ABC Ohio Leadership Conference March 15 & 16, 2019

Join us for our ABC Ohio Leadership Conference March 15-16, 2019. Our Conference Leader is Dr. David Sanders of Judson University with the theme "Reaching the Next Generation."

Dr. Sanders will lead us through teaching and discussion on how to reach the generation called the "Screeners." 

Dr. Sanders has been involved with church and parachurch youth ministry for more than thirty years, including his work with Young Life. He is a Professor of Christian Ministries at Judson University focusing on youth ministry and adolescent studies classes as well as spiritual formation and intercultural missions.

Since 2013, Dr. Sanders has also directed a partnership project between the American Bible Society and MCYM with a web-based engagement tool called RezLife.com. He is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Church Alliance.

Dr. Sanders and his wife Debbie have two daughters, Becca and Raine. He enjoys traveling, remodeling his 100 year old home, and most recently raising chickens, honey bees and gardening.

2018 All Convention Wednesday Luncheon with Rev. Dr. Larry Swain

Our Executive Minister Rev. Dr. Larry Swain leads us in our closing All Convention Wednesday Luncheon. Dr. Swain's message was his "final address" as Executive Minister as he passes the baton to our new Executive Ministers: Rev. Mark Click, Executive Minister of Administration and Denominational Relationship and Rev. Jane Gibbons, Executive Minister of Ministry Programming and ARMs Expansion. This was all a part of “Discovering God’s Plan”, our theme for this year’s Annual Gathering based on Jeremiah 29:11-13.

2018 Annual Gathering Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Rev. Ruby Radford presents the Wednesday morning Bible Study for the American Baptist Churches of Ohio Annual Gathering. Rev. Radford is the pastor of Cass Road Baptist Church in Maumee, Ohio. “Discovering God’s Plan” is the theme for this year’s Annual Gathering based on Jeremiah 29:11-13.

Rev. Dr. Kevin Walden Brings the 2018 Annual Gathering Worship Message

Rev. Dr. Kevin Walden brings the message for our Tuesday night ABC Ohio Annual Gathering worship service.  Dr. Walden is the Associate General Secretary for Congregational and Pastoral Effectiveness ABC/USA. “Discovering God’s Plan” is the theme for this year’s Annual Gathering based on Jeremiah 29:11-13.

2018 Annual Gathering Missions Banquet

The Annual Missions Banquet featured    a message from Rev. Ray Schooler, International Ministries Director of Development and mission speakers to Thailand Alise & Mark Juanes. We also received special greetings from Leslie Turley, Area Director for Southeast Asia and Japan. “Discovering God’s Plan” is the theme for this year’s Annual Gathering based on Jeremiah 29:11-13.

2018 Annual Gathering Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study

Our Tuesday afternoon 2018 Annual Gathering Bible Study was presented by    Rev. Dr. Kevin Walden. Dr. Walden is the Associate General Secretary for Congregational and Pastoral Effectiveness ABC/USA. We thank Dr. Walden for accepting our invitation to speak at the Annual Gathering. “Discovering God’s Plan” is the theme for this year’s Annual Gathering based on Jeremiah 29:11-13.