American Baptist Churches Of The South
A Region of American 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 |
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Welcome to the American Baptist Churches Of The South (ABCOTS) website. Come for some information, stay for some ministry, connect with old friends and commune with new ones.
The 2026 American Baptist Churches Directory and Planning Calendar is now available for download. This helpful resource provides an at-a-glance guide for ministry planning across the American Baptist family, including key denominational dates, special observances, and opportunities for connection and prayer.
Download the 2026 Directory and Planning Calendar (.pdf).
Join Weekly Zoom calls with ABCOTS Executive Minister Dr. Harrison
Tuesdays at 11 AM EST
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American Baptist Churches Of the South
2026 Calendar
Every Tuesday “Connecting ABCOTS…” A Virtual Conversation
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January
January 5, 2026 ABCOTS Office Re-Opens
January 21-23, 2026 ABCOTS Clergy Retreat
February
America for Christ Offering 2026 (Click Here to Give)
Carry on the legacy of good works with your giving!
Each year, American Baptists come together through the America for Christ (AFC) Offering to support ministries that bring healing, hope, and transformation to communities across the United States and Puerto Rico. Through worship, learning, and service, churches help carry forward a shared story of how generosity and action help shape God’s work in the world.
March
March 28 Region Event America For Christ
April
April 5, 2026 Resurrection Sunday
April 28-30 56th Annual Session of ABCOTS
April 28 ABCOTS Board of Directors Meeting
May
One Great Hour of Sharing
Supports disaster relief, ministries to displaced persons, and development projects of the American Baptist Churches and its partners. The fund is administered by the World Relief Committee of the Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA.
July
July 12 ABCOTS Day in our Churches
August
August 21-23 Area 7 Annual Meeting
September
World Mission Offering
Your church has the opportunity to join the transformational work God is doing around the world through International Ministries’ 120+ global servants and 250+ global partners. God can use your participation not only to change lives internationally, but also to deepen your own discipleship in Christ.
September 19 Area 6 Annual Meeting
September 25-26 Area 5 Annual Meeting
October
October 3 Area 1 Annual Meeting
October 9-10 Area 2 Annual Meeting
October 16-17 Area 3 Annual Meeting
October 23-24 Area 4 Annual Meeting
November
November 4-6 ABCOTS Board of Directors Meeting
November 12-14 ABCOTS Board of Directors Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee
December
Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering
A long-standing tradition established in 1977 which supports ministers, missionaries and their widowed spouses who have devoted 15 or more years of their lives to service in ABCUSA.
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Everyday ABC Conversations
Join us for our Everyday ABC Conversations!
American Baptist Churches USA creates space for the “Everyday ABC Conversations,” a series of dialogues around topics of interest. Each Everyday ABC Conversation begins with a presentation on the topic by two leaders associated with the subject area, followed by a time of of small group conversation in randomly assigned breakout rooms of up to 5-6 persons each. A typical discussion question might be, “What are the implications of what you have just heard for you and your congregation?” with additional relevant discussion questions for each topic. The entire conversation, including presentation, lasts approximately one hour.
3:00 p.m. Eastern / 12:00 p.m. Pacific
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Register Now
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Thursday, December 3, 2026 | Register Now
