Arkansas Baptist News Archives

First person: Christmas peace for the single parent

December 5, 2025

As a single dad, I spent many Christmas Eves alone. While I wrapped presents for my son, I sometimes wondered what he might be doing.

Lynn Loyd retires after 45 years of collegiate ministy

November 13, 2025

After 45 years of faithfully serving in college ministry throughout the state, Lynn Loyd has retired from the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC).

Ministers’ wives of Arkansas gather for annual conference

October 24, 2025

Ministers wives from across the state on Oct. 20 had the opportunity to gather together and encourage one another, pray together and build meaningful relationships. 

Former ABSC executive director Don Moore dies at 91

October 21, 2025

Former executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention Don Moore died Oct. 14 at the age of 91.

Church finances: Guarding against fraud, missteps

September 15, 2025

When it comes to church finances, trust is everything. Every dollar given in tithes, offerings, or designated gifts is an act of worship, and our churches have the responsibility to handle those resources with integrity.

Mark Dance named next executive director of Arkansas Baptist State Convention

August 21, 2025

Mark Dance has been selected as the next executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.

Faith, family & sports: Bo Nix encourages student athletes at Night of Champions

July 29, 2025

First Baptist Church in Bentonville welcomed more than 1,300 student athletes and coaches on July 16 for their Night of Champions, where attendees had the opportunity to hear words from Denver Broncos’ Quarterback Bo Nix.

Arkansas exec Rex Horne to transition out of role

April 4, 2025

Rex Horne is beginning the process of transitioning out of the role of Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC) executive director, he announced this week.

Churches kick off spring outreach with John 3:16 evangelism

March 24, 2025

“It was our prayer that 3:16 on March 16 would launch a culture of evangelism in our churches that would continue through the Spring Outreach Strategy. I believe we are seeing this prayer answered.”