While attending the Area II & Area III Gathering on August 2nd, we spied something amazing at First Baptist Church in Decatur: a fun and useful ministry. Look at this! The sign reads ‘20,870 hats have been made.’ This is a message from the church: “Love That Looms is a ministry with the mission of looming warm hats for children and the homeless. We have made thousands of hats. Love That Looms is our Senior Ministry here at First Baptist Church, which began in 2018, and they meet every Tuesday from 1 – 3 pm and every Thursday from 10 am – 12:00 pm.”
World Mission Conference 2026
When: July 29 – 31, 2026
Where: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL
Join us for the World Mission Conference 2026 in Orlando, Florida! This event blends meaningful mission sessions with opportunities for relaxation and connection.
You’ll connect with global servants, learn about their ministries, engage in conversations about pressing global issues, and worship together with like-minded individuals who share your passion for God’s mission.
What to Expect at the World Mission Conference
- Inspiring keynote speakers
- Engaging workshops and mission stories
- Opportunities for fellowship
- Family-friendly activities
- Time to relax and enjoy Orlando’s attractions
Mark your calendars and get ready for a transformational experience! More details to come.
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Global Servant Faye Yarbrough visits the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum prior to speaking at the Area II & Area III Gathering
Scenes from GRR American Baptist Women’s Ministry Gathering July 26th
Many from the Great Rivers Region attend the 2025 Biennial Mission Summit – Omaha, Nebraska
American Baptist Campus Ministry SIU-C and John A. Logan College – June 2025 newsletter
2025.06-ABCM-SIUC-newsletter-1.pdf
‘Please enjoy a video recording of the recent informative webinar with Sally Wagenmaker of Wagenmaker & Oberly Law Firm by accessing the link below.
Getting Your Spiritual House In Order 2025.05.15 GETTING YOUR SPIRITUAL HOUSE IN ORDER
SUSTAINABLE MODELS FOR SABBATH-MINDED MINISTRY
MARCH 2025-MARCH 2026
FAQS
WHO: American Baptist pastors* in need of an imminent sabbatical and/or reasonable, quantifiable, Spirit-led “sabbath-minded” shifts in current ministry.
WHAT: We will support ten pastor-lay partner teams through gatherings and coaching for sabbath-minded ministry shifts. We’ll experience theological reflection, collaborative learning and SMART Goal Planning within cohort meetings and in follow-up sessions with an assigned consultant.
WHEN/WHERE: March 2025 – 2026.
– “Sabbath Seminars” – Two-Day Virtual Gatherings (One in May, One in October).
– Discernment & planning w/clergy participants over 6-months between June 2025-December 2025, with licensed wellness practitioners in a bi-weekly or monthly support call during this period (frequency based on need).
–In-person culminating retreat – Winter 2026
WHY: We recognize the toll of ministry undertaken without the nourishment of sabbath-minded routines is dire, and consequences ripple out to affect family, church, coworkers and community for mental health fragility and suffering. For these, we seek provision and sustainable models for lifestyles of mercy, justice and humility in order to prevent unnecessary suffering and to preserve the joys of prophetic ministry. In as much as lay leaders are crucial elements in a pastor’s wellbeing, we’re inviting a trusted lay leader to participate to be equipped with tools which will both educate the congregation and support the pastor in building a sabbath-minded ministry model. We’d like that lay leader to attend (2) virtual sessions with the clergy leader and facilitator for the work of being equipped to help build the model relevant for the given ministry context.
HOW: Apply through the simple application form at www.ministerscouncil.com, including reference requests. If invited to join the cohort, participants simply complete the Project Agreement Form.
COST: Thanks to a Palmer Grant from the American Baptist Foundation, there is no financial fee; attendees will covenant their investment of time with the cohort.
REQUIREMENTS: Covenant of Agreement and full attendance.
*Ordained with recognition through ABC-USA or serving an ABC-USA congregation.
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