The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants too. Because God is the one who established it on the seas; God set it firmly on the waters. Psalm 24:1-2 Mid-American Baptist Churches is holding a retreat in February, highlighting Creation Justice and care of God’s earth. The retreat, meeting […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/29/20)—Chin Christian University (CCU) in Hakha, Myanmar sponsored lectures on Baptist History and Identity from January 12-22, 2020. The D.C. Baptist Convention (DCBC) and American Baptist Churches USA (ABC) supported the university’s initiative, providing three lecturers: Dr. Robert Cochran, Dr. Patricia Hernandez and Dr. Rollin Van Bik. Hernandez and Van Bik […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/29/20)—The outbreak of the Coronavirus in Mainland China has been followed by reports of cases of infection in places from Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan to the US, Canada, France, Japan, Singapore, Nepal, and South Korea. As of January 27, close to 20 cities in China are being closed to travelers to […]
We encourage you to share one of your favorite Martin Luther King, Jr., quotes this week, in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, in 2020 observed on January 20. Here are just a few of many: Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/17/20)—Rev. Dr. Tom Wiles informed the Board of Ministries of the American Baptist Churches Of Rhode Island (ABCORI) in December of his plans to retire on June 30, 2020. In his letter to the Board he writes, “It is now my joy to share with you, as friends and colleagues, that […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/15/20)—The Planning Team of the “Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, meeting June 16-19, 2020 in Green Lake, Wis., is excited to announce Keynote Speakers and a Poet Laureate for the summer event. Register Today! The conference will be highlighted by Keynote Speakers Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque, Rev. Yamina Apolinaris-Concepcion, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/14/20)—The American Baptist Foundation (ABF) is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2020, Linda Cassel has been promoted to the position of Associate Executive Director of Development Advisory Services. As ABF’s Strengthening Your Financial Future program has grown in significance, Cassel has been instrumental in leading the Development Advisory […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/16/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) offers an update regarding the situation in Puerto Rico since the recent 6.4- and 5.9-magnitude earthquakes shook the island. The 10 emergency-response centers that ABHMS established this past December are serving as collection and distribution centers for supplies, such as food, snacks, water, ice, first […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/27/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that it is developing and sponsoring the “National Network of American Baptist Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors, Clergy and Specialized Ministers,” a professional support and networking organization. Membership in the network is open to all certified, noncertified, active and retired American Baptist chaplains, pastoral counselors, licensed counselors, spiritual […]
Following Saturday morning’s 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Puerto Rico, Acting General Secretary C. Jeff Woods encouraged prayer saying, “We continue to pray fervently for the people of Puerto Rico as the earthquakes continue to occur and cause power outages, damage, and depleted caregivers. Please continue to pray for our brothers and sisters of Puerto Rico.” […]
