Kayla Jean Mueller, from Prescott, Arizona, the only American woman to be held captive and killed by the Islamic State, has joined the great cloud of witnesses, saints above of whom this violence-thirsty world is not worthy. Our hearts grieve over the senseless death of this courageous young woman. American Baptist Churches USA celebrates the life and […]
American Baptist Women’s Ministries “Crisis at the Border: What Could I Do?” will take place March 2-6, 2015. “Crisis at the Border” is a virtual mission encounter for women offering the opportunity for participants to delve into issues around immigration and unaccompanied minors. American Baptist Women are encouraged to sign-up and attend. Learn more or […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/10/15)—Kathryn “Kathy” Charland, an endorsed American Baptist International Ministries (IM) missionary, has been called to serve in partnership with the women’s ministries of the Baptist Convention of Zambia to assist in the establishment of a new Women’s Ministries Center. In her role in Zambia, Charland will contribute to the development of […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/10/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces its 2015 Women’s Day, “See . . . ,” on Friday, June 26, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas, immediately preceding the Biennial Mission Summit of American Baptist Churches USA. Women’s Day launches the 2015-2017 ministry focus […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/10/15)—Congregations, regions and community ministries related to American Baptist Churches USA are invited to apply for 2015 Justice for Children Initiative Children in Poverty (CiP) grants from American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) for support of projects that address children’s needs. At least 10 grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/10/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the first G.I.R.L.S. Leadership Academy, for girls who have completed 6th grade through seniors in high school. G.I.R.L.S. Leadership Academy will be held at the Chase Suite Overland Park Hotel in Overland Park, Kansas, June 25-29, 2015, concurrent with the Biennial Mission Summit of American Baptist […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/6/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces “Crisis at the Border: What Could I Do?” March 2-6, 2015. “Crisis at the Border” is a virtual mission encounter for women offering the opportunity for participants to delve into issues around immigration and unaccompanied minors. In 2014, over 60,000 children arrived unaccompanied at the borders […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/6/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks volunteers for a variety of summer mission opportunities across the United States that will truly make a difference as they undergird individuals and positively impact communities. Louisiana On the 10th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, volunteers continue to make a difference in the […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/6/15)—We are excited to announce two new updates for the Biennial Mission Summit in Overland Park, Kansas, June 26-28, 2015. The deadline for Church Sponsorship has been extended to February 27, 2015! Individual Registration is now available. Individuals may visit www.americanbaptists2015.com for additional details, to register online or to download a […]
Churches and organizations are invited to submit their own stories for our “Ministry Story Opportunity!” The deadline has been extended, and all entries are now due by May 1, 2015. Grants totaling $5,000 will be given to the top stories, and these will be celebrated at the Biennial Mission Summit in Kansas City in June […]
