Pastor and church leader, are you longing for the Lord to do something new in the life of your church? Does it feel like you’ve tried every strategy, only to remain where you are? Are you spending countless hours trying to find a plan that propels your church forward? If so, join us for Revive Gathering Arkansas, a two-day event on April 21–22, 2026, at Second Baptist Church Jacksonville, AR for pastors, church leaders, and church members seeking renewal in their churches. Together, we’ll pursue spiritual renewal in the church through the power of the Holy Spirit, Christ-centered preaching, and Scripture-guided worship. Come ready to rediscover Jesus’ plan for your church and experience the fresh work of His Spirit among His people.
Revive Gathering Arkansas
Speakers
Dr. Richard Blackaby
President
Blackaby Ministries International
Mark Clifton
Senior Director
NAMB Replant
Dr. Frank Lewis
Former Pastor
Nashville's First Baptist Church
Dr. Joe Crider
Faculty at SWBTS
Worship Pastor at FBC Benbrook
JimBo Stewart
Associate Director
NAMB Replant Team
Day One – April 21st
8:15 am – Doors Open (light breakfast/snack items and coffee available)
8:45 am – Welcome and Prayer
9:00 am – Opening Scriptural Focus
9:10 am – Session 1 – A Renewed Power for Ministry
10:10 am – Break
10:30 am – Session 2 – A Renewed Worship
11:30 am – Break
11:45 am – Session 3 – A Renewed Preacher
12:45 pm – Lunch provided
1:45 pm – Breakouts
2:45 pm – Break
3:00 pm – Breakouts Repeated
4:00 pm – Break
4:15 pm – Session 4 – A Renewed Mission
5:15 pm – Break
5:30 pm – Session 5 – A Renewed Love
6:30 pm – Dinner provided
Day Two – April 22nd
8:30 am – Doors open (Light breakfast snack items and coffee available)
8:45 am – Welcome and Prayer
9:00 am – Opening Scriptural Focus
9:10 am – Session 6 – A Renewed Vision for Ministry
10:00 am – Break
10:15 am – Session 7 – A Renewed Shepherd
11:15 am – Breakouts
12:15 pm Lunch provided
1:00 pm – Session 8 – Every Church Renewed
2:00 pm – Closing thoughts and dismissal
Breakouts:
Three unique breakouts will be offered for all ladies in attendance. These sessions will be led by Darlene Dryer.
Day One:
“Reclaiming Spiritual Ruins” – Dr. Richard Blackaby
“Developing a Powerful Praying Church” – Rick Fisher
“Scripture Guided Worship” – Joe Crider
“Reaching Your Community” – JJ Washington
“Preaching Hope for Church Renewal” – Frank Lewis
Day Two:
“Leading Renewal in Your Association” – JimBo Stewart
“Priorities of a Bivocational Pastor” – Matt MacNaughton
“Developing a Twelve-month Preaching Plan” – Frank Lewis
Register By
April 10, 2026
In order to help keep attendees and staff healthy, NAMB will follow CDC recommendations for gatherings and events. We ask that if you have had a fever greater than 100.4, cough, runny nose, sore throat or trouble breathing within 24 hours prior to the event, please stay home.