Read a pastoral letter from General Secretary Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, written June 16, 2017, below. If you would like download a printable copy, please click here. June 16, 2017 Dear ABCUSA Family, The recent terrorist attacks in England, the apparently politically motivated shooting that took place in Virginia, ongoing debates over how to […]
The family also had to contend with the lack of running water, which was turned off from 5.30am to 8.30am everyday, and the frequent power cuts that were affecting Ghana at the time.
Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA, was interviewed by EthicsDaily.com Media Producer Cliff Vaughn on Wednesday, June 14. Learn more about Dr. Spitzer’s vision for American Baptist Churches USA in the video produced by EthicsDaily.com, below.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/14/17)—Registration for the American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit closes on June 15, 2017, at 12:00PM EDT (Noon). The theme of the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit is “Connect!” The Biennial Mission Summit begins with worship Friday night, June 30, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., and ends with worship on Sunday evening, July […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/14/17)—Sarah Jean Nash of Olympia, Washington, has been endorsed to serve as an International Ministries (IM) missionary in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. She will minister through the new extension of House of Hope in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. As an educator and dental assistant, Nash is passionate about serving women and children through ministries […]
In Spring 2017, we invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Transformation Stories – this is a part of the Transformed by the Spirit initiative. Videos and written stories are included as provided by local churches and American Baptists. Want to share your story? Submit written and video submissions to: americanbaptist@gmail.com. View […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/13/17)—This summer at the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., the Mission Summit Conversations will showcase seven dedicated rooms for the seven denominational priorities: Anti-Violence, Discipleship, Ending Poverty, Gospel in a Rapidly Changing Society, Innovative Models of Pastoral Ministry, Next Generation of […]
In Spring 2017, we invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Transformation Stories – this is a part of the Transformed by the Spirit initiative. Videos and written stories are included as provided by local churches and American Baptists. Want to share your story? Submit written and video submissions to: americanbaptist@gmail.com. View […]
Over the summer months, Acting Associate General Secretary for Mission Resource Development Dr. Al Fletcher has invited leaders to share their recommended “Summer Reading Material” for an Up to Camp series. As you pack for camp this summer, grab one of these books to take along! Read Part 1 of the series, here. Frank Frischkorn, Regional […]
Register today for the Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, 2017, to be held in Portland, Oregon at the Oregon Convention Center. Individual Registration closes on June 15, 2017. Individuals may learn more or register online here. The theme of the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit is “Connect!” This is an invitation for all American Baptists to […]
