$10,000 in OGHS Emergency Relief Funds to Myanmar, More Help