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Voice of the Turtle Online News & Commentary To find out more, click on the links below:   Who We Are   Find a Welcoming & Affirming Church   W&A Chapters and Member Organizations   Membership Information   Bible Studies   The InSpiriter   Resources   News   Contact AWAB   Meet the AWAB Council   Related Links   Make a Donation   Return to Home Page	A Personal Note from Brenda Moulton   By Brenda J. Moulton, National Coordinator   It is with mixed emotions that I have resigned as the National Coordinator of AWAB, effective January 1, 2004. My reasons are primarily personal, but I also feel that now is a good time for AWAB to develop new leadership as it transitions into the next phase of its organizational life. Looking back, I celebrate with you the ten years of AWAB’s ministry within Baptist circles. We have increased our membership to more than 50 congregations, plus many organizations and individual members. We have solidified our presence within the ABCUSA and begun to strengthen our affiliations with the Alliance of Baptists and the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America. We have celebrated our reunion with American Baptists Concerned, the “parent” organization of AWAB, and are now working as one organization to do ministry with churches and with individuals. Together we have moved from a loose network of a handful of congregations to an organization which is well-respected by many within denominational and ecumenical circles. We have changed lives and educated thousands. We have held firm to what we believe God has called us to do despite incredible opposition. Looking ahead, I am also excited about AWAB’s future. While I am certain that it is time for me to move on to other things, I am sad that I will not be a part of that future. Although I will not be with you for the next phase of AWAB’s growth, I am confident that God is leading AWAB into new and diverse ministries. There are many talented people within the AWAB family and I have no doubt that the important work of AWAB will continue. Please continue to pray with me for the AWAB Council especially during this time of transition. Expanding the welcome and affirmation for lgbt people among Baptists will continue to be my deepest passion, and I have no doubt that our paths will cross in the years to come. I treasure the work that we have shared and the relationships which we have formed during the ten years that I have been involved in the leadership of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists. I wish to thank each of you for your prayers, your support, and your commitment to AWAB’s mission. I have enjoyed working with you and for you. You will always be in my prayers. In Christ’s service, Brenda J. Moulton       Chairperson Gregg's Words         - back to top of page - AWAB home page - member churches - - mission - resources - The InSpiriter - news updates - - membership information -       © The Association of Welcoming & Affirming Baptists, 2009. All rights reserved.