
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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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
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
AREA Meetings
Area 7 - August 22-24
Rev. Priscilla V. Ousley
Mt. Carmel Baptist Church - 1941 Farmview Road, Luray, VA 22835
Area 6 - September 26 - 27
Rev. Dr. Alberto Martinez
Iglesia Cristiana Hispana Americana - 1915 Camelot Street, Orange, TX 77630
Area 5 - TBD
Area 1 - October 4
Rev. Dr. Douglas E. Summers
Providence Baptist Church - 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217-3784
Area 2 - October 10-11
Rev. Dr. James M. Harrison
Main Street Baptist Church - Smithfield, VA 23431-0159
Area 3 - October 17-18
TBD
Area 4 - October 24-25
TBD
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126th Annual Session and Congress of Christian Faith Formation.
Dear Clergy
Please join us in Roanoke Virginia for the 126th Annual Session and Congress of Christian Faith Formation. June 22 - June 26, 2025, as we walk, "Shoulder to Shoulder," Reimagining, Reassessing and Realigning to Relevance.











Moments from ABCOTS 55th Annual Session




































PASTORAL and Other Position OPENINGS
Area II
Fourth Baptist Church, Portsmouth, VA Fourth Baptist Church
Seeking a Senior Pastor
Open Date: May 12, 2025 Closing Date: June 9, 2025
The Pastoral Search Committee, representing the membership of Fourth Baptist Church is seeking a pastor called by God to serve as the spiritual leader of the congregation. General Responsibilities: The pastor’s role in the Body of Christ is to lead worship services, deliver sermons, interpret scripture, provide pastoral care, and oversee church activities, while also encouraging spiritual growth and community outreach. The role of the pastor in Christ’s Church is a servant role.
To apply for this position, click the link below. All application packets should be submitted to 4thbaptistpastorsearch@gmail.com or hand delivered to the church administrator in a sealed envelop in which you will be asked to sign a document noting it was delivered by the due date (closing date). All communication in reference to this position should be submitted to the confidential email noted above.
Area III
Second Calvary Baptist Church, Columbia SC
Seeking Senior Pastor
To express interest in this position, please electronically submit your resume and cover letter to scbcpastorsearchcmte@gmail.com or submit by postal mail to: Second Calvary Baptist Church Pastoral Search Committee P.O. Box 132 Irmo, SC 29063-2867
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 III
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, Raleigh NC
Seeking: Minister with Youth and their Families
Committee will begin reviewing applicants on June 13. The position will remain open until filled.
Pullen Memorial Baptist Church is a progressive faith community, deeply rooted in the heart of Raleigh, committed to love, laboring for justice, and grounded in Micah's prophetic vision: "What does God require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Pullen is seeking a minister with youth and their families, who will coordinate, supervise and minister to all aspects of church life that involve middle and high school students, and their families. The youth minister will be responsible for fostering Christian and spiritual formation through educational programs, worship experiences, retreats, community outreach, social activities, pastoral care and support services.
Qualified applicants will hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, supplemented by theological training; at least three years of experience working with both middle school and high school youth; strong skills in communication, time management, organization, management of programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pullen welcomes and invites applicants of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, nationalities, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, and life experiences. For more information regarding the position and to apply, please visit www.pullen.org/careers.















