Baptist State
Photos submitted. Editor’s note: After two EF4 tornadoes left a wake of destruction the night of March 14, in addition to the Arkansas Baptist Disaster
WatersEdge is dedicated to supporting local churches by providing expert guidance on tax-related issues and helping navigate the financial complexities of churches with ease. We
First Baptist Rogers is excited to host its inaugural apologetics and evangelism conference, A Call to Adventure, on May 16-17. This two-day event will feature
Osceola Area team missionaries canvas a neighborhood. (Facebook photo) Cross Church middle school students from all three campuses recently traveled to Mississippi County for a
More than 200 volunteers from at least nine churches came together on Saturday, March 22, to orchestrate a block party at Abundant Life Christian Baptist
Arkansas Baptists, ages 20-32, are invited to the Young Adults Conference April 11-12 at Cross Church Pinnacle Hills in Rogers. The event is designed to
Students lead worship Wednesday during Spiritual Emphasis Week. (Mary Alford/ABN) SHERWOOD, Ark. – It’s Spiritual Emphasis Week at Abundant Life Christian Academy (ALCA), and students
217 newly endorsed church planters gathered at Send Network Orientation at the North American Mission Board (NAMB) building in Alpharetta, Ga., last week. The diverse
A new Arkansas Baptist cowboy church is taking shape at the corner of Highway 52 and Highway 425 in Hamburg. The idea for White Horse
(Submitted) A sweet spirit of fellowship was prevalent Feb. 21-22 during the 10th annual Third Street Baptist Church (TSBC) Women’s Conference in Arkadelphia. The goal
Students worship during Reality Check at First Baptist Church in El Dorado. (Submitted) Disciple Now (DNow) events across the state are serving as catalysts for
Arkansas Baptist churches are invited to participate in the Arkansas Baptist State Convention’s Spring Outreach Strategy, a comprehensive initiative designed to help churches engage their
Facebook photo Volunteers at Line Baptist Church in Little Rock recently saw a need in the area around their church and have stepped up to
Dr. David O’Dell (center), pastor of Second Baptist Church, Jacksonville, prays for Arkansas Baptist pastors during last year’s What’s at Steak men’s worship night. Photo
PRESS RELEASE – Cross Theological Seminary is pleased to announce a formal partnership with Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. This partnership allows
Editor’s note: 3:16 on 3/16 is part of Arkansas Baptists’ Spring Outreach Strategy. Click here for more information on the four components of this strategy
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are ready to serve. (Photo submitted) Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) is serving up warm food and God’s love to
Missions discipleship has been a major focus in recent years at Iglesia Bautista Nueva Jerusalén. Utilizing resources made available by the Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU),
Lightstock image Editor’s note: Heather Noel, Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries director of communications, contributed the majority of this article. At Arkansas Baptist Children
Whether full-time, bi-vocational, or volunteer, EQUIP Conferences are designed to encourage, strengthen, and equip leaders in their ministry. The first EQUIP Conference of the year
Calvary Baptist Church in Little Rock has opened its doors to serve as a shelter to those displaced following a fire at the Midtown Park
First Baptist Church in Shelbyville, Kentucky turned their gym into a miniature golf course for Christmas outreach opportunity. Photo submitted. SHELBYVILLE, Ky. – In a
A group of University of Arkansas Baptist Collegiate Ministry (UA BCM) students recently served in the Marion and West Memphis area for Christmas in the
STUTTGART, Ark. – Choir members from various churches came together on Sunday, Dec. 15, to present the Stuttgart community with the “I Call Him Lord”
WYNNE, Ark. – A drive-thru live nativity experience took place the last two weekends, Dec. 7-9 and Dec. 14-15, at Three Trees Cowboy Church in
CONWAY, Ark. – Conway Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) students were treated to pancakes, a hug and an encouraging word on Monday, Dec. 9, as they
By Phillip Slaughter, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Crossett Let’s rewind two thousand years. Imagine yourself growing up in a Jewish family and hearing of the
By Curt Tucker, Stewardship Coordinator, Arkansas Baptist Foundation On November 15, 2024, a federal judge in Texas struck down the Department of Labor’s new overtime
LITTLE ROCK – Established in 1824, the congregation of First Baptist Church in Little Rock recently celebrated the church’s 200-year legacy of faith. The church
The North American Mission Board communications team compiled this report. ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) — A diverse group of more than 170 planters representing at least
Crosses carved in a stump serve as a reminder. Photo from ABDR Facebook Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) recently wrapped up a five-week deployment to
Photo from Rose Bud First Baptist Church Facebook ROSE BUD, Ark. – The congregation of Rose Bud First Baptist Church put in the work, and
LITTLE ROCK – Hillcrest Community Church celebrated the nations and God’s glory on Oct. 27 during their Sunday service. “Nations Sunday was to celebrate what
Patrick Henry serves as the chief financial officer of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Church insurance is a crucial component of protecting your employees, the
Each year, churches from across Arkansas gather their students for a weekend of worship and worship equipping. We will gather on the campus of First
Shown left to right, Jay Ham, Joe Day, Rick Miller, Lisa Miller, James Kendig MCGEHEE, Ark. – In May 2023, Rick Miller was asked by
A woman sits in her new car in Valdosta, Georgia. (Submitted) The men’s ministry at Hot Springs Baptist Church on Tuesday, Oct. 29, delivered five
Cliff & Cinthy Case speak to Arkansas Baptists on Sunday evening. (Photo by Mary Alford) LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Baptists on Sunday had the opportunity
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – “God has been moving big here this semester and it has been amazing to see and be a part of,” said Hayden
Students from Crosspointe Church in Bryant prepare for Sunday morning worship at Clarkridge Baptist Church. Fifteen years ago, a small group of Arkansas Baptist students
Guest speaker Susie Everett (Staff photo by Mary Alford) ROLAND, Ark. – Fresh Start Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC) hosted a tea and luncheon fundraiser
BRYANT, Ark. – On National Good Neighbor Day, Sept. 28, more than 90 volunteers dispersed throughout Bryant to spread kindness and make a positive impact
WHITE HALL, Ark. – Three young ladies recently put together a lemonade stand to raise support for Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) and Hurricane Helene
ABSC Mission Assistant Team Leader Clint Ritchie shares the most important aspect of One Day at the pre-event leadership banquet. Photos by Mary Alford JACKSONVILLE,
Volunteers are shown packing dishes after a recent flooding incident. Photo submitted. The Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) box ministry based out of Baring Cross
Students across the state gathered for prayer at their schools’ flagpoles on Wednesday, Sept. 25, for See You at the Pole (SYATP). The event is
Six Arkansas Baptist associations are uniting in an area-wide senior adult revival. Calvary, Caroline, Faulkner, Independence, Little Red River, North Pulaski and Pulaski Baptist associations
BAY, Arkansas – Bay First Baptist Church on Sunday marked the retirement of a $1.5 million debt on its sanctuary with a note burning celebration
Unraveling a tale from the spreadsheets to the pews Have you ever considered what it feels like to be on the receiving end of your
WHITE HALL, Ark. – “Let the celebration begin.” Those are the words Bob Bailey, the former worship leader for First Baptist Church (FBC) in White
Parkway Place Church returned to their worship center on Aug. 25. (Screenshot) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Parkway Place Church on Sunday, Aug. 25., celebrated the
Students worship during Teen College. (Submitted) MARMADUKE, Ark. – Seeds were planted during Marmaduke First Baptist Church’s Teen College, a teen revival held every year
Luke Schonauer has a heart for missions. He had the opportunity to put that passion into action this summer through serving at First Baptist Church
FORREST CITY, Ark. – Ministry leaders recently gathered for a weekend of encouragement and equipping at Beck Spur Baptist Church in Forrest City. The Church
For just over a decade, I have had the privilege of serving on behalf of Arkansas Baptists in churches and on college campuses across the
As summer vacation winds down our attention and our calendars turn to the start of a new school year. It’s also that time of year
The last two weeks in July saw several Arkansas Baptist churches serve throughout the state.
