American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles, Southwest & Hawaii

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A celebration of Pastor William Campbell's ministry was held recently in Pasadena upon his retirement. He was raised at Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles. After he received his call to ministry and completed seminary, he served several churches. He concluded his ministry as the pastor of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, where he has served since 2001. Family, church members, friends, and pastors from around Los Angeles joined to thank Pastor Campbell for his role as a father and ministry and for his friendship and partnership in ministry and the pursuit of justice.

Click here to read about his life and ministry.


Pictured below are Rev. William Epps, Pastor of Second Baptist Church, and Rev. Venus Butler, Associate Pastor of Second Baptist Church, and Dr. Tahlib McMicheaux and Rev. Doug Hubbard, who serve with ABCOFLASH.

Faye Yarbrough, who serves as a Global Servant in South Africa, shares "Good News of Great Joy" in her most recent newsletter. Click here to read it!

Click here to learn more about Winter Youth Retreat!

Bring youth and young adults to Camp Cedar Crest in January!

Pieter and Nora Kalkman, Global Servants serving in Europe, along with their daughter Nora have returned to the U.S. and are living at Atherton Baptist Homes. They'll be visiting churches to share what God is doing in Europe, say thanks for the support they receive, and ask for new or continued support. Please invite them to your church or have a meal to connect with them!


They need a car for a year. Are you or is anyone you know looking to sell their car? Send an email directly to Pieter by clicking here if you can help or if would like to invite them to your church!

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