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Diana Butler Bass to Give 2024 Willson Lecture at Hendrix
Well-known voice on religion and contemporary spirituality to speak Monday, February 5 CONWAY, Arkansas (May 31, 2023)- The Hendrix College Office of Religious Life will welcome Diana Butler Bass for the 2024 Willson Lecture on February 5, 2024. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to
Bishop Laura Merrill: Post-Special Session Words
Bishop Laura Merrill shares a message following last weekend’s Special Session.
Proposed Ordinands and Provisionals
The Board of Ordained Ministry for the Arkansas Conference has announced the following individuals who have been proposed as Provisionals for 2023: Alyssa Burleson Kuebler Deacon Daniel Lee Curry Deacon Joshua Earl Bland Deacon Annie Mary JoAnn McGregor Meek Elder Chad Everette Bo Hornsby Elder Abbey Lee Maynard Elder Miranda
Arkansas Annual Conference Ratifies 67 Churches to Leave the Denomination
Saturday, May 13, 2023, Hot Springs, AR: A Special Session of the Arkansas Annual Conference was held at the Hot Springs Convention Center earlier today with Bishop Laura Merrill presiding. This special session was called to address the following issue: The consideration of ratification of disaffiliation agreements from the Conference
Nominations currently open for 2023 Barnabas Award
The Barnabas Award is presented to a person, lay or clergy, known to have “a heart for pastors.” Established in honor of Rev. Jim Beal, we present the award to persons who, as Rev. Beal, show special interest in aiding pastors in the entry process, as well as in the work of ministry. The Arkansas