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Events

MCGBA Fall gathering:
perils and wisdom of practicing radical hospitality

Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 12 noon to 2:00 pm
American Baptist Seminary of the West

This luncheon provides a great opportunity to gather with other American Baptists who are engaged in ministry both within and beyond the church walls. See details.

Minister's Council Retreat

Monday and Tuesday, January 9-10, 2012
San Damiano in Danville, CA

This retreat provides a great way for pastors, professional church leaders and retired clergy to fellowship, support one another, worship and study together. It also provides an excellent way to slow down and regroup after the busyness of the Advent and Christmas seasons! Watch for details.

Resources

Redwood Glen
A Bay Area Christian Camp and Conference Center
Special discounts to ABC churches; opportunity for private retreats for ABC pastors— $25 plus food; call for availability. For more information, call 650-879-0320, or e-mail info@redwoodglen.com.

Links

American Baptist Websites

• Ministers Council:
  Website for the National American Baptist Ministers Council
• ABC/USA:
  The official website of the American Baptist Churches, USA
• American Baptist Seminary of the West
• Evergreen Baptist Association
• Growing Healthy Churches (formerly ABC West)
• Pacific Coast Baptist Association
• Redwood Glen Camp and Conference Center

other sites

• Alban Institute- training and resources for congregations
• Center for Baptist Studies at Mercer University
  See especially their monthly Baptist Studies Bulletin
• Legal Assistance for churches is available from David T. Ball, who focuses on religious and non-profit organizations. He holds an M.Div. from Boston University and a Ph.D. from the Graduate Theological Union in addition to his legal training and is licensed to practice in the state of California. [Biographical info]. Contact him at 250 West Street, Columbus, OH 43215-2538 614-462-1084 Fax: 614-228-3907 dball@szd.com