Bivocational Minister and Spouse Retreat 2026
2026-02-06 17:00 - 2026-02-07 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center, 1314 Shocco Springs Road, Talladega, AL, 35160, United States
Bivocational Pastors and Wives Retreat is a time of spiritual inspiration, fellowship, encouragement, and prayer. Registration includes three meals and lodging. Registration fee $50.00/couple, $30.00/single. Payment by credit card or check mailed to Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions, PO Box 681970, Prattville, AL 36068, Attention Lori Lockett. Registration deadline is January 23.

Intentional Leader Series: Preacher
2026-02-10 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Preaching with intentionality, with a goal of where God wants to take His church. Led by Herb Reavis, pastor of North Jax Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Fla.
Registration cost is $10, which includes lunch.

Transitional Pastor Training
2026-03-23 13:00 - 2026-03-24 16:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
A two-day training event for Transitional Pastors. Transitional ministry is a specialized ministry that brings specific skills and experience to the church by supplying basic pastoral care and leadership during a transition period.
Cost: $25 includes 2 meals (supper and lunch) and materials.
Session Leaders: Henry Webb, who served Lifeway for 28 years in the areas of pastoral ministries, discipleship, and deacon ministry, and Dan Garland, director of pastoral ministries for Lifeway
Schedule:
Monday – 1:00pm – 7:30 pm (Check in at 12:30pm)
Tuesday – 8:30am – 5:15pm
For more information, contact state missionary Bryan Blass 1-800-264-1225 ext 2210, bblass@alsbom.org, or ministry assistant Lori Lockett llockett@alsbom.org, at (334)613-2218

Intentional Leader Series: Pastor
2026-04-21 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Shepherding Well led by Dr. Dale Huff, retired state missionary and pastor
Topics:

Wisdom in caring for the flock
Counsel for difficult times and people
Maintaining your joy in service

Registration cost is $10 which includes lunch.

Intentional Leader Series: Person
2026-07-14 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Who you are is at the heart of what you do. As a pastor or church leader, you are a Christian. Your priority is relating to God and others, and growing in an emotionally healthy way is vital to overall leadership. Always maintaining the priority of God first, family second, and church third will be affirmed. Led by Tim Beougher, professor of evangelism and church growth at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Registration cost is $10, which includes lunch.

Calling Out the Called Sunday
2026-08-09 | AL
On this day, we pray that all Alabama Baptist pastors will utilize their Sunday morning service to preach, teach, and sing about the ways in which God calls out the called. Just as surely as He calls unto salvation, He also calls and sets apart men to preach the Gospel. Plan to share how the congregation you pastor has a huge role in shaping the next generation of ministers.

Intentional Leader Series: Pathfinder
2026-09-15 09:00 - 14:00 | State Board of Missions – Prattville, 1404 Fairview Ave., Prattville, AL, 36066, United States
Topics:

Strategically leading with intentionality as you follow God’s plan
Helping followers understand the “WHY” of the plan all along the process
Evaluation of the results as you near completion

Led by Kevin Blackwell, executive director of Mobile Baptist Network. Registration cost is $10.00, which includes lunch.
