ABCOFLASH lost one of our faithful volunteers, Lena Thurmond, wife of 69 years, to our own Dr. Bill

Thurmond. She spent years ministering to pastor’s wives in the region. Please pray for Dr. Thurmond, his family and all those who were connected to Lena as they celebrate her life and mourn her loss.

Click here to watch Dr. Thurmond's first public reflection on her passing and details of her celebration of life, taking place on February 22 and 23rd.

We are updating our church listing on our website and data base. Would you please take a moment to complete this form to ensure we have your pastor and church information up to date? Click here to complete the form or use the QR Code.

Black Church Ministries aims to assist pastors and churches in growing, developing, and expanding their ministry base within their cultural context. We have various programs planned to support church ministry – leadership, Sunday school, and discipleship training, and we plan to have retreats for pastors and a Juneteenth Celebration.

Monthly Zoom meetings are scheduled for the 4^th Monday of each month. A Juneteenth Celebration is scheduled for June 22, 2024.

Read more about the Black Church Ministries and events on our website - https://abcoflash.org/blackchurchmin

ABCOFLASH Clippers Night - Friday, April 5, 2024

Clippers vs. Jazz

Click here for a printable version of the flyer.

Click here to purchase tickets OR use the QR Code

Purchase Your Tickets by March 4th to get the best price of $41 per ticket.

You Are Invited! A Focus on Evangelism Sponsored by ABC/USA on February 22nd.

ABCUSA is hosting a two-part United Mission Matters Zoom Event with Dr. Gary Comer, author of “Soul Whisperer: Why the Church Must Change the Way it Views Evangelism.” Dr. Comer, the founder of Soul Whisperer Ministries, brings a fresh perspective to evangelism, challenging traditional approaches and introducing a more dynamic and biblically rooted paradigm. The first session took place on January 25th, and the last session will happen on February 22nd at 9 AM Pacific. Registration for these free sessions is required, and registrants may use the same link for both sessions.

Click here to register

During this session, Dr. Comer will share insights on redefining evangelism in today’s cultural context. Drawing from his extensive experience, including planting two churches and serving as the church planting coach for the Christian Missionary Alliance, Dr. Comer emphasizes a paradigm shift from mere “telling” to a more engaging “drawing” approach.

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You are invited to participate in any of the remainging sessions taking place on February 29th and March 14th. The West Coast time for these sessions is 4:00 to 5:00 PM Pacific!

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2024 Regional Ministry

The 2024 Regional Ministry Calendar is below with upcoming events for 2024 that bring our American Baptist family together for fellowship and equipping for effective ministry.  Here are a few highlights:

• Third Thursdays: Pastors and leaders come together to focus on ministry challenges and connect on Zoom. 
• February 24: Hawaii Association Gathering
• PLEASE NOTE: THE ARIZONA ASSOCIATION MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED FROM MARCH 2 TO A LATER DATE.
• April 5 – ABCOFLASH Clippers Night – Come together with other churches in the L.A. area for an evening of fellowship and basketball when the Clippers play the Utah Jazz
• Juneteenth Event – The ABCOFLASH Black Caucus will be sponsoring an event for everyone in our region to celebrate Juneteenth. The date and location are yet to be determined.
• Latino Ministries will have several training events, couples retreats, prayer vigils, youth events, and more. A more complete list of their events can be found on the Latino page of our website or by contacting Berta Villacorta at the Regional Resource Center
• ABCOFLASH Annual Meeting – October 3-5 – First Baptist Church of Glendale – The focus will be on the next generation of ministry. We are excited to announce that Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr., Pastor of First Institutional Baptist Church of Phoenix, will be our featured speaker.

As you plan the events and ministries of your church, please keep in mind these many opportunities! Additional events will be planned for pastors and ministry leaders throughout the year.

Click here for a printable version of the calendar

The Baptist Service Corporation is seeking to hire a Pioneering Executive Director. Click here to read more about this position.