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"Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them."
Who We Are
American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region is a resource for challenging, empowering, assisting and representing the American Baptist faith communities in Illinois (excluding Cook, DuPage and Lake counties) and Missouri as we live out our ministry together. Mission and Ministry is our purpose and nature.

Featured Events
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September 13, 2025 2:30pm
- 7:00pm CDT
AREA I ANNUAL MEETING...The Area I Annual Meeting will take place at Blackhawk Baptist Camp, Oregon IL, on Saturday, September 13, from 9:30am... -
September 8, 2025 11:30pm
- 1:30am CDT
INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT - ONLINE COURSE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER...A required course for the Pastoral Development Academy (formerly AME) of the ABC-GRR. Rev. Dr. Mark Keyser, Instructor Mondays, Sept. 8th through Oct.... -
September 18, 2025 7:00pm
- 8:30pm CDT
Understanding Clergy Compensation free webinar...Register at the link below. Register today: Understanding Clergy Compensation For questions, contact Rob: 217.726.7366 x13 or rob@abcgrr.org -
September 27, 2025 3:00pm
- 9:00pm CDT
Area IV plans Gathering September 27 at First Baptist Church...Registration is $20 and children are free. Child care will be provided. (Children must be registered.) Register at the link...
News of Ministry & Mission
A Brief Word from Our Executive Ministry Team

A word from Executive Minister, Rev. Patty King Bilyeu
August 2025 Dear Friends: Over the past few years, pastors and church leaders have asked me repeatedly if there were any tools “out there” that can help a congregation with its health assessment. Through much diligence and work, I am happy to announce that Rev. Dr. Ed Rogers from Renew

Missionary News
GRR Means Mission Our vision is healthy churches engaged in effective Christian ministry locally and globally. We urge churches to connect with global mission efforts in ways consistent with their passion. The easiest way to support all American Baptist mission work is to contribute to United Mission. 65% of UM