Associated Baptist Press was founded in 1990 as the first and only independent news service created by and for Baptists. Our mission is to serve Christ by providing credible and compelling information about matters of faith. Our vision is to be the leading source of news, features and commentary for the global community of Baptists and other Christians.  Our reach extends to tens of thousands of Baptists and other Christians through our website and our email and social media products.

ABP is a non-profit, member-supported news organization. Our ministries are made possible by Friends of ABP -- individuals, churches and organizations that believe a free and unfettered source of news and information is essential to the health and integrity of the Baptist witness. Contributions account for 86 to 88 percent of ABP's annual operating budget. Gifts from individuals are the largest single source of ABP's revenue.

ABP is governed by a 23-member Board of Directors comprised of Baptist laypersons and clergy from 10 states.

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. Our work will reflect the highest standards of journalistic excellence and Christian character.

2. Function.  ABP functions both as a news cooperative and as a direct content provider. 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. Through our website and other products, we will also provide content directly to individuals and churches.  We will use new communications technologies 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 and other Christians.

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

Our Staff

David Wilkinson, Executive Director

Robert Marus, Managing Editor/Washington Bureau Chief

Bob Allen, Senior News Writer

Lindsay Bergstrom, Director of Operations

Beth Campbell, Development Associate

Our Board of Directors