FAQ

  • What are ABA's doctrinal beliefs?

    The Arundel Baptist Association (ABA) adheres to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, a doctrinal statement adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention that outlines core beliefs on essential matters of faith and practice. To qualify for membership in the ABA, all member churches must affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

  • What is ABA's salvation message?

    In John 3:16, the Bible says, “For God so loved the world (including you and me) that He gave His one and only Son (Jesus Christ), that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” If you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today, you will be saved, and God will welcome you into His family as His child. After experiencing salvation through faith in Jesus, seek out other believers. Start by reading the Bible to grow in your understanding and find a community of believers who can support your journey and help you learn more about God and His Word.

    If you need guidance in knowing God or finding a Bible-believing church in our area, please contact us by phone or email. We would be glad to assist you.

  • How can my church be a member of the Arundel Baptist Association?

    To express your church’s interest in membership, please contact our Director of Missions (DOM) by phone or email. The DOM will then arrange a meeting at a mutually convenient time and place to discuss the membership process in more detail. During this meeting, the DOM will guide you through completing and submitting an application form along with any required supporting documents to the ABA Operations Committee (OC). The OC will review your submission to assess if your church meets the membership requirements. You will receive a written notice from the OC indicating whether your church qualifies for Associate Membership. After six months of positive fellowship, your church will be eligible for Regular Membership, pending the approval of Messengers at an Annual Meeting.

  • How is the Arundel Baptist Association supported financially?

    The ABA is primarily supported by contributions from its member churches. Each cooperating church allocates a portion of its budget to support the ABA’s mission. While we recommend a contribution of four percent (4%) of a church’s undesignated income, each church ultimately decides its level of support as they feel led. Churches are encouraged to send their contributions either monthly, quarterly or as a one-time payment. In addition to contributions from member churches, the ABA also receives support from other donors and partners, including the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. If you would like to make a donation to the ABA, please make checks payable to the Arundel Baptist Association and send them to our postal address. P.O. Box 536 Pasadena, Maryland 21123.

  • Who are the ABA Staff and Officers and what do they do?

    The ABA Director of Missions, Dr. Greg Kame, currently serves as the main staff member of the Association, overseeing the daily operations of the ABA. Supporting Dr. Kame in fulfilling the mission of the ABA are several officers, including:

    • ABA Moderator
    • ABA Moderator Elect
    • ABA Treasurer
    • ABA Secretary

    These officers collaborate with the Director of Missions to ensure the effective leadership and functioning of the Association.

     

  • Will the ABA exercise any governance over my church?

    As Baptists, we uphold the autonomy of the local church, meaning the ABA does not exercise authority over the staff, decisions, theology, property, or other aspects of its member churches. However, to maintain membership in the ABA, each church is required to affirm the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

     

  • What if I have further questions?

    If you have further questions, you may contact us by phone or email and we will be glad to help you.