Tennessee Baptist Mission Board

Summit: The Gathering of Tennessee Baptists
2025-11-09 18:00 - 2025-11-11 21:00 UTC | West Jackson Baptist Church, 580 Oil Well Rd, Jackson
The Summit is the annual gathering of Tennessee Baptists. You probably know it as the Tennessee Baptist Convention. The Summit includes the Pastors Conference, the annual meeting, and everything in between.

MESSENGER REGISTRATION

SUGGESTED LODGING

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

CHILDCARE REGISTRATION

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

ACTIVITIES LIST & REGISTRATION LINKS

PASTORS CONFERENCE

CHURCH CAMPUS MAP

AREA RESTAURANTS

Featured Speakers:

Sunday Evening (Tennessee Reunion): Dan Spencer, Senior Pastor, FBC Sevierville
Monday Evening (Annual Meeting Opening): Jeff Iorg, SBC Executive Committee President
Tuesday: Jay Hardwick (TBC President’s Address) and Danny Sinquefield (Convention Speaker), TBMB

Spencer

Iorg

Hardwick

Sinquefield

Questions?

General Questions
Samantha Bligh
(615) 371-7933
sbligh@tnbaptist.org

Registration
Haley Rittenberry
(629) 236-6130
hrittenberry@tnbaptist.org

Exhibit Hall
Sharlyn Ricks
(615) 371-2016
sricks@tnbaptist.org

Future Summits

Nov. 15-18, 2026 – Sevierville Convention Center
Nov. 14-17, 2027 – First Baptist Church Hendersonville

CUMBRE — Reunión de los Pastores de las Iglesias Hispanas / Hispanic Churches Pastors' Meeting
2025-11-10 09:00 - 11:30 | TN
La CUMBRE es un compañerismo con desayuno al cual le sigue una reunión inspiracional e informativa para los Pastores de iglesias/congregaciones hispanas.
La CUMBRE is a breakfast fellowship followed by an inspirational and informative meeting for Pastors of Hispanic churches/congregations.
CUÁNDO | WHEN
Lunes, 10 de noviembre del 2025. | Monday, November 10, 2025.
A QUÉ HORA | AT WHAT TIME
9–11:30AM Hora del Centro / CT
Le sigue un ALMUERZO DE CORTESÍA de 11:45AM–2:00PM Hora del Centro
It is followed by a COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH from 11:45AM–2:00PM CT
¡Esperamos verles a todos ustedes!
Looking forward to seeing all of you!

Pastors Conference
2025-11-10 09:00 - 17:00 | West Jackson Baptist Church, 580 Oil Well Rd, Jackson
A time of praise, worship, and inspiration as pastors and others gather for a series of messages and music, as a preamble to the Summit.

Greg Belser
Pastor
Morrison Heights Baptist Church
Clinton, MS
SPEAKER

Lee Brand
Pastor
Faith Baptist Church
Bartlett, TN
SPEAKER

Mac Brunson
Pastor
Valleydale Baptist Church
Birmingham, AL
SPEAKER

James Dew
President
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA
SPEAKER

Ron Norton
Worship Pastor
Germantown Baptist Church
Germantown, TN
WORSHIP LEADER

Chase Sears
Pastor
Tulip Grove Baptist Church
Old Hickory, TN
SPEAKER

Lee Tankersley
Pastor
Cornerstone Community Church
Jackson, TN
SPEAKER

Schedule

9:15am
Lee Tankersley

10:15am
James Dew

11:15am
Chase Sears

1:15pm
Greg Belser

2:15pm
Lee Brand

3:15pm
Mac Brunson

All Nations Luncheon for Pastors & Wives of Ethnic Churches
2025-11-10 11:45 - 14:00 | West Jackson Baptist Church, 580 Oil Well Rd, Jackson
The ALL NATIONS COMPLIMENTARY LUNCHEON is for ALL pastors and wives of ethnic congregations that includes a wonderful meal and time of prayer, fellowship, and inspirational message.
El ALMUERZO DE CORTESÍA es para TODOS los Pastores y Esposas de las congregaciones étnicas e incluye una excelente comida y tiempo de oración, compañerismo, y mensaje inspiracional.
Looking forward to seeing you! | ¡Esperando verles!

The Good Cup
2025-11-10 13:00 - 15:00 | TN
An annual event for ministers’ wives. This will be a special time of fellowship and fun.
No registration required. This is a FREE event.
West Jackson Baptist Church – Generations Hall

African American Celebration Banquet
2025-11-10 17:00 - 18:30 | TN
An annual gathering for African American Churches for worship, fellowship, and food during Summit.
REGISTER ONLINE

Ministers Wives Luncheon & Program
2025-11-11 12:00 - 13:30 | West Jackson Baptist Church, 580 Oil Well Rd, Jackson
Theme: “Reflecting Joy”
West Jackson Baptist Church–Generations Hall
✏️ REGISTER ONLINE

There is no fee for this event, but registration is required, as seating is limited.

Guest Speaker
Kandi Gallaty
Wife of Dr. Robby Gallaty, Pastor of Long Hollow Church, Hendersonville

Worship Leader
Konnie Easley
Wife of Terry Easley, Worship Pastor at Faith Baptist Church, Bartlett

Return Together: A Post-Summit Gathering with Richard Blackaby
2025-11-12 08:30 - 11:00 | Calvary Baptist Church Jackson, 119 Oil Well Rd, Jackson, TN, United States
Featured Speakers

Richard Blackaby
Blackaby Ministries International

Randy Davis
Executive Director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board

Jay Hardwick
Pastor of Forest Hills Baptist Church, Nashville

No registration required. Breakfast snacks provided.
