American Baptist Churches of Ohio Region Profile

American Baptist Churches of Ohio Region Profile may be downloaded HERE.
 
Who We Are: The American Baptist Churches of Ohio (ABC Ohio) is one of 33 American Baptist Regions in the United States. This Region is comprised of approximately 260 congregations, 20% of which are ethnic minority, including African American, Hispanic American, Japanese American, Romanian and Burmese.
 
ABC Ohio congregations are also diverse in location, size, and ministry focus. Since its establishment in 1826 as the Ohio Baptist Convention, the Region has addressed mission needs both within Ohio and beyond. The Region office is centrally located in Granville, Ohio.

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We Are American Baptist Churches of Ohio - Our Heritage & Mission

“We Are American Baptist Churches of Ohio – Our Heritage & Mission,” was produced to provide a reminder of our rich heritage, mission, and covenant. The question for our congregations, leaders and pastors is: “What does it mean for you and your congregation to be a member of the American Baptist Churches of Ohio?”

Rev. Mark E. Click, Executive Minister

Rev. Mark E. ClickRev. Mark E. Click
Executive Minister

2023 ABC Ohio Board and Offices

2023 ABC OF OHIO OFFICES

Board

Adams, Landon
Clemens, Dan
Click, Mark
Crislip, Joyce
Daniels, David 
Didlick-Davis, Celeste
Dostal, Rick
Eaton, Mark
Fallon, Amy
Farnsworth, Adam
Gerber, Jeni
Hairston, Kevin
Hentschel, Jason
Ingle, Gary
Robertson, Scotty
Shields, Andrew
Spence, Jeremy
Stotts, Susan
Swenson, Eric
Thomas, Kevin
Ward, Joshua
Washington, Craig

Region Staff

Mark Click, Executive Minister 
Leslie Hoskinson, Core Service Administrator
Amanda Lloyd, Sr. Accountant

ABC Ohio Regional Ministers

Rev. Dr. James Willis – Northwest Regional Minister
Rev. Kevin Thomas – Northeast Regional Minister
Rev. Dr. Kevin Hairston – Southwest Regional Minister. 
Rev. Mark Eaton – Southeast Regional Minister

Baptist Foundation, Inc.

Ken Atchison, President
Rick Dostal, Vice President
, Secretary 
Denny McDonald, Treasurer
Mark Click, Executive Minister Administration & Denominational Relations

Executive Committee

Ken Atchison, President
Rick Dostal, Vice-President
David Daniels, Secretary
, Treasurer
Mark Click, Executive Minister Administration & Denominational Relations
Jane Gibbons, Executive Minister Program & Ministry Development

Finance Committee

Rick Dostal
Amanda Lloyd
Mark Click, Executive Minister Administration & Denominational Relations

Nominating Committee

Rockney Carter, Chair
Marvin Haught
Barb McDonald
Mark Click, Voting, Ex. Officio

ABC Ohio Advisory Committee ( formerly ~ State Advisory Committee on Ordination)

Tony Kendrick, Chair
Bernard Buxton, Peggy Burke, David Hansen, Ruby Radford, Charles Russell, James Willis, Sr. 
Jane Gibbons, Executive Minister Program & Ministry Development

ABWomen’s Ministry
, President

ABMen’s Ministry
Marvin Haught, President

Ohio Baptist Education Society
Chris Thomas, President

Ohio Leadership Academy
Seth Fallon, Dean