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March 9-11, 2026 | Natchez, MS

Get ready for a grand gathering in Natchez!

Grace and peace to each of you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are excited to gather for the Spring Session of the General Missionary Baptist State Convention of Mississippi, which will convene March 9-11, 2026, in Natchez, MS.

This session will be an important time of worship, learning, fellowship, and vision-casting as we continue moving forward together—rooted in faith, ready for the work before us, and resolved to follow God’s leading.

Let us come to Natchez,

Rooted, Ready, and Resolved

as we lift high the name of Jesus and continue the work entrusted to us.

What to expect at this year's session

Information Coming Soon

Session Location

Natchez Convention Center
211 Main Street
Natchez, MS 39210

Session Schedule

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Hallway

Registration

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Sanctuary

Morning Devotion

Dr. Frank Curtis, Providence Baptist Church, Port Gibson, MS

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Sanctuary

The Church on the Move

Rev. Dr. Jerry Young

Focused and not failing ! Jesus said upon this rock I’ll build my Church and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it ! ‘We were designed to conquer!’ This seminar examines the church’s “Call, it’s Challenge and its Charge ! “

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Fellowship Hall

Leadership in the Local Church

Rev. Dr. CJ Rhodes

An old adage says “everything rises and falls with leadership!” Whether your organization / ministry is large or small, there are some essential and similar elements in them all. This seminar will explore the essentials, challenges and rewards of church / organizational leadership.

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Nursery

Conflict Resolution: When There’s Trouble in the House

Sis. Christiane McCarty

Esau said ( Genesis 27:41) “the days of mourning for my father are at hand, then will I slay my brother Jacob!” Church members sometimes “ bump into each other”. This seminar explores how we can better manage this spiritual irritation

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Class Room 1

Deacons as Servants of the Church

Dr. Cecil Ashford

Deacons have always been key figures in the life of the “Black Baptist Church!” They have also been the focus of much controversy . This seminar examines this important role deacons have as “helpers” of the pastor and as servants of the Church.

11:00 AM

Sanctuary

Morning Plenary

Rev. Dr. Isaac Jackson

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sanctuary

Disaster Relief

Bro. John Brown, Red Cross Regional Director

Its not a question of will disasters happen, but when! This seminar examines and discusses how we can be better prepared and how churches can be certified through the Red Cross.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bell Flower Sanctuary

Portrait of Bro. L.C. Mitchell, Executive Director of the Laymen, in black suit and red tie, smiling.

Laymen Auxiliary Meeting

Exe. Director, Bro. L.C. Mitchell

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Greater Pine Hill Sanctuary

Portrait of Sis. Mary Coleman, Executive Director of the Woman‚Äôs Auxiliary, with glasses and curly hair, smiling.

Womans' Auxiliary Meeting

Exe. Director, Sis. Mary Coleman

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fellowship Hall

Leadership in the Local Church

Rev. Dr. CJ Rhodes

An old adage says “everything rises and falls with leadership!” Whether your organization / ministry is large or small, there are some essential and similar elements in them all. This seminar will explore the essentials, challenges and rewards of church / organizational leadership.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Nursery

Conflict Resolution: When There’s Trouble in the House

Sis. Christiane McCarty

Esau said ( Genesis 27:41) “the days of mourning for my father are at hand, then will I slay my brother Jacob!” Church members sometimes “ bump into each other”. This seminar explores how we can better manage this spiritual irritation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Class Room 1

Deacons as Servants of the Church

Dr. Cecil Ashford

Deacons have always been key figures in the life of the “Black Baptist Church!” They have also been the focus of much controversy . This seminar examines this important role deacons have as “helpers” of the pastor and as servants of the Church.

7:15 PM

Sanctuary

Portrait of Rev. Thomas Morris, 2nd Vice-President, in a dark suit and blue tie, wearing glasses.

Evening Worship

Rev. Dr. Thomas Morris

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Hallway

Registration

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Sanctuary

Morning Devotion

Rev. Clarence Tolbert, Sr. , Mount Olive MB Church, Mound Bayou, MS

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Sanctuary

A Panel Discission

A conversation about the state of the Church , The Black Pulpit and Preaching, Church Security , Social Media posting and political engagement.

