The SBCAL conference provides the opportunity to promote your product/service to a targeted demographic of influential denominational leaders in an enthusiastic, energized atmosphere. Each of the expected 250 Associational Mission Strategists (AMSs) in attendance serve 30 to over 100 churches in their local association, enabling you to connect to thousands of SBC churches. Total attendance of AMSs, wives of AMSs, Ministry Fair Vendors, and nationally known speakers will be around 400. A limited number of vendor booths have been made available for this event. The application deadline is February 1, 2024.
About the SBCAL
The Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL) is a national organization of Associational Mission Strategists (AMSs). The SBCAL has a long-standing relationship with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), its agencies, institutions, and associations. Founded in 1960 by Associational Leaders for Associational Leaders, SBCAL is an autonomous, 501c3 corporation. The SBCAL is recognized as the foremost networking, fellowship, and equipping organization for the 1,100 Southern Baptist associations across North America. The purpose of the SBCAL is to equip, encourage, and inspire Associational Leaders while providing opportunities for fellowship, networking, new AMS Training, and peer-to-peer learning. The SBCAL sponsors an annual conference two days prior to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention each year in the various cities where the SBC meets.
Future Conference Dates and Cities:
June 9-10, 2024, Indianapolis, IN
June 8-9, 2025, Dallas, TX
June 7-8, 2026, Orlando, FL
June 6-7, 2027, Salt Lake City, UT
June 11-12, 2028, Indianapolis, IN
2024 Conference's Helpful Links:
Location
Schedule
SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES:
Diamond Sponsor: $25,000
Banner at the check-in table
Half page back cover ad
Rotating slide pre- and post- plenary sessions
Email highlighting your sponsorship sent by SBCAL to our mailing list
7-minutes to address all attendees or a strategic breakfast* group
9-month newsletter ad with link (over 1700 subscribers across the country)
Sponsored Breakout during one of the breakout times
Sponsorship featured on the SBCAL.org website with your logo and a link to your website
Two-page spread in the full-color, printed conference program
Ministry Fair booth during the conference with the best location
Up to 16 catered lunch and banquet dinner meals
Sponsorship recognition in the full-color, printed conference program
Item in conference swag bag from your ministry
Platinum Sponsor: $15,000
Rotating slide pre- and post- plenary sessions
Email highlighting your sponsorship sent by SBCAL to our mailing list
5 minutes to address all attendees or a strategic breakfast* group
6-month newsletter ad with link (over 1700 subscribers across the country)
Sponsored Breakout during one of the breakout times
Sponsorship featured on the SBCAL.org website with your logo and a link to your website
Two-page spread in the full-color, printed conference program
Ministry Fair booth during the conference with one of the best locations
Up to 8 catered lunch and banquet dinner meals
Sponsorship recognition in the full-color, printed conference program
Item in conference swag bag from your ministry
Gold Sponsor: $7,500
2-3 minutes to address all attendees or a strategic breakfast* group by video (recommended) or in person
3-month newsletter ad with link (over 1700 subscribers across the country)
Sponsored Breakout during one of the breakout times
Sponsorship featured on the SBCAL.org website with your logo and a link to your website
Full page ad in the full-color, printed conference program
Ministry Fair booth during the conference with a prime location
Up to 4 catered lunch and banquet dinner meals
Sponsorship recognition in the full-color, printed conference program
Item in conference swag bag from your ministry
Emerald Sponsor: $5,000
Sponsored Breakout during one of the breakout times
Sponsorship featured on the SBCAL.org website with your logo and a link to your website
Full page ad in the full-color, printed conference program
Ministry Fair booth during the conference
Up to 3 catered lunch and banquet dinner meals
Sponsorship recognition in the full-color, printed conference program
Item in conference swag bag from your ministry
Silver Sponsor: $2,500
½-page ad in the full-color, printed conference program
Ministry Fair booth during the conference
Up to 2 catered lunch and banquet dinner meals
Sponsorship recognition in the full-color, printed conference program
Item in conference swag bag from your ministry
Copper Sponsor: $600
Sponsorship recognition in the full-color, printed conference program
Item in conference swag bag from your ministry
*Breakfast Options:
SBCAL Executive Team/Regional Directors/State Ministry Coordinators Breakfast –
comprised of AMSs from around the country and a representative from every SBC entity
State Convention AMS Breakfast - comprised of state convention staff who relate to AMS’s in their state
Century Association Network Breakfast - comprised of AMSs who each serve 100+ churches
VENDOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
About the SBCAL
The Southern Baptist Conference of Associational Leaders (SBCAL) is a national organization of Associational Mission Strategists (AMSs). The SBCAL has a long-standing relationship with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), its agencies, institutions, and associations. Founded in 1960 by Associational Leaders for Associational Leaders, SBCAL is an autonomous, 501c3 corporation. The SBCAL is recognized as the foremost networking, fellowship, and equipping organization for the 1,100 Southern Baptist associations across North America. The purpose of the SBCAL is to equip, encourage, and inspire Associational Leaders while providing opportunities for fellowship, networking, new AMS Training, and peer-to-peer learning. The SBCAL sponsors an annual conference two days prior to the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention each year in the various cities where the SBC meets.
Future Conference Dates and Cities:
June 9-10, 2024, Indianapolis, IN
June 8-9, 2025, Dallas, TX
June 7-8, 2026, Orlando, FL
June 6-7, 2027, Salt Lake City, UT
June 11-12, 2028, Indianapolis, IN
2024 Conference's Helpful Links:
Location
Schedule
SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES:
Diamond Sponsor: $25,000
Banner at the check-in table
Half page back cover ad
Rotating slide pre- and post- plenary sessions
Email highlighting your sponsorship sent by SBCAL to our mailing list
7-minutes to address all attendees or a strategic breakfast* group
9-month newsletter ad with link (over 1700 subscribers across the country)
Sponsored Breakout during one of the breakout times
Sponsorship featured on the SBCAL.org website with your logo and a link to your website
Two-page spread in the full-color, printed conference program
Ministry Fair booth during the conference with the best location
Up to 16 catered lunch and banquet dinner meals
Sponsorship recognition in the full-color, printed conference program
Item in conference swag bag from your ministry
Platinum Sponsor: $15,000
Rotating slide pre- and post- plenary sessions
Email highlighting your sponsorship sent by SBCAL to our mailing list
5 minutes to address all attendees or a strategic breakfast* group
6-month newsletter ad with link (over 1700 subscribers across the country)
Sponsored Breakout during one of the breakout times
Sponsorship featured on the SBCAL.org website with your logo and a link to your website
Two-page spread in the full-color, printed conference program
Ministry Fair booth during the conference with one of the best locations
Up to 8 catered lunch and banquet dinner meals
Sponsorship recognition in the full-color, printed conference program
Item in conference swag bag from your ministry
Gold Sponsor: $7,500
2-3 minutes to address all attendees or a strategic breakfast* group by video (recommended) or in person
3-month newsletter ad with link (over 1700 subscribers across the country)
Sponsored Breakout during one of the breakout times
Sponsorship featured on the SBCAL.org website with your logo and a link to your website
Full page ad in the full-color, printed conference program
Ministry Fair booth during the conference with a prime location
Up to 4 catered lunch and banquet dinner meals
Sponsorship recognition in the full-color, printed conference program
Item in conference swag bag from your ministry
Emerald Sponsor: $5,000
Sponsored Breakout during one of the breakout times
Sponsorship featured on the SBCAL.org website with your logo and a link to your website
Full page ad in the full-color, printed conference program
Ministry Fair booth during the conference
Up to 3 catered lunch and banquet dinner meals
Sponsorship recognition in the full-color, printed conference program
Item in conference swag bag from your ministry
Silver Sponsor: $2,500
½-page ad in the full-color, printed conference program
Ministry Fair booth during the conference
Up to 2 catered lunch and banquet dinner meals
Sponsorship recognition in the full-color, printed conference program
Item in conference swag bag from your ministry
Copper Sponsor: $600
Sponsorship recognition in the full-color, printed conference program
Item in conference swag bag from your ministry
*Breakfast Options:
SBCAL Executive Team/Regional Directors/State Ministry Coordinators Breakfast –
comprised of AMSs from around the country and a representative from every SBC entity
State Convention AMS Breakfast - comprised of state convention staff who relate to AMS’s in their state
Century Association Network Breakfast - comprised of AMSs who each serve 100+ churches
VENDOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Includes one 3’x6’ uncovered table with 1 chair (vendor is responsible for table covering)
- Booth space is approximately 11x10 feet, varying slightly with location. Ceiling height is 17+ feet.
- Electrical Outlet access is available upon request (must submit request by May 9)
- Vendor is responsible for set up, take down & clean up of their booth area (not including provided table, chairs)
- Ministry Fair Set-up is 7:30am - 8:30am on Sunday, June 9
- No items should be shipped to the SBCAL office in Georgia
- Arrangements may be made directly with the onsite FedEx Office Business Center to ship display items ahead of arrival at vendor’s expense
- All booths must be open between 8:30am-7:40pm on June 9 and 8:30am-11:30am on June 10 during breaktimes.
- Vendor take-down and clean up must be completed by 1:00pm on June 10
Apply today!
Questions? Email Allison Gentry, Event Planner