Join us in 2026
for the Georgia Baptist Evangelism Conference
for the Georgia Baptist Evangelism Conference
During the Evangelism Conference, you'll experience 2 days of groundbreaking growth.
With 3 breakout sessions, 4 keynote speakers, and a lunch and learn spread across 2 days, you will leave this conference transformed and empowered.
2 Available Locations
Hoschton
Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 5:00 PM -
Monday, Feb 23, 2026 1:30 PM
North Metro Baptist Church
1047 Highway 124
Hoschton, GA
30548
Hoschton
Speaker/ Breakout Schedule
February 22-23 North Metro BC
Sunday Evening
5:00 PM Breakout Session 1
6:00 -8:00 PM Main Session
6:00 PM Kevin Hamm, Pastor Gardendale FBC, Gardendale, AL
7:00 PM Caleb Turner, Pastor, Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, Mesquite, TX
Monday
8:00 AM Breakout Session 2
9:00 AM Breakout Session 3
10:00 AM -12:15 pm Main Session
10:00 AM Scott Dawson, Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association, Birmingham, AL
11:00 AM Levi Skipper, Pastor, Sagemont Church, Houston, TX
Lunch & Learn
Levi Skipper
Location: The Commons
Title: Welcome To Witness
Description: This Lunch and Learn will help you discover how believers can move from welcome to witness—using everyday relationships, normal conversations, and the framework of biblical hospitality to naturally engage others with the Gospel. Instead of memorizing a script or a program, you will learn how to love well, listen well, recognize spiritual openness, and clearly present Christ.
Pre-registration required $10.00 per attendee
Time: 12:30 PM
Registration Deadline: February 18
Thomasville
Sunday, Mar 1, 2026 5:00 PM -
Monday, Mar 2, 2026 1:30 PM
First Baptist Church of Thomasville
210 N Broad St
Thomasville, GA
31792
Thomasville
Speaker/ Breakout Schedule
March 1-2 FBC Thomasville
Sunday Evening
5:00 PM Breakout Session 1
6:00 -8:00 PM Main Session
6:00 PM Bob Pitman, Bob Pitman Ministries, Muscle Shoals, AL
7:00 PM Caleb Turner, Pastor, Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, Mesquite, TX
Monday
8:00 AM Breakout Session 2
9:00 AM Breakout Session 3
10:00 AM -12:15 pm Main Session
10:00 AM Scott Dawson, Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association, Birmingham, AL
11:00 AM Chip Luter, Pastor, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA
Lunch & Learn
Chip Luter
Location: Fellowship Hall
Title: "From Roofs to Redemption: Doing Whatever It Takes to Get the Lost to Jesus"
Description: In this session, we will explore Mark 2:1–12 and learn how the determination of four friends to reach one man for Christ models a bold, practical approach to evangelism today. Discover real-world strategies any church can use to overcome barriers and bring the lost to Jesus.
Pre-registration required $10.00 per attendee
Time: 12:30 PM
Registration Deadline: February 18
Lunch & Learn
Levi Skipper
"Welcome To Witness"
Description: This Lunch and Learn will help you discover how believers can move from welcome to witness—using everyday relationships, normal conversations, and the framework of biblical hospitality to naturally engage others with the Gospel. Instead of memorizing a script or a program, you will learn how to love well, listen well, recognize spiritual openness, and clearly present Christ.
Pre-registration required $10.00 per attendee
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: The Commons
Chip Luter
"From Roofs to Redemption: Doing Whatever It Takes to Get the Lost to Jesus"
Location: Fellowship Hall
Description: In this session, we will explore Mark 2:1–12 and learn how the determination of four friends to reach one man for Christ models a bold, practical approach to evangelism today. Discover real-world strategies any church can use to overcome barriers and bring the lost to Jesus.
Pre-registration required $10.00 per attendee
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall
Keynote Speakers
Chip Luter
Pastor
Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA
Levi Skipper
Pastor
Sagemont Church, Houston, TX
Bob Pitman
Bob Pitman Ministries
Muscle Shoals, AL
Scott Dawson
Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association
Birmingham, AL
Kevin Hamm
Pastor
First Baptist Church, Gardendale, AL
Caleb Turner
Pastor
Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, Mesquite, TX
Evangelism Conference Breakouts
Steve Parr
Evangelism Strategy Director, GBMB, Alpharetta, GA
GamePlan for Evangelism (Both locations)
Discover a plan and a resource to help you lead your ministry to be more intentionally and effectively evangelistic.
Charles Rogers
Pastor, McFarland Hill Baptist Church, Dalton, GA
Igniting Evangelism in the Normative Size Church (Both locations)
Learn how a bivocational pastor accepted the call to a church that was on the verge of closing down and how a passion for evangelism was ignited.
Frank Cox
Pastor, North Metro Baptist Church, Hoschton, GA
Preaching and Program Planning for Results (February 22-23 location only)
Dr. Cox will discuss how he prepares his heart and preaching for results and conversions. He will discuss planned preaching that drives evangelism. Also, he will discuss planned programming within the church family with an intentional purpose of winning the lost.
Paul Ballard
Pastor, First Baptist Church, Thomasville, GA
Pastors: Do the Work of an Evangelist (March 1-2 location only)
This breakout will discuss the multiple roles of the pastor and move to the important task of the pastor as an evangelist. We will study 2 Timothy 4:1-5 and focus on the vital role the pastor has leading the church to fulfill the Great Commission of King Jesus.
Jason Thomas
Community/Discipleship Pastor, First Baptist Church, Duluth, GA
More Than a Name Tag: Reaching the Unseen with the Gospel (February 22-23 location only)
How to align our hearts with Jesus to see and minister to the people who are often overlooked.
P J Dunn
Senior Consultant for Revitalization, GBMB, Alpharetta, GA
More Than a Name Tag: Reaching the Unseen with the Gospel (March 1-2 location only)
How to align our hearts with Jesus to see and minister to the people who are often overlooked.
Brad Marchman
Evangelism Consultant, GBMB, Alpharetta, GA
Spirit Filled Evangelism (Both locations)
Evangelism is the number one thing the enemy doesn't want us to do. He is fighting against it with everything he has. We cannot overcome this fight in our own strength. If I am ever going to be the witness I am called to be, I must be Spirit-filled and Spirit-directed. This breakout will help every believer be empowered by the Holy Spirit as they seek to live out their call as a witness.
Scott Sullivan
Discipleship Catalyst, GBMB, Alpharetta, GA
Living Sent: Building A Disciple Making Small Group/Sunday School (Both locations)
Join this breakout to learn a proven strategy of living sent by building a culture of making disciples in your Small Group and Sunday School.
Jeremy Elam
Connections Pastor, Peavine Baptist Church, Rock Spring, GA
Gospel Centered Community Outreach (Both locations)
Become the Church Your City Can’t Ignore. Discover Gospel-driven strategies that take a church from invisible to irresistible by shifting from quiet presence to undeniable, city - shaping impact.
Thomas Hammond
Executive Director, GBMB, Alpharetta, GA
A Strategy to Reach Your Mission Field (Both locations)
Every church has been placed in a unique mission field. In this breakout, we'll discover how to build an intentional plan to reach the lost. You'll learn how to mobilize your entire church — every person and every ministry — to impact your community for Christ.
Beth Ann Williams
Lead Strategist, Women/Mission Georgia, GBMB, Alpharetta, GA
Conversations That Count (Sunday, 5pm; Monday, 8am) (Both locations)
Designed for women, this breakout will help you cultivate a personal lifestyle of sharing the gospel with confidence and intentionality. Together we’ll explore how to build rhythms, habits, and heart-postures that naturally create a culture of evangelism in your everyday life. You’ll also be equipped to lead and inspire other women to make gospel conversations a joyful, consistent priority.
Turning World Cup Fever into Gospel Opportunity (Monday, 9am) (Both locations)
Excitement is building as North America prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Come and learn how your church can harness the energy and excitement of the games for outreach and evangelism in your own community.
Dennis Nunn
Every Believer A Witness, Summerfield, NC
Every Believer A Witness (February 22-23 location only)
How to create and maintain a culture of bold witnessing and evangelism.
Jacob Payne
Trainer: Every Believer A Witness, Summerfield, NC
Every Believer A Witness (March 1-2 location only)
How to create and maintain a culture of bold witnessing and evangelism.
Krista Staton
Kids Ministry Consultant, GBMB, Alpharetta, GA
Children and Salvation (Both locations)
This breakout session equips leaders to navigate the unique opportunities and challenges of presenting the gospel to kids. We will explore age-appropriate gospel communication, how to discern genuine spiritual interest, and how to avoid both pressure and passivity. Participants will gain practical tools for explaining the gospel in kid-friendly language, along with guidelines for follow-up conversations and partnering with parents. Whether you’re new to children’s ministry or a seasoned pastor, this session will help you confidently and biblically guide kids toward understanding and responding to the good news of Jesus.