DeWitt, Ark. – For more than 30 years, the members of First Baptist Church in DeWitt had a desire to construct an activities building. Last
Editor’s Note: This article was written by Taylor Cain who serves as the associate pastor at First Baptist Church in Sylvan Hills and Bible teacher
Throughout the week, World Changers presented the Gospel 20 times. Five people prayed to receive Christ.
The Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) Missions Team recently partnered with Grace Cowboy Church in Warren to host a Medical-Dental Clinic on July 13.
A youth group from Iglesia Bautista Nueva Jerusalen in Little Rock recently embarked on their first missions trip to Houston, Texas, sharing the love of Christ.
When developed thoughtfully and implemented with transparency, these policies empower churches to fulfill their mission.
A Sunday School class from Geyer Springs First Baptist Church recently made personal summertime gift baskets for the families at Desired Haven Family Care in Little Rock and Monticello.
The days and weeks immediately following VBS are the most crucial for outreach.
This summer at Tech BCM we mobilized 23 students. That is nearly 40% of our average attendance for BCM serving at camps, on mission trips, and in local churches.
Churches must understand and fix these church communication mistakes in order to evangelize our communities better, all while informing the congregation about ministry opportunities and discipleship.
Tragedy struck the small town of Fordyce on Friday, June 21.
Church group time can be one of the most pivotal moments for a student ministry during camp.
If you have an employee who will now be nonexempt under the new thresholds, who routinely works more than 40 hours per week, this may require you to put pen to paper and calculate if paying overtime or raising their salary makes more sense.
Next summer, kids will explore the vastness of God’s character through the details of Scripture with Lifeway Christian Resources’ 2025 Vacation Bible School (VBS) theme: “Magnified! Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things.”
By Sarah Barham, Vice President of Ministry Accounting, WatersEdge Ministry Services Even in the best circumstances, managing church finances can be daunting. Factor in complex
Leading a college ministry is one of the greatest privileges in the world, and I truly believe the college campus is the most strategic mission field on earth.
Please continue to pray for those impacted as they navigate the days ahead and for all Disaster Relief volunteers.
Carol Jones of Shiloh Community Church advises a seamstress on sewing machine maintenance. (Staff photo by Mary Alford) CLARKSTON, Ga. – Eleven Arkansas Baptist women
This Sunday, June 2, has been designated on the Southern Baptist Convention calendar as a special day to recognize and raise awareness of Disaster Relief ministries.
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
A compassion ministry of Woman’s Missionary Union, Christian Women’s Job Corps is geared toward “equipping women for life in a Christian context through career focused classes, Bible study and building meaningful relationships.”
God took me out of a mess, and He brought me into a place of joy I didn’t realize I needed.
Fifty-six salvation decisions were made Saturday, May 4 in Trumann during Trinity Baptist Association’s “T-BA” Day, an annual one-day local missions event.
Approximately 100 men and boys from around the state gathered for a day of fun, fellowship and worship planned just for guys.
The Missions Team is always looking for new ways to assist our churches in equipping God’s people to be involved in God’s mission of making disciples who make disciples.
Arkansas Baptists gathered at First Baptist Church in Monticello on Sunday for ARise, an Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) event to come together in different regions across the state to celebrate God’s work.
Building a well-constructed budget allows your church to be a good steward of God’s resources and fulfill its mission effectively.
Multiple Arkansas church planters, pastors and leaders gathered in Little Rock recently for the annual Hispanic Family Conference at Iglesia Bautista Roca Fuerte.
What started as a food box ministry in a small Sunday school room of Graves Memorial Baptist Church in North Little Rock several years ago is now a thriving ministry for the Lord.
The Lord is moving through Arkansas churches.
Managing church finances can be daunting even under the most favorable circumstances.
We have an obligation to teach the next generation that the importance of God’s word still stands today.
Photo by Alex Blankenship BENTON, Ark. – Donning solar eclipse glasses, adults and children at Trinity Baptist Church in Benton on Monday watched in awe
Newton County Baptist Church’s Egg Drop Eggstravaganza was just one of the several Easter outreach events Arkansas Baptists held throughout the state.
TEXARKANA, Ark. – The Kids Ministry at Trinity Baptist Church in Texarkana held their second annual Journey to the Cross event on Palm Sunday. Featuring
Pastors and church leaders from across the state gathered at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention on Tuesday for the first of two Renewing the Church Summits.
First Baptist Church (FBC) in Smackover is approaching its 100-year anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, the church has planned a two-day celebration.
The Aussiedoodle is the first therapy dog in ABDR history.
The youth of Life Line Baptist Church are spending this spring break in service.
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. – Two years ago, Marshall Road Baptist Church in Jacksonville began a partnership with Murrell Taylor Elementary School, offering additional support for students
Leadership Collective is a one-day workshop designed for Women’s Ministry leaders in Arkansas that will take place at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention on Saturday,
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark. – Sunday was a day of celebration for members of Coronado Baptist Church in Hot Springs Village. Following a homecoming service and
First Baptist Church in Clarendon has launched a new ministry inspired by the heart of God to aid and minister to the community.
The drama was performed four nights in a row, Feb. 25-28, drawing more than 1,200 from the community into the church. Of those, Pastor Reuel Cruce said 123 made decisions to follow Jesus.
The ultimate reason we serve locally is to intentionally move people from the pews into the lives of the people in their communities to build relationships, share the Gospel, and call people to place their faith in Jesus.
Last January, several pastors of various churches and denominations in the region began meeting every Thursday in prayer
The weekend retreat for students in the 501-area code was full of worship, encountering Jesus through the services and family group times, games, and much more.
The next Prepare and Protect Training is scheduled from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 29 at the ABSC building in Little Rock.
Sarah Barham, Vice President of Ministry Accounting Services, WatersEdge It’s no secret that churches face complex challenges when it comes to their finances. Accounting, taxes,
ABSC churches are encouraged to schedule Sunday, February 11, 2024 to promote the hunger ministries of Arkansas Baptists and Send Relief and to collect the annual Global Hunger Relief Offering.
As counselors at Living Well Professional Counseling, we often meet with people in their greatest heartbreaks or overwhelming experiences.
“Due to the partnership and support of local churches and associations, Arkansas Baptists are seeing big impact on these smaller campuses. These often-unseen folks are some of the unsung heroes in God’s harvest field.”
ABDR deployed a feeding unit to the center to provide warm meals for those seeking shelter from the cold.
By Todd Kaunitz, Lead Pastor, New Beginnings Baptist Church, Longview, TX. It is an understatement to say, “When God shows up, everything changes.” When the
Jesus came to seek and save the lost and He invites us to join in His mission.
Fellowship Baptist Church Pastor Gary Martin said they surpassed that mark by more than $2,000, raising a total of $26,063 to support worldwide evangelism through the special offering named for famed missionary Lottie Moon
Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) churches have an opportunity to join other Southern Baptist churches across the nation on Jan. 21 in affirming and celebrating the sanctity of human life.
You may sign up at absc.org/prayfirst2024 to be added to the email list.
Arkansas cowboy churches this holiday season loaded up supplies and Christmas boxes, traveled to various pueblos in New Mexico, and shared the gospel with Native Americans.
David Dockery, SWBTS president, presents the James Leo Garrett Jr. Award for Contribution to Christian Thought to Wyman Richardson, pastor of Central Baptist Church in
Retired schoolteacher Debbie Finch is using footwear to share the Gospel, encouraging people to “flip flop” their lives for Jesus.
IMB is in the process of assigning each missionary unit a portfolio of churches. This will serve to put a very personal face on our cooperative efforts to take the gospel the ends of the earth.
We need to operate under the assumption that no one else is going to tell these young, godly, humble leaders that they ought to consider if God is calling them to ministry.
By Debbie Moore, Arkansas WMU Executive Director Arkansas Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) is so thankful for the privilege of serving Arkansas Baptists in the areas
The holiday season is here and Arkansas Baptists around the state are taking the opportunity to share the gospel and God’s love. In Malvern, the
A needle and thread. A package of paper. An old wallpaper catalog. A pair of scissors. And a sack lunch. That is pretty much all my church needed to host our first “Scripture and Art” event a couple of weeks ago.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:8, Paul said “We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.”
Thanksgiving is a day to celebrate the harvest and blessings of the past year. Several Arkansas Baptists use the national holiday as an opportunity to pour those blessings back into their communities.
It’s through God’s goodness we can be thankful.
A group of Arkansas Baptist church planters recently spent time in Alpharetta, Georgia, fellowshipping, learning from leading church planting practitioners and worshiping together during the North American Mission Board’s Send Network Orientation.
Forty-five years and counting. That’s how long Rosanne Ramer has served at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in Little Rock.
A group of women from Beebe are embarking on a journey to start a Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC) site in White County.
It will take the effort of every Baptist Collegiate Ministry and every church working cooperatively together to reach these nearly 150,000 students with the Gospel.
Through the generosity of Arkansas Baptist churches and individuals, the Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) team was recently able to purchase a new quick response kitchen and truck.
About 2,800 chaplains – including about 1,100 who are Southern Baptist – serve in the Armed Forces.
A groundbreaking was held Monday, Nov. 6, for the new prison seminary building at the Varner Unit of the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
The Church at Rock Creek held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, Oct. 30, for its new food bank center. (The Church at Rock Creek) LITTLE ROCK,
Cobie Roux, Zach Chester and Andries Pretorius and Chance Watson stand in front following the braai sermon on Sunday, Oct. 29, at Drover Cowboy Church.
Thirteen people were baptized in Christ on Sunday, Oct. 29, at Fresh Start Community Church in Sherwood.
Our Lord has some important things to say about His followers’ involvement in ministry to others.
I talk to pastors weekly on the verge of Please be aware of all your ministers do. Determine a practical way to encourage them today. At least thank them for one thing they do well. Ask how you can help? Show love and respect. And most importantly, pray for them!
Arkansas Baptists sit in the stands at the University of Arkansas at Monticello football stadium before heading out to serve during One Day. MONTICELLO, Ark.
First Baptist Church of Hope served as the host for over 130 participants made up of students and adults from 10 different Arkansas Baptist churches.
Arkansas Baptist women from six different churches recently spent five days in Bay Ridge praying for, ministering among, and learning from the diaspora in Brooklyn, New York.
Students in Saline County and across the state have joined thousands of other youths in recent weeks on athletic fields across the nation to share their Christian faith with fellow students during Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ (FCA) Fields of Faith events.
Immanuel Little Rock Chinese Baptist Church has seen a year of growth, unity and answered prayers.
Partnership is at the heart of what we do as Arkansas Baptists. There is no greater evidence to that fact than what we experience each
Over 200 students from Arkansas State University and Williams Baptist University gathered for a night of prayer and worship on Sunday, October 1.
Relationships can take on many forms.
he Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) Missions Team hosted a medical-dental clinic on Saturday, Sept. 23, at First Baptist Church in Stuttgart.
River Bible Church in Mountain Home recently partnered with Hillcrest International Collective to provide nearly 30 welcome baskets for incoming international students in Little Rock.
More than 400 took part in the team’s Family Missions Day, where participants learned about missions and unreached people groups through a scavenger hunt, prayer cards, and presentations from missionaries.
Nearly 100 Arkansas Baptists gathered for the awareness training to become better equipped to protect minors and those vulnerable from abuse.
The Arkansas Baptist Convention State (ABSC) Missions Team saw multiple people accept Jesus Christ into their hearts on Saturday, Sept. 9, during a medical-dental clinic at West View Baptist Church in Paragould.
Every turning point has a starting point. In the resources provided to promote the 2023 Dixie Jackson (DJ) Arkansas Missions Offering are four stories centered
More than 300 men, women and youth made professions of faith last week, Aug. 27-30, during an evangelical event hosted in El Dorado called South Arkansas Together.
Seeing the event as an outreach opportunity, several Arkansas Baptist State Convention cowboy churches set up at the races to share the Gospel, hand out Bibles and simply fellowship with those in attendance.
In recent weeks churches and Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) across Arkansas have organized hundreds of events (impacting thousands) for the sole purpose of reaching this generation with the Gospel.
Although the strategy for being obedient to the Great Commission might change from church to church, I believe there are five components that are common in every effective mission strategy.
Ten people put their trust in Jesus on Saturday, Aug. 26, during a medical-dental clinic in Sherwood.
Ministry assistants from around the state gathered at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) building on Friday, Aug. 25, to fellowship and enhance their professional and leadership skills for the ministry office.
Hundreds of children and teens spent time this summer at Arkansas Baptist camps that mixed fun with Bible teaching.
Multiple churches across the state hosted back-to-school outreach events to connect with families in their communities and help prepare students for the new school year.
Heading to college is a big deal for the students, the parents, and the local church.
Lightstock photo This article was written by Scott Barkley, national correspondent for Baptist Press LAFAYETTE, Ga. (BP) – Vernon Barnett started his life of public
Arkansas Hispanic WMU and Iglesia Bautist Neuva Jerusalén in Little Rock recently partnered together to provide a student missions event for Arkansas Baptist Hispanic churches.
While staying at a duck lodge after being displaced by a house fire in February 2022, Drover Cowboy Church Pastor Chance Watson and his family were able to meet and interact with South Africans also staying there.
Leaders at First Baptist Church in Oppelo are using technology to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
MARVELL, Ark. – Marvell First Baptist Church Pastor B.J. Chatman and Rose Bud First Baptist Church Pastor Mitchell Vickers connected in March through the Arkansas
The better a church knows its community, the more strategic it can be in its ministries.
Lightstock Photo This article by Aaron Summers, pastor of First Baptist Church in Crowley, TX first first appeared at Lifeway Research. As a new school year approaches,
A group from the Arkansas River Valley Baptist Association recently embarked on a missions trip to the Arkansas Delta, bringing hope and encouragement to some of the churches serving the region.
