01/30/2026
We are so excited for this new season of the Contending For The Faith Conference. We are now under the leadership of the Tennessee Baptist Missionary Educational Convention (TBMEC), serving with our State President, Pastor William Watson.
As we work to marry both ministries, the beloved Contending Conference will be referred to as the Edna Grafton + Contending For The Faith Leadership Conference, which allows us to recognize the great work in the fervent leader of the late Edna Grafton of the TBME Congress and the visionary Rev. Muriel Taylor of the Contending Conference.
This year’s conference will have some notable changes as we transition to the TBMEC. What remains true is the vision/goal and mission of the conference; other changes will be discussed in a later communication.
Goal
The goal of the Contending for the Faith Preaching & Teaching Conference is to “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints” (Jude 3).
Mission
To aid, arm, and empower pastors, ministers, spiritual leaders, and serious bible students with the necessary theological tools needed to become more masterful in proclaiming the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our theme this year is Just Do It! John 2:5.
Our curriculum focus will be "The Power of Simple Obedience."
