
On March 1, the Centennial Baptist Association is set to host the E3 Conference in Barnesville. This year’s theme centers on the vital role of the Bible in church ministry.
The conference will be held at First Baptist Church of Barnesville. The schedule is as follows:

- 8:00 AM Check-in and Registration
- 8:30 AM Plenary Session One – Taking God at His Word: Biblical Authority
- 9:30 AM Breakout One
- 10:30 AM Panel Discussion
- 11:15 AM Lunch (included in registration)
- 12:00 PM Breakout Two
- 1:00 PM Plenary Session Two – Topic: Reading God’s Word Faithfully: Biblical Literacy
The main speaker will be Dr. Nathan Finn. Dr. Finn is a professor at North Greenville University, teaching pastor at the First Baptist Church in Taylors, South Carolina, and the Recording Secretary of the Southern Baptist Convention. He often speaks and writes on Baptist history, theology, and strengthening the local church.
Breakouts
Attendees will be able to choose between the following breakouts.
- How to Teach a Biblical Lesson– Garth Forster
- Why Groups? The Key to Transforming Your Church– Scott Sullivan
- 4 Questions to Help You Prepare Educationally Excellent Bible Lessons– Jared Kennedy
- Mission Georgia: Gospel Impact in Every Community– Beth Ann Williams
- Timeless Layers: Unveiling the Archaeology of Jerusalem Through the Ages– Daniel Warner
- Cultural Engagement and the Biblical Story– Dennis Greeson
- Meeting the Seven Churches of Revelation– Andy Cook
- The Theology of Music in Worship– Will Whittaker
- Essentials of the Faith– Mark Marshall
- Biblical Counseling in the Local Church– Chad Minter
- Mobilizing Young Adults for Ministry– Beverly Skinner
- Reaching and Teaching Students– Austin Reaves
How to Register
Pricing options for the conference are listed below. Lunch is included with registration.
- $10 Senior Adult & Students Registration
- $15 Online Registration (General Ticket)
- $20 Registration at the door
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Additional information about this event can be found here.
Grant Turner is the editor of the Barnesville Buzz and an educator, coach, and writer based in Barnesville, Georgia. He shares stories that bridge community, faith, and personal growth. In addition to teaching and coaching, Grant is Director of Musical Worship and a Sunday School teacher at New Hope Baptist Church in Zebulon, Georgia. He lives in Barnesville with his wife, Haley.