World Changers from five states assembled in Little Rock last week at Life Line Baptist Church to rehab homes and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) teams recently spent two weeks providing help, healing and hope in the Arkansas Delta.
Woman’s Missionary Union invites you to participate in a simple and easy project that allows your association, church, or missions group to support North American Mission Board (NAMB) missionaries with “gifts” for their specific ministries.
The Arkansas Baptist State Convention Missions Team saw nine professions of faith this past weekend during a medical-dental clinic in Pine Bluff.
Arkansas Baptists churches have a heart for people all over the world.
A group from FBC White Hall visit the ABSC building on Wednesday, July 12. (Submitted) Children at First Baptist Church in White Hall spent the
Children enjoy VBS at Earle Baptist Church. (Submitted) Louisiana Baptists recently embarked on a missions trip to the Arkansas Delta where they helped two local
“It’s just a God thing,” Friendship Baptist Church Senior Pastor Sean Mills said regarding the recent growth experienced at the Conway church.
One of my favorite things to do each summer is visit Super Summer Arkansas on the night of Explore Your Call! It happens on Thursday
Impact Inner City Church of Little Rock will soon be having worship services in the former property of Unity Bible Baptist Church.
The Fourth of July is the celebration of America’s Independence. It is also an opportunity for churches to minister within their community.
A ministry in White Hall is helping teachers receive extra supplies to help their students thrive.
Worship discipleship is a multi-faceted, intentional approach of discipling believers in biblical worship and equipping them to be biblical worshipers and worship leaders.
The congregation of First Baptist Church in Benton was treated to a concert by its student choir Pure Energy on Sunday, June 4, following the
Overall, Smith said BCM has been one of the best parts of her college experience.
To date, Bond has mailed more than 2,000 handwritten letters and cards to inmates, soldiers, sick children and whoever else needs encouragement and God’s love.
The churches of Greene County Baptist Association (GCBA) partnered together on Saturday, May 20, for Jerusalem Day 2023.
Arkansas Baptist churches reported a 15% increase in baptisms last year with the overall total reaching 6,233, up from 5,411 the previous year.
The call of God on a person’s life is an invitation to follow Him to salvation, to a deeper relationship with him, to church membership, or to vocational ministry. Because I believe that God is always calling people, I am unapologetic about boldly giving invitations at the conclusions of my sermons.
Ministry to the next generation has never been more important. Those who minister to the next generation are at the front lines of some of the most strategic ministry in the world.
Part of the joy of working with college students is helping identify and disciple those feeling called to ministry!
“We try to carve a cross anywhere we go on Disaster Relief,” Murphy said. “We carve the cross and put hope at the bottom, because where do you find hope, man? You find hope at the foot of the cross.”
On Saturday May 6, over 100 men and boys of all ages gathered for Man UP 2023! at Spring Lake Camp and Retreat Center in Lonsdale.
In Bible Drill, children and students develop Scripture memory skills while learning the books of the Bible and key biblical passages.
Emmanuel Cowboy Church had its first service Sunday, May 7. (Submitted) JONESBORO, Ark. – Emmanuel Cowboy Church in northern Jonesboro welcomed a crowd of more
Three Trees Cowboy Church in Wynne. (Submitted) Pastor Tracy Wilson was called to plant Three Trees Cowboy Church in Wynne roughly 12 years ago. Since
The Missions Team held its first medical-dental clinic of the year on April 29 at Iglesia Bautista Roca Fuerte (Strong Rock Baptist Church) in Little Rock.
Camp Paron’s Flatside Conference Center – Hotel features 26 rooms with private bathrooms. PARON, Ark. – Participants of this weekend’s The Art of Marriage Retreat
Where do we find church planters? In our pews.
“We like to carve a cross, and we try to put hope at the bottom of it because where do you find hope? You find hope at the foot of the cross,” Justin Murphy said when asked about the cross he carved after the recent tornado.
First Baptist Church in Jacksonville Pastor Seth Tucker was out of town when disaster struck Jacksonville on March 31.
“Attention…Present Bibles…Start”
Upon hearing that final word, state Bible Drill contenders on Saturday, April 15, at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention quickly opened their Bibles.
Everett Severs, Eli Severs, Holt Robinson, Drake Gray and other RAs at Wooster First Baptist Church made comfort packs for children impacted by the recent
Serve Local is a missions movement that happens on a Saturday in Spring, where churches plan and participate in service-based mission projects to make Kingdom impact on their local community!
Passover Seder, a dinner traditionally celebrated by people of the Jewish faith during Passover.
A community-wide prayer service will take place at Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock on today, April 6, at 6 p.m. for local Arkansans to
Arkansas Hispanic WMU gathered for their Annual Meeting and Missions Celebration on Saturday, March 11 at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant.
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief (ABDR) currently has 13 units deployed throughout Arkansas, following the recent severe thunderstorms and tornadoes on Friday, March 31, that left
A group of Arkansas Baptist church planters recently spent a few days, March 20-23, in Alpharetta, Georgia, attending Send Network Orientation. It was the North
Sportsman events are a successful outreach tool for churches in Arkansas.
It is OK to not be OK. That is the message Julie Busler said she hoped women took away from The Gathering, a night of encouragement in worship and the Word.
MARVELL, Ark. – At First Baptist Church in Marvell their mission is “Serving the Savior … Touching lives.” “Our goal is to find ways that
This article was written by Wyman Lewis Richardson, pastor at Central Baptist Church in North Little Rock . The church historian Jaroslav Pelikan once said that
Jim Huffman has served as pastor of First Baptist Church (FBC) in Pottsville for over 20 years.
Hot Springs, Ark. – Grandparents and senior adults from across the state were invited Saturday, Feb. 18, to First Baptist Church in Hot Springs for
Tens of thousands of Arkansas residents were left without power last week following a winter storm that produced ice of up to half an inch
BENTON, Ark. – More than 100 students gathered at First Baptist Church in Benton this past weekend, Jan. 27-28, for PraizFest 2023. Arkansas Baptist State
The sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Monticello on Jan. 24 was occupied for 24 hours straight by members seeking the Lord in prayer.
Bethany Baptist Church in North Little Rock has dissolved and transferred its property to Unity Bible Baptist Church.
Smithville Baptist Church held a dedication service for its new building on January 7, culminating a process that began more than 15 years ago.
Photo shared by Drover Cowboy Church in October on Facebook. HARRISBURG, Ark. – The inmates at the Poinsett County jail are hearing the Gospel and
Within less than two hours of the initial phone call, the church [Immanuel Baptist in Warren] was open, security was in place, cots were provided by the city’s emergency management department and food began coming in from all over.
Every Sunday in January, a video along with resources and daily encouragement will be released to guide you through the week as you prioritize prayer in the new year. The words of Jesus found in Mark 12:30-31 will serve as our guide: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength…[and] love your neighbor as yourself.” (CSB)
Central Baptist Church – Paragould Campus held its fourth gas giveaway event on Saturday, Dec. 3, fueling the community with gasoline and the Gospel.
An interactive Christmas story experience is taking place this week at Central Baptist Church in Conway.
After leaving an abusive 12-year relationship, Crystal Noster found herself at a shelter contemplating ending her own life.
Terry Fortner just celebrated his 25th Thanksgiving as pastor of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cabot, AR. While he’s always had a lot to be
Thanksgiving presented an opportunity for Arkansas Baptist churches to serve their communities.
