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 […]
Zoom and You: Community over IP The ABC of Wisconsin Virtual Annual Gathering How can I download Zoom? Zoom can be found on a desktop computer by going to www.zoom.us. Zoom can also be found on either the Apple App Store or Google Play. To download the Zoom app from the website, click on the […]
Rev. Fred Oaks President of the Board of Managers – American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin Fred Oaks is a graduate of Northern Seminary and was ordained in 1987 by Elliott Avenue Baptist Church in Springfield, IL. He served American Baptist churches in IL, MI, and IN until 2005 when he became a program director at […]
In celebration of our 175th year as the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin, churches and key partners were asked to “tell of God’s work in your midst from 1995 to present, and even articulating your vision for 2020 and beyond, thus the title of the project ‘9520.’” Here are their stories, presented in poster […]
By Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri. I have consciously considered, intellectually and practically, the question that titles this article—often! It comes to mind again in this new year as the region’s theme of transformation is deep in my soul. As someone who was explicitly raised by hardworking parents to not settle for average or “just getting […]
& Saturday, September 7- 11am to 2pm Hoyt Park Area #1 (map) – 1800 Swan Blvd., Wauwatosa Please park in main parking lot beside Area #1 and playground. For all Students, Alumni, Faculty, Ministers Council Members & Families Brats, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Buns, & Drinks Provided – Bring a side dish or dessert to […]
ABC/WI News Release NO ONE PUTS NEW WINE INTO OLD WINESKINS; OTHERWISE, THE WINE WILL BURST THE SKINS, AND THE WINE IS LOST, AND SO ARE THE SKINS; BUT ONE PUTS NEW WINE INTO FRESH WINESKINS. MARK 2:22 The New Wineskins Grant Program is up and running!! Throughout April and May the New Wineskins administrative […]
Rev. Karen Sundland, ABC/WI President 2019-2020 Rev. Sundland will “call us to order” at the start of the Friday evening banquet and chair the Saturday morning worshipful work session, where we will elect new Board of Manager members and Nominating Committee members for 2020, tend to other business items and recognitions, and take an important […]
American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin invites you contribute your collective story to Project ‘9520… Project ‘9520… is a storytelling project in poster form. ABC Wisconsin member churches and ministry partners are invited to submit a story poster that tells of God’s work in your midst from 1995 to present, and even articulating your vision for […]
All events will be held at the conference center. Specific rooms will be posted as they are assigned. FRIDAY SCHEDULE — OCTOBER 11 5:00-6:00: Crystal Meeting Room, Roger Williams Inn WI Ministers Council Fall Annual Meeting 5:00-7:00: Staughton Hall Lobby, Pillsbury Hall Lower Level Registration opens for Banquet attendees & full Annual Gathering participants Staughton […]