AUGUST 19–21 | 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 passionate, Christ-centered preaching is on glorious display. You’re invited to our three-day conference held in conjunction with our annual Founders’ Days. This celebration will take place in the Mid-America Chapel. You don’t want to miss this exciting time! View complete Conference Schedule below.

• Three days of training and celebration
  • Begins Monday, August 19, 12:00 noon, and runs through Wednesday, August 21, after lunch
• Daily celebrations in conjunction with Founders’ Days
  • Monday, August 19, 7:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 20, 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 21, 11:00 a.m.
  • See complete Conference Schedule below
• Special speakers include:
  • Dr. Michael Spradlin
  • Dr. David L. Allen
  • Dr. Mac Brunson
  • Dr. H.B. Charles, Jr.
  • Dr. Brad Whitt
  • Dr. Stephen Rummage
• Breakout sessions and workshops include:
  • The Gospel Invitations of Dr. Adrian Rogers—Dr. Brad Whitt
  • Pastoring from the Pulpit—Dr. Danny Sinquefield
  • Preaching and Evangelism—Dr. Michael Spradlin
  • The Early Years of Dr. Adrian Rogers—Dr. Phil Kramer
  • Preaching in the Public Square—Dr. Scott Colter
  • Essential Skills for Women Teaching Women—Dr. Candi Finch
  • Developing a Sermon Series—Dr. Ken Lewis
  • Preaching and Biblical Counseling—Dr. John Babler
  • Preaching Through a Time of Crisis—Dr. Mac Brunson
  • Strengthening Your Illustrations—Dr. Stephen Rummage
  • Text-Driven Preaching—Dr. David L. Allen
  • Preaching, Pastoring, and Leadership—Dr. H.B. Charles, Jr.
• Worship led by Dr. Jim Whitmire and Dr. Joshua McClain
• Meals
• Major giveaways
• Register online ($50 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 20% off the registration cost. To take advantage of this special group rate, don’t register online. Instead, contact Mary Hannah Mark at 901-751-3079 or studentlife@mabts.edu.

All other registrants can register here or by clicking the button below.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

If you need hotel accommodations, Mid-America recommends two nearby hotels:

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham—Memphis Wolfchase (6 minutes from Mid-America)

Hampton Inn & Suites—Memphis Germantown (17 minutes from Mid-America)

Conference Schedule

Monday, August 19, 2024

12:00 p.m. – Welcome and Lunch (Betty Howard Room)

2:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions

3:30 p.m. – Main Session (Chapel)

• Dr. Michael Spradlin
  • President | Mid-America Seminary and College

5:30 p.m. – Alumni and Friends Reception (Betty Howard Room)

7:00 p.m. – Founders’ Days Celebration (Chapel)

• Worship led by Dr. Joshua McClain

Featured Preachers

• Dr. David L. Allen
  • Distinguished Professor of Practical Theology; Dean of the Adrian Rogers Center for Biblical Preaching | Mid-America Seminary and College

• Dr. H.B. Charles, Jr.
  • Pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church | Jacksonville, Florida

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

9:00 a.m. – Main Session (Chapel)

• Dr. H.B. Charles, Jr.
  • Pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church | Jacksonville, Florida

10:30 a.m. – Breakout Sessions

11:30 a.m. – Lunch and Panel Discussion (Betty Howard Room)

• Local Pastors

1:30 p.m. – Library Tours

3:00 p.m. – Breakout Sessions

4:30 p.m. – Dinner Break

7:00 p.m. – Founders’ Days Celebration (Chapel)

• Worship led by Dr. Jim Whitmire

Featured Preachers

• Dr. Stephen Rummage
  • Executive Director-Treasurer | Florida Baptist State Convention
• Dr. Mac Brunson
  • Senior Pastor of Valleydale Church | Birmingham, Alabama

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

9:30 a.m. – Main Session and Panel Discussion (Betty Howard Room)

• Panelists
  • Dr. Michael Spradlin
  • Dr. Mac Brunson
  • Dr. David Allen
  • Dr. H.B. Charles, Jr.
  • Dr. Brad Whitt
  • Dr. Stephen Rummage

11:00 a.m. – Chapel

• Worship led by Brandon Hughes

Featured Preacher

• Dr. Brad Whitt
  • Pastor of Abilene Baptist Church | Augusta, Georgia

12:00 p.m. – Lunch and Prayer Time

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