Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists
since 1993
Welcoming & Affirming All People
As the only organization solely devoted to building the Welcoming and Affirming movement within the Baptist traditions, AWAB has a unique call to be The National Voice for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Allied Baptists in the US.
Since 1993 AWAB has been supporting churches in being and becoming Welcoming and Affirming of all people regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. We work as individuals, congregations, regional groupings and as a national body to advance the Radical Welcome and Love of God in Jesus Christ through being the Ministry of Reconciliation and building up the Beloved Community where all will be one.
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Recent News
AWAB Pride Directory 2026 Is Now Live
AWAB Pride Directory 2026 Is Now Live The AWAB Pride Directory 2026 is now live, connecting people across the country with welcoming and affirming Baptist churches celebrating Pride in their local communities. Each year, AWAB’s Pride Directory highlights the ways...
UBC Hattiesburg Seeks Pastor
From UBC Hattiesburg: University Baptist Church invites inquiries regarding its recently opened pastor search. As we affirm on our website ( ubchm.org ), “UBC exists to live out the gospel of Jesus and be an affirming example of God’s light to all.” We are affiliated...
Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church seeks a full-time Senior Pastor
From Lakeshore Avenue: Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church (LABC), a historic 166-year-old congregation located steps from Oakland’s Lake Merritt, is seeking a full-time Senior Pastor who resonates deeply with our mission: “LABC is an inclusive community that embraces all...
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