2025 SPARK CONFERENCE DATES ANNOUNCED
The Total Church-Equipping Conference

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Bring Your Ministry Leaders To The Location Nearest You!

Northwest Region

Peavine Baptist Church
Rock Spring, GA
Sat, Aug 23

Southeast Region

Brewton Parker College
Mount Vernon, GA
Sun, Aug 24

Southwest Region

Sherwood
Baptist Church
Albany, GA
Sun, Sept 7

Northeast Region

Hebron Baptist Church
Dacula, GA
Sun, Sept 14

West Central Region

First Baptist Church
Atlanta, GA
Sun, Sept 21

East Central Region

Lakeside 
Church at Lake Oconee
Greensboro, GA
Sun, Sept 28

Sunday, August 18

Wynnbrook Baptist Church, Columbus

KEYNOTE: Dr. Scott Sullivan

Scott serves as the Discipleship Catalyst for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board representing 3400 churches and 1.4 million Georgia Baptists. He is an author, thought leader, national discipleship consultant, personal disciple-maker, and speaker. He is passionate about Jesus, family, and the outdoors. Scott is married to the love of his life, Elizabeth. They have four children: Erika, Austin, Caleb, and Noah.

Saturday, August 24

Abilene Baptist Church, Augusta

KEYNOTE: Dr. Ken Whitten

Dr. Ken Whitten is the North American Mission Board National Director of Pastoral Leadership. Dr. Whitten has been privileged to serve in various local, state, and national capacities including the SBC International Mission Board, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Florida State Board of Missions, Florida Baptist Witness Board and Guidestone. Pastor Whitten served as Senior Pastor of Idlewild Baptist Church for 33 years and has served on mission with God in West Africa, China, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Romania, England, Paraguay, Panama, and Guatemala.

Sunday, August 25

Glen Haven Baptist Church, McDonough

KEYNOTE: Dr. Al Mohler

Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. has served as president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky for over 30 years. He is a theologian and an ordained minister, having served as pastor and staff minister of several Southern Baptist churches. A native of Lakeland, Florida, Dr. Mohler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Samford University, as well as a master of divinity degree and PhD from Southern Seminary. He and his wife, Mary, have two children, (Katie and Christopher) and are the proud grandparents of Benjamin, Henry, and Margaret.

Sunday, September 8

First Baptist Church, Brunswick

KEYNOTE: Dr. Mac Brunson

Mac Brunson serves as the senior pastor of Valleydale Church in Birmingham, AL. He is a former president of N.C. Baptists and of the SBC Pastors’ Conference. Brunson has led churches in South Carolina, Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, and Florida. He holds a Doctor of Ministry, a Master of Divinity and a PhD from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Sunday, September 22

West Rome Baptist Church, Rome

KEYNOTE: Dr. Thom Rainer

Thom S. Rainer is a renowned church leader, author, and consultant, currently serving as the founder and CEO of Church Answers, an online resource platform for church leaders. He previously held the positions of President and CEO at LifeWay Christian Resources and was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His expertise in church health led him to establish the Rainer Group, a consulting firm that has guided numerous churches and organizations. A prolific author, Rainer has contributed more than two dozen books to the field, including influential works such as "I Am a Church Member" and "Autopsy of a Deceased Church".

Meet your Spark Keynote Speakers

Mark Clifton

Sherwood Baptist, Albany (Southwest)

Mark Clifton serves as Senior Director of Replanting at the North American Mission Board. With over four decades of experience in church planting, replanting, and revitalization, Mark has led efforts across North America—from Montreal to the Midwest. He’s the author of Reclaiming Glory, co-author of Rubicons of Revitalization, co-host of the Revitalize and Replant podcast, and a visiting professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mark is known for his passion for helping dying churches find new life and purpose.

Thom S. Rainer

Brewton Parker College, Mt Vernon (Southeast)

Thom S. Rainer is the founder of Church Answers and a trusted voice on church health and leadership. With nearly 40 years of ministry experience, he previously served as President and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources and was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School at Southern Seminary. A respected author and leader, Thom has dedicated his life to equipping churches and their leaders for greater impact.

Jeff Iorg 

Lakeside Church at Lake Oconee, Greensboro (East Central)

Dr. Jeff Iorg is President of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, where he oversees the coordination of SBC ministries and the stewardship of over $190 million in Cooperative Program funds. He previously served as President of Gateway Seminary for two decades and led the Northwest Baptist Convention. A former pastor and church planter, Dr. Iorg brings decades of leadership experience in ministry and theological education.

David L. Allen

Peavine, Rock Spring (Northwest)

Dr. David L. Allen is the founder of PreachingCoach, a global ministry equipping pastors and Christian leaders through coaching and training. He serves as Distinguished Professor of Practical Theology and Dean of the Adrian Rogers Center for Preaching at Mid-America Seminary. A longtime professor, former seminary dean, and seasoned pastor, Dr. Allen has preached in over 450 revivals and conferences across the globe. He brings decades of preaching experience, academic scholarship, and a deep passion for the Word of God.

Bryant Wright

Hebron, Dacula (Northeast)

Bryant Wright is the Founder and Chairman of Right From The Heart Ministries, sharing the gospel beyond church walls since 1992. He served as the founding pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church for 38 years and later as President of Send Relief, launching its global compassion ministry. A compelling Bible teacher and author of six books, Bryant is known for connecting timeless truth with today’s culture. He and his wife, Anne, live in Marietta, Georgia, and have three sons and seven grandchildren.

Paul Chitwood

First Baptist Atlanta (West Central)

Dr. Paul Chitwood is President of the International Mission Board, a role he’s held since 2018. Previously, he led the Kentucky Baptist Convention and served as a pastor for nearly two decades. A passionate advocate for global missions, Paul has also taught at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and holds advanced degrees in theology and nonprofit administration. He and his wife, Michelle, have four children.

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