American Baptist Churches of the Northwest |

We're Working Together

Welcome to the website of American Baptist Churches of the Northwest - 150 churches scattered across a vast geography throughout Washington, Idaho, Montana and Utah with more in Oregon, Nevada and California. We believe that Jesus is the head of his Body and as its Living Lord he continues to "seek and save that which was lost" through healthy, mission-focused churches. We hope to inform and resource churches and pastors.
We're Reaching People

God is at work reaching the Northwest through churches engaging their communities in a myriad of ways. Transformation is happening. New believers are coming to Christ. Our connection with one another continues to be strong in spite of our vast geographical spread. New Testament churches knew they were part of something greater than themselves. By joining forces we believe we can increase our ability to reach the Northwest for Jesus Christ.
We're Training Leaders

Developing great leaders is a critical strategy for reproducing disciples. We are committed to leadership development. Our network of Leadership Learning Communities helps pastors become life-long learners who in turn develop leaders in their local churches. We are creating a common language for discussing and applying fundamental leadership concepts and influencing leaders who will produce disciples.

Coming Events

TOOLS FOR THE TRADE March 13, 9:30am-3pm				REGION BIENNIAL CELEBRATION May 14-15

A Spiritual Leadership Training Event Manette Community Church - Bremerton, WA with special guests: Dr. Clay Ford, Cheryl Ford, and Hannah Ford Clay Ford Read More				ABCNW Region Biennial The Summit Church, Boise, ID with Efrem Smith Read More

Haiti Update

1/28 Update: International Ministries Missionaries Provide Emergency Medical Care

1/20 Aftershock Update: A 6.1-magnitude aftershock hit Haiti at 6:03 AM today. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the epicenter was about 35 miles west-southwest of Port-au-Prince and about 6.2 miles below the surface of the earth. American Baptist missionaries working with victims of last week’s quake all report being safe. Dr. Steve James is at Christianville about 25 miles from the epicenter of this morning’s aftershock. Nancy James, some 100 miles north in Haut Limbe, also felt the shaking. Kristy Engel, Ketley and Vitale Pierre are in Port-au-Prince. Madeline Flores is in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Reid S. Trulson
Executive Director
American Baptist International Ministries

Click to go to International Ministries Website

Haiti Earthquake Relief
Emergency donations are desperately needed and can be made online at
http://www.internationalministries.org/items/80

American Baptist International Ministries
Haiti Response Summary
1/19/2010 [11:30 AM]

Lisa Rothenberger, ABC/USA World Relief Officer, answers questions about giving to the Haiti Relief effort through One Great Hour of Sharing
1//19/2010

A flyer and bulletin inserts for churches can be found here, along with journal updates as they are received.

Around the Region

A Missional Presence: Roosevelt Elementary School

by Rev. Mark Rambo, Associate Pastor, Olympia FBC

Roosevelt Elementary School - Olympia, WA

Six years ago one of our members came to me asking what I thought about our church helping with a local elementary school’s Fall Carnival. Her son was a member of the PTA and her grandchildren were students at the school. After some prayer and conversation we agreed and co-sponsored the school’s Fall Carnival with the PTA. We provided games, game stations, prizes, candy and workers. This allowed parents the freedom to be with their children and families, and enjoy the carnival. That was the beginning of our relationship.