ABY Dare2Share Youth Conference March 2 and 3, 2012

The American Baptist Churches of Ohio will join together with Dare2Share Ministries for ABC/OHIO’s annual ABY Convention from March 2-4, 2012.  Join thousands of other youth at Dare2Share in Dayton … then meet the ABC/OHIO youth Friday night at the Drury Inn in Dayton for an After Party.  Join with hundreds of other ABC/OHIO youth for fun, food, and fellowship.  Stay Saturday night and share worship on Sunday morning at the Church of the Carpenter in Huber Heights.  Download a copy of our promotional mailing and share it with your youth workers or read on for details...

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Columbus Ohio Missionaries to Serve in Macau

Emerson and Ivy Wu of Karl Road Baptist in Columbus have been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries to serve in Macau, a special administrative region of China, with the supportive partnership of Evangelize China Fellowship (ECF).

As IM Development Workers, the Wus strive to bring a new spirit to Macau. For a long time, Macau was known for its gambling casinos. Drug, alcohol and gambling addictions, crime and prostitution were rampant in this small congested region in which less than 1% of the population is Christian.  However, under the new government, many changes are taking place.  Better education and social service are two major areas that are creating opportunities for the younger generation. The Wus will serve in outreach to youth and college students and in the orphanage’s after-school program.

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2012 Cohort Openings Available with Dr. Gary McIntosh

The author of 18 books on church growth, Dr. Gary McIntosh has helped 500 churches in 55 different denominations learn what it takes to grow. Here's an opportunity to meet Dr. McIntosh and build your knowledge in church growth. By joining the “Growing and Multiplying Churches in North America” Doctor of Ministry track, you will receive great educational tools. You’ll get a partner in ministry with Dr. Gary McIntosh as your mentor. This is your chance to see what it means to for you and your church to grow into their full potential.  Summer 2012 Cohort openings are available.  For more information, go to www.talbot.edu/dmin to learn more.

"No Man Left Behind" Training September 2012

Start planning now for the "No Man Left Behind" discipleship training event by Man in the Mirror scheduled for September 14-15, 2012.  Brett Clemmer will lead this special event for pastors and men's ministry leaders.  Training will be held at First Baptist Church, 16 W. 2nd St., Franklin, Ohio (for directions, use the Church Locator on the Miami Valley Baptist Association website).  There are special offers for early registrations and groups.  For more information on this event including a schedule and registration materials, CLICK HERE!