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 |
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Welcome to the American Baptist Churches Of The South (ABCOTS) website!
Join us in ministry, support our communities, grow in faith with us. Here, you’ll find valuable information, inspiring ministries, and opportunities to reconnect with old friends while making new ones. Join us in our journey of faith and community, and feel the warmth of belonging.
On behalf of Rev. Dr. James M. Harrison, Executive Minister for ABCOTS, thank you for your attendance and support of the ABCOTS 56th Annual Session which was a major success. To quote one of the delegates "It felt like old ABCOTS again." Thank you to our host church Friendship Baptist Church, Atlanta for your exemplary services and gracious hosting. Thank you to all the guest speakers and preachers, the vendors, and most of all, you the delegates and other attendees. Thank you for making this session a success. See you in Rockville, MD for the ABCOTS 57th Annual Session, Let's Get Excited.
Recordings of Worship Services
Worship Service Recording Tuesday, April 28, 2026
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1186552145
Worship Service Recording Wednesday, April 29, 2026
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1187527373
Program Book
Join Weekly Zoom calls with ABCOTS Executive Minister Dr. Harrison
Tuesdays at 11 AM EST
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92965419729?pwd=dnV5TmZQQlhHOHVrT2lJVmtVREJPdz09
Meeting ID: 929 6541 9729 Password: 6Qi4WF
American Baptist Churches Of the South
2026 Calendar
Every Tuesday “Connecting ABCOTS…” A Virtual Conversation
11:00 a.m. (EST) Meeting ID 929 6541 9729
Passcode 6Qi4WF
May
One Great Hour of Sharing
Supports disaster relief, ministries to displaced persons, and development projects of the American Baptist Churches and its partners. The fund is administered by the World Relief Committee of the Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA.
July
July 12 ABCOTS Day in our Churches
August
August 21-23 Area 7 Annual Meeting
September
World Mission Offering
Your church has the opportunity to join the transformational work God is doing around the world through International Ministries’ 120+ global servants and 250+ global partners. God can use your participation not only to change lives internationally, but also to deepen your own discipleship in Christ.
September 19 Area 6 Annual Meeting
September 25-26 Area 5 Annual Meeting
October
October 3 Area 1 Annual Meeting
October 9-10 Area 2 Annual Meeting
October 16-17 Area 3 Annual Meeting
October 23-24 Area 4 Annual Meeting
November
November 4-6 ABCOTS Board of Directors Meeting
November 12-14 ABCOTS Board of Directors Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee
December
Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering
A long-standing tradition established in 1977 which supports ministers, missionaries and their widowed spouses who have devoted 15 or more years of their lives to service in ABCUSA.
PASTORAL and Other Position OPENINGS
AREA I
The City Temple of Baltimore (Baptist), Baltimore, MD Currently seeking a bi-vocational pastor.
Pastor Position Description Link
Area II
New Zion Baptist Church in Williamsburg, VA
Currently seeking applicants for the position of Senior Pastor
New Zion Baptist Church has a rich and faithful history spanning more than 150 years and is prayerfully seeking the next shepherd to lead the congregation into its next season of ministry. We are committed to reaching a broad and diverse pool of qualified candidates who demonstrate strong spiritual leadership, character, and a heart for service.
Please use the link below to access the full job description and application details, which you may share directly with interested individuals:
