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
Meet the Keynote Speakers for AWAB’s Summer Breakfast Gatherings
This summer, the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB) is hosting two powerful breakfast gatherings at major Baptist events. These aren’t just meals—they’re sacred moments of connection, reflection, and movement-building. We’re honored to welcome two...
April Edition of The Welcoming Spirit Now Available
The April edition of The Welcoming Spirit is here—and it’s one of our most timely and powerful issues yet. This month’s issue includes: A compelling reflection from Rev. Wendell Griffen on resurrection, empire, and public theology A bold and encouraging word from Rev....
Viewed and Voiced: A Trans Day of Visibility Offering from AWAB
The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists (AWAB) is proud to release Viewed and Voiced—a sacred digital publication honoring Trans Day of Visibility 2025 by uplifting the voices of trans and nonbinary people across our member churches. Each year, Trans Day...
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