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Central Region welcomes Drs. Diane and Gregg Hemmen. Gregg Hemmen was installed as ABCCR Executive Minister on Oct. 13 during the ABCCR Annual Meeting.
About Us
The ABC/CR is a voluntary association of autonomous Baptist churches glorifying God through living the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
BRIGHT IDEAS — Helping Others is FUN!
Lizzie asked for socks for her birthday and received more than 600 pairs! She wanted them for Friends of Isaiah Services to the Houseless, an outreach ministry of First Baptist Church of Turner in Kansas City.
Finding Unity Through Faith
“There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28
ABCCR in the News
- 2018 Legacy Award - This year’s Legacy Award was presented to Rev. Bill and Carole Cowell of Victory Village, “For showing God’s unconditional, healing love to teenage girls for 50 years!”
- Mid-Winter Mission & Evangelism Conference - I remember my first rodeo! No, I was not riding but watching safely from the grandstands. It was a spectacular sight for a seven-year-old.
- Rev. Dr. Gregg Hemmen named New ABCCR Executive Minister - American Baptist Churches of the Central Region has called a new executive minister, Rev. Dr. Gregg Hemmen.
- Coordinator of Camping Ministries - Region Staff Minister, Rev. Julie Robinson, became Coordinator of Camping Ministries, effective Sept. 1.
- IM Expands 2018 VBS Projects Fired Up About Global Mission! - I have great memories of sitting in VBS classes with the children of my church and letting them ask questions about the worst things I’ve eaten on the mission field ...
- Chicaskia Baptist Church, Harper, Provided 138 Years of Service - The Chicaskia Baptist Church, Harper, has been a beacon of Christian light to many who have been dedicated, baptized, married, and laid to rest ...
Missionaries Making an Impact Across the Globe
If your church group is interested in hosting a missionary speaker, contact Carolyn Predmore, ABC/CR Mission Coordinator, 913-897-5554.
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The ABCCR Network provides information on celebrations and concerns of our American Baptist Churches in the Central Region. The Network also announces region-sponsored programs and events through email. Sign up here.
Growing Healthy Churches to Fulfill Christ’s Mission