ABSC Executive Board meets in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Executive Board of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) met Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Convention office in Little Rock.
August 21, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Executive Board of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) met Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Convention office in Little Rock.
During the 2024 Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) Annual Meeting, messengers gave final approval of a recommendation from the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws Committee
Dr. Mark Dance has been selected as the next executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC).
Paragould pastor Laramie LeQuieu will be nominated to serve as president of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) during the Annual Meeting set for Oct.
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. It was written by Emily Smith, ABSC Abuse Prevention + Response Consultant.
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
Perception Artist Sean Emory trains adult church volunteers on how to share the gospel. (Alex Blankenship/ABSC) VILONIA, Ark. – The Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) recently
Campus ministers from community colleges and smaller college campuses around the state gathered in Little Rock this weekend to attend the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) Community College Winter Workshop.
From the deployment of Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief’s first all-women chainsaw unit to the new Missions U training, Arkansas Baptists had a lot of news to share in 2024.
LITTLE ROCK – Patrick Henry has been named the chief financial officer of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) effective Oct. 16. The ABSC Executive
The Annual Meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) will take place at Geyer Springs First Baptist Church October 22-23. This is a pivotal
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – From Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM) leaders to ministry assistants, the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) in recent months has welcomed a
From the announcement of the new Arkansas Baptist State Convention executive director to celebrating the first graduating class of the Arkansas Prison Initiative, Arkansas Baptists
Two of the five teams that make up the executive board staff of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) are becoming one
Arkansas Baptist Foundation President/CEO Bobby Thomas speaks during the 170th Annual Meeting of the ABSC. JONESBORO, Ark. – God is on the move in the
Horne longs to carry on Gospel work with efficiency, effectively network with Arkansas Baptists from around the state while meeting their needs, and passionately work together for the glory of the Lord.
Two years ago, I wrote my first article as President of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. My term ends later this month. It has been
Nettleton Baptist Church Senior Pastor Brady Canright said he intends to nominate Lewter, who has been pastor of Grand Avenue Baptist since 2013.
As I look at the work of Arkansas Baptists, with our churches, agencies, and institutions, using the baseball analogy, I see a variety of “positions” or what we might call ministries making up an extraordinary team.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Operating Committee of the Executive Board of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) is launching its search for the next
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
A new resource is available for Arkansas Baptists. An Overview of the Ministries & Entities that Comprise the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, produced by the
Arkansas Baptist State Convention staff on Wednesday started their day with worship during their first building-wide meeting of 2023. It was also the first meeting
The Communications and the College + Young Leaders’ Teams are relocating within the building this week in preparation for repairs on the first floor of
File photo There are several ministry learning opportunities for Arkansas Baptists. Two such occasions on the horizon are the 2023 Arkansas Delta Vision Tour and
A Better Together at Christmas women’s ministry event was held recently at East Side Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Submitted. Women’s ministries allow ladies to
James and Mattie Walker have been married 70 years and have been in the ministry together even longer.
Reaching the next generation doesn’t happen without intentionality.
“Every service opportunity that I have…I try not to turn anything down, honestly, because it’s…a privilege,” said Dr. Rex Horne, the new interim executive director for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC).
The Executive Board of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) approved a recommendation from the ABSC Operating Committee on Thursday, Nov. 10, to name Dr.
The Arkansas Baptist State Convention will meet in Hot Springs for our 169th session preceded by the Pastors’ Conference, October 24-26.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by Baptist Press and written by Willie McLaurin. October is Pastor Appreciation Month. This is a month set aside to
A statement from the ABSC Sexual Abuse Task Force regarding the recent report from Guidepost
The below statement was issued today responding to the release of the Southern Baptist Convention Sexual Abuse Task Force report on behalf of Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC)
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.
In early April, a team of six volunteers from the Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief traveled to Romania to assist however they might be needed. On April 14, we received the following report from our team…
An Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief Update after Monday, April 11 storms.
AR Baptist Brief brings you quick stories from around the state
Dr. Justin K. Hardin has been named Ouachita Baptist University’s vice president for academic affairs, effective in summer 2022.
An update from Northwest Arkansas from our Disaster Relief teams as they clean up after Wednesday, March 30th storms.
Leadership Profile for 2022 Nominating Committee are now open! Nominations will be considered for all committees and boards.
The ABSC Missions Team recently hosted Arkansas Department of Corrections chaplains at Camp Paron for a three-day retreat on March 15 – 17. This was no ordinary retreat!
Despite the daunting challenges our nation and world face, by God’s grace Ouachita Baptist University is experiencing momentum.
An ongoing issue for schools like Williams Baptist University revolves around defining our purpose – why do schools like ours exist?
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.
An update from Northeast Arkansas from our Disaster Relief teams as they clean up after the most recent winter storm
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.”
This week, associational leaders representing 35 associations met with ABSC staff in Little Rock to further that spirit of cooperation.
On January 1, 2022 several new hires began official business with their respective teams at the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC).
“Everybody should be considering how the Lord is calling them to follow Jesus.”
God never wastes time or opportunities to accomplish His work of drawing non-believers to him, strengthening His people and building His church—regardless of our pain or challenging situations.
We recently asked the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) staff to share with us some of their favorite Christmas traditions to both inspire and encourage you this holiday season!
The two new structures serve WBU’s Eagle Farms, which is a key component of the university’s Williams Works initiative.
Messengers to the Arkansas Baptist State Convention Annual Meeting approved six resolutions during the morning session on Wednesday Oct. 27.
The 2021 Convention Nominating Committee Report
The 168th annual meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) will take place on Oct. 25-27 at First Baptist Church, 204 N. 3rd Street, Cabot, AR. The theme for this year’s annual meeting is “COMPELLED.” As Christ followers, we are compelled by the Spirit to testify to the Gospel. (Acts 20:22,24).
The Dixie Jackson Arkansas Missions Offering and Week of Prayer officially kicks off this Sunday, September 12 and concludes on Sunday, September 19.
An update from our Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief regarding the ongoing effort to support LA/MS in recovering from Hurricane Ida.
An update from our Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief regarding the ongoing effort to support LA/MS in recovering from Hurricane Ida.
When you and your Church give through the Dixie Jackson Arkansas Missions offering, you allow for ABSC Disaster Relief to stand ready to respond at a moment’s notice.
An update from our Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief regarding the ongoing effort to support LA/MS in recovering from Hurricane Ida.
Since 2010, thousands of underserved Arkansans have received free medical and dental care and hundreds have trusted Christ through Medical and Dental Missions of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC), a mission funded 100% through Dixie Jackson.
The faithfulness of Dardanelle First Baptist Church exceeded his expectations.
Addiction is giving up everything for one thing. Recovery is giving up one thing for everything.