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Based upon our commitment to Jesus the Christ and the leading of the Holy Spirit we, the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island exist to resource our people and to engage in Christ-centered ministries by promoting and building healthy pastors and healthy churches to bring the whole gospel to the whole world.

A limited number of Annual Gathering T-Shirts are still available for $10 per shirt. If you were not able to pick one up a the Gathering and would like a keepsake of the event please click the links for an order form or call the office at 401-294-6318 ext. 105.
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The 183rd Annual Gathering of the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island took place Saturday, April 25th at United Baptist Church, 30 Spring St., Newport. This year's theme was "Kingdom Under Construction: Building Hope, Building Faith, Building Future."

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Regional Awards

American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island is pleased to announce a new partnership with Judson Press, National Ministries’ publishing ministry for the denomination. “Judson Press Regional Rewards” is an affiliate bookstore program that provides an easy way to generate funds for our region's ministries. Click here to learn more.

Webinar Opportunity from Judson Press

Relighting the Torch through Spiritual R & R

Join us for this FREE retreat planning webinar

with expert and author Rachel Gilmore

It's widely acknowledged that Christian retreats provide much-needed spiritual R&R. Unfortunately, rest and relaxation may be in short supply for the retreat planner, particularly if you're working on your first event!

Join Rachel Gilmore on April 30 to participate in this creative and practical retreat planning webinar. Rachel has twenty years experience in retreat planning and has shared her expertise in The Complete Leader's Guide to Christian Retreats.

In her "Relighting the Torch" webinar, Rachel shares:

The basic elements of retreats (who, when, where, why)
Planning 101, including developing that all-important timeline
Brainstorming basics for creating a rich and memorable retreat experience

DATE: Thursday, April 30

TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST

REGISTER HERE

SPECIAL GIVEAWAY FOR WEBINAR ATTENDEES!

One lucky winner will receive a customized 3-session weekend retreat plan for your group from one of three general themes brainstormed by your Retreat Leadership Team and Rachel (via email or phone). PLUS, Rachel will serve as your retreat speaker for the weekend! The winning group will be responsible for paying for Rachel's room/board fee at the conference center and any transportation costs. However, Rachel's consulting/speaking fees will be waived.

If the winning group, chooses not to have Rachel speak at the retreat, Rachel will still create the customized 3-session weekend retreat plan as stated above. Thirty days lead time is required. The retreat plan will also be posted as a sample retreat on-line at www.completeretreatguide.com.

Order your copy of The Complete Leader's Guide to Christian Retreats today!

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