In early November, N.C. Baptists will gather in Greensboro to take part in this year’s annual meeting, where we’ll celebrate being “on mission together.” Here are some key things you need to know about the gathering this fall.

Each year, the N.C. Baptist annual meeting serves as a powerful reminder that we are a movement of churches on mission together. From our times of worship to our breakout sessions and business meetings, the annual meeting gives us an opportunity to unite around the gospel and renew our efforts to bring this gospel to the nations.

This year’s annual meeting, taking place Nov. 4-5 in Greensboro, will be another moment to celebrate the “on mission together” spirit that unites us as N.C. Baptists.

Here are 10 things you need to know about this year’s annual meeting.

  1. This year’s annual meeting will take place Nov. 4-5 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. More information about the annual meeting can be found at ncannualmeeting.org
  2. Prior to the annual meeting, the annual N.C. Baptist Pastors’ Conference will be held on Nov. 3-4 at the Koury Convention Center. Details related to the Pastors’ Conference can be found at ncpastorsconference.org. 
  3. The theme for this year’s annual meeting is “on mission together,” and the theme verses come from Matthew 20:26-28: “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave;  just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
  4. Registration for the annual meeting will open Sept. 16 at ncannualmeeting.org. Follow N.C. Baptists on social media for annual meeting reminders and more information.
  5. Hotel reservations can be made at this webpage. The cost is $119 plus tax per night. The reservation link closes Oct. 2.
  6. Since this year’s annual meeting coincides with U.S. Election Day on Nov. 5, messengers and attendees are encouraged to vote early. More information about the early voting process can be found here. Additionally, this year’s schedule has been condensed to end on Tuesday afternoon, around 4 p.m., to assist attendees who plan to vote on Election Day.
  7. On Monday night, N.C. Baptists will have the opportunity to celebrate how God is moving around the world through the N.C. Baptist and IMB sending celebration, scheduled to take place during the opening session.
  8. In conjunction with the sending celebration on Monday night, Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, will deliver this year’s convention sermon.
  9. This year’s annual meeting will feature a plethora of special events, including the African American Banquet, the Hispanic Banquet, the N.C. Baptists Pastors’ Network gathering, the women’s panel and more. Follow N.C. Baptists on social media for registration updates and more information.
  10. Interpretive and translation services will be available for Spanish speakers and Deaf attendees. For more information, email communications@ncbaptist.org.

By N.C. Baptist Communications