11:00 AM

Sanctuary

Morning Plenary

Rev. Clarence Buchanan

12:00 PM

Sanctuary

Business Meeting

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Hallway

Registration

8:00 AM

Sanctuary

Portrait of Rev. Reginald M. Buckley, President of the GMBSC, wearing a dark suit and striped tie, smiling against a gray background.

Session Opening

President Reginald M. Buckley

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Sanctuary

Morning Devotion

Rev. John Allen, Galilee MB Church, Benton

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Sanctuary

Strengthening Your Grip

Rev. Robert McCallum

Designed to “refresh” the Pastor / Preacher in challenging times! This seminar will present and emphasize biblical and theological material to encourage you to “cling” tighter as the World’s winds blow harder.

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Class Room 1

Youth Ministry for the Whole Church

Dr. Curressia Brown

Young people in the church become adults! Guiding them through this process is one of our primary priorities . It is not just the domain of the youth department but the “whole church.” This seminar examines how the ‘Whole Church” can be involved in this important and vital process!

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Nursery

Christian Education the Matters

Rev. Timothy Daniels

Why is “Daniel in the Lion’s Den’ and “David and Goliath” so important ?” Is it just for children only or adults as well? This seminar examines the importance of Christian Education and how we can organize better for effective administration.

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

Fellowship Hall

Church Administration for Leaders and Members

Rev. Vincent Russell

Many times we think administration is for Leaders only. But like “voters” in a democracy, “members” in a church also are a vital part of the “administrative process!” This seminar will discuss that vital link.

11:00 AM

Sanctuary

Morning Plenary

Rev. Otis Davis

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sanctuary

Disaster Relief

Bro. John Brown, Red Cross Regional Director

Its not a question of will disasters happen, but when! This seminar examines and discusses how we can be better prepared and how churches can be certified through the Red Cross.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Class Room 1

Youth Ministry for the Whole Church

Dr. Curressia Brown

Young people in the church become adults! Guiding them through this process is one of our primary priorities . It is not just the domain of the youth department but the “whole church.” This seminar examines how the ‘Whole Church” can be involved in this important and vital process

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Nursery

Christian Education That Matters

Rev. Timothy Daniels

Why is “Daniel in the Lion’s Den’ and “David and Goliath” so important ?” Is it just for children only or adults as well? This seminar examines the importance of Christian Education and how we can organize better for effective administration.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fellowship Hall

Church Administration for Leaders and Members

Rev. Vincent Russell

Many times we think administration is for Leaders only. But like “voters” in a democracy, “members” in a church also are a vital part of the “administrative process!” This seminar will discuss that vital link.

7:15 PM

Sanctuary

Portrait of Rev. Cordell E. Fields, YYA Executive Director, in dark suit and tie, smiling.

Evening Worship

Rev. Dr. Cordell Fields

Church Registration

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Host Hotel

Natchez Grand Hotel & Suites
111 N Broadway Street
Natchez, MS 39120
Phone: 601-446-9994

Rate: $139/night + taxes
Rate Code: GMBSC

MUST CALL TO RESERVE

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March 9-11, 2026 | Natchez, MS

Get ready for a grand gathering in Natchez!

Let us come to Natchez,

Rooted, Ready, and Resolved

as we lift high the name of Jesus and continue the work entrusted to us.

What to expect at this year's session

Information Coming Soon

Session Location

Natchez Convention Center 211 Main Street Natchez, MS 39210

Session Schedule

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Morning Devotion

8:30 AM-10:45 AM

A Panel Discission

11:00 AM

Morning Plenary

12:00 PM

Business Meeting

Church Registration

Individual Registration

Host Hotel

Natchez Grand Hotel & Suites 111 N Broadway Street Natchez, MS 39120 Phone: 601-446-9994 Rate: $139/night + taxes Rate Code: GMBSC MUST CALL TO RESERVE

See what Natchez has to offer.

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Natchez Convention Center
211 Main Street
Natchez, MS 39210

Natchez Grand Hotel & Suites
111 N Broadway Street
Natchez, MS 39120
Phone: 601-446-9994

Rate: $139/night + taxes
Rate Code: GMBSC

MUST CALL TO RESERVE