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
Transgender and Gender Fluid Study – Case Western Reserve University
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are conducting an online study of the experiences of transgender, gender non-binary, genderqueer, gender nonconforming, and gender fluid adults. The study involves completing online questionnaires about your experiences...
A Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
AWAB stands in solidarity with all who are mourning the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This tribute is written by Jordan Conley. Jordan hails from Eastern Kentucky and now lives in Louisville, where he’s a Baptist minister, member of AWAB member congregation...
AWAB National Zoom Gathering
Saturday, October 3, 2020, from 12:00-1:30PM EDT Do you want to know what's happening with AWAB? Do you want to connect with Welcoming and Affirming congregations, ministries, and Baptists from around the country? Looking for ministry ideas? Need encouragement and...
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