American Baptist Churches Of The South
A Region of America Baptist Churches, USA
"Strengthening and Caring for Church Environments for Strong Ministry & Missions"
P.O. Box 47277 Windsor Mill, MD 21244-0277
Website: www.abcots.org | (443) 551-3045 - Main Line | (800) 466-9571 |
gloria@abcots.org. jmharrison@abcots.org. abcotsadmin@abcots.org. pwhite@abcots.org
WELCOME to the American Baptist Churches of the South, (ABCOTS) website. ABCOTS is a Maryland non-profit corporation associated as a covenanting Regional organization with the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A. See us in Missions, Evangelism and Denominational Work, supporting the local congregations serving the District of Columbia and 15 states throughout the southern United States. Join us in reaching the world for Christ believing and perpetuating His identity, His message and His ministry!
Special Appeal
The ABCOTS Executive Minister, Dr. J.M. Harrison and staff are seeking any organizations or churches in their areas, able to accept donations for some of the areas hit hardest by the storms.
Please call the office 443.551.3045 or Email gloria@abcots.or or jmharrison@abcots.org if you are able to assist.
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Acceptable Items List for Victims of Hurricane Helene
Baby Formula, Adult and Baby Socks
Unopened, non-perishable food items (peanut butter, crackers, and nutrition bars)
Sunscreen, Bug Spray, Baby Wipes, Feminine Hygiene Items
Powdered Drink Mix, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste
Trash Bags, Toiletries, Hand Sanitizers
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Hygiene Products
Dog Food
NO CLOTHING ARTICLES
Donations drop-off accepted at the following churches​
Area I
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
608 North Horners Lane, Rockville MD 20850
Mrs. Angelia Mumford angeliamumford@msn.com
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Purity Baptist Church
1325 Maryland Avenue, NE
Washington, D.C. 20002-4003
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Area II
Main Street Baptist Church
517 Main Street, Smithfield, VA 23431-0159
Area III
Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church
1095 Allen Road, Greenville, NC 27834-8594
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Donations and Prayers requested for the victims of Hurricane Helene
ABCOTS and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) requests prayers and donations for those affected by the destruction and loss of lives caused by Hurricane Helene
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How you can help:
Please join American Baptists in supporting the relief efforts directed toward those affected by the recent hurricanes and their aftermath. One hundred percent of designated OGHS gifts are allocated to domestic disaster relief.
You can donate via your church or directly online.
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Checks designated to OGHS–Hurricane Helene should be mailed to ABHMS’ Office of Development care of Kim Wilkins, 1075 First Avenue, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania 19406. If intended, donor checks should also include the name of the donor’s church and the name “Helene” in the memo section of the check to ensure that the church receives credit for the gift.
To learn more about ABHMS, visit abhms.org.
American Baptist Home Mission Societies partners with American Baptists to promote Christian faith, cultivate Christ-centered leaders and disciples, and bring healing and transformation to communities across the United States and Puerto Rico.
Area Meetings
Area 2 October 11 & 12 Ebenezer Baptist Church Richmond, VA
Rev. Denise Wynn Forgodis2003@aol.com Rev. Michael Shannon M_shannon15@comcast.net
Area 3 October 18 & 19 Friendship Baptist Church Atlanta, GA
Dr. Stephen Greene Howard pastor@mycmbcnc.org
Area 4 October 25 & 26 Location TBD
Dr. Wayne Thompson Drwgt22@gmail.com
American Baptist Churches Of the South
Every Tuesday “Connecting ABCOTS…” A Virtual Conversation 11:00 a.m. (EST)
Meeting ID 929 6541 9729 Passcode 6Qi4WF
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May - June One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) (Funds support disaster relief)
July 14 “ABCOTS DAY” Region Offering - (Funds Received to Support ABCOTS administration)
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August - October Areas Annual Meeting
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September - October World Mission Offering (WMO) (Funds Received to Support International Ministries)
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​November 6-8 ABCOTS Board of Directors Meeting
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November 27-29 ABCOTS Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
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November - December Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) - (Funds Thank You Gifts to MMBB Retirees)
December 23 ABCOTS Office Closed for Christmas Holiday
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2025
January 6, 2025 ABCOTS Office Re-Opens
March 22 Region Event America For Christ (all virtual)
April 21-25 55th Annual Session of ABCOTS
July 13 ABCOTS Day in our Churches
Happenings In and Around ABCOTS and ABC-USA
​​National Ministers Council family
Grounding and Prophetic Gathering October 28-31, 2024, Mt. Bethel PA.
Reminder
Register for the Ministers Council 2024 Retreat and Biennial Meeting
The American Baptist Ministers Council's Retreat and Biennial Meeting will take place at the Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center, 3300 River Road, Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania.
​*REGISTRATION FEE: The 2024 registration fee is $380 (single room), and $330 (double room) per person. This includes all meals and lodging for the retreat.
Pay your registration fee at: https://ministerscouncil.com/biennial-registration.php
Click the maroon Pay Your Registration Fee button near the bottom of the page. Please indicate in the Notes line that this is your meeting registration fee.
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AREA I
19 Street Baptist Church, Washington, DC
Summary of Qualifications:
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Ordained minister with a minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited college/university and demonstrated experience in pastoral ministry and church leadership.
Alignment with the doctrinal beliefs and practices of Nineteenth Street Baptist Church
​How to Apply
To apply for the Senior Pastor position, please complete the fillable PDF application form and submit it along with certifications of licensure via email to PastorSearch@19thStreetBC.org or by mail to Nineteenth Street Baptist Church – Pastoral Search Committee, 1400 L Street NW, Post Office Box #34003, Washington, DC 20005. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final submission deadline of Friday, November 1, 2024. Please be aware that submissions outside of email or mail will not be accepted, and we are not responsible for late or lost applications.
All application inquiries should be directed to the provided email address, as we will not address questions via phone.
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Shiloh Baptist Church, Washington, DC , 1500 Ninth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 www.shilohbaptist.org
Seeking a Senior Pastor
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
1. Master of Divinity from an accredited theological seminary or divinity school. 2. Doctor of Ministry (DMin), Doctor of Theology (ThD), or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from an accredited theological seminary or university is preferred. 3. Licensed and ordained as a Baptist minister. 4. Seven or more years of experience as a successful senior or associate minister at a Baptist church.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Letter of intent / cover letter 2. Resume, which should contain the following: a. Contact phone and email b. Mailing address c. Ministerial experience d. Other professional experience e. Education f. Link to recent sermon(s), available via online video platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, etc. 3. Materials must be received in pdf format via email by Friday, September 6, 2024. Send application materials and all questions or comments regarding the position to: pulpitcommittee@shilohbaptist.org.
AREA II
EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Seeking a Senior Pastor
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The historic Ebenezer Baptist Church of Jackson Ward in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a Senior Pastor to lead this traditional Baptist congregation into the next phase of the 21st century.
Summary of Qualifications
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An ordained minister recognized (or qualified to be recognized) by the American Baptist churches U.S.A.
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A graduate of an accredited theological institution with a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent graduate degree in religion (Master of Theology, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Sacred Theology, etc.)
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At least five years of verifiable experience as an assistant pastor, associate pastor, or senior pastor in a Baptist congregation.​
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How To Apply
Please prepare the following items and submit them in a single email transmission to recruiting@ebenezerrva.org. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All materials sent to the Ebenezer Baptist Church Pastoral Search Committee will be kept confidential and are non-returnable to applicants. Ebenezer Baptist Church shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, or sexual orientation. All submissions are due on or before September 30, 2024.
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