Each year around the annual meeting, church planters gather to learn from and encourage one another.

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Variety of gatherings to take place in conjunction with 2026 Annual Meeting

Setup for sponsored booths for Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference — see information provided to you via email or contact Susan Stevens at TAB Media Group at sstevens@thealabamabaptist.org.
Alabama Church Planter Network — The Alabama Church Planter Network will hold a dinner Nov. 15 at Hope Fellowship, 2100 Old Springville Road, Birmingham, 5–9 p.m. For more information, visit plantalabama.org/events.

Alabama Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders meeting — ABCAL members will meet Nov. 16, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Theme: The Priority of Discipleship. 30perperson/50 per couple. For more information, visit abcal.online.
Alabama Baptist Pastors Conference, Nov. 16, all day, FBC Trussville. Morning session starts at 9, afternoon session at 1:30 and evening session at 6:15. For more information, visit albaptistpc.com.
Church and Community Ministries Meeting — This group will gather Nov. 16 at 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Serving You Ministries, 6523 1st Ave N, Birmingham. Contact Kristy Kennedy at 334-613-2311 or kkennedy@alsbom.org to reserve a spot.
Unite: A Gathering of Alabama Baptist College Ministry Leaders — The Unite event will be held Nov. 16 at FBC Trussville — MS Worship Space (C building basement), 4–8 p.m.
Hispanic pastors and leaders — This group will meet Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.

Ministry Wives Luncheon — Alabama WMU will host the luncheon Nov. 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall at FBC Trussville with guest speaker Tara Dew. There is no charge; however, due to space limitations, registration is required. Register by Nov. 10 at alabamawmu.org/mw.
Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes Pastor’s Lunch — ABCH is hosting a lunch for pastors Nov. 17, 12–1:30 p.m. at FBC Trussville. To register, email dgeorge@alabamachild.org.
Disciple-Making Leaders Breakfast — This group will meet Nov. 17 for lunch at Children’s Gathering Space at FBC Trussville, 7:30–8:30 a.m. Register at DiscipleMakingAL.com/Bfast.
ALCAP — Alabama Citizens Action Program will hold a lunch for pastors and their wives Nov. 17 at FBC Trussville, 12–1:15 p.m. To register, visit alcap.com/pastors-luncheon-registration.
Southern Seminary — Southern Seminary will hold an alumni luncheon Nov. 17 at FBC Trussville, 11:30 to 1 p.m. $25. To register, visit inside.sbts.edu/alumni.
Southwestern Seminary — Southwestern Seminary will hold an alumni luncheon Nov. 17 at FBC Trussville.
New Orleans Seminary — New Orleans Seminary will hold an alumni luncheon Nov. 17 at FBC Trussville. To register, visit tabonline.org/NOBTS.
Reception for Rick and Pam Lance will be held Nov. 17 at FBC Trussville (second floor, high school ministry area) from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Come and go event with heavy hors d’oeuvres provided.

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