Frequently Asked Questions

when does the conference take place?

The Southern Baptist Church Music Conference usually occurs in March or April. It begins on Sunday afternoon and lasts until Tuesday evening. The next SBCMC will take place April 21-23, 2024.

Where is the CONFERENCE held?

The Southern Baptist Church Music Conference is held usually held in one of four states:
Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

The 2024 conference will be hosted at:
Forest Hills Baptist Church
Nashville, Tennessee

Does the conference cater to one style of music?

The short answer: No.

The long answer: The nature of our conference may indeed be something quite unique. The conference is planned and led by an Executive Council elected by the conference members. As our conference encompasses members with a wide variety of stylistic thought, so does the Executive Council, and thereby the conference itself. At times, the conference may take on more of a particular thrust than another, but overall, there really is something for everyone.

What is the attire for the conference?

As children of God and representatives of Christ, appropriate modesty is expected at all times. There is no official “dress code” for our conference. As you might expect, our conference reaches a wide variety of stylistic thought. You will see some members perfectly comfortable in a coat and tie, while others may be more comfortable in jeans and a polo. Perhaps a good rule of thumb might be that if you are comfortable wearing it to your own church, you’ll be in good company at the conference.