BLUE BELL, PA (ABNS 6/17/14)—During the American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) board of directors meeting Wednesday through Friday, Executive Director Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III announced a $40,000 gift to Rainbow Acres in honor of the 40th anniversary of the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA)-affiliated Camp Verde, Ariz., ranch-style community for differently-abled adults. The […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/17/14)—The Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met June 12-14, 2014, at the Green Lake Conference Center/American Baptist Assembly in Green Lake, Wisconsin. On Friday afternoon, June 13, the Board of General Ministries voted to recognize the Chin Baptist Churches USA and Karen Baptist Churches USA as […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/14/14)—The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Board of General Ministries voted to approve two critical actions regarding Burma on Friday, June 13, at its meeting at the Green Lake Conference Center/American Baptist Assembly in Green Lake, Wisconsin. One action is with regard to U.S. financial support for the Burmese military, and […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/13/14)—As part of its commitment to socially responsible investing, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will participate in Oikocredit’s Annual General Meeting in Piura, Peru, June 16–20. ABHMS—one of close to 600 members of Oikocredit, a cooperative society that includes churches and church-related institutions—will be represented by Susan Gottshall, associate executive […]
The blog below was written by Rev. Dr. C. Jeff Woods, associate general secretary for Regional Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA). Blogs written by ABCUSA Leadership Team members will be published periodically on the website. Views expressed are the sole opinion of the author. (Interested in submitting a blog for publication? Email bridget.holmstrom@abc-usa.org.) The momentum […]
The story below is about a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Denver, Colorado, which is a recent recipient of the Matthew 25 Grant, sponsored by ABCUSA. Sometimes an ABCUSA Matthew 25 Grant ends up helping more than just the targeted ministry need. Members of First Baptist Church of Denver wanted to become more involved […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/10/14)—Four American Baptists have been included in the “Christian Educators of the 20th Century Project,” an online database of influential 20th-century Christian education leaders. They are Orlando E. Costas, Linda R. Isham, Ella P. Mitchell and Virginia Sargent—all past employees of the former Educational Ministries, the work of which continues under […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/10/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is calling for Letters of Intent (LOI) from those interested in applying for American Baptist Foundation (ABF)-administered 2014 grants from the Virginia and Gordon Palmer Jr. Trust. Awards will range from $5,000 to $15,000. The deadline for LOI is July 15, 2014. This year’s grant […]
The story below was originally published by Associated Baptist Press News/Religious Herald. The original article can be viewed here. Amy Butler, a Baptist pastor in Washington nominated April 27 to fill the pulpit of the prominent Riverside Church in New York City, was elected June 8 as the 84-year-old congregation’s first woman pastor. Butler, 44, […]
What is the Journey Team? A “Journey Team” (consisting of seven national, regional, and congregational leaders) was appointed by the National Executive Council to guide us through the process at the early stages of the Transformed by the Spirit initiative. What are the tasks of the Journey Team? 1. Promote participation by inviting ABC congregations […]
