Partners in ministry with Partners in ministry with you and your churchyou and your church.

Regions which cover multiple states such as the American

Baptist Churches of the Northwest AND A.B.C.O.P.A.D..

Regions which cover an individual state such as the American Baptist Churches

of Michigan, Ohio.

Regions which serve primarily a single metropolitan area

Philadelphia Baptist Associati

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There are similarities and yet differences, both in structure and style, as each of the 34 regions carry out their ministries.

The Region provides an important link between the local church and the national boards.

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Through assisting local churches in the pastoral

search process.

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ServicesServices

Guiding Churches In The Search For Ministerial

Leadership

Through licensing, ordination and being a

part of special celebrations.

Through leader development events for adults and youth.

Through leader development events for adults and youth.

Congregational Life Cycle Workshop

Healthy Small Church Workshop

Through leader development events for adults and youth.

Outflow Fanning The Flame Ministers Conference

Through camping.

Through mission trips.

Communications and Connecting.

In ABCOPAD, the Church Leadership Institute

has an important place in our life together.

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To build Healthy Partnerships with

Churches, Pastoral Leaders

and the wider ABC Family to fulfill

Christ's Mission in our world

Working Together To Serve God’s Church

Adoption Care Ministry

Refugee Resettlement

Committee

Retired Pastors or gifted laypeople who were a part of search committees themselves..

Working with Regional Pastors to help staff the work of Pastoral Search Committees

(Regional Pastors will attend first meeting of the Search Committee to help build

relationships, and will then be available to the Consultant for questions or concerns)

Trained for the task and receiving a stipend for their work

Retired Pastors or gifted laypeople who have gifts for conflict mediation

Trained and coached by gifted consultants to work in Mediation Teams throughout the region.

Partners in ministryPartners in ministry

with youwith you

and your churchand your church.