HOUSTON—When you attend the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Houston, make sure to check out some of the more than 40 auxiliary events. There’s something for everyone. Most meetings are held at the George R. Brown Convention Center (GBCC) or at a convenient nearby hotel or church. Attendance at the annual meeting is not required in order to enjoy these separate events.
Crossover Houston Block Parties
June 8 across the Houston area.
Visit sbtexas.com/crossover to sign up.
Conference of Southern Baptist Evangelists
June 7-8, Annual Retreat at Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway Drive
June 9, Worship Service at 9:00 a.m.,
Hilton Americas Hotel Americas Ballroom A/B—Level 2
June 9, Business Meeting at 2:30 p.m.,
Hilton Americas Hotel Americas Ballroom A/B—Level 2
Summary: The retreat, which will take a new format, will include fellowship and teaching.
Contact: sbcevangelist.org
Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Directors of Missions
June 8-10, Second Baptist Church,
6400 Woodway Drive
Summary: Speakers will include Fred Luter, Tom Elliff, and Kevin Ezell.
Contact: sbcadom.org
National African American Fellowship
June 9, Worship Service at 6:30 p.m., Fallbrook Church, 12512 Walters Road
Summary: Worship service will feature preaching by SBTC president Terry Turner.
Contact: 281-444-2733
Woman’s Missionary Union
Celebration and Annual Gathering
June 9-10, Hilton Americas Hotel,
Lanier Grand Ballroom—Level 4
Summary: Attendees will celebrate WMU’s 125th birthday with speakers from NAMB and IMB.
Contact: wmu.com
Pastors’ Conference
June 9-10, GBCC
Summary: The Pastors’ Conference aims
to inspire and inform pastors through
sermons, worship and panel discussions.
Contact: David Self, david.self@houstonsfirst.org or sbcpc.net
Pastors’ Wives Session
of the Pastors’ Conference
June 10 at 9:00 a.m.,
George Bush Grand Ballroom, GBCC
Summary: Keynote speakers Barb Rosberg and Jennie Allen will discuss maintaining a healthy marriage amid family and ministry responsibilities, with panel discussion led by Susie Hawkins.
Contact: Donna Gaines, ddg.24@hotmail.com
Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Reception
June 10, 8:30–10:00 p.m.,
GBCC, Level 3, Room 351A–F
Summary: Attendees will enjoy fellowship with SBTC friends and staff.
Contact: Ashlee Garcia, agarcia@sbtexas.com
SBC Ministers’ Wives Luncheon
June 11, 12:00 p.m., George Bush Grand
Ballroom, GBCC
Summary: Speaker Donna Gaines will focus on the theme “For the Sake of the Gospel.”
Contact: lifeway.com/Event/womens– event–sbc–ministers–wives–luncheon
SBC Pastors’ Luncheon
June 11, 12:00 p.m., Hilton Americas Hotel, Americas Ballroom E/F-Level 2
Summary: Speakers include IMB president Tom Elliff and John Morgan, pastor of
Sagemont Church in Houston.
Contact: regonline.com/SBC_Luncheon
SBC SEMINARY LUNCHEONS
Midwestern Seminary
Alumni Association Luncheon
June 11, 12:00–1:30 p.m.,
GBCC, Level 3, Room 361A–F
Contact: Ann Judd, ajudd@mbts.edu
Golden Gate Seminary
Alumni & Friends Luncheon
June 12, 12:00–1:30 p.m.,
GBCC, Level 3, Room 320A/B/D/E
Contact: ggbts.edu/events.aspx?item=98
New Orleans Seminary
Alumni & Friends Luncheon
June 12, 12:00–2:00 p.m.,
GBCC, Level 3, Room 360A–F
Contact: alumni@nobts.edu
Southeastern Seminary
Alumni & Friends Luncheon
June 12, 12:00–2:00 p.m.,
GBCC, Level 3, Grand Ballroom A
Contact: eventbrite.com/ event/4999367242
Southern Seminary Luncheon
June 12, 12:00–2:30 p.m.,
GBCC, Level 3, Grand Ballroom B
Contact: Retta Draper, rdraper@sbts.edu
Southwestern Seminary
Alumni & Friends Luncheon
June 12, 12:00–1:30 p.m. , GBCC , Level 3, Grand Ballroom C
Contact: Sara Driscoll, sdriscoll@swbts.edu
OTHER ALUMNI EVENTS
Union University Alumni
& Friends Ice Cream Social
June 10, 8:00–10:00 p.m.
