Upcoming Events
AI and the Christian life
Artificial Intelligence is moving at a rapid rate. Its impact has affected everyone. How should Christians think through artificial intelligence? What does it mean for us to be distinctly human? Are there ethical concerns and principles we should implement as we seek to be faithful in all we do?
Church Security & Safety Conference
Date: Saturday, January 31
Time: 8:30am-12:00pm
Location: First Baptist Church (14000 San Antonio Dr. Norwalk)
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LASBA 82nd Annual Meeting
Doors Open: 6:45pm Snack will be served.
Business Meeting: 7:15PM
Location: First Baptist Church, 14000 San Antonio Dr. Norwalk
Spurgeon Conference
You know Charles Spurgeon as the Prince of Preachers. Come learn about Spurgeon the pastor!
Speaker: Geoff Chang is Assistant Professor of Church History and Curator of the Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
When: Saturday, September 13th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: First Chinese Baptist Church (FCBC) Walnut, 1555 Fairway Dr, Walnut, CA 91789
Who: Any and all are welcome to register and attend!
Registration Fee: $10.00 per person. Registration includes continental breakfast, coffee, and a book giveaway!
Send Network One Day - Los Angeles
Summary - Send Network One Day | Los Angeles, CA | Sept. 4, 2025
Send Network One Day is a local, one-day event designed to inspire and equip believers to take the next step in God’s mission. Through prayer, worship, learning, and collaboration, participants will discover practical tools and fresh vision for multiplying disciples and churches in their community. Join others from your region as we come together to see how God can move when His people unite for the Great Commission.
LASBA Pastors Luncheon
Please RSVP to office@lasba.org, so we can make sure we have enough food for everyone!
SOCAL Worship Conference
What is the SOCAL Worship Conference? The SOCAL Worship Conference is a one-day conference designed to equip and encourage those who serve during the Sunday worship service. Our aim in this year's gathering is to equip attendees with a deep understanding of how the word of God regulates the worship of God (Col. 3:16, Eph. 5:19).
Where and when? The conference will be held at Christian Fellowship Bible Church in West Covina, CA on June 28, 2025. The conference will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 3:30 PM
What do I pay and what do I get? The cost is $25 (LASBA pastors do not have to pay eventbrite fees using PROMO CODE: LASBA). Every attendee will receive lunch plus Sean's new book on Corporate Worship.
How do I register? To register, just click the link and purchase a ticket! Registration link.
The Dangers of the Prosperity Gospel Event (FREE for LASBA churches)
An Evening with Pastor Sean DeMars
Date: Friday Night June 27, 2025
About: Come join us Friday evening as we hear Sean's testimony of God's transforming grace from his book Rebel to Your Will: A Story of Abuse, Father Hunger and Gospel Hope and how God rescued him from the Prosperity Gospel. We hope this event equips you with the biblical gospel and helps you
counsel family and friends who are being taught a false gospel.
Speaker: Sean DeMars is husband to Amber, dad to Patience and Isabella, and pastor at 6th Avenue Community Church in Decatur, Alabama. Sean is the author of several books including: Rebel to Your Will: A Story of Abuse, Father Hunger and Gospel Hope; Health, Wealth, and the (Real) Gospel; Does
the Gospel Promise Health & Prosperity?; Redemption Song: A Primer on Singing for the People of God and the host of the Room for Nuance podcast.
Suggested Donation: $5 (LASBA churches free)
Giveaway: Every attendee will be given a small booklet of Does the Gospel Promise Health & Prosperity?
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Schedule:
7:00-7:15 pm Welcome & Hymn Singing
7:15-7:30 pm "Rebel to Your Will: Sean's Testimony"
7:30-8:15 pm "Health, Wealth, and the (Real) Gospel"
8:15-8:30 pm BREAK
8:30-9:00 pm Q & A
9:00-10:00 pm Fellowship & Refreshments
2025 SBC Annual Meeting
Join us June 8-11 for the 2025 Annual Meeting & Pastors’ Conference
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Training
Classes Offered:Orientation (Required for all)Feeding Track (Intro to Feeding and Feeding Operations)Clean Up (Intro to Clean Up, Ash Out and Personal Property Recovery)
This training is for those wanting to become a DR volunteer, DR volunteers needing to requalify or current DR volunteers wanting to take additional training.New Volunteer - $50.00 (includes background check, gold t-shirt, and hat).Requalifying DR Volunteer - $30.00 (includes background check)Current DR Volunteer - No charge
Transportation and lodging are the responsibility of the attendee.
Harvest Crusade Pastors' Luncheon
Please join us on Thursday, May 8, for a special Harvest Crusade Pastor's Luncheon, where you will hear from Pastor Greg Laurie and learn more about getting your church involved in this year's Harvest Crusade.
For Questions Contact: Harvest Crusades at 951-687-6595 or by email at crusades@harvest.org
Mark your calendar today and RSVP below.
Lunch with CBU Christian Ministries staff
If you'd like to come, please:
1. RSVP office@LASBA.org
2. Let us know if you'd like to carpool to Riverside for the lunch.
Ascent Prayer Summit
Ascent Prayer Summit - April 24-26, 2025 Tickets, Thu, Apr 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite
Registration deadline is April 26.
Need a hotel room? We have 3 available, contact LASBA Office. First-come, first-served.