by James Rice III | Jul 16, 2025 | Blog
On Friday, July 4, 2025, during the American Baptist Churches USA Biennial Mission Summit in Omaha, Nebraska, AWAB hosted a moving and memorable breakfast gathering. With over 200 people in attendance, the ballroom was filled with energy, love, and a shared commitment...
by James Rice III | Jun 4, 2025 | Blog
The June 2025 edition of The Welcoming Spirit is now live—and this one is especially close to our heart. Released just in time for Pride Month, this issue is packed with stories that spotlight AWAB’s ongoing mission of radical inclusion, public witness, and LGBTQ+...
by James Rice III | Jun 3, 2025 | Blog
AWAB is thrilled to be featured in the 2025 USA TODAY Pride Edition, which hit newsstands this week just in time for Pride Month. The special print and digital edition uplifts powerful stories from across the LGBTQ+ community—and this year, it includes a national...
by James Rice III | May 30, 2025 | Ministry Opportunities
Madison Ave Baptist Church is launching a Pastoral Residency Fellowship. Check out the description sent by Madison below: About the ProgramMadison Avenue Baptist Church (MABC), a historic and progressive congregation in Manhattan, invites applications for its two-year...
by James Rice III | May 29, 2025 | The Rainbow Circle Blog
Dear Rainbow Circle Members & Friends: As we enter June when many communities around the country celebrate Pride month, I am aware that this year many churches, institutions, and individuals are experiencing Pride differently . For churches and institutions, Pride...
