Registration now open for 203rd Georgia Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia Baptists from across the state are invited to gather November 9–11 at First Baptist Atlanta for the 203rd Annual Meeting of the Georgia Baptist Convention. Registration is now open.

With the theme ‘Everyone Everywhere,’ this year’s meeting calls every Georgia Baptist to take part in the mission field right where they live. If Georgia Baptists are to reach the more than 7 million people in the state who do not yet know Christ, the effort will require every believer in every corner of Georgia to be actively engaged in gospel witness. The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity to come together in that shared mission—to be encouraged, equipped, and unified.

"If you haven't been to an annual meeting before, or if it's been a while, this is one you will not want to miss," said Thomas Hammond, executive director of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. "We are prioritizing what should be on the heart of every Georgia Baptist — reaching the lost in the state with the gospel!" Doing so, he emphasized, "will take all of us working together."

During the meeting, messengers will celebrate the 100th anniversary of three pillars of Baptist life: the Cooperative Program, the Baptist Faith & Message, and Baptist Collegiate Ministries. These anniversaries mark not only a century of faithfulness but an ongoing commitment to missions, doctrine, and the next generation.

The meeting will begin Sunday evening, Nov. 9, with an inspirational service led by First Baptist Atlanta’s worship and music ministry. The featured speaker will be Dr. Jarrett Stephens, senior pastor of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Known for his passion for the Word and the Great Commission, Stephens will challenge and encourage attendees to live out their calling with boldness.

New for 2025, an Evangelism Conference will be incorporated into the annual meeting, taking place on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This day of preaching and equipping is meant to help church leaders and members share the gospel more boldly and clearly in their own communities.

All are invited to the Evangelism Conference, not just annual meeting messengers. Registration for the Evangelism Conference is available here.

Between the conclusion of the Evangelism Conference and the start of the Monday evening session, attendees can take part in Fireside Chats, hosted in the newly opened First Baptist Atlanta Café. These informal interview-style sessions will highlight encouraging case studies from Georgia churches. Another round of Fireside Chats will take place on Tuesday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., during the lunch break.

Hammond will highlight how God is working throughout Georgia and provide details on a statewide evangelism initiative. He will present updates on key ministries, including Mission Georgia, Disaster Relief, Send Network Georgia, and Baptist Collegiate Ministries. GBC President Steve Browning, lead pastor of First City Church in Alpharetta, will also deliver a message.

A number of other gatherings and meals will take place throughout the annual meeting schedule. Registration for those events can be found here.

As in past years, an exhibit area will provide resources and opportunities to connect with Georgia ministry partners. Additionally, childcare is available (register here).