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Pastors’ Conference
June 12–13
America's Center
Theme: LIVE THIS
www.sbcpc.net
Twitter: @SBCPastorsConf
Registration: This event is free to all who wish to attend. No registration is required.
| Session 1: Sunday, June 12 | |
|---|---|
| 6:00p | Speakers: Noah Oldham and James MacDonald Worship: Andy Johnson and Tim Whedbee |
| Session 2: Monday, June 13 | |
| 9:00a | Speakers: David Platt and Byron McWilliams Worship: Passion |
| Session 3: Monday, June 13 | |
| 1:30p | Speakers: Jack Graham and Ed Stetzer Breakouts: Featuring Johnny Hunt, Ed Stetzer, James MacDonald, Jimmy Scroggins, and more Worship: Passion |
| Session 4: Monday, June 13 | |
| 6:15p | Speakers: Jimmy Scroggins and Greg Laurie Worship: Vertical Church Band |
*Speakers are not necessarily listed in order of appearance.
Pastors’ Wives Session of the Pastors’ Conference
Monday, June 13
9:00–11:30a
Majestic Ballroom, Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel
Theme: Be Encouraged
| Speakers: | Selma Wilson, “Owning Your Development” |
| Anita Renfroe, “Putty in the Hands of a Loving God” | |
| Trillia Newbell and Kathy Litton, “Leaning into our Changing Culture” | |
| Ruth Ripken and Donna Gaines, “Missional Matters and the Persecuted Church” | |
| Anne Graham Lotz, leading in prayer time | |
| Worship: | Eric and Kristen Yeldell |
The Pastors’ Wives Expo will be in the foyer outside the ballroom on Monday, June 13, and Tuesday, June 14.
Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders
June 12–13
Hilton Columbus Downtown
Theme: Work heartily, as for the Lord, not for men. (Colossians 3:23)
Registration Cost: $109 (through June 8)
Wives may attend at no additional cost.
DOM Wives Workshop Track offered.
| Sunday, June 12 | |
|---|---|
| 10:15a | Check-in/Coffee/Ministry Fair |
| 11:00a | Worship Service Speaker: Jason K. Allen |
| 12:30–1:30p | Catered Lunch |
| 1:45–2:45p | Plenary 1: Gospel Coaching Speaker: Tom Wood |
| 3:00–3:30p | Roundtable |
| 3:45–4:35p | Workshop 1 |
| 4:50–6:00p | Banquet Speaker: Richard Blackaby |
| 6:10–7:00p | Workshop 2 |
| 7:10–8:00p | Workshop 3 |
| Monday, June 13 | |
| 9:00–9:15a | Coffee/Ministry Fair/Networking |
| 9:15–10:15a | Plenary 2: Gospel Coaching Speaker: Tom Wood |
| 10:30–11:20a | Workshop 4 |
For more info, and to register, visit www.sbcal16.eventbrite.com.
WMU® Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting
June 12–13
By All Means
Ferrara Theatre, America’s Center
| Sunday, June 12 | |
|---|---|
| 3:00p | WMU Missions Celebration—General Session |
| Music led by Lavon Gray, First Baptist Church, Jackson, Mississippi | |
| Welcome and Prayer: Linda Cooper, president, national WMU; Laura Wells, executive director, Missouri WMU; Cherri Crump, president, Missouri WMU | |
| “Serving the Gospel” (Ephesians 3:7–13): Jeff Iorg, president, Golden Gate Seminary | |
| Recognition and Prayer for Missionaries | |
| 4:30–5:30p | Enjoy interactive options including a missionary reception; reception in honor of retiring WMU executive director Wanda Lee; exhibits; and shopping in LifeWay store (Room 260). |
| 7:00p | WMU Missions Celebration—General Session |
| Special Music: Native Praise | |
| Missionary speaker: Goldie Frances, IMB | |
| Address by WMU Executive Director: Wanda Lee | |
| Monday, June 13 | |
| 9:00a | WMU Missions Celebration/Annual Meeting—General Session |
| Missionary Speaker: Travis Kerns, Utah | |
| President’s Address: Linda Cooper | |
| Business Session and Election of Officers | |
| 11:00a–Noon | Breakout Sessions |
| 1:00p | WMU Missions Celebration—General Session |
| Keynote Speaker: Katie Orr, author, pastor’s wife, Kentucky | |
| Church Planters: Sebastian and Erin Vazquez, IMB | |
| 2:30–4:45p | Breakout Sessions |
| 5:00p | WMU Missions Celebration—General Session |
| “The Mission Matters Most” (Philippians 1:12–18): Jeff Iorg | |
| Presentation of Dellanna West O’Brien Award for Women’s Leadership Development | |
Visit wmu.com/missouri for more information.
