2026 Summer Conference
July 20-22 at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
$200 Conference Registration Fee
(per attendee, to be invoiced for payment at a later date)
About the 2026 Conference
The National Association of Baptist Enrollment Professionals (NABEP) Summer Conference will be held on the campus of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton from July 20–22, 2026.
While a detailed schedule is still in development, attendees should plan for registration and check-in to begin at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 20. The conference will conclude at noon on Wednesday, July 22.
Additional information regarding recommended area hotels will be shared soon. Please note that there will be no on-campus housing options available this year.
The UMHB team is excited and actively preparing a meaningful and enjoyable time of fellowship for our NABEP brothers and sisters in Christ. We look forward seeing you all in Belton this summer!
Conference Schedule
Monday, July 20th
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 pm | The Roundup | Head to Bawcom Student Union to check-in! | Bawcom Student Union |
| 3:30 pm | Welcome to the Rodeo | Welcome Session | McLane Great Hall |
| 4:30 pm | Saddle Up | Plenary Session | McLane Great Hall |
| 5:30 pm | Chow & Get Gussied Up | A classic Texan meal & the T-shirt swap | McLane Great Hall |
| 7:00 pm | Cowboy Playday | Join us for a mini UMHB Play Day. | Rec Field |
Tuesday, July 21
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 am | Chow Time | Breakfast | McLane Great Hall |
| 8:15 am | Worship | Morning Worship | McLane Great Hall |
| 9:05 am | Saddle Up | Plenary Session | McLane Great Hall |
| 10:15 am | Corral Breakouts | Breakout Sessions | Nursing Building |
| 11:15 am | Stock Sponsors | Get to know our sponsors! | Bawcom |
| 11:45 am | Chow Time | Speaker & Lunch | McLane Great Hall |
| 12:45 pm | Corral Breakouts | Breakout Sessions | Nursing Building |
| 1:45 pm | The Mess Hall | Snack break! | Nursing Building |
| 2:00 pm | Trail Talk | Round Table Discussions | Nursing Building |
| 3:00 pm | Take a Load Off | Enjoy some free time or take a tour of our beautiful campus. | Campus Wide |
| 5:30 pm | Boots, Bites & Bowling | Evening Dinner & Activity | TBD |
Wednesday, July 22
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 am | Chow Time | Breakfast | McLane Great Hall |
| 8:15 am | Worship | Morning Worship | McLane Great Hall |
| 9:15 am | Corral Breakouts | Breakout Sessions | Nursing Building |
| 10:15 am | The Mess Hall | Snack break! | Nursing Building |
| 10:30 am | Trail Talk | Round Table Discussions | Nursing Building |
| 11:30 am | The Final Stampede | Closing Session + Presentation of Trent Argo Award | McLane Great Hall |
| 12:00 pm | Hightail it Home | You are now ready to wrangle enrollment! Have a great year. | N/A |
Trent Argo Service Award
The Trent Argo Service Award will be presented to recognize an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary passion for students and selfless service to the enrollment profession.

