NEW Issue of ABCUSA Connections – Summer 2014
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Historic Events Launch International Ministries Boldly into its Third Century of Mission
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/8/14)—In two historic weeks, Christian leaders from around the world, along with all global servants and home staff, gathered to celebrate 200 years of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) mission service. Three major conferences and a Call Retreat were held at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wisconsin, on […]
ABHMS Urges American Baptists to Tune in to Refugee Webinar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/8/14)—Those wishing to aid Central American refugee children who are crossing the U.S. Southern border are urged to tune in to the Interfaith Immigration Coalition’s free webinar at 4 p.m. EST on Monday, Aug. 11. The webinar will provide an update on emergency funding and proposed policy changes affecting children and […]
In your time of prayer this Sunday, August 10…
Dear American Baptists, I am asking that this Sunday in your prayers of intercession that you remember the people of West Africa as their medical systems are being overwhelmed by the outbreak of Ebola. Let us remember with thanksgiving medical personnel and others who bravely risk their lives in treating those who have become infected. And let […]
$10,000 in OGHS Emergency Relief Funds Sent to China to Aid Victims of Sunday’s Earthquake
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/6/14)—A powerful earthquake magnitude 6.1 hit southwest China on August 3rd. Hundreds of people have been killed and some 1,300 injured according to state news agency Xinhua, reported by BBC News China. A major rescue and relief operation is under way. In response, $10,000 in emergency relief funds is being sent from […]
Development Worker Endorsed to Serve in Lebanon to Work with Refugees from Syria
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/5/14)—Melanie Baggao, from Placentia, California, has been endorsed for service as a development worker by American Baptist International Ministries (IM). She will serve in Lebanon with IM partner, The Lebanese Society for Educational and Social Development. Baggao is a member of Epic Church in Fullerton, California. Baggao will work as an […]
Tijuana Prayer Vigil Invitation Extended
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/5/14)—American Baptist International Ministries missionaries Ray and Adalia Schellinger Gutierrez, along with ABCUSA General Secretary A. Roy Medley, have extended an invitation to all American Baptists and friends for a prayer vigil on the border in Tijuana, Mexico. The vigil is in response to the humanitarian crisis of unaccompanied minors fleeing violence […]
Did You Know: General Secretary Nomination and Application Process Now Open
The nomination and application process for the next General Secretary of American Baptist Churches is going on now! American Baptist leaders and friends are welcomed to encourage and nominate persons whom you believe would make good candidates for the position. Applications will be closed on October 31, 2014. Click to view the Position Profile. “If […]
Judson Press Book Reveals Key Elements to Transformative Learning and Faith Formation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/1/14)—How can the Church become more effective at making disciples? Historically, churches have employed educational programs to facilitate the spiritual growth of believers. In Fostering Faith: Teaching and Learning in the Christian Church, authors Denise Janssen, Diane Janssen Hemmen, and Sallie Verner challenge the Church to look far beyond the Sunday […]
Medley Reports from the 2014 World Mission Conference
Above photo from International Ministries : A gathering of IM staff, missionaries, development workers, volunteers and special assistants. This reflection was written by General Secretary A. Roy Medley, about his experience at the 2014 World Mission Conference and 200th Anniversary event for International Ministries in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Dear American Baptists: I am just returning […]