Contact: alumni@uu.edu
Luther Rice University
Alumni & Friends Luncheon
June 11, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Contact: lru.edu/luncheon13houston
Mid–America Baptist Theological
Seminary Alumni & Friends
June 11, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Contact: Betty Bailey, bbailey@mabts.edu
Cedarville University
Houston Chapter Event
June 11, 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Contact: Alumni Relations, 1-800-837-2566
Mississippi College
Alumni & Friends Social
June 11, 5:00–7:00 p.m. Contact: Lisa Williams, lwilliam.@mc.edu
William Carey University
Alumni Ice Cream Social
June 11, 8:00–9:00 p.m. Contact: Cindy Cofield, ccofield@wmcarey.edu
Clear Creek Alumni & Friends
Dessert Reception
June 12, 1:00–3:00 p.m. Contact: Richard Witherite, rwitherite@ccbbc.edu
AFFINITY/MINISTRY GROUPS
Southern Baptist Messianic Fellowship
June 7- June 8; Contact: sbcmessianic.net
NAMB Regional Fellowships
June 9, 4:00–6:00 p.m. , GBCC
Contact: Angie Fox, aofox@namb.net
Midwest Region: Level 3, Room 332B
Northeast/Canadian Region: Level 3,
Room 322A/B
South Region: Level 3, Room 332D
West Region: Level 3, Room 332A
Hispanic Advance Conference
June 9, 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Brad Womble, bwomble@imb.org
Children’s Conference International
June 9–10
GBCC, Level 3, Hall A3
Contact: childrensconferences.com
Pastors’ Wives Expo
June 10–11
GBCC, Level 3, Grand Ballroom Pre–function
Contact: Diane Nix, nixheart@me.com
Fellowship of Baptist
World Ministries Breakfast
June 10, 7:00–8:30 a.m.
Hilton Americas, Level 3, Room 346A/B
Contact: Eric Ramsey, eramsey@tcwm.org
NAMB Send North America Luncheon
June 10, 11:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
GBCC, Level 3, Room Hall B3
Contact: snaluncheon.com
IMB Chinese Missional Churches
June 10, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
GBCC, Level 3, Room 362A/B
Contact: Brad Womble, bwomble@imb
IMB Korean Missional Churches
Monday, June 10, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
GBCC, Level 3, Room 362C/F
Contact: Brad Womble, bwomble@imb.org
NAMB Missionary/Chaplain Reception
Monday, June 10, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
GBCC, Level 3, Room 322A/B
Contact: Angie Fox, aofox@namb.net
Association of State Baptist Papers
Reception/Dinner
June 10, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Contact: Vicki Burton,
vburton@thealabamabaptist.org
9Marks @ 9
Monday, June 10, 9–11:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11, 9–11:30 p.m.
Contact: Karen Race, Karen@9marks.org
Founders Fellowship Breakfast
June 11, 6:30–9:00 a.m.
Contact: Barbara Reisinger,
barbreisinger@mac.com
Answers in Genesis
June 11, 7:30–9:00 a.m.
Contact: Jason Nave,
jnave@answersingenesis.org
Baptist21 Luncheon
June 11, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Contact: Ronnie Parrott,
ronniep@crosschurch.com
Life Action Ministries Annual
Revival Forum & Luncheon
June 11, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Contact: Mike Crescenzi,
mcrescenzi@lifeaction.org
IMB: The Last Full Measure of Devotion
June 11, 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Contact: regonline.com/SBC_Luncheon
National African American Fellowship
Annual Meeting
June 11, 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Contact: naafsbc.org
National African
American Fellowship Banquet
June 11, 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Contact: naafsbc.org
Oklahoma at the SBC
June 11, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Contact: Haley Cox, haley.cox@okbu.edu
IMB: Embrace the Ends of the Earth
June 12, 6:45–8:15 a.m.
Contact: Brad Womble, bwomble@imb.org
NAMB Adoption/Foster Care Breakfast
June 12, 7:00–9:00 a.m.
Contact: Darlene McDaniel,
dmcdaniel@namb.net
Bivocational Pastors Luncheon
June 12, 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Contact: Ray Gilder, rgilder@TNBaptist.org
DARE Marriage Mentor Training
June 12, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Contact: Matt Loehr,
matt@daretobedifferent.com
Filipino Southern Baptist
Fellowship of North America
June 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,
First Philippine Baptist Church
15002 Hillcroft Street,
Missouri City, Texas 77489
FILM SCREENINGS AT CONVENTION CENTER
Experiencing God Documentary
June 11, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
June 12, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Contact: lifeway.com/egfilm
Grace Unplugged Movie Screening
June 11, 9:00–11:00 p.m.
Contact: lifeway.com/graceunplugged