Venue & Travel
Brown Missionary Baptist Church.
Southaven, Mississippi — just minutes from Memphis International Airport. Everything you need to plan your trip to Contending for the Faith 2026.
The Host Site
A sanctuary built for proclamation.
Brown Missionary Baptist Church has hosted Contending for the Faith since its inception — a 4,000-seat sanctuary, dedicated breakout spaces, on-site dining, and ample parking, all under one roof.
7200 Swinnea Road, Southaven, MS 38671
Getting Here
Easy in. Easy out.
By Air
- Memphis International (MEM)
- ≈ 15 minutes / 9 miles north
- Rideshare and rental cars on site
By Car
- I-55 South → Church Rd exit
- I-69 / I-269 corridor accessible
- Free on-site parking available
Meals On-Site
- Breakfast served daily
- Lunch provided each day
- Included with registration
Parking
- Free on-site parking in the main church lot.
- Overflow parking with shuttle service on peak sessions.
- ADA-accessible parking nearest to the main entrance.
- Volunteers will direct traffic 45 minutes before each session.
Arrival
- Doors open one hour before the first session each day.
- Registration & check-in is located in the main lobby.
- Tuesday, Nov 3 — first session at 8:00 AM Central.
- Dress is business casual; sanctuary runs cool — bring a layer.
Need help planning your trip?
Our team is here to help with directions, group travel, accessibility needs, or anything else you need to make the trip easy.