About Us

Associated Baptist Press is the nation’s first and only independent news service created by and for Baptists.

Working out of our Jacksonville, Fla.- based headquarters, and with bureaus in Washington and Dallas, ABP provides daily coverage of Baptist news, news from the nation's capital, and other general news and information of concern to Christians in the U.S. and around the world.

ABP is supported through the generous contributions of friends, several Baptist institutional partners and foundations and is led by a self-perpetuating, independent board of directors.

We welcome your interest in ABP and would enjoy communicating with you further, should you have questions about the ministry of Associated Baptist Press.

 

Mission Statement

Associated Baptist Press will serve Christ by providing credible and compelling information about matters of faith.

 

Our Commitment and Values

1. Principles As inheritors of the Baptist tradition, ABP believes truth is the cornerstone upon which the democratic process is built, both in religious and civil relationships. We believe in democracy, because we believe it best honors the competency of every soul before God. Therefore, we believe our first commitment must be to our readers, whose right to know the truth is paramount, both for relating to God and to others. Our ministry will be built upon freedom, fairness and objectivity, by which we guard our integrity and autonomy.

2. Function ABP functions as a news cooperative. We will develop a network of reporters and news outlets -- both religious and secular -- that will provide a steady source of quality news, as well as a ready outlet for that product. We will use innovative technology to reach the widest audience possible.

3. Content ABP will credibly and compellingly report on matters of faith. We will report news, events and trends that affect and interest Baptists.

4. Objective ABP's goal is to tell the truth and thus promote understanding about matters of faith.