AVANCE
Sunday, June 12
America's Center
| 5:00–6:30p | Dinner/Program: Rooms 225–226 |
| Music: Julio Arriola | |
| Church planting presentation: William Ortega | |
| Recognitions: Frank S. Page | |
| Message: Ronnie Floyd | |
| 6:45–7:45p | Breakout conferences NAMB conference: Room 223 IMB conference: Room 229 LifeWay conference: Room 220 |
SBC Ministers’ Wives Luncheon
Tuesday, June 14
Noon
Majestic Ballroom, Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel
Theme: Be Encouraged
Featured guest: Anita Renfroe
Tickets: www.lifeway.com/sbcwives
$15 in advance; $20 at the door
National African American Fellowship, SBC
2016 Annual Meeting and Banquet
| Sunday, June 12 | |
|---|---|
| 6:30p | NAAF Worship Service Beth-El Baptist Church 1809 New Jamestown Road Spanish Lake, Missouri 63138 |
| Host Pastor: Emmett Baker Jr. Preacher: Marshal Ausberry | |
| Monday, June 13 | |
| 4:00p | NAAF Annual Meeting Room 242, America’s Center |
| Preacher: Emmett Baker Jr. | |
| 6:30p | NAAF 21st Anniversary Banquet Room 276, America’s Center |
| Speaker: K. Marshall Williams, president Tickets: $60 per person | |
RSVP and register for banquet: www.naafsbc.org
Asian American (A2) National Fellowship
Room 224, America’s Center
| Sunday, June 12 | |
|---|---|
| 5:30p | Welcome and Prayer |
| 6:00p | Dinner provided by LifeWay Global Ministry |
| 6:30–7:00p | Ronnie Floyd, president, SBC |
| 7:15–7:45p | Gihwang Shin, IMB |
| 7:45–8:15p | Jeremy Sin and Jason Kim, NAMB |
| 8:15–8:45p | Hoon Im, GuideStone; Daniel Im, LifeWay |
| 8:45–9:00p | Closing comments and prayer |
| 9:00–9:30p | Fellowship |
Register: www.a2cp2.org
Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists
| Sunday, June 12 | |
|---|---|
| 10:00a | Worship Service (all are welcome) Tower Grove Baptist Church 4257 Magnolia Ave St. Louis, Missouri 63110 |
| Shuttle leaves at 9:30a from the south (St. Charles Street) side of the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel for those without a car. | |
| Speakers: Phil Glisson, Floyd Lammersfeld, and Travis Young Music: Russell and Kristi Johnson, Amy Stockwell, and Bob Smith | |
| Noon–3:00p | Luncheon, Hall of Faith Recognition, and Business Meeting for COSBE evangelists |
| Monday, June 13 | |
| 9:00–11:00p | Open House reception Showcasing COSBE music evangelists; ice cream and fellowship with pastors and guests Washington Room, Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel |
Messenger Orientation
Sunday, June 12
4:00p
Landmark 1–4, Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel
There will be a free orientation regarding messenger participation in the annual meeting for anyone wishing to attend. The session will include an explanation of “high interest” times, Convention personalities and processes, how and when messengers may use the floor microphones, how to use the registration materials, etc. There will also be a “Q&A” time. Interested messengers should register at the registration desk earlier in the day and bring their registration materials to this session. Convention attendees who are not messengers are also welcome. No advance registration or reservation for this session is required.
SBC SEMINARY ALUMNI EVENTS
Golden Gate Seminary Alumni and Friends Luncheon
Wednesday, June 15, 12:00–2:00p
America’s Center–Rooms 263–264
Midwestern Seminary Alumni and Friends Luncheon
Wednesday, June 15, 12:00p
America’s Center–Rooms 261–262 and 265–266
New Orleans Seminary Alumni and Friends Luncheon
Wednesday, June 15, 12:00–2:00p
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Majestic Ballroom D
Southeastern Seminary Alumni and Friends Luncheon
Wednesday, June 15, 12:00–2:00p
America’s Center–Rooms 222–227
Southern Seminary Alumni and Friends Luncheon
Wednesday, June 15, 12:00–2:00p
America’s Center–Rooms 200–221 and 228–229
Southwestern Seminary Alumni and Friends Luncheon
Wednesday, June 15, 12:00–2:00p
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Landmark Ballroom 1–4
OTHER ALUMNI EVENTS
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
Wednesday, June 15, 1:00–3:00p
America’s Center–Rooms 260 and 267
Friends of Northeastern Baptist College Banquet
Tuesday, June 14, 5:00–6:30p
America’s Center–Rooms 261–262 and 265–266
Hannibal-LaGrange University Alumni and Friends
Tuesday, June 14, 9:00–10:30p
America’s Center–Rooms 120 and 127
Luther Rice College and Seminary Alumni and Friends
Tuesday, June 14, 12:00–1:30p
America’s Center–Room 264
Mid-America Seminary Alumni and Friends Luncheon
Tuesday, June 14, 11:45a
America’s Center–Rooms 228–229
Mississippi College Alumni and Friends
Tuesday, June 14, 5:00p
America’s Center–Rooms 260 and 267
Union University Alumni and Friends
Tuesday, June 14, 5:00–6:30p
America’s Center–Rooms 120 and 127
AFFINITY/MINISTRY GROUPS
9Marks@9
Tuesday, June 14, 9:00–11:00p
America’s Center–Rooms 222–227
Asian American National Fellowship
Sunday, June 12, 6:00–9:30p
America’s Center–Room 224
Association of State Baptist Publications
Monday, June 13, 6:00–9:00p
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Hawthorne Meeting Room
AVANCE
Sunday, June 12, 5:00–7:45p
America’s Center–Rooms 225–226
Baptist21 Luncheon
Tuesday, June 14, 11:45a–1:00p
America’s Center–Rooms 222–227
Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists Open House
Monday, June 13, 9:00–11:00p
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Washington Room
Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists Worship Service
Sunday, June 12, 10:00a–12:00p
Tower Grove Baptist Church
Connect 316 Supper
Tuesday, June 14, 5:00–6:30p
America’s Center–Rooms 220–221 and 228–229
Fellowship of Baptist World Ministries
Monday, June 13, 7:00–8:30a
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Hawthorne Meeting Room
Fellowship of Native American Christians
Tuesday, June 14, 10:00a–1:00p
America’s Center–Room 263
Filipino International Mission Board Summit
Tuesday, June 14, 9:00a–12:00p
America’s Center–Room 242
Filipino Southern Baptist Fellowship of North America
Tuesday, June 14, 2:30–6:30p
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Landmark Ballroom 6–7
God, Politics, and Other Easy Topics: A Conversation with ERLC and 9Marks
Monday, June 13, 9:00–10:30p
America’s Center–Rooms 222–227
Hispanic Baptist Pastors’ Alliance
Monday, June 13, 6:00–8:00p
America’s Center–Rooms 120 and 127
National African American Fellowship Annual Meeting
Monday, June 13, 4:00–6:30p
America’s Center–Room 242
National African American Fellowship Banquet
Monday, June 13, 6:30–11:00p
America’s Center–Room 276
National Hispanic Baptist Fellowship, SBC
Sunday, June 12, 2:00–4:00p
Tower Grove Baptist Church
Replicate Ministries Breakfast
Tuesday, June 14, 6:30–8:00a
America’s Center–The Dome
Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders
Sunday, June 12–Monday, June 13
Holiday Inn St. Louis Downtown Convention Center
Southern Baptist Messianic Fellowship
Wednesday, June 15
Location TBA
MINISTRY EVENTS
Bivocational Luncheon
Wednesday, June 15, 11:45a–1:30p
America’s Center–Room 276
Chaplain Reception
Monday, June 13, 3:00–5:00p
America’s Center–Room 200
For the Church St. Louis (MBTS)
Tuesday, June 14, 11:45a–1:15p
America’s Center–Ferrara Theatre
Illinois Baptist Reception
Monday, June 13, 9:00–10:30p
America’s Center–Room 229
Life Action Ministries Pastors’ Breakfast
Tuesday, June 14, 7:00a
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Portland/Benton Meeting Rooms
Life Action Ministries Pastors’ Lunch
Tuesday, June 14, 12:00p
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Portland/Benton Meeting Rooms
LifeWay Breakfast
Tuesday, June 14, 7:00a
America’s Center–Rooms 220-229
LifeWay Movie Screenings
The Insanity of God: Monday, June 13, 9:00–11:00p
I Am Not Ashamed: Tuesday, June 14, 9:00–11:00p
America’s Center–Ferrara Theatre
Ministers’ Wives Luncheon
Tuesday, June 14, 12:00p
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Majestic Ballroom A–H
New Messenger Orientation
Sunday, June 12, 4:00–6:00p
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Landmark Ballroom 1–4
Parental Rights at a Tipping Point
Tuesday, June 14, 11:50a–1:00p
America’s Center–Room 280
Pastors’ Conference
Sunday, June 12–Monday, June 13
America’s Center–Halls 4–5
Pastors’ Wives Expo
Sunday, June 12–Tuesday, June 14, 8:00a–5:00p
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Majestic Foyer
Pastors’ Wives Session
Monday, June 13, 9:00–11:30a
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Majestic Ballroom E–H
SEBTS Women’s Leadership Breakfast
Wednesday, June 15, 7:00–8:00a
America’s Center–Rooms 120 and 127
Send Luncheon
Monday, June 13, 11:30a–1:15p
America’s Center–The Dome
Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia Reception
Tuesday, June 14, 8:30–10:30p
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Washington Room
Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Reception
Monday, June 13, 8:30–10:30p
America’s Center–Rooms 220–221
SWBTS Pastors’ Conference Reception
Sunday, June 12, 9:00–11:00p
America’s Center–Rooms 222–227
SWBTS Tea at 3
Monday, June 13, 3:00–4:00p
Marriott St. Louis Grand–Crystal Ballroom
Woman’s Missionary Union Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting
Sunday, June 12–Monday, June 13
Marriott St. Louis Grand and America’s Center
CHILDCARE/YOUTH
Preschool Childcare (birth–5 years)
Sunday, June 12–Wednesday, June 15
America’s Center–Rooms 103–105
Giant Cow Ministries (ages 6–12)
Sunday, June 12–Wednesday, June 15
America’s Center–Rooms 100–102
Youth on Mission (completed grades 7–12)
Tuesday, June 14–Wednesday, June 15
America’s Center–Room 106
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