The 2026 National Conference
Presented by the Tennessee Baptist Missionary & Educational Convention
Be YeSteadfast
A national gathering of pastors, ministers, and serious students of the Word — equipped to earnestly contend for the faith once delivered to the saints.
Date
Nov 3–5
2026
Location
Southaven
Mississippi
Speakers
22 Voices
Nationally Recognized
Registration
Open
Registration Open
A United Conference
Edna Fisher Grafton
Contending for the Faith Conference
The Tennessee Baptist Missionary & Educational Convention and Contending for the Faith join together in 2026 for one national gathering.
The Countdown Begins
Until we gather in Southaven.
Doors open Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM Central — three days of preaching, teaching, worship and fellowship.
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Attendees
The Conference
A power-packed
gathering.
A national event for pastors, ministry leaders, bible teachers, and serious students of the Word — built to promote church growth and to equip the next generation of expositors.
Watch the FilmEquip attendees with the spiritual tools needed to effectively and earnestly contend for the faith once delivered to the saints.
Conference Mission
The Film
Hear it from those who gather every year.
Approx. 2 minutes
Conference Leadership
Guided by vision. United in purpose.
The conference is guided by the vision and leadership of both the Conference Host and the Conference President — two ministries joining together for one national gathering.
Conference Host
Dr. Bartholomew Orr
Brown Missionary Baptist Church
Conference President
Pastor Watson William
Historic First Baptist Church, Jackson, TN
Featured Speakers
Voices shaping the moment.
Nationally-recognized expositors, teachers and ministry leaders convening for three days of preaching, panels, and corporate worship.
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Why Attend
Built for those
who carry the Word.
Equip.
Aide, arm, and empower pastors, ministers and spiritual leaders with the theological tools to proclaim truth in this generation.
Workshops · Theology · Application
Encourage.
Sit under nationally-recognized expositors and join a global community of serious Bible students walking the same road.
Preaching · Fellowship · Renewal
Engage.
Workshops, panels, music and corporate worship designed for church growth — for the long obedience of ministry.
Panels · Music · Worship
The Program
Three days.
One mission.
Hosted at Brown Missionary Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Breakfast and lunch are provided daily on site.
Register NowTuesday
November 3
Welcome · Panel · Workshop A · Evening Worship & Impact Award
Wednesday
November 4
Workshops B, C & D · Evening Worship
Thursday
November 5
Workshop E · Forward Focus · Closeout Worship
The Venue
Brown Missionary
Baptist Church.
7200 Swinnea Road · Southaven, Mississippi
Host Church
Brown Missionary Baptist Church
4,000 Seat Sanctuary
Spacious worship for the full assembly
Ample Parking
On-site lots, easy access
Memphis International
Minutes from the airport
Dining Nearby
Plus breakfast & lunch on site
Conference Headquarters
All sessions in one location
Proven Impact
Why leaders return every year.
Since 2014, Contending for the Faith has equipped pastors and ministry leaders from across the United States — and from as far as Nairobi, India, Nigeria and Cairo.
1,700+
Leaders Served
50+
Teaching Sessions
22+
National Speakers
3
Days Of Equipping
November 3–5, 2026 · Registration Open
Your seat at
the table
is waiting.
Since 2014 this conference has served more than 1,700 ministry leaders from across the United States and as far as Nairobi, India, Nigeria and Cairo.
2026 Theme Scripture
Just Do It!
"Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it."
John 2:5