Author Archives: Jonathan Spencer

As 2025 is nearing its end, I want to remind you of our opportunity to make a Kingdom impact through year-end giving.  Thank you for your continued generosity to our general fund at ABC which we call, “The Great Commission Fund.”  The Great Commission Fund provides the resources for our church to advance the GreatContinue reading “Year End Giving @ ABC”

“And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him” (Matthew 2:11).  The wise men journeyed far from the east to find the King of the Jews.  As they made their way into the home of Joseph and Mary, they set their eyes on Jesus. Continue reading “The Sights and Sounds of Christmas”

The Christmas season is upon us at ABC!  I cannot wait to see what God is going to do as we set our eyes on the Light of the World this month.  I hope you’re planning to join us for our “Light Up Austin” service day this Saturday December 6th.  We will take Christmas onContinue reading “Christmas is Here!”

James 1:16-17 says, “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”  Thanksgiving is upon us at ABC.  This Wednesday we will give thanks as a church family at our Annual ThanksgivingContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”

1 Thessalonians 5:18 says, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  We have much to be thankful for here at ABC.  God continues to pour out His blessings on our church family.  He is growing our church both in width and depth, and He blessesContinue reading “Give Thanks”

Romans 12:10 says, “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” This Sunday is Veteran’s Day Weekend at ABC.  This is a special day where we take time in our church gatherings to give honor where honor is due.  Come early to view the “Wall of Honor” display in our lobby.  ThisContinue reading “Veteran’s Day Weekend @ ABC”

It is hard to believe, but the holidays are just around the corner.  I am so excited to see how God is going to move through ABC during this special season.  But I am also aware that the holiday season can be quite painful for some.  This year, ABC has grieved the loss of 25Continue reading “Christmas Memorial Service”

This Sunday, we will distribute our updated Annual Report in preparation for the 2026 budget year.  Church vote for this proposed budget will take place on Sunday November 9th.  Inside this year’s Annual Report you will find highlights of what God has done through the ministry and mission of ABC this past year.  You willContinue reading “The Great Commission Fund”

The apostle Paul said, “pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ” (Colossians 4:3).  Paul was always looking for open doors in ministry.  He longed to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and help believers mature in their discipleship.  So he keptContinue reading “Pray for Open Doors”

On October 6, 2024, we launched Light The Way, a two-year generosity initiative designed to eliminate our debt, expand our mission, and extend the message of Jesus Christ.  On that kick-off Sunday, ABC carried around $4.5 million in debt.  Exactly one year later, on October 6, 2025, Austin Baptist Church became DEBT FREE!  This isContinue reading “A Historic Moment For ABC”