Thursday, February 13, 2025

NOBA Summit 2025

Join associational leaders from across the nation for a morning of inspiration, practical insights, and transformative strategies designed to take your ministry to new heights.

About NOBA Summit

Empowering Ministry Leaders Through Innovation and Renewal

The NOBA Summit is an annual event for associational leaders to refuel, recharge, and reimagine their ministry approach. Organized by the National Organization of Baptist Associations (NOBA), it offers expert insights, practical strategies, and tools for leadership growth. The summit focuses on revitalizing churches, developing sustainable practices, and supporting young congregations. Held virtually, it brings together leaders from across the country for a transformative experience. NOBA Summit 2025 equips you to lead with purpose and impact.

Pricing Information

Check with your state convention to see if they have any discounts!

$ 0

Early Bird Rate (before January 1, 2025)

$ 0

Regular Rate

Free

Seminary Students

Event Schedule & Speakers

Running on Empty

Ken Whitten – NAMB

Discover how God uses the enemy’s attacks to refine and strengthen our faith. Though sifting brings hardship, it is a powerful tool God uses to shape us for His purpose. This session will encourage and challenge you to trust God’s process, even in the toughest times.

Time-Preneurship

Ken Braddy – LifeWay

Learn to make wise decisions about how to calendar our time using time blocking, time boxing, and time batching. Everyone seems to need help in organizing their priorities and calendars!

Taking Sabbath Seriously

Mark Dance – Guidestone

Sabbath is still as relevant today as it was at the dawn of creation when God modeled it for us and gifted it to us. Mark will share biblical and compelling reasons to take Sabbath seriously.

Reversing Church Decline

Mark Clifton – NAMB

Discover the key reasons that churches experience drastic decline and learn how God determines to reverse that decline and give these churches the best future they have ever had.

Transitioning Churches

Neal Hughes – Montgomery Baptist Association

There’s no single formula for guiding a legacy church forward. Neal will share five unique transition stories from the Montgomery community, highlighting creative strategies an AMS might consider for church revitalization, repurposing, and replanting.

State of the Church

Ed Stetzer – Talbot School of Theology

In his session on the state of the church, Ed Stetzer will analyze current trends, challenges, and growth opportunities, offering practical insights for leaders navigating today’s complex ministry landscape.