SBC entities to host enriching, encouraging events in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. (BP) – Southern Baptist Convention entities will host a variety of events for messengers and guests to enjoy during their time in Orlando for the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting.

Events are scheduled June 7-10 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) and nearby venues, providing opportunities for fellowship, training, and encouragement in addition to the annual meeting sessions.

Lifeway, related conferences highlight Monday schedule

Lifeway Christian Resources will host multiple micro-conferences coinciding with the SBC Pastors’ Conference:

• Discipleship conferences are scheduled for 9-11 a.m. and again from 2-4 p.m. in Room 311E-H.
• A kids conference is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. in Room 311A-D.
• Student Leadership University will host a student conference from 9-11 a.m. in Room 311A-D.
• SBC Worship will lead worship conferences from 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. in Room 414A.
• See related story here.

ERLC, NAMB, WMU events

The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission will host its “One Nation Under God” dinner Monday, June 8, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Rosen Centre in Salons 9/10. (See related story here.)

North American Mission Board events include:

• Crossover, Saturday June 6, various locations around Orlando. More information here.
• NAMB luncheon, June 9, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., OCCC, WD1-WD2. More information here.
• Small Church Pastors’ Luncheon Tuesday, June 9, noon-2 p.m., OCCC Hall WD1. More information here.

Woman’s Missionary Union will hold its Missions Celebration & Annual Meeting Sunday, June 7, from noon to 5:45 p.m. in Valencia A-D. More information here.

Each of the SBC’s six seminaries will host alumni and friends gatherings during the lunch break on Wednesday, June 10.

Gateway Seminary, OCCC Room 307A-D. Register here.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, OCCC Room 304A-H. Register here.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, OCCC Valencia C-D. Register here.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, OCCC Room 311A-H. Register here.

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, OCCC Valencia A-B. Register here.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Rosen Centre, Grand Ballroom A-E. Register here.

Other seminary events of general interest include:

• Women in Scholarship (NOBTS), June 8, 3-4 p.m. OCCC 225 A
• For the Church Orlando (MBTS), June 9, noon-2 p.m., OCCC Chapin Theater
• Women’s Leadership Breakfast (SEBTS), June 10, 7-8 a.m., OCCC 308A-C

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This story appeared in Baptist Press.