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    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.
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  • We're Reaching People

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    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.
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  • We're Training Leaders

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    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.
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Ethics Conference in February 2012 – Billings, MT

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ABC of the Northwest periodically offers Ethics training for clergy and church leaders in various parts of the Region. The next Ethics Conference will begin at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 24 and conclude at 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 25, 2012. The location is First Baptist Church Billings, MT.

 
Cost of $55 includes dinner, lunch, refreshments and materials.
 
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The purpose of the Ethics Conference is to establish and enhance clear boundaries in all ministerial relationships in a setting of mutual support. While this event will be helpful to anyone, it will be especially important for
 
• Any pastor or church ministry staff member (paid or unpaid)
• Any person who serves on Departments of Ministerial Concerns and Standards
• Local church board, pastoral relations committee or education/discipleship committee members;
• All candidates for ordination or recognition of ordination.
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Latest Articles

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When God Invades the Seams

Charles Revis, Executive Minister, ABC of the Northwest

Not long after coming to the northwest my wife encouraged me to take up fly fishing again. She’s a good wife. Actually, she thought our son would love this Northwest sport. Plus it would be something we could do together. She was right on both counts. Now he out fishes me on any day. (Proof of such can be found on my Facebook page.)

 
As I was learning to think like a trout someone said, “You’ve got to fish the seams.” That was confusing advice at first, but I found it to be true… read more
 

Between Here and There: Transitions with “There” in Mind (Part 1)

Patricia Duckworth, Associate Executive Minister, ABC of the Northwest

“So what is on your agenda for tomorrow?”

 
That is a common question in our home as we check in with each other. Depending on the day, I either dread the question or look forward to it. If the day has some “must do” but unpleasant task, I’d rather not answer. If it is a project or call, weekend at home or a day with something I am looking forward to, I’m happy to talk about it. You know the feeling… read more
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