When Free Will Baptists gather in Charlotte, North Carolina, July 17-20, they will celebrate the 75th year of the National Association of Free Will Baptists. In light of this important milestone, the Executive Committee named the convention theme “Honoring Our Heritage.” Convention speakers (below) will delve into historic doctrines that set Free Will Baptists apart from other groups, and on Wednesday evening, Executive Secretary Keith Burden will look into the future and the promises and challenges it holds for Free Will Baptists.
Two important commemorative items will be released at the convention. Honoring Our Heritage is a stunning video documentary that takes viewers on a revealing trip through Free Will Baptist history, from our English General Baptist forerunners in the 1600s to the highlights of the 20th Century.
A segment of the DVD will be shown before each evening service, and the full-length documentary will be available for purchase at the convention.
Convention Sermons is a beautiful, hardbound book with more than a thousand pages of sermons collected from 75 years of conventions. Timeless messages from men like LaVerne Miley, L.C. Johnson, and Robert Picirilli will encourage, challenge, and inspire you, and give you a glimpse into Free Will Baptist life for three-quarters of a century.
Both book and DVD can be purchased at the Executive Office exhibit. Reserve your copies of Convention Sermons and Honoring Our Heritage today:
877-767-7659 | editor@nafwb.org
Each day, the Convention News will publish a commemorative edition on traditional newspaper imprints from the past. Each paper will include short vignettes about that particular publication and how it shaped Free Will Baptist thought and history.
Make plans now to join the 75th celebration in Charlotte, as we honor our heritage. To learn more about the city, to pre-register for the convention, or to arrange housing for your stay, visit www.nafwb.org. Scroll down for a preliminary convention schedule.
Convention Speakers
Preliminary Convention Schedule
Saturday, July 16
IMPACT Charlotte
Various Locations
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Registration Opens
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
A Concourse
Sunday, July 17
Registration (Open Daily)
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
A Concourse
Sunday School*
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Hall A
Morning Worship*
11:00 am – Noon
Hall A
Evening Worship*
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Hall A
Monday, July 18
General Board Meeting
8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Room 207
NYC Competitive Activities
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Various Locations
Theological Trends Seminar
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Hall A
NYC Seminars
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Various Locations
Exhibits Open
3:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Hall C2
Mission: North America
Appreciation Dinner
5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Ballroom A
Evening Worship
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Hall A
Tuesday, July 19
Builders in Progress (WNAC)
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Room 207
Randall House Workshop
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Room 211-212
NYC Competitive Activities
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Various Locations
Builders in Worship (WNAC)
9:15 am – 10:30 am
Room 207
Pastors/Laymen Conference
10:00 am – 11:45 am
Hall A
NYC Seminars
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Various Locations
Exhibits Open
10:00 am – 10:30 pm
Hall C2
Builders in Session (WNAC)
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Room 207
Builders in Fellowship (WNAC)
Noon – 1:30 pm
Ballroom AB
Builders in Sharing (WNAC)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Room 207
Convention Business Session
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Hall A
Evening Worship
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Hall A
Wednesday, July 20
NYC Competition Finals
8:00 am – 11:00 am
Ballroom CD
Convention Business Session
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hall A
NYC Seminars
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Various Locations
Exhibits Open
10:00 am – 9:30 pm
Hall C2
FWBBC Alumni and Friends
Luncheon
Noon – 1:30 pm
Ballroom A
Evening Worship
6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Hall A
NYC Awards Ceremony
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Hall A
*All Convention events will be held in Charlotte Convention Center. Teen services will be
held in Ballroom C/D.
Pre-Registration Alert
If you pre-registered for the
convention and have not received a letter of confirmation, then you are not officially registered. Call the Executive Office for more information: 877-767-7659.
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