Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders

06/12/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Chris Crain, AMS, Birmingham Metro Baptist Association, Birmingham, AL, our 2026 SBCAL AMS of the Year!

Birmingham Metro Baptist Association's Chris Crain was selected as the Associational Mission Strategist of the Year by the Southern Baptist Conference for Associational Leaders at the organization's annual meeting in Orlando, June 7-8.

06/12/2026

It was a privilege to meet and pray over the new President of the ERLC, Dr. Evan Lenow, and the new President of Lifeway, Dr. Ryan Blackwell, at our 2026 SBCAL Orlando Annual Conference.

06/12/2026

I commend the Fortify Initiative to you and your association. Jeff Dalrymple is doing a wonderful job ministering in this area for Southern Baptists.

The Fortify Initiative is a free, ready-to-assemble abuse prevention and response training model for Southern Baptist local associations and state/regional conventions.

06/12/2026

Evangelist Daniel Ritchie was a great Lunch Speaker at our 2026 SBCAL Annual Conference. I recommend him to you and your churches for revivals and annual meetings.

God’s strength shines through believers who are weak but fully relying on Him, says evangelist and SBC first vice president Daniel Ritchie.

06/01/2026

There's still time to register for SBCAL Orlando! Whether you're a seasoned AMS or a prayerful, potential one, we want you to come join us!

Tickets available at www.sbcal.org/orlando or onsite at the registration desk.

SBCAL's 2026 Annual Conference Description and Details

05/28/2026

The AMS Wives Team is excited that Tanya York will be their speaker this year at SBCAL Orlando! With a deep passion for walking joyfully with the Lord and serving Him without reservation, Tanya York encourages other women to do the same with her infectious enthusiasm, humor, and practical wisdom. For more than four decades, she has faithfully served alongside her husband, Hershael, in full-time ministry, investing in countless lives through teaching, mentoring and serving. She currently teaches the popular Marriage and Family course in the Seminary Wives Institute at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and is the mother of two sons, both married to godly women, and the grandmother of five.

To register, go to sbcal.org/orlando

05/14/2026

May 2026: SBCAL Orlando features a Wives Breakout Track with Tanya York -

05/04/2026

SBCAL Orlando Annual Conference Overview:
The 2026 SBCAL Annual Conference theme is Faithful to Multiply (2 Timothy 2:2) and will be held Sunday-Monday, June 7-8, at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, a Co-Convention Hotel. The Rosen Plaza (9700 International Drive, Orlando) is conveniently connected to the Orange County Convention Center by a direct, covered skybridge. The SBCAL Room Block at the Rosen Plaza has sold out, but we encourage you to reserve a discounted room at a nearby hotel through the SBC - sbcannualmeeting.net/hotels

SBCAL Members receive an automatic 20% discount!

SBCAL's 2026 Annual Conference Description and Details

05/01/2026

This weekly podcast, approximately 25-45 minutes, features various topics from SBCAL's annual conferences, webinars, and regional conferences to help associational leaders. A new episode drops every Tuesday morning. You can find it wherever you listen to your other podcasts.

With a passion for leading, equipping, encouraging, and networking Associational Mission Strategists, Ray aims to enhance kingdom impact for the glory of God. He hosts a podcast and blog to further these goals.

04/28/2026

SBC Worship and Music Survey

This survey is conducted by the SBC Worship Research Committee, which exists to serve the church by providing research-driven insights that encourage healthy, biblically-faithful worship. The survey is funded and sponsored by SBC Worship in conjunction with The Worship Initiative. Your participation in this survey will help them better understand current trends and practices regarding church music and worship in Southern Baptist churches. The survey should take roughly 10–15 minutes to complete -

This survey is intended to help Southern Baptists better understand current trends and practices related to church music and worship in SBC congregations. The survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete.