Adrian Rogers Preaching Conference 2023
August 14–16 | Mid-America Seminary and College
Dr. Adrian Rogers, long-time pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church, founder of Love Worth Finding Ministries, and faithful friend and champion of Mid-America, referred to our school as “Scholarship on Fire.” Capturing this spirit and honoring his legacy, the Adrian Rogers Preaching Conference is a Mid-America tradition in which impassioned, Christ-centered preaching is on glorious display. This year, the Conference will be held in conjunction with our annual Founders’ Days, creating a three-day celebration you will not want to miss. See the highlights and complete Conference Schedule below, and register for this historic event soon!
- Three days of training and celebration
- Begins Monday, August 14, 12:00 noon, and runs through Wednesday, August 16, after lunch
- Daily celebrations in conjunction with Founders’ Days
- Monday, August 14, 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 15, 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 16, 11:00 a.m.
- See complete Conference Schedule below
- Special speakers include:
- Dr. Michael Spradlin
- Dr. David L. Allen
- Dr. Bartholomew Orr
- Dr. Steven Smith
- Dr. H.B. Charles, Jr.
- Dr. Daniel Dickard
- Breakout sessions and workshops
- Worship led by Dr. Jim Whitmire, Dr. Joshua McClain, and Brandon Hughes
- Major giveaways
- Register online ($40 cost includes meals)
Bring a group and save!
The Adrian Rogers Preaching Conference is a perfect event for church groups or other groups of friends or coworkers. Bring a group of 8 or more and save 25% off the registration cost. To take advantage of this special group rate, don’t register online. Instead, contact Mary Hannah Hale at 901-751-3079 or studentlife@mabts.edu.
All other registrants can register here or by clicking the button below.
Save on hotel reservations!
If you need hotel accommodations, Mid-America has negotiated special rates for you at two nearby hotels:
Hampton Inn & Suites—Wolfchase Galleria (six minutes from Mid-America)—To receive the special rate of $109 (plus tax) for standard rooms (single or double), call the hotel directly at 901-382-2050 and press “0” (do not choose the “reservations” option). Choosing “0” connects you directly with the hotel front desk; then mention Mid-America Seminary or the Adrian Rogers Preaching Conference, and you will be given the special rate.
Hilton Garden Inn—Wolfchase Galleria (seven minutes from Mid-America)—To receive the special rate of $134 (plus tax) for standard rooms (two queen beds), click here and you will be taken directly to a special booking page for online reservations exclusively for Adrian Rogers Preaching Conference registrants. Group code: MAA. Deadline to book with the special discount is August 7, 2023.
Conference Schedule
Monday, August 14, 2023
12:00 p.m. – Welcome and Lunch
- Introductions
- Love Worth Finding
- Preaching Coach
2:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions
- Developing a Sermon Series
- Preaching and Biblical Counseling
- Text-Driven Preaching
- Preaching and Evangelism
- Preaching, Pastoring, and Mentoring
- Essential Skills for Women Teaching Women (women only)
3:30 p.m. – Main Session
- The Theology of Preaching
5:30 p.m. – Alumni and Friends Reception
7:00 p.m. – Founders’ Days Celebration
- Worship led by Dr. Jim Whitmire
Featured Preachers
- Dr. Steven Smith
- Lead Pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church | Little Rock, Arkansas
- Dr. Bartholomew Orr
- Senior Pastor of Brown Missionary Baptist Church | Southaven, Mississippi
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
9:00 a.m. – Main Session
- Text-Driven Preaching: What, Why, and How?
10:30 a.m. – Breakout Sessions
- Developing a Sermon Series
- Preaching and Biblical Counseling
- Pastoring from the Pulpit
- Text-Driven Preaching
- Preaching and Evangelism
- History of Preaching
- Essential Skills for Women Teaching Women (women only)
11:30 a.m. – Lunch and Panel Discussion
1:30 p.m. – Dedication of the Preaching Libraries
3:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions
- Developing a Sermon Series
- Preaching and Biblical Counseling
- Pastoring from the Pulpit
- Text-Driven Preaching
- Preaching and Evangelism
- History of Preaching
- Essential Skills for Women Teaching Women (women only)
4:30 p.m. – Dinner Break
7:00 p.m. – Founders’ Days Celebration
- Worship led by Dr. Joshua McClain
Featured Preachers
- Dr. H.B. Charles, Jr.
- Pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church | Jacksonville, Florida
- Dr. David L. Allen
- Distinguished Professor of Practical Theology; Dean of the Adrian Rogers Center for Biblical Preaching | Mid-America Seminary and College
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
9:30 a.m. – Main Session and Panel Discussion
11:00 a.m. – Chapel
- Worship led by Brandon Hughes
Featured Preacher
- Dr. Daniel Dickard
- Pastor of Shandon Baptist Church | Columbia, South Carolina
12:00 p.m. – Lunch and Prayer Time
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