A Lenten Reflection: Seeking Living Water from General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain
A Lenten Reflection: Seeking Living Water from […]
Raimundo Barreto Recognized with 2025 Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 3/4/25)—American Baptist Churches USA is thrilled to announce that Dr. Raimundo Barreto has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award! This esteemed award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to ecumenical work, fostering Christian unity at the local, state, national, or international level. Rev. […]
ABHMS Calls for Prayers and Support for Kentucky and Other Portions of Ohio Valley
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/20/25)—In response to devastating floods that have inundated Kentucky, West Virginia, and other parts of the Ohio River Valley, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has launched a One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) appeal to raise much-needed funds to aid victims of this natural disaster. To date, 14 lives […]
Dr. Susan Gillies to be Celebrated as Recipient of Sparrowk President’s Award
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/19/25)—Dr. Susan Gillies has been honored as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Cora and John Sparrowk President’s Award! This distinguished award will be presented with great celebration during the 2025 American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit in Omaha, Nebraska. The 2025 Biennial Mission Summit, taking place July 3-6, 2025, […]
The Omaha Reuben Challenge – Learn More and Join us at the Biennial in Omaha this July!
ABCUSA’s social media ambassador, Sydney Foster, has instituted a challenge to see between New York’s famous Katz Deli and their version of the Reuben sandwich and one from a yet-to-be-determined restaurant in Omaha, NE, this summer at the 2025 Biennial Mission Summit 2025!
International Ministries Launches First-Ever Virtual 5K: Miles for Mission
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/4/25)—International Ministries (IM) is excited to announce its first-ever virtual 5K event, Miles for Mission, taking place during Holy Week 2025 from Palm Sunday, April 13, through Easter Sunday, April 20. This inaugural event invites individuals, families, and communities across the globe to walk 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) together in […]
ABCUSA Invites American Baptists to a Time of Prayer; Lifts Up American Baptist Policy Statements
American Baptist Churches USA invites all American Baptists to be united in prayer for our churches, country and brothers and sisters. Please join us for prayer on Friday, February 7, at 3:00 p.m. EST | 12:00 p.m. PST, as we seek God’s wisdom and provision in these turbulent times, and as we pray for those […]
ABHMS to Host Vital Immigration Forum February 5
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/30/25)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces an important Justice Dialogue—an information and action virtual event on Wednesday, February 5, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EST to address urgent matters surrounding immigration enforcement. Titled “Care for One Another During Current Immigration Enforcement: Know Your Rights for Yourself and Your Community,” […]
An Invitation to Prayer and Reflection
26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 1 Corinthians 12:26 (NIV) Dear American Baptist Family, We are living in turbulent times, and in moments such as these, we are reminded of the power of prayer to strengthen our faith, guide our actions, […]
Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley Honored with 2025 Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace and Justice Award
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/24/25)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary emeritus of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), is the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace and Justice Award. The award will be presented formally during the ABCUSA Biennial […]