Imagine yourself arriving in Nepal to study at Kathmandu University. You are alone without friends or family.
John McCallum knows the pain of struggling with grief and loss during the holiday season. But rather than sinking in sorrow, he’s using it to serve others.
An outreach and ministry of Immanuel Baptist Church (IBC) in Carlisle, Mission of Hope will provide food, clothes and other items to assist those in need in Carlisle and surrounding areas.
When news of the Russian invasion of Ukraine reached the West on the morning of February 24, few if any Arkansas Baptists could foresee the direct opportunities for service and ministry and the difference that one central Arkansas church could make.
The mission team from Immanuel Baptist Church, Magnolia, Arkansas, expected things in Brooklyn, New York, to be different from their small southern Arkansas town.
We desperately need to equip more ministers if we want to replace the countless number currently retiring or leaving the ministry for a myriad of other reasons.
Your pastor needs your appreciation and support year-round.
The Annual Pastors’ Conference begins at 1:30 on Monday, October 24 at First Baptist Church in Hot Springs.
For several Arkansas Baptist churches, the arrival of fall also means the opportunity to come together for one weekend to share the Gospel and serve others in Jesus’ name through the CONNECT student missions weekend.
This has already proven to be a great pool for potential candidates for our Church Planting Residency Program as we seek to enter new fields, evangelize, make disciples, plant healthy multiplying churches, develop leaders, and partner together in the advance of the Gospel.
A newly formed church called Grace United Church, is the merger of Grace Temple Church, a predominately African American church plant, and Grace Church (formerly Grace Community Church).
Our God can turn a tragic hurricane into a life-saving miracle.
On October 14-15, the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) Missions Team held First Responder Chaplain/Peer Support training for current or future law enforcement, fire and EMS (emergency medical service) chaplains and peer support members.
Established in 1895, Franklin Baptist Church is located in Franklin, AR less than five miles south of the retirement community of Horseshoe Bend. Franklin is the oldest settlement in Izard County with a population of 190.
We want Arkansas Baptists to know what’s going on around the state and be able to celebrate together and encourage each other.
Arkansas Women’s Ministries and Woman’s Missionary Union come together for Inspire Conference.
Acts1:8 One Day Mission Trip is an annual opportunity for Arkansas Baptists to be witnesses in their Jerusalem and Judea.
I want to spend a few minutes focused on characteristics of Gen Z (born 1995-2012) that I find encouraging and even exciting.
“We’re pleased with what the Lord has been doing through us,” Martin said. “It’s nothing more than using sports as a stage to draw kids in so they can hear the Gospel—it’s that simple.”
“On the day of Pentecost, the first miracle that happened was that the people heard the Gospel in their own language. The people who are
Ford and the members of Full Faith Community, with the help of Central Baptist, have been working to be a light in their community as they build relationships and minister to the needs of those around them.
The purpose of the trip was to encounter and engage with different cultures in a place that is home to many ethnicities.
Fifty church planters and leaders from Arkansas Baptist churches gathered at Camp Paron for two days in August for the Hispanic Church Planting Retreat to renew strength, be inspired, and fellowship with others in the ministry.
On August 17, a team of DR volunteers from across the state assembled to serve in a different way.
This year over 5,000 international students have come to study at colleges and universities in Arkansas.
Through the generous support of Arkansas Baptist Churches through the Cooperative Program and the Dixie Jackson State Missions Offering, Church Planting Strategist Chanson Newborn led two church plants on a mission trip in Detroit, Michigan, July 17-23.
Central Baptist Church’s kids’ discipleship class contributed significantly to these baptisms and has allowed the children’s ministry to fulfill its purpose.
Each year, Arkansas Baptist churches are asked to complete the Annual Church Profile (ACP). The Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) and the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and their agencies use the data collected to be aware of trends and plan ministry accordingly.
With summertime fading, the new school year is at hand. According to home school, private school, and public school data, just over 513,000 Kindergarten through 12th grade students will be in Arkansas classrooms very soon.
The Missions Team of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) recently hosted two events with the title: Equipping Churches to Minister to Women in Crisis.
In this segment, we feature innovative and exciting things that churches are doing as well as any church staff changes.
This year we celebrated 70 years of ministry through PraiseWorks and JoyWorks.
Emily Smith serves on the Evangelism+Church Health Team as the Children’s Specialist at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. As kids explore, discover, and grow, their
MILLS, Wyo. (BP) – Merry Marcus is among countless Southern Baptists nationwide who carefully watch their money to be sure they are able to participate
Pray for each person and family impacted by the floods in both Missouri and Kentucky.
During their first day in Peru, IMB missionary Amy Fisher had the missions team from Iglesia Bautista Nueve Jerusalem, Little Rock, Arkansas, do an activity
We have to share the Gospel and the only way to do that effectively is to share the Gospel through those we have some type of relationship with in our community.
Bible Drill challenges students to memorize all the books of the Bible as well as key scriptures.
BCM students have incredible opportunities during the summer to serve in a variety of ways.
We want to equip churches to creatively minister to women in crisis.
Seven Arkansas Hispanic Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) members, led by state president Diana Rodriguez ministered to women and children in Lima, Peru during their first international mission trip June 6-16.
Churches from across the state are encouraged to bring parents, grandparents, staff and volunteers to be a part of this year’s NAVIGATE conference. The goal of NAVIGATE Conference is for attendees to leave feeling more equipped to face the realities of today’s culture and to do so with a renewed commitment to walk with children and students towards Jesus and the truth of Scripture.
Arkansas Baptist churches across the state have available, hospitable, and selfless members ready to be key advocates to help the church reach young adults.
Hiding Place Hollow’s purpose is “to provide homes for global workers on furlough.” Their aim is for these families to experience the presence of Jesus and restoration.
While the Supreme Court’s decision supports Christian efforts to defend each and every God-created life, there is still work to be done.
The ladies of the River Valley Christian Life Corps (RVCLC) practiced serving one another by giving manicures in preparation to visit residents of the Community Rescue Mission. Their goal was to get to know each other better and share Jesus’s love through pampering with polish.
Approximately 200 community members in Summit, Arkansas gathered at ‘The Table,’ a community wide dinner, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Summit Bible Church hosted the event with the hopes of getting to know the community, hearing their stories, and sharing the good news of the Gospel.
Mark Clifton opened the 2022 SBC Pastors’ Conference by reminding shepherds of local congregations that there are no unimportant churches and no unimportant places.
June 10 will be the 25th anniversary of the organizational meeting of the Red River Baptist Association (RRBA) Disaster Relief Team.
On Saturday, May 14, Cornerstone Baptist Church of Texarkana, Arkansas hosted “Bless The Badges.” This event included a day of shopping, music, food, family-friendly games,
Selfless volunteers have given countless hours to faithfully minister to the needs of disaster survivors in Arkansas and around the country.
The word “doxology” is defined as an expression of praise to God. That is the very thing that the band entitled “Doxology” desires to lead their audience to do.
The key strategy in making an impact this summer, in your kids ministry, is to be intentional—don’t let the elongated days of summer pass by without impacting the life of a child with the Gospel.
On Sunday, May 15, First Baptist Church of Sherwood held a joint fellowship and worship service with Fresh Start Community Church, a new church plant in Sherwood.
It is no surprise that when another Convention started asking for help on training new volunteers, Arkansas stepped up.
Across the world, it is estimated that an abortion occurs every 23 seconds.
