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
The Welcoming Spirit Pride Edition 2026
The Welcoming Spirit June 2026: Pride, Protest, and Public Witness The June 2026 Pride Edition of The Welcoming Spirit has arrived in the heart of Pride Month with a message that feels both timely and deeply rooted. In a season marked by celebration, protest, and...
Lutheran Campus Ministry-Twin Cities Seeks Community Life Coordinator
From Lutheran Campus Ministry-Twin Cities: Community Life Coordinator – (.70 FTE) The Community Life Coordinator serves as a relational bridge between the University of Minnesota campus and our ministry community. At the heart of this role is the commitment to...
AWAB Pride Directory 2026 Is Now Live
AWAB Pride Directory 2026 Is Now Live The AWAB Pride Directory 2026 is now live, connecting people across the country with welcoming and affirming Baptist churches celebrating Pride in their local communities. Each year, AWAB’s Pride Directory highlights the ways...
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