American Baptist Churches Of The South
A Region of American Baptist Churches, USA
"Strengthening and Caring for Church Environments for Strong Ministry & Missions"
P.O. Box 47277 Windsor Mill, MD 21244-0277
Website: www.abcots.org | (443) 551-3045 - Main Line | (800) 466-9571 |
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A Lenten Reflection: Seeking Living Water from General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain
As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we are invited once again to embark on a journey of reflection, repentance, and renewal.
This forty-day period mirrors Christ’s time in the wilderness—a season characterized by fasting, prayer, and profound reliance on God. Lent encourages us to examine our hearts, turn away from distractions, and seek God, the source of life.
Lent is a time for us to empty ourselves of pride, self-reliance, and anything that keeps us from experiencing God’s presence. It is also a season to be filled anew with the Living Water that refreshes and restores our spirits. As American Baptists, we are a people dedicated to mission and ministry, called to share God’s love. May this Lenten journey prepare our hearts to be vessels of that love, pouring out grace, kindness, joy, mercy, and peace in our communities. In this Lenten season, let us seek to broaden our understanding of our neighbors.
This year, as we approach our Biennial Mission Summit under the theme “Come Seek Living Water,” we are reminded of Jesus’ transformative encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:39-41). In this powerful story, Jesus extends an invitation to her and transforms her life; and she shares the Good News of meeting the Messiah.
39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more became believers.
Together, let us walk in prayer, share acts of compassion, and may our testimonies inspire others to know our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
Grace and peace to you on the journey,
Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain
General Secretary
American Baptist Churches USA
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PASTORAL and Other Position OPENINGS
Area II
Shiloh Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA
Seeking Senior Pastor
The Shiloh Baptist Church is prayerfully seeking God’s choice for the position of Senior Pastor. The Pastor must be God fearing, demonstrate an enthusiastic love for Christ, possess and apply a comprehensive knowledge of the Bible, utilize the Baptist doctrine, and have a clearly defined vision for the Church.
Link to application/document portal (a Google account is required).
The application for the position can be found linked here: Senior Pastor Application. Please upload all required materials below including the application form.
Questions about the position or additional files for the application may be emailed to: sbcpastoralsearch24@gmail.com.
Area VII
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Clarksburg WV
Seeking a Vocational Pastor
Licensed and ordained minister in the Baptist Faith
REQUIRED ➢ Comprehensive knowledge of the Bible ➢ A preacher of the Gospel with five years of pastoral experience
➢ A visionary with sound judgment and discernment ➢ A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College/University, Master’s Degree of Divinity, and Seminary training (preferred)
For questions or to receive additional information, please contact James Griffin, Chairman of the Pastoral Search Committee. Mr. Griffin can be reached at 304-641-9963. ❖ Correspondence can be sent to: mtzionpastoralsearch@gmail.com OR Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, P. O Box 811, Clarksburg WV 26302, ATTN: Search Committee
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Area I
The City Temple of Baltimore (Baptist), Baltimore, MD
Vacancy Announcement: Senior Pastor
Applications and supporting materials should be emailed to search-committee@thecitytemple.org.
All applications and supporting materials are due by Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Any questions regarding this posting should be directed to Racquel Smith or Carolyn Gaskins at search-committee@thecitytemple.org
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Area VI
Mount Olive Baptist Church, East Knoxville, TN
Vacancy Announcement: Full-Time Pastor
Opening Date: February 3, 2025 Closing Date: March 3, 2025
Interested candidates should submit: A resume or letter of interest: Send by email to: mobcpersonnel1601@gmail.com
OR Send by USPS mail to: Mount Olive Baptist Church PSC, P.O. Box 23228, Knoxville, TN 37933
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American Baptist Churches Of the South
Every Tuesday “Connecting ABCOTS…” A Virtual Conversation 11:00 a.m. (EST)
Meeting ID 929 6541 9729 Passcode 6Qi4WF
March 22 Regional Meeting America For Christ (all virtual)
SAVE THE DATE: April 29 to May 1st, 2025 55th Annual Session of ABCOTS
Location: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 7237 Tuckaseegee Rd, Charlotte NC 38214.
Host Pastor Rev. Dr. Casey Kimbrough
Theme: Living For Christ, Serving This Present Age Scripture: Acts 13:32-42
Hymn: I Am Thine, O Lord
May - June One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) (Funds support disaster relief)
July 13 ABCOTS Day in our Churches
August - October Areas Annual Meeting
September - October World Mission Offering (WMO) (Funds Received to Support International Ministries)
November - December Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) - (Thank You Gifts to MMBB Retirees)
December 23 ABCOTS Office Closed for Christmas Holiday
Everyday ABC Conversations
Join us for an Everyday ABC Conversation!
American Baptist Churches USA is happy to create space for the “Everyday ABC Conversations,” a series of dialogues around topics of interest. Each Everyday ABC Conversation begins with a presentation on the topic by two leaders associated with the subject area, followed by a time of of small group conversation in randomly assigned breakout rooms of up to 5-6 persons each.
Join us for upcoming Everyday ABC Conversations events: ABC Conversation Series: Harmony
Join us for a series of Everyday ABC Conversations focusing on the topic of Harmony.
Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Presenters to be announced soon!
Register Now for Thursday, March 20, 2025 Conversation
Applying for Ecclesiastical Endorsement
Kindly note that the Office of the Ecclesiastical Endorser for American Baptist Churches USA and ABHMS is moving a critical deadline in the first quarter of 2025.
New Applications for Ecclesiastical Endorsement and Supplemental Forms for Healthcare, Military (all branches), and Correctional Chaplains will not be available for submission and processing until April 14, 2025. This means all applications for all categories of endorsement and government forms associated with chaplaincy will be processed beginning April 14, 2025.
Join Weekly Zoom calls with ABCOTS Executive Minister Dr. Harrison
Tuesdays at 11 AM EST
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