Pastor Morgan Bailey to Lead Canvas Conference in Hueytown

Morgan Bailey, pastor and author of *Canvas: Be a Portrait of God’s Grace*, will lead the Canvas Conference in Hueytown, Alabama, on October 3. The event, hosted by multiple Baptist churches in the area, will take place in the fellowship hall of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The conference aims to encourage attendees through biblical teachings on how God transforms lives through both spiritual victories and times of adversity.

The conference’s theme, *Rooted in His Love*, is drawn from Ephesians 3:14–21, emphasizing God’s grace and the transformative power of His love. Bailey’s keynote will focus on how every experience—whether joy or hardship—can shape a life in the image of Christ. This message aligns with the broader mission of many Southern Baptist churches to emphasize personal transformation and spiritual growth.

Rosaria Butterfield, an author and former professor, will serve as a featured speaker, sharing her personal journey of conversion to Christ and insights from her book *Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age*. Her testimony reflects a common Southern Baptist emphasis on personal redemption and the power of the Gospel to change lives.

Other guest speakers at the conference include Jo Carwile, Missy Lundy, Pam Atcheson, Candace McIntosh, and Julie Boyd. These speakers represent a range of voices within the Southern Baptist Convention, contributing to the conference’s goal of fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.

The Canvas Conference is part of a broader effort by Southern Baptist churches to provide in-person gatherings after a year of virtual events and cancellations. The event underscores the importance of community and shared faith experiences in the life of a congregation.

North Shelby Baptist Church in Birmingham will host Lee Brand, first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention, on August 15. This highlights the ongoing role of Southern Baptist leaders in organizing and supporting regional events that promote spiritual growth and fellowship.

The conference organizers have emphasized the importance of accessibility, making stories and teachings freely available online to expand the reach of the Gospel. This reflects a commitment to removing barriers to spiritual engagement, in line with the Southern Baptist Convention’s mission to share the message of Christ with all people.

As Southern Baptist churches continue to adapt to changing circumstances, events like the Canvas Conference serve as a reminder of the enduring importance of community, faith, and the transformative power of God’s grace.

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