March 9-11, 2026 | Natchez, MS

Get ready for a grand gathering in Natchez!

Grace and peace to each of you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are excited to gather for the Spring Session of the General Missionary Baptist State Convention of Mississippi, which will convene March 9-11, 2026, in Natchez, MS.

This session will be an important time of worship, learning, fellowship, and vision-casting as we continue moving forward together—rooted in faith, ready for the work before us, and resolved to follow God’s leading.

Let us come to Natchez,

Rooted, Ready, and Resolved

as we lift high the name of Jesus and continue the work entrusted to us.

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What to expect at this year's session

Information Coming Soon

Session Location

Natchez Convention Center
211 Main Street
Natchez, MS 39210

Session Speakers

Session Schedule

The Church is the body of Christ! It has different parts, but they all “must” work together to get the job done. Nehemiah said, “So built we the wall …. for the people had a mind to work”(Nehemiah 4:6).

This session will emphasize church organization/administration so that we can be better organized to get the job done!

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Natchez

Registration

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Nashville

Morning Devotion

Rev. Curtis Strong, Mt. Vernon MBC

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Nashville

School of the Prophets

Rev. Vincent Russel & Rev. Dr. C.J. Rhodes

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Nashville

Brother to Brother

Rev. Robert McCallum & The Laymen Ministry

The Bible says that “Iron Sharpens Iron!” This seminar examines men helping men to live godly lives and how we can be better organized to get the job done.

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Vicksburg

Youth Ministry : Extra or Essential

Dr. Curressia Brown

This seminar examines the importance of Youth Ministry and why it is one of the “bedrocks” of a healthy church. People, programs and processes will be addressed.

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

New Orleans/ Baton Rouge

Making Disciples : Primary Business of the Church

Rev. Dr. Willie Tobias

Jesus never told us to make good ushers or good choir members but to make disciples. This seminar focuses on structure and process to help us carry out this important commandment.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

St. Fransville

Christian Education : Organization for Effectiveness

Rev. Timothy Daniels

It has been said that the “primary” job of the church is to communicate the Gospel! This seminar will discuss organizational and administrative means and methods so churches will be better equipped to carry out this essential function.

11:00 AM

Nashville

Morning Plenary

Rev. Dr. Kenneth Davis, President Mississippi National Baptist State Convention

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tupelo

Woman's Auxiliary

Sis. Mary Coleman

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

New Orleans/ Baton Rouge

Laymen Auxiliary Meeting

Bro. LC Mitchell

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Nashville

School of the Prophets

Rev. Vincent Russel & Rev. Dr. C.J. Rhodes

This department was designed to address the many roles and challenges of the emerging preacher / pastor. With that in mind, this seminar will address the subject: “ The Pastor as Church Administrator and president preacher.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Concordia

Managing the Church Office

Sis. Bennie Parks

The effectiveness of a church is not just the Preaching , but also such things as record keeping, communication with staff and members , announcements etc… This class will discuss how we can make sure we have some fundamentals in place to “press toward the mark” in our ministry.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Greenville

Fundamentals of Effective Ushering

Sis. Lillie Adams & Bro. Carl Bunch

Ushers are foundational for orderly church worship. This Seminar looks at fundamental “must haves” for usher ministry.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Vicksburg

YYA Auxiliary Meeting

Rev. Dr. Cordell Fields

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Memphis

Disaster Relief. Mobilizing Church and Community

Rev. Robert Scott

Caption on TV said……” When disaster strikes!” How can we organize to be better prepared? Not just for major disasters but for small disasters as well. This seminar will help us galvanize both church and community resources to help all of us.

7:15 PM

Pilgrim Baptist

Evening Worship

Rev. F. Bernard Mitchell

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Natchez

Registration

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Nashville

Morning Devotion

Rev. David Steveson, Bell Grove MBC

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Nashville

Panel Discussion

An open discussion on the administrative challenges faced by the Black Church: Influence of social media, finances, decrease attendance, church image, etc.

10:30 AM

Nashville

Morning Plenary

Rev. Crisler

11:30AM

Nashville

Business Meeting

President Buckley

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Natchez

Registration

8:00 AM

Session Opening

President Reginald M. Buckley

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Nashville

Morning Devotion

Rev. Reginald Jones, Mt. Pleasant MBC

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Nashville

Biblical Church Administration

Dr. Jerry Young

Most Organizations strive to operate on solid Organizational principles. The Church is no exception. However, the church must also ‘strive’ to ensure that its policies are biblically based.

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Concordia

Spiritual Gifts

Sis. Rosie Ford

God has uniquely gifted each of us to serve the body. This class will examine what are these gifts and how you can use them to help the body of Christ in the Local Church.

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

St. Fransville

Christian Education : Organization for Effectiveness

Rev. Timothy Daniels

It has been said that the “primary” job of the church is to communicate the Gospel! This seminar will discuss organizational and administrative means and methods so churches will be better equipped to carry out this essential function.

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

New Orleans/ Baton Rouge

Making Disciples : Primary Business of the Church

Rev. Dr. Willie Tobias

Jesus never told us to make good ushers or good choir members but to make disciples. This seminar focuses on structure and process to help us carry out this important commandment.

11:00 AM

Nashville

Morning Plenary - Community Townhall

Congressman Bennie Thompson

Faith for the Fight: Policies and Priorities that Still Matter. The desire would be to hear what acts, laws, legislation and policies are in critical danger, why protecting them matters, and how people of faith and good conscience can engage in the current culture of retribution politics.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tupelo

Minsters' Wives Auxiliary meeting

Sis. Joycie Lenoir

Living In Grace Ephesians 2: 8-9 “For by Grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of your selves. It is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Monday, March 9, 2026 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Devotion/Praise and Worship Opening Remarks/Greeting Dr. Lecretia Buckley 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm Activity/Fun 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Speaker, Sister Albertine Nash 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Closing Remarks Sister Joycie Lenoir

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Vicksburg

Youth Ministry : Extra or Essential

Dr. Curressia Brown

This seminar examines the importance of Youth Ministry and why it is one of the “bedrocks” of a healthy church. People, programs and processes will be addressed.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Concordia

Managing the Church Office

Sis. Bennie Parks

The effectiveness of a church is not just the Preaching , but also such things as record keeping, communication with staff and members , announcements etc… This class will discuss how we can make sure we have some fundamentals in place to “press toward the mark” in our ministry.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Memphis

Disaster Relief. Mobilizing Church and Community

Rev. Robert Scott

Caption on TV said……” When disaster strikes!” How can we organize to be better prepared? Not just for major disasters but for small disasters as well. This seminar will help us galvanize both church and community resources to help all of us.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Nashville

Brother to Brother

Rev. Robert McCallum & The Laymen Ministry

The Bible says that “Iron Sharpens Iron!” This seminar examines men helping men to live godly lives and how we can be better organized to get the job done.

7:15 PM

Pilgrim Baptist Church

Evening Worship

Rev. Randy Conley, Pastor of Third Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Inc., President of Northeast MS Baptist State Convention

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Host Hotel

Natchez Grand Hotel & Suites
111 N Broadway Street
Natchez, MS 39120
Phone: 601-446-9994

Rate: $139/night + taxes
Rate Code: GMBSC

MUST CALL TO RESERVE

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March 9-11, 2026 | Natchez, MS

Get ready for a grand gathering in Natchez!

Let us come to Natchez,

Rooted, Ready, and Resolved

as we lift high the name of Jesus and continue the work entrusted to us.

Share this page with a local pastor or church.

What to expect at this year's session

Information Coming Soon

Session Location

Natchez Convention Center 211 Main Street Natchez, MS 39210

Session Speakers

Session Schedule

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Morning Devotion

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Panel Discussion

10:30 AM

Morning Plenary

11:30AM

Business Meeting

Church Registration

Individual Registration

Host Hotel

Natchez Grand Hotel & Suites 111 N Broadway Street Natchez, MS 39120 Phone: 601-446-9994 Rate: $139/night + taxes Rate Code: GMBSC MUST CALL TO RESERVE

See what Natchez has to offer.

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Natchez Convention Center
211 Main Street
Natchez, MS 39210

Natchez Grand Hotel & Suites
111 N Broadway Street
Natchez, MS 39120
Phone: 601-446-9994

Rate: $139/night + taxes
Rate Code: GMBSC

MUST CALL TO RESERVE