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Announcements & Upcoming Events

Please note the ABCOTS Connect weekly zoom call is on summer break until Sept.15th, 2026

Join Weekly Zoom calls with ABCOTS Executive Minister Dr. Harrison
Tuesdays at 11 AM EST
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ABCOTS 2026 Calendar Every Tuesday “Connecting ABCOTS…” A Virtual Conversation 11:00 a.m. (EST) Meeting ID 929 6541 9729 Passcode 6Qi4WF September World Mission Offering Annual Area Meetings Area 6September 19TBD Area 5September 25-26TBD October Area 1October 3Rev. Norman O. Hall First Baptist Church-Ken Gar 3922 Hampden Street Kensington, MD 20895-2005 Area 2October 9-10Rev. Dr. Price L. Davis Mosby Memorial Baptist Church 2901 Mechanicsville Turnpike Richmond, VA 23223-1826 Area 3October 16-17Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16, 2026. First Calvary Baptist Church 1401 Pine Street Columbia, SC Area 4October 23-224TBD November November 4-6 - ABCOTS Board of Directors Meeting November 12-14 - ABCOTS Board of Directors Meeting, Nashville, TN December Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering

Pastoral and other openings Pine Street Baptist Church, Covington VA Lead Pastor Position Vacancy Announcement. Application Deadline: September 21, 2026 Mount Calvary Baptist Church Alexandria, VA Senior Pastoral Vacancy Announcement Closing Date: August 7th, 2026 More Info at https://www.abcots.org/copy-of-pastoral-openings New Zion Baptist Church Williamsburg, VA Currently seeking applicants for the position of Senior Pastor Please use the link below to access the full job description and application details. https://nzbc.bamboohr.com/careers/23?source=aWQ9MTg%3D

What's New

9/22/2026

Clergy Compensation: What Church Leaders Need to Know

Church finances involve more than balancing a budget—they also require thoughtful decisions about compensation, benefits, retirement planning, and long-term stewardship.

Join MMBB on September 22, 2026, from 1-3 p.m. Eastern for the Clergy Compensation and Lay Leaders Continuing Education Seminar, created for church officers, trustees, treasurers, finance committee members, and other financial decision-makers.

MMBB financial experts will share practical guidance on building fair and competitive compensation, understanding retirement benefits, and strengthening your church’s overall financial wellness.

Whether your church already participates in MMBB plans or is simply looking for better tools and insight, this webinar is designed to help you lead with greater confidence. American Baptist churches are welcome.

Strong stewardship today helps build a solid foundation for tomorrow. We hope you’ll join us to explore practical strategies that can strengthen your church’s financial future and support its ongoing ministry.

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Area II

Pine Street Baptist Church, Covington VA
Lead Pastor Position Vacancy Announcement.
Application Deadline: September 21, 2026

This pastoral search is being conducted prayerfully and intentionally in partnership with the American Baptist Personnel Service (ministrElife.com).

We welcome ABPS recommendations and invite candidates who feel a sense of call to prayerfully discern with us whether God may be leading us into shared ministry.

Pastoral Search Committee Contact: Rev. Frances Stewart, Chairperson

Pastoral Search Committee Email: psbccov@gmail.com

Application Instructions and deadline:

Please submit the following materials with your application by September 21, 2026:

Cover letter
Resume
Certificate of License and Ordination
Unofficial copy of transcripts and certifications
References: Submit three (3) written references, including one from a previous supervising pastor and two personal references with complete contact information (email, postal addresses and phone numbers)
Links to sermons: Provide access to three recently recorded sermons or teachings.