Graduation is the launching pad to send out Baptist Collegiate Ministry students across the globe for ministry and mission.
Legacy of Praise, the words imprinted in the 75th anniversary logo, captured the spirit of Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock.
On the weekend of April 29-May 1, 180 students and their adult leaders from 16 churches came together in Beebe for a weekend of ministry and missions.
When the people of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cabot began to plan a celebration to honor their pastor for 25 years of ministry, church member Dennis Wilkins thought back to the Old Testament for an idea of stacking memorial stones.
Take somebody else’s idea and make it your own.
A ‘No Sale, Yard Sale’ is just as the name suggests.
During One Day: Serve Local, Immanuel Baptist Church in Monticello hosted an egg hunt to serve special needs individuals and their families.
Administrative Professionals Day is Wednesday, April 27. The term “administrative professionals” is an over-arching term that includes secretaries, ministry assistants, receptionists, bookkeepers, office managers and much more.
Hundreds of Arkansas Baptists used part of their Saturday on April 9 to serve their communities during the annual One Day: Serve Local initiative.
Eight contenders arrived at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) building on Saturday morning, April 9 with their Bibles and a few butterflies.
‘Around the State’ is a segment in the eMagazine that goes out every other Thursday to our email subscriber list. In this segment, we feature church staff
Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers stand ready to offer “help, healing and hope” to those impacted by disasters.
First Baptist Church in Sherwood held a day of celebration on Sunday, April 3, to celebrate being debt-free.
For 23 years, since the first Arkansas CWJC site began in Fort Smith, women across Arkansas have been impacted by this compassion ministry of Woman’s Missionary Union.
Last January we came under conviction that Central Baptist Church, North Little Rock, could be much more intentional about prayer.
The goal of Serve Local is to provide a cooperative effort that assists churches in moving people from the pew to active ministry.
The emphasis on World Water Day also provides Southern Baptist churches a unique opportunity to share the WMU Compassion Ministry Pure Water, Pure Love (PWPL), with their congregations. PWPL exists to provide missionaries with water filters and water resources to the people they serve.
Churches have an opportunity to share the gospel, make a difference, and change a child’s life. Kids are worth it and VBS can still be a powerful tool to make an impact in your kids ministry this summer.
Hosting an exchange student is like taking an international mission trip without ever leaving your home.
We want Arkansas Baptists to know what’s going on around the state and be able to celebrate together and encourage each other.
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.
On Saturday March 5, First Southern Baptist Church in Bryant partnered with the Missions Team at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) to host the first Medical/Dental Clinic of the year.
More than 1,600 students, young adults and church leaders gathered Saturday, March 5 at Immanuel Baptist Church (IBC) in Little Rock for the 2022 Lead > Defend apologetics conference which is a Cooperative Program ministry of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC). That number included middle/junior high students who attended Lead > Defend:Foundations.
The growing ethnic diversity of Arkansas requires more intentional church planting efforts among these diverse population.
Back in 2020, Woodlawn Baptist Church and Oasis Little Rock joined together to form Hillcrest Community Church (HCC) with the vision of becoming a church “In the City, for the Nations.”
Christian Women’s Job Corps® (CWJC) is a ministry initiative of Woman’s Missionary Union. Women Equipped is one of five Arkansas CWJC sites.
God designed church planting as a way to expand His kingdom and is one of the most effective means to spread the gospel and reach new people.
“Around the world, as many as 811 million people – 1 out of 9 – go to bed on an empty stomach each night.”
Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ…Let us not lose heart in doing good… let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
For pastor Paul Williams and the members of First Baptist Church in White Hall their emphasis on prayer started three years ago with a small group meeting weekly for prayer.
In this segment, we feature church staff changes, as well as church news and announcements you send to us.
PraizFest ’22 was a great time of fellowship and worship as over ninety students gathered at First Baptist Church in Benton on Friday night and Saturday, January 28th and 29th.
This is the third article concerning, “Caring for the Care Giver.” The first two articles discussed the need for the ministry, the recruiting and organizing of the supporters, and the initial meeting with all interested parties.
People are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, trauma, and broken relationships at unprecedented rates.
Matt Duran began serving as senior pastor at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant, AR in February of 2021. With a desire to make the greatest impact and help grow the church, Duran says he began to try to discover the church’s greatest area of deficiency. It wasn’t long before God began to show him that he was asking the wrong question.
The Little Rock School District (LRSD) held a press conference at Life Line Baptist on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, announcing the church’s food pantry as the recipient of the annual Poore Man on the Roof Food Drive.
“Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ…Let us not lose heart in doing good…let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith,”
“Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ…Let us not lose heart in doing good… let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith,”
Some of the women cut plastic shopping bags into strips then others loop and tie them together to form a ball of “plarn.”
The Evangelism + Church Health Team of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention will host three regional Kids Ministry + VBS trainings in April.
“We cannot waste a day. The mission of God’s Kingdom to see people brought from death to life is too important.”
“Jesus is for the nations, and so Christmas is for everyone. Opening your home for the holidays might just be one of the easiest ways to reach the nations this year.”
Ben and Sheffield Coulter live in Magnolia, Arkansas, where he serves as senior pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church. John R. W. Stott said, “We must be global
By the time the storm hit Friday evening, the Tri-County Recovery Unit was already on standby.
Join us as we pray and fast together for spiritual awakening and revival in our state, the nation and the world. Devotions are available as a daily email and will be posted each day on social media from Jan. 3-23.
A few years ago, God put the lost in North Little Rock on the heart of Roderick Rogers.
PraizFest, student choir weekend, will be held at First Baptist Church in Benton on January 28 and 29, 2022.
Immanuel Baptist Church of Magnolia served a Thanksgiving meal in the church fellowship hall to approximately sixty individuals from around the world.
To say that missions giving has become a priority for the members of First Baptist Church in Sheridan would be an understatement.
Thanksgiving has traditionally been a time to gather with family around a homecooked meal. However, we sometimes forget that some families are worried if they will be able to have a meal at all.
‘Around the state’ is a segment in the eMagazine that goes out every other Thursday to our email subscriber list. In this segment, we feature church staff changes, as well as church news and announcements you send to us. We want Arkansas Baptists to know what’s going on around the state and be able to celebrate together and encourage each other.
“There are a lot of forgotten people in a lot of forgotten places across rural America.” We give to the Cooperative Program to make sure they are not overlooked with the Gospel.
SmartStart is an ABSC initiative designed to help churches in those crucial weeks after a pastor leaves.
“I want all of our ideas and strategies to be birthed out of our prayer life.”
Church’s fellowship hall on Monday, October 25th for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) Ministers’ Wives Conference.
The Institute has been a beacon of light and hope to bi-vocational pastors and church leaders across the state.
The blessing of beautiful fall weather contributed to record attendance at fall festivals and trunk or treat events at many churches around Arkansas during the latter days of October.
Around the state features church staff changes as well as other church announcements.
CABOT, Ark. – Last Wednesday, October 13, 1,100 students from five different communities gathered at Panther Stadium in Cabot to hear the Gospel at Fields of Faith, an event sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).
Five Arkansas Baptist women were involved in English-teaching ministry through the Brooklyn Arab American Friendship Center, October 12-15. Prayer walking, visiting in women’s homes for coffee and prayer, encouraging missions partners, and doing
f you ask Archie Mason, senior pastor of Central Baptist Church, how many cattle he manages alongside his son, Ty, he’ll tell you, “One too many.” However, for the last couple of months a mentality of “just one more” has taken root at the Arkansas church as 76 baptisms have been registered between its campuses in Jonesboro and Paragould.
Saturday October 2 – 1100 missionaries from 80 Arkansas Baptist Churches joined together in Russellville and the surrounding areas for the annual One Day Acts 1:8 Missions Experience (One Day). This experience was two years
October is here and that means so is Pastor+Staff Appreciation Month! Every year here at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, we try to put together some new
We rejoice knowing that churches were mobilized for missions, needs were met, the Gospel was proclaimed and more than 100 people came to saving faith in Jesus!
It began with a birthday present and has grown into a group that gathers each week for fellowship and music.
UPDATE Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief and other agencies continue to clean up after Hurricane Ida, which made landfall at the end of August. Teams have continued to
When you give to your church, you give to missions through the Cooperative Program, bringing the Good News to the whole world.
“I wanted to use what God had given us.”
Today is the last day to register so don’t wait!
On almost any given day throughout the year, Arkansas Baptist churches are actively meeting needs and sharing Jesus in their local communities.
Church planting has been about more than just starting a church. It has been about igniting light in a very dark place.
“It rekindled a fire to do what God has called me to do.”
Relationships, trust, and community is happening, and we look forward to seeing God cultivate these relationships.
Arkansas Disaster Relief is already preparing to help our neighbors as they begin to recover.
One Day Acts 1:8 Missions Experience provides an annual opportunity for Arkansas Baptists to impact lostness in a specific area of our state.
When a natural disaster hits, Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief is almost always the first to arrive and the last to leave.
This incredible ministry is provided by your missions giving through the Dixie Jackson State Missions Offering and the Cooperative Program.
“I want to follow Jesus, but I have years of Hinduism to unlearn.”
For better or for worse, technology plays a significant role in many of our lives and the lives of our children.
As a follower of Jesus, there is always a chance the Spirit can break through the mundane of a day and use a willing vessel as a tool to bring redemption to a dark soul.
This year’s Prayer Gathering for Pastors and All Ministers will be held August 30-31 at Indian Springs Baptist Church, 23581 I-30, Bryant, Arkansas.
‘Around the State’ is a segment in the eMagazine that goes out every other Thursday to our email subscriber list. In this segment, we feature church staff changes,
“I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me,” Philippians 4:13 (CSB) is Susan McClanahan’s favorite verse and one she strives to live by. She can admit though it hasn’t always been easy to remember over the years.
The faithfulness of Dardanelle First Baptist Church exceeded his expectations.
“The first night we were there, you know, everyone is kind of testing the waters,” Robinson said. “It just seemed like they were holding back but the second night, the students really broke loose.”
Addiction is giving up everything for one thing. Recovery is giving up one thing for everything.
Since Easter 2019, 18 people have been baptized, and many who have been far from God are finding new purpose in Christ. And among the core team that has been mobilized from First Baptist Russellville many are already discovering a purpose for which The Church in the Dirt is serving as a training ground.
This article was written by Gracen Goudy. Gracen is currently a junior at Ouachita Baptist University, where she is pursuing a major in Mass Communications and minors in Graphic Design and Christian Studies. She is from Benton, Arkansas and attends Geyer Springs First Baptist Church.
Crossroads New Baptist Church near Little Rock recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. This is the story of how God answers prayer to revitalize a church.
‘Around The State’ is a segment in the eMagazine that goes out bi-weekly to our email subscriber list. In this segment, which appears in the first issue of each month, we feature churches’ staff changes, as well as church news and big announcements you send us. We want Arkansas Baptists to know what’s going on around the state and be able to celebrate together and encourage each other.
Pastor William Jaques and his wife Marabeth have devoted their lives to caring for those in the foster care system.
Gathered around two white foldable tables set with cups of coffee and loads of batting is where you can find the ladies of Graves Memorial Baptist Church’s sewing ministry every Tuesday morning.
‘Around the State’ is a segment in the eMagazine that goes out every other Thursday to our email subscriber list. In this segment, which appears in the first issue of each month, we feature church staff changes, as well as church news and announcements you send to us. We want Arkansas Baptists to know what’s going on around the state and be able to celebrate together and encourage each other.
Tina Frost, a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Cabot, just celebrated nine years of service as a volunteer chaplain with the Cabot Police Department.
To say I was scared when I accepted the call to become pastor would be an understatement.
What do Summit Bible Church and Crosspointe Church have in common?
Like so many others around the state, Nick Floyd, senior pastor of Cross Church Northwest Arkansas, and his church staff have been praying for a long time for revival and spiritual awakening to take place.
Union Valley Baptist Church has a heart for reaching the next generation. Casey Longing has served as student pastor at the church since 1999 where he has helped lead the charge in NextGen Ministry.
One Day: Serve Local is still a few weeks away, but Second Baptist Church in Russellville planned its outreach early…
It has been said, “ministry wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for all the people.” Whether two months or 20+ years in your position, you will have all kinds of people to deal with.
The news struck at the heart of many. Abortions, already the subject of heated debates by many, could now be legally funded in other countries by our money. For one local youth pastor, this struck the heart and more.
The Arkansas Baptist State Convention and First Baptist Church of Benton have partnered together to introduce the Navigate Conference 2021
This position is more than a job to go to each day – it is a way of ministering to church staff, church members and maybe even an unbeliever who crosses her path.
On April 13, 2021 history was made in Little Rock. City of Refuge Community Church, a seven-year-old church plant in the inner-city of Little Rock purchased a building owned by Immanuel Baptist Church of Little Rock, a 129-year-old Anglo church.
Arkansas Baptist churches across the state prepared for an Easter service that looked every bit as different as last year, but also with a sense of normalcy to it.
Up until 2020, this culmination of months of work to memorize and practice finding Scripture passages then participating in church and regional drills was attended by large groups of supporters from each participant’s home church.
This month’s Around The State segment comes early, as there are lots to celebrate and hear about this month!
The campus of Arkansas Tech University (ATU) is less than a mile from Second Baptist Church (SBCR). With an enrollment of over 10,000 students, the school offers a very diverse mission field.
CONWAY, Ark. (BP) – Pastor Larry White, a board member of Renewal Ranch, knows how important it is for the church to invest in such
Focused on Scripture and bringing actuality to its truth, Anthony Banks is determined to see the harvest in full bloom.
Imagine trying to find a new pastor in the midst of a global pandemic. This is the situation that the members of Friendship Baptist Church of Conway found themselves in last year (2020).
We want Arkansas Baptists to know what’s going on around the state and be able to celebrate together and encourage each other.
With a whole year now to prep and plan for what might come, Robert José, First Cabot’s youth pastor, is looking forward to hosting his hometown camp again this year.
First Baptist Church, located at 315 S. Main St. in Hope, Arkansas, transformed their gymnasium into a shelter for those who lacked winter provisions, beginning with preparations made on February 14.
The decision had been made. Colt Baptist Church would not go along with the trends and dismiss services on Sunday night January 1, 2017.
Neither Feigueiredo nor the faithful group of church members could possibly know at the time how God would use this seemingly chance encounter to impact this family, this church and many others literally around the world.
We all have to agree that the safety and security of our houses of worship as we enter these troubling times of 2021 and beyond has to be a priority.
Fayetteville, AR. – Cross Church Fayetteville celebrated their 10th anniversary on Sunday, January 24. The church was launched a decade ago with the goal of
We want Arkansas Baptists to know what’s going on around the state and be able to celebrate together and encourage each other. Here are some news and updates from “Around the State.”
Adams was 17-years old when she unexpectedly discovered she was pregnant. The same week she got a positive pregnancy test was the same week she received her college acceptance letter.
There are many needs that pregnancy care centers have. Read this article for more information on how your church can help.
Janice and I would like to believe that if someone had been on the sidewalk that day offering to pray or offering assistance, or just to simply listen without judgement, that we would have made a different decision [about abortion] that day.
En un estudio reciente realizado por la SBC, se aprecia que las iglesias hispanas han ido creciendo y multiplicándose en términos porcentuales en todo Estados Unidos, así como las iglesias afroamericanas.
From giving $883 as a church for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering in 2011 to giving $18,684 for the 2020 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, Hebron Baptist Church (HBC) of Little Rock has grown in financial generosity over the years.
Our 21 Days of Prayer + Fasting emphasis kicks off today!
Tis the season for tinsel, twinkling lights all a glow, gift wrapping and hanging bows, but in a year like no other, does the hustle and bustle of traditions past leave something in people’s hearts that truly last?
“Mrs. Louise,” as the students call her, is 96-years old. Despite her age, she continues to serve in the youth group with joy, eagerness and passion.
March 1st of this year was my last official day in law enforcement after serving 34 years at the North Little Rock Police Department.
Just 10 minutes outside of Dumas, Arkansas is a little town called Back Gate.
God answered his prayers when he brought Tapson and Jordan Bowen together at a meeting for the Pulaski Baptist Association (PBA).
Our church members will step up to the plate and do things that challenge them and stretch them because they love Jesus.
Do we ever stop and think if there is a church reaching these Hispanic employees?
Fall Festivals, or at least the traditional ones we have become accustomed to, took on a new look this year as churches had to rethink their festivities during a pandemic.
The second Sunday in October is annually celebrated as Pastor Appreciation Day or Clergy Appreciation Day in the U.S.
Located in Phillips County, this Delta community is home to Second Baptist Park Street and West Helena Baptist churches.
If your church gains a new staff member, please have one of your staff members email us their name, job title, the name of the church and a short biography of the new staff member.
Here are some ways to show your gratitude during this Pastor Appreciation Month
At the end of July, we shared an article about ways that Arkansas Baptists were adapting to creating ministry opportunities for children amidst the pandemic. One of those was a church in Trumann that partnered with Fellowship Baptist in Huntington to conduct a sports camp.
Just 42 miles southwest of Pine Bluff down Highway 79, in southeastern Dallas county, sits the small town of Fordyce, Arkansas.
For about three years now, Fellowship Baptist Church of Huntington has worked with First Baptist Church (FBC) of Dardanelle to host a local sports camp.
In May, we reported that Marmaduke First Baptist Church had begun to do drive-thru meals on Wednesday nights and had already served over 1,200 meals at the time. The number of meals served exceeded the population of the town. As of October 7, the church has now been able to serve 6,044 meals to their community.
Cross Church in Northwest Arkansas announced some exciting things over the last several weeks including their 10-year vision for all four of their campuses, as well as increasing their amount of giving through the Cooperative Program.
Located just off of US-64 in Faulkner County, The Summit Church Vilonia kicked off its first official Sunday services on October 4 after having to reschedule a couple of times due to COVID-19.
On Saturday, October 3, the annual One Day mission trip went local as over 115 churches registered to participate in service projects and community outreach events that their churches planned and implemented.
Rejoice. Pray. Give thanks. Three actions that might be neglected during a pandemic; three actions that might be put on hold until we feel things return to “normal” again.
First Baptist Church in Russellville is no stranger to sending out and supporting church planters. For many years, they’ve helped send out and support planters across the state and beyond. Back in the day, several small churches in the Russellville area were started by FBC.
Story Church in northwest Arkansas has served something that most people enjoy as a way to share the Gospel: ice cream.
Three weeks have passed since Hurricane Laura made landfall in Cameron, Louisiana. The Category 4 hurricane caused widespread damage as hundreds of thousands were left without power and water. Most of the homes in Lake Charles suffered damage.
We often don’t realize how far a single act of obedience can reach until we hear stories like Waylon Tay’s.
Summer camp is a staple for many churches. In Arkansas, Camp Siloam in Siloam Springs has stood for years as a standard of that camp experience.
God’s ability to do immeasurably more extends to places that most of us will never go, including prisons in Arkansas.
When God sets the stage for His gospel to spread through a new church plant, He rarely calls just one person. Instead, He plants His vision in multiple hearts, drawing their different passions and talents to a unified focus.
In a suburb of Pine Bluff, where crime is all too common, Family Church has found ways to break through the noise and minister to families struck by unfortunate events.
Second Baptist Church in Arkadelphia recently released a new discipleship plan for their church.
Fifteen years ago, Steve DeBusk, one of the high school senior boys Lifegroup teachers and a member of First Baptist Church in Cabot, embarked on a journey to help raise up and encourage young men going into manhood.
First Baptist Church (FBC) in Mansfield has been serving the teachers and faculty in their community well for years. Reverend Phillip Slaughter of FBC shared,
ORANGE CITY, Fla. (BP) — Although he grew up in the church, Jordan Harris identified himself as an agnostic during his college years at Florida
Vacation Bible School (VBS) has been a timeless tradition done during the summer at churches to help engage children and advance the Gospel. This year
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – “Many times we spent time talking about what we can’t do, but then we started talking about what we can do,”
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Gospel Light Baptist Church is hosting an event by Teen Revolution on August 5-7, 2020. Teen Revolution is a ministry for
JONESBORO, Ark. – Ten years ago, Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro began feeding 30-35 local police officers as part of an appreciation luncheon. Now, each
FORT SMITH, Ark. – Every fifth Sunday of the month, Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith prepares for ‘Family Worship’ day. This is when
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Twenty years ago, Cross Church in Springdale began to develop and invest in building relationships with the Marshallese population that had begun
BENTON, Ark. – First Baptist Church (FBC) in Benton has been connecting with the Boys and Girls Club of Saline County to encourage and equip
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – At some point in life, every person has questions. Some of us have unanswered questions that paralyze us with fear, rejection
EDITOR’S NOTE: The need for these DVDs has arisen again. See the article for how you can help. Volunteers are what keep prison ministries afloat
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – “Success is simply defined by faithfulness,” Children’s Pastor Brad Franklin shared. At Geyer Springs First Baptist Church, Pastor Brad and his
BATESVILLE, Ark. – First Baptist Church (FBC) in Batesville has creatively developed new strategies for meeting with their congregation. The coronavirus pandemic has left many
Chances are you have never heard of Ellen Harrison or Natalie Burk until now. But many in Russellville, Arkansas know who they are. Harrison and
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Churches are finally opening back up. Families are able to gradually connect again with other people in person. Things are starting to
CROSSETT – Most people see a run-down building and don’t think twice about it. However, church leaders at Jarvis Chapel Baptist Church, Crossett, saw an opportunity.
Thousands of students in Arkansas and across the nation gathered at their school’s flag pole as part of the 29th annual See You at the
