1. Partners in ministry with you and your church Partners in ministry with you and your church.

2. Regions which cover multiple states such as the American Baptist Churches of the Northwest AND A.B.C.O.P.A.D..

3. Regions which cover an individual state such as the American Baptist Churches of Michigan, Ohio.

4. Regions which serve primarily a single metropolitan area Philadelphia Baptist Association

6. There are similarities and yet differences, both in structure and style, as each of the 34 regions carry out their ministries. The Region provides an important link between the local church and the national boards.

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8. Through assisting local churches in the pastoral search process.

9. Utilizing Resources From The American Baptist Personnel Services

10. Guiding Churches In The Search For Ministerial Leadership

11. Through licensing, ordination and being a part of special celebrations.

13. Through leader development events for adults and youth.

16. Congregational Life Cycle Workshop Healthy Small Church Workshop

17. Through leader development events for adults and youth. Outflow Fanning The Flame Ministers Conference

18. Through camping.

24. Through mission trips.

29. Communications and Connecting.

31. In ABCOPAD, the Church Leadership Institute has an important place in our life together.

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35. To build Healthy Partnerships with Churches, Pastoral Leaders and the wider ABC Family to fulfill Christ's Mission in our world

36. Working Together To Serve God’s Church

49. Adoption Care Ministry Refugee Resettlement Committee

50. Retired Pastors or gifted laypeople who were a part of search committees themselves.. Working with Regional Pastors to help staff the work of Pastoral Search Committees (Regional Pastors will attend first meeting of the Search Committee to help build relationships, and will then be available to the Consultant for questions or concerns) Trained for the task and receiving a stipend for their work

51.  Retired Pastors or gifted laypeople who have gifts for conflict mediation  Trained and coached by gifted consultants to work in Mediation Teams throughout the region.

53. Partners in ministry with you and your church and your church.