Kevin Walden writes: The value that our camping and conference ministries add to congregational and pastoral effectiveness is priceless. Green Lake in particular over the years has encouraged clergy and laity to lean into a higher degree of closeness to God and effectiveness in ministry. We all need time to be still and seek a […]
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame the conversation around stewardship and generosity in their congregations. Bi-monthly blogs help support new growth and understanding as we deepen our ministry and discipleship. “Stepping out of the busyness, stopping our endless pursuit of […]
As previously announced, Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), will be retiring on December 31, 2019. Spitzer originally took office on June 1, 2017. Submissions of letters or words of appreciation for a “Book of Letters” are invited. The Board of General Ministries of ABCUSA invites submissions of […]
The Myanmar military dropped the case against Rev. Dr. Hkalam Samson, president of the Kachin Baptist Convention of Myanmar, who had been summoned to appear in court on September 9, 2019. Learn more in a news article published on September 9, here. It was “A special and significant answer to ABCUSA’s churches’ prayers and advocacy,” […]
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame the conversation around stewardship and generosity in their congregations. Bi-monthly blogs help support new growth and understanding as we deepen our ministry and discipleship. Every June in my church, we celebrate “Gratitude Sunday.” I started […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/5/19)—Hurricane Dorian, which over the Labor Day weekend was one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record, pounded Grand Bahama Island for more than an entire day, killing at least twenty people. Floodwater inundated homes in the Abaco Islands in the northern Bahamas ahead of its advance on the U.S. East […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/4/19)—On Wednesday, September 4, American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Lee B. Spitzer published a letter to American Baptists, inviting them to be in prayer for Kachin Baptist leader Rev. Dr. Hkalam Samson, president of the Kachin Baptist Convention of Myanmar, who has been summoned to appear in court on September 9, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/4/19)—New from Judson Press, “River of Life, Feast of Grace: Baptism, Communion, and Discipleship” considers the historic theology of the Christian rites of baptism and communion from a Baptist perspective. It then explores the practical implications of these rituals for a life of radical discipleship. In addition, the volume includes a […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/11/19)—Approximately 44 young people aged 21-39 from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds participated in the first American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) “Intercultural Institute for Emerging Leaders” at ABHMS’ Leadership and Mission Building Friday through Sunday. This innovative training program sought to provide participants with hands-on, in-depth experience to effectively engage […]
