ABC Ohio

The American Baptist Churches of Ohio is an expression of the Body of Christ called to provide a network of resources, support and fellowship.

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Larry Allen Griffin passed away on May 14. Larry held various leadership roles at both the local and national levels within American Baptist Churches USA. Please keep the Griffin family in your prayers.

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🚨 Final day to register!
Registration closes tonight at midnight.

This is your last chance to:
✔️ Book your Cabin
✔️ Get your “Limited Edition Great Lakes Leadership Retreat” Shirt!
✔️ Connect
✔️ Retreat

🌿 Don’t miss it.
REGISTER TODAY: https://t.co/hiqabvyAIC

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⏳ Final days to register.
The retreat is coming.
And maybe it’s been coming for you.
Not just a break.
A beginning.
A space to pause before you press on.
A moment to return to what matters.
Registration closes April 6.
Register now: https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64

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⚠️ One week left to register.

You’ve prayed about it.
You’ve thought about it.
Maybe you’ve even almost signed up.

This is your sign.
Don’t miss what your soul’s been whispering for.

📆 April 20–22, 2026
📍 Cedar Lake Ministries

Register now: https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64

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Not as facilitators. Not as planners.
Just as sons and daughters.

This retreat offers space for leaders to be held — not just to hold others.
Come worship. Come rest. Come as you are.

April 20–22, 2026 | Cedar Lake Ministries
Register now: https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64

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The Reverend Lewis Timothy Chesser, 76, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. He retired as pastor of FBC Delaware. Please keep the Chesser family in your prayers. https://t.co/GgQPSywXUK

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“Nothing is wasted, nothing is lost — everything broken can be restored.”
— Jason Gray

Come be led in worship by someone who knows the journey of the soul — and brings it to life in every note.

Register now: https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64

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This year’s retreat isn’t just a pause —
it’s a recalibration for leaders in uncharted times.

All-inclusive. All welcome.
April 20–22, 2026 | Cedar Lake Ministries
Register now: https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64

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The retreat is just 5 weeks away.
Not sure if you should come?
Here’s your sign to say yes.

Yes to rest.
Yes to clarity.
Yes to worship.
Yes to feeling connected again.

📅 April 20–22 | Cedar Lake Ministries
Register now: https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64

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Who’s coming with you?
Tag your retreat carpool crew, your ministry besties, or someone you want to invite!

🚌 Shared space. Shared meals. Shared worship.
✨ Retreat with your people.
#GLLRetreat #BringYourPeople

More Info - https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64

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What can we expect from J.R. Briggs at the Great Lakes Leadership Retreat?

Dr. Briggs is a pastor, seminary professor, leadership coach, and trusted guide to leaders across the church.

📅 April 20 22 | Cedar Lake Ministries

More Info - https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64

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This retreat offers space for reflection, vision, and honest leadership growth.
Come learn from someone who truly understands the pastor’s path.

📍Great Lakes Leadership Retreat
April 20–22 | Cedar Lake Ministries

More Info - https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64

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⏳ The countdown is on — only 6 weeks until the Great Lakes Leadership Retreat!

Let the anticipation begin:
✔️ Powerful worship
✔️ Authentic teaching
✔️ Deep rest
✔️ Sacred community

More Info - https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64
✨ Register today — spots are filling up fast!

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This retreat centers around the truth that leaders are not machines — you were made to lead from rest.

✨ Come be renewed.

📍Great Lakes Leadership Retreat
April 20–22 | Cedar Lake Ministries

More Info - https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64

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✨ This retreat is for you. Come and be filled again.

📍Great Lakes Leadership Retreat
April 20–22 | Cedar Lake Ministries

More Info - https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64

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What do you need most right now?

💬 Rest
💬 Clarity
💬 Encouraging
💬 Connection

Leave a word in the comments below — we’re building space for all of it this April.

📍Great Lakes Leadership Retreat
April 20–22 | Cedar Lake Ministries

More Info - https://t.co/5R8wu5FV64

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🎉 Introducing our Limited Edition 2026 Retreat Shirt available for pre-order when you register: https://t.co/hiqabvyAIC

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The Ohio Baptist Education Society provides scholarships to members of ABC Ohio congregations who seek master’s level theological degrees. We also offer one scholarship per year to a student pursuing a DMin degree. Find out more!
https://t.co/85zaDQnzep

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Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve prepared:

🛏 Cozy lodging
🌲 Peaceful trails
🍽 Shared tables
🎶 Authentic worship

📍Join us April 20-22, 2026 at Cedar Lake Ministries
📅 Register by Apr. 6th

A space to reconnect with God
Check it out:: https://t.co/8FgNvVyWyp

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A day at the Great Lakes Leadership Retreat?
🌅 Morning worship
📖 Biblical teaching from J.R. Briggs
🍽 Shared meals & conversations
🎶 Evening worship with Jason Gray
🌌 Time to rest & reflect

📍Join us April 20-22, 2026

Full Itinerary Here: https://t.co/V0kgnuYCvl