Safety and Security in the Church Seminar August 17
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In response to concerns expressed by pastors and other church leaders, the American Baptist Churches of Ohio are sponsoring a special Safety and Security in the Church seminar. The event will be held on Saturday, August 17 from 10 AM to 3 PM at the ABC Ohio offices (136 North Galway Drive, Granville, OH 43023).
Speakers include David White, a specialist in church safety from Church Mutual Insurance Company, and Rev. Denny McDonald, who will present the newly-developed Safety and Security plan of the First Baptist Church of Massillon. In addition, we will also learn about this issue from a law-enforcement perspective. This workshop is appropriate for pastors, trustees, teachers, parents, and others who are concerned about providing safer church environments. DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM NOW!
We hope churches will send at least one leader to learn how to create a safer environment for your congregation. The cost is $20 for individual registrations or $15 per person if more than one person registers from the same church. This fee includes the cost of lunch. Please complete registration forms and return them by Monday, August 12 so that we will be sure to have enough materials and meals. Please contact us if you have questions or need additional information.
193rd Annual Gathering October 8 & 9
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The 193rd Annual Gathering of the American Baptist Churches of Ohio will be held October 8th and 9th, 2019. All events will take place over two days (Tuesday and Wednesday only) at Crowne Plaza, Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229 (download the Hotel Information Sheet HERE). Please note that there will be no one day registrations. Election of officers and reports will take place on Tuesday morning.
We will live stream several events throughout the Gathering. Our live stream will be available on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to receive updates and tune in anytime during the Annual Gathering! https://www.youtube.com/user/ABChurchesofOhio/
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“so the next generation might know them ~ even the children not yet born ~ and they in turn will teach their own children. So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands” ~ Psalm 78:6-7\
New Salem Baptist Church Ordains Four Ministers
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Congratulations to the New Salem Baptist Church in Columbus. New Salem ordained four of their ministers on Sunday, June 30, 2019 following a day-long Ordination Council of Columbus Baptist Association churches. We celebrate the newly ordained ministers Landon Adams, Monica Lowe, TaNikka Sheppard and Merlyn Ruffin. Each candidate passed their examination and we celebrate all that God has done! Dr. Keith Troy is Pastor of New Salem Baptist Church. Dr. Otha Gilyard chairs the Columbus Baptist Association's Pastoral Relations Committee. Rev. Cyrus Broughton is Association President.
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Seeking Senior Pastor
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church (428 E Main Street Columbus, Ohio 43215) is prayerfully seeking a Senior Pastor. Mt. Olivet is a predominately African-American congregation located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The 112-year-old church as over forty ministries designed to reach the lost and serve the people of the community. There has been consistent leadership with only two men serving as Senior Pastor since 1946. The church is served by 11 associate ministers and an operational staff of 10. There is a membership of over 1000.
ABC OHIO has agreed to be the receiving organization for all applications for the position of pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church. If you or someone you know has an interest in this position, we ask that you download and read the "Directions for Application" document below.
Applications (Resume and Letter of Intent) must be submitted no later than August 23, 2019 via email, fax or US mail to:
Rev. Jane Gibbons, Executive Minister for Program and Ministry Development
American Baptist Churches of Ohio
136 North Galway Drive
Granville, OH 43023
jgibbons (@) aol.com
Fax: 740-587-0807
Kirkwood
Kirkwood is a beautiful 214-acre multi-purpose facility located near Wilmington, Ohio in Clinton County. The facilities include a lodge and conference center, a detached mini-lodge, cabins and a family campground as well as a small lake, all surrounded by open fields and gently rolling hills. Find out more at campkirkwood.net.
APPLY NOW - DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM HERE!
Exciting News for American Baptist Camping!
Kirkwood Camp powered by Matthew 25: Ministries has exciting news to share for our 2019 camping season. We are significantly lowering the cost of tuition (DETAILS HERE!)!
We are so thankful for ABC/Ohio B.O.C.G. Camping/Youth Endowment Fund and the funds set aside solely for use to send campers to Kirkwood. We also know that many churches and associations in our area have allocated funds to assist families with their tuition costs. We appreciate your amazing encouragement and support of Kirkwood, and thank you for continuing to provide this benefit. We also encourage each individual church to consider sponsoring a counselor or helping Kirkwood in a financial way to help continuing to allocate funds to help Kirkwood continue to offer these camps at these prices so no child misses out on summer camp. Ohio Scholarship Application Download HERE!
Koinonia
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Randy Brookes, Executive Director
6810 Cork-Cold Springs Road,
Geneva, OH 44041-9346
Website: www.christiancampohio.org
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Phone: 440-466-1278