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