October 2–4, 2026
Taking the Gospel to Our Neighbors and the Nations
SENT: Missions Weekend 2026
What is SENT?
SENT: Missions Weekend is a weekend for our church to consider what it means to live as people who have been sent by Jesus. We will hear from our denominational missions partners from the International Mission Board and North American Mission Board, who help us connect with missionaries, church planters, and opportunities to take the gospel to our neighbors and the nations. Through serving together, hearing from missionaries and church planters, and learning how we can become more involved in God's mission, we want every person to see that they can take part in the Great Commission. Our hope is that each person will leave not only informed, but ready to take their next step in going, serving, giving, praying, or helping others go.
Our Speakers
Sammy Simmons
National Project Director, North American Mission Board
Eric Trout
Lead Pastor, Restoration Church
Church Planting Catalyst, Send Network Iowa
President, BCI
The "R" Family
International Mission Board
Jacob Clutts
Pastor and Lead Planter, Exodus Church
Carbondale, IL
The Weekend
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
6:00–6:15 pm | Welcome
6:15–7:15 pm | Dinner
7:15–7:45 pm | Missions Conversation — Eric Trout
7:45–8:15 pm | Missions Conversation — The "R" Family
8:15–8:30 pm | Closing
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
8:00–8:30 am | Welcome & Mission Project Briefing
8:30 am–1:00 pm | Family Mission Projects
6:00–6:30 pm | Dinner
6:30–7:15 pm | Church Planting as Missions
7:15–8:00 pm | Conversation: Living a Life on Mission
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
8:00–9:00 am | Worship — Sammy Simmons
10:30–11:30 am | Worship — Sammy Simmons
6:00–7:00 pm | Worship — Jacob Clutts
Our Missions Partners
As a Southern Baptist church, we partner through the Southern Baptist Convention with the International Mission Board and North American Mission Board. These organizations help connect our church with missionaries, church planters, and opportunities to take the gospel to our neighbors and the nations.
International Mission Board (IMB)
Connecting Southern Baptists with missionaries serving around the world.
North American Mission Board (NAMB)
Connecting Southern Baptists with church planters and missionaries serving across North America.
Take Your Next Step
Missions isn’t just something we hear about. It’s something we participate in.
Throughout the weekend, you’ll have opportunities to take your next step in God’s mission. That might mean going, serving, giving, praying, or helping others go.
Wherever you are in your walk with Jesus, there is a next step you can take.
Registration
Registration
Three registration opportunities will be available for SENT: Missions Weekend:
Friday Dinner
Join us for dinner and an evening of conversation about missions and church planting.
Saturday Family Mission Projects
Serve together as a family as we take the gospel into our community. Children under 12 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
Saturday Night Dinner
Join us for dinner and an evening conversation about church planting and living a life on mission.
Registration is required for each opportunity so we can prepare well and make sure there is room for everyone.