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ECON 2026

ECON 2026

Date/Time:
January 26, 2026 - January 27, 2026

Location: First Baptist Lafayette
Address: 1100 Lee Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501

Designed to empower, encourage, and equip believers, the annual Evangelism Conference (ECON) offers challenging messages and insightful training for Christians to share the Gospel effectively in today’s culture.

Nearly 3 million people do not have a personal relationship with Christ and need to hear the good news, and this event will prepare you to share it with them. Everyone is invited including pastors, ministry leaders, and laypeople. Come join us as we reach Louisiana for Christ!

Promo Pack
Promo Pack

Promo Materials

Advertise this event in your bulletin, emails, on social media, etc. Included: Logo, background, flyer, ad slide (.zip)

Equipping Sessions at ECON

Go deep into Revival Planning, Pace-Setting Pastors, Intergenerational Discipling Relationships and Intentional Ministry throughout the Seasons. Plan your emphasis now. 

All Equipping Sessions have been paired with meals and are free, however, registration is required. CHOOSE ONE SESSION PER DAY

Monday, Jan. 26, 4:15pm

Discipleship Collaborative
The Impact of Intergenerational Discipling Relationships on Gen Z
Larry Hyche, Alabama Baptists 
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Revival Micro-conference
Preparing Your Congregation for Revival

James Pritchard, Pastor, First, Lafayette
This will be a plenary session with the following sessions serving as breakouts within the micro-conference.

Developing a Church-wide Follow-up Strategy
Scott English, First, Lafayette

Getting Ready for Company
Chris Poirrier, First, Lafayette

Connecting with the Community
Nick Watts, First, Lafayette

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 12:00pm

Evangelism Legacy Luncheon
Formerly known as the “Senior Adult Luncheon”
Kyle Walker, Cartersville First Baptist Church, GA
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Evangelism Leadership for Pastors
Mark Johnson, President, Louisiana Chirstian University

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