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We are members of the North American Baptist Conference headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

NAB History

The North American Baptist Conference was begun by immigrants from Germany.  The first church was organized by Rev. Konrad Fleischmann in Philadelphia in 1843.  In 1865, delegates of the churches met in Wilmot, ON, and organized the Morth American Baptist Conference.  Many languages are represented in our churches.

The Conference meets in general session once every three years for fellowship, inspiration and to conduct the business of the Conference through elected delegates from local churches.  The General Council, composed of representatives of the various Associateions and Conference organizations and departments, meets annually to determine the annual budget and programs for the Conference and its departments and agencies.  The General Council also makes recommendations to the Triennial Conference on policies, long-range plans and election of certain personnel, boards and committees.

Approximately 38 missionaries serve in Brazil, Cameroon, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Phillippines and Russia.

Seven homes of the aged are affiliated with the Conference and 11 camps are operated on the association level.

About NAB

The North American Baptist Conference is a network of 400 churches in Canada and the United States who have as our purpose making disciples of Jesus Christ at home and internationally.

Our organizational mission is to encourage and resource the development, growth, and multiplication of locally effective disciple making churches around the world.

Cascade Park Baptist Church History

Founded in 1979 via a denominational church plant, Pastor Don Ganstrom began in-home Bible studies.  In 1980 Pastor Phil Yntema was called as first official pastor and formal services began in Wy'East Middle School.  In 1982 property was secured and a church building was erected in 1984.  An education building followed in 1987.  Pastor Phil's ministry continued until 1994 when he accepted a call as Executive Director of NAB Conference.  Currently our ministry team consists of our Senior Pastor, John Hall; Pastor of Worship, Kent Borror; Director of Student Ministries, Chris Quinn; and Student Ministries Intern, Steve Smith.