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The latest news specifically for American Baptist Churches of Ohio.
A Christian Nation? - America's Founders and Founding Documents
The Ohio Roger Williams/Peace Fellowship presents "A Conversation with Dr. William Trollinger: 'A Christian Nation?—America's Founders and Founding Documents'" on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 4410 Refugee Road, Columbus, Ohio 43232. Join us for an engaging discussion led by Dr. William Trollinger on the claim that the U.S. is a Christian Nation. Dr. Trollinger will begin by summarizing the Religious Right's argument that the U.S. is a Christian nation and was founded as a Christian nation, and then he will test this argument by looking at both the founding fathers and the founding documents. There will be time for guided discussion and questions and, of course, fellowship. All are welcome! For more including RSVP and contact information, download the event flyer HERE.
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.
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!
Ohio Ministers Take Part in MMBB Senate Council
The recent Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board Senate Council meeting attendees included our own Rev. Thomas Gilmore (Cleveland, OH), Rev. Glenn Loafmann (Oberlin, OH) and Rev. Mark Farmer (Westerville, OH). It is great to know that our state is well-represented with the MMBB.
