As North Carolina Baptists gather for this year’s N.C. Baptist annual meeting, there’s more to look forward to in addition to the main sessions. These special events are designed to equip, encourage and connect N.C. Baptists as we live on mission together for the gospel.
North Carolina Baptists will gather Nov. 10-11 for the 2025 annual meeting at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, for a time to worship, connect and celebrate how we’re on mission together.
Alongside the main sessions, messengers and guests can take part in special ministry events designed to encourage fellowship, build partnerships and equip churches to reach their communities more effectively.
The week will begin with the N.C. Baptist Pastors’ Conference on Nov. 9-10, centered on the theme “Ordinary Gospel Men.” The conference aims to strengthen and encourage pastors through the preaching of God’s Word and remind them that ordinary faithfulness leads to extraordinary kingdom impact.
Explore the list below to learn more about the special events happening this year, and visit ncannualmeeting.org/events for full details and updates.
- African American Dinner
Celebrate God’s faithfulness across generations. Hear voices from four generations share gospel-centered wisdom, stories of perseverance and a shared vision for the future of Black churches. - Associational Mission Strategists Banquet
AMSs are invited to connect and be refreshed in their calling to serve churches across North Carolina. Celebrate how God is at work through local associations. - Fruitland Alumni & Friends Breakfast
Reconnect with fellow alumni and friends of Fruitland Baptist Bible College over a time of fellowship and encouragement. Celebrate the ongoing impact of Fruitland’s mission to equip leaders who serve faithfully in churches and communities across the state. - Hispanic Banquet
Be equipped with tools and resources needed to make personal evangelism the heart of one’s faith community. Be inspired to develop effective strategies to identify, train and send future church planters and missionary teams. - IMB Alumni & Parent Fellowship Dinner
A meaningful evening of stories, encouragement and prayer. Celebrate God’s global work and the shared joy of sending and supporting those who go. - International Pastors & Wives Celebration
Honor the vital role pastors and their wives play in ministry — engaging their communities with the gospel, discipling believers, equipping leaders and sending missionaries. This gathering will encourage and equip them through prayer and fellowship. It will also provide resources, training and strategies to help strengthen their effectiveness in ministry. - Late Night With Pillar
This panel will focus on the topic of “The Local Church and Evangelism” and provide a great time of encouragement and fellowship. Panelists include Dave Russell, Nate Akin, Clint Darst and Dwayne Milioni. - Missionary Meet & Greet Ice Cream Social
Meet your N.C. Baptist missionaries face-to-face and hear firsthand how God is working through their ministries. Enjoy fellowship and discover fresh ways your church can engage in missions. - N.C. Baptist Ministers’ Wives Annual Meeting
Join fellow ministers’ wives for an uplifting time of encouragement and shared wisdom. A diverse panel will offer honest insight on navigating the highs and lows of ministry with faith, resilience and joy in Christ. - Pastors’ Network Lunch
Hear from a dynamic panel as they share practical steps to help your church equip, commission and support pastors, church planters, revitalizers and missionaries. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and take home several free books as resources for your ministry. Space is limited. - SEBTS Alumni & Friends Luncheon
Reconnect with Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) alumni and friends for a time of fellowship and updates. Celebrate how SEBTS graduates continue to serve faithfully and make disciples across the world. - Sending Celebration
Hear from your N.C. Baptists missionaries as they share their stories and invite us into what God is doing through their lives and ministries. Together, we’ll commission and pray for them as they are sent. Be inspired and challenged to be on mission together, here and around the world. - Women in Ministry Lunch & Panel
Join us for an honest, hope-filled conversation with faithful women in ministry who have faced the deep waters and found strength to keep going. Through stories of struggle, endurance and God’s sustaining grace, our panel will inspire and encourage you to press on and thrive for His glory. - Young Leaders Meet-up
This year’s focus is on equipping leaders to be sent, whether into international missions, church planting or faithful ministry in the workplace. Don’t miss this chance to build relationships and be encouraged alongside others who are serving Christ in their churches and communities.
To learn more and register for this year’s annual meeting, visit ncannualmeeting.org.
