VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/17/16)—The Rev. Dr. Judy G. Allbee, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut (ABCCONN), has announced her retirement effective September 30, 2016. The announcement was made at the ABCCONN Executive Committee meeting on May 10, 2016. Allbee has served as Executive Minister of the region since January 2005. Prior […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/16)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) announces the spring 2016 awards for its Matthew 25 Grant. There were 74 applicants which received funding ranging from $500 to $2,500, with a total of $100,300 awarded for the period. ABCUSA also announces a change in the structure for the Matthew 25 Grant. Since 2013, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/16)—What does a comic book superhero have in common with the gospel of Jesus Christ? Readers will learn this and more in the new Judson Press title Holy Heroes: The Gospel According to DC & Marvel by pastor and author Scott Bayles. Likening the legends of superheroes to modern-day parables, Holy […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/16)—Available now for free viewing on American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) website is the second Bible study presented by renowned theologian Brian McLaren at ABHMS’ “Space for Grace” gathering. In his own inimitable style, McLaren explores “Restoring Human Connection: Religion, Politics, and the Bible” (Acts 10:1-48), as videotaped live at […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/10/16)—Susan Gillies, the Interim General Secretary for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) and a resident of Omaha, Neb., will be awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree, honoris causa, during May 14 commencement exercises on the main campus of Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Shawnee, Kan. The seminary is recognizing her for […]
The new Baptist Men’s Ministry (BMM) in Washington D.C., wanted to make a difference for homeless and recovering men trying to re-enter society and the workforce, and a $1,200 Matthew 25 Grant has served as the launchpad. Part of the DC Baptist Convention (DCBC), BMM has just held its first retreat at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist […]
Do you struggle for balance between prayer and activity? Do you long for more silence and solitude in your life and ministry? More energy for compassion, peace and justice? This conference, offered in a retreat style and in two locations for 2016, provides a unique opportunity to explore and practice the contemplative life together. We’ll […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/4/16)—On April 16, Dr. Samuel Chetti, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles, Southwest and Hawaii (ABCOFLASH), announced to the region Board of Directors his plans for retirement on December 31, 2017. Mr. Steven A. Simons, Esq., president of ABCOFLASH, said, “Dr. Chetti has faithfully served our Region, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/2/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is calling for applications for 2016 grants from the Virginia and Gordon Palmer Jr. Trust of the American Baptist Foundation. Awards will range from $5,000 to $25,000. The deadline to apply for a grant is midnight on June 15, 2016. This year’s grant cycle seeks […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/27/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues its nearly 200-year-old commitment to domestic mission across the United States and Puerto Rico with a redesigned website that brings the ministry to life for the 21st century and beyond. For easy navigation, the updated website—www.abhms.org—categorizes content by three ministry emphases—“Developing Leaders,” “Equipping Disciples” and […]
