by James Rice III | Nov 2, 2026 | Blog
Election Day is approaching, and the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists wants to offer a simple but important reminder: Please vote. The decisions made through elections affect our communities, our congregations and the lives of LGBTQ+ people. They...
by James Rice III | Oct 29, 2026 | Ministry Opportunities
From Crescent Hill Baptist Church : About Crescent HillCrescent Hill Baptist Church (CHBC) is a welcoming, progressive, and inclusive Christiancommunity rooted in the Baptist tradition. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, our congregation isdeeply committed to thoughtful...
by James Rice III | Oct 26, 2026 | Blog
“O sing unto the Lord a new song!” Psalm 96:1 The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists has been given a new song of our own. During AWAB’s 2026 Annual Lecture, the Rev. Nathan A. Russell introduced “All Praise Be Sung to the Maker,” a hymn written...
by James Rice III | Oct 19, 2026 | Blog
During the 2026 AWAB Annual Lecture, the Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists gathered for a special moment in the life of our organization: the dedication of our official AWAB stole. Created by AWAB friend and supporter Lori Norvell, the hand stitched...
by James Rice III | Oct 13, 2026 | Blog
We did it together. The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists has officially completed its Here We Grow Campaign, raising and pledging $1,027,000 and surpassing our ambitious $1 million goal. For more than two years, member congregations, Rainbow Circle...