Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists
since 1993
Welcoming & Affirming All People
As the only organization solely devoted to building the Welcoming and Affirming movement within the Baptist traditions, AWAB has a unique call to be The National Voice for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Allied Baptists in the US.
Since 1993 AWAB has been supporting churches in being and becoming Welcoming and Affirming of all people regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. We work as individuals, congregations, regional groupings and as a national body to advance the Radical Welcome and Love of God in Jesus Christ through being the Ministry of Reconciliation and building up the Beloved Community where all will be one.
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Recent News
AWAB to Co-Sponsor CBF General Assembly Breakfast in Jacksonville
AWAB to Co-Sponsor CBF General Assembly Breakfast with Baptist News Global and Good Faith Media AWAB is excited to partner with Baptist News Global and Good Faith Media for a special breakfast gathering during the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly in...
Immanuel Baptist Church (Rochester, NY) Seeks Part Time Pastor
From Immanuel Baptist Church : About Immanuel Baptist Church Immanuel Baptist Church (IBC) is a small urban congregation founded in 1923, rooted in worship, learning, healing, and service. While modest in size, IBC is known for a strong spirit of love and compassion...
The Welcoming Spirit April 2026: LGBTQ+ Baptist News
The Welcoming Spirit April 2026: Resurrection, Resistance, and Radical Welcome The April 2026 edition of The Welcoming Spirit has arrived at the heart of Holy Week, carrying a message that feels both timely and necessary. In a season centered on resurrection, this...
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