OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/20/13)—The Board of General Ministries meetings of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) concluded on Thursday at the Sheraton Hotel in Overland Park, Kansas. The meeting included a joint plenary session, described by ABCUSA President Ruth Clark the first “family meeting” of the various program boards. This was a combined plenary session of […]
Mission Summit 2013: An American Baptist Biennial Gathering is here! Prebiennial events are happening today, and tomorrow marks the official start. DOWNLOAD THE MISSION SUMMIT 2013 PROGRAM BOOK On-site registration is available in Overland Park at the Overland Park Convention Center. Visit www.americanbaptists2013.com for more information!
OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/19/13)—At the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Board of General Ministries meeting on June 18, 2013, Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley was re-elected to serve a two-year term as general secretary for the denomination. The re-election was announced on June 19 at a combined plenary session of the Board of International Ministries, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/18/13)—From obstacles to opportunity—this is the roadmap that faith in God provided to Rev. Romal Tune. In his new work, God’s Graffiti: Inspiring Stories for Teens, he highlights noted “at-risk” youth in the Bible and shares his own story of growing up in poverty amid crime and violence. Through these stories, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/18/13)—Individuals who are considering a call to global missionary service, or who are in the process of responding to such a call will be participating in the “Embrace the Cause” conference August, 9-12 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The conference is sponsored by American Baptist International […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/14/13)—”What I propose here is a new approach to preaching funerals,” pastor, scholar, and author Peter Wherry explains, “an approach that is pastoral, holistic, and healing.” In his new book, pastors and preachers will discover more than conventional homiletics theory about mechanics and methodology. In it, Wherry envisions anew the content […]
“Rhythms of the Spirit” is a retreat that will be taking place at Green Lake Conference Center, August 5-9, 2013. Rev. Jeff Savage, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Springfield, Oregon, will be the keynote speaker at the conference, leading attendees in finding a balance in their daily lives. The following is his reflection includes […]
The Mission Summit Conversations are a featured part of the Mission Summit/Biennial, June 21-23, 2013 in Overland Park, Kansas! The Mission Summit Conversations will be an open opportunity for anyone attending the event to engage in meaningful dialogue about a topic of interest by self-selecting into a small group. The Mission Summit Conversations are the […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/7/13)—American Baptist Foundation (ABF) today announced the official launch of its Strengthening Your Financial Future (SYFF) Program. An initiative focused on the Foundation’s devotion to partnering with our American Baptist Ministries and individuals to develop and promote planned giving for the long-term sustainability of ministry and mission. Through the SYFF Program, ABF […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/5/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks volunteers to help rebuild homes, churches, communities and lives devastated by natural disaster. New Jersey While the first two weeks of the Hurricane Sandy response effort “Coming Together for New Jersey…Rebuild, Renew and Restore” took place May 4-11 and June 1-8, volunteers are needed […]
