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 Announces Lecture and Regional Gathering
Each year, the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists invites a respected religious scholar to lecture on subjects that align with and advance the association’s mission. AWAB is pleased to announce Rev. Dr. Brandon Crowley as its special guest lecturer this...
AWAB 2023-2024 Impact Report
AWAB Launches Million Dollar “Here We Grow” Campaign
We have launched a new fundraising campaign with the goal of raising One Million Dollars to sustain AWAB's operation for generations to come. Our Executive Director, Brian Henderson, and Development Director, Natalie Aho, have released the following statement: Our...
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