Ministry in a New Key

Fred Oaks, President, ABC WI Board of Managers  Last May on this page Rev. Dr. John Jones acknowledged how coping with the pandemic had disrupted our cherished routines. Then he suggested that the Holy Spirit might be stretching us toward something needed and new: “Just maybe the changes, skills, and habits that have been forced […]

ABC/WI Calls Interim Regional Executive Minister

The American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin called Rev. Dr. John A. Jones IV as its Interim Regional Executive Minister. Jones will begin his service January 1, 2021. “Dr. Jones is a faithful minister and educator deeply committed to the values and mission of our region,” said Fred Oaks, President of the ABC WI Board of Managers. […]

Transformation Continues…

By Marie Onwubuariri, REM Guided by Romans 12:2, at the Annual Gathering I noted the transformation I have begun to see in and among ABC/WI over the past six years. We have… …realigned practices and structures to foster the pursuit of mission, evident in our governance, gathering themes, standards of ministries, & our interactions. …resisted […]

Mercy, Truth, Justice, Peace

By Marie Onwubuariri, REM I will hear what God the Lord will speak, For He will speak peace To His people and to His saints; But let them not turn back to folly. Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land. Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed. […]

ABC/WI Regional Executive Minister Transition Announcement

On behalf of the Board of the Managers and staff of the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin, we are writing to inform you that Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri has announced her resignation as Regional Executive Minister. After over six years, she will depart at the end of December 2020 to become the Associate General Secretary of […]