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Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church seeks a full-time Senior Pastor
From Lakeshore Avenue: Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church (LABC), a historic 166-year-old congregation located steps from Oakland’s Lake Merritt, is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor who resonates deeply with our mission: “LABC is an inclusive community that embraces all...
DOJ Subpoenas on Trans Youth Care: Parent Resource
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently issued civil subpoenas to healthcare facilities that provide gender-affirming care for transgender youth. These actions are part of a broader campaign seeking to limit or end access to this vital care. To support families...
AWAB Joins Supreme Court Brief Opposing Conversion Therapy in Chiles v. Salazar
The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB) is honored to add our name and support to an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief filed today with the U.S. Supreme Court by Americans United for Separation of Church & State. This case—Chiles v....
Rev. Dr. Clifford Matthews Delivers Powerful Message at AWAB’s Biennial Breakfast
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...
The Welcoming Spirit: June 2025 Pride Edition Is Here!
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+...
AWAB Featured in USA TODAY’s 2025 Pride Edition: Queer Faith Takes the Spotlight
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...
AWAB and Baptist News Global to Host Special Breakfast at CBF General Assembly
AWAB is proud to partner with Baptist News Global (BNG) to co-host a special breakfast gathering at the upcoming 2025 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF) General Assembly in St. Louis, Missouri. 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 25📍 Location: St. Louis, MO🎤 Keynote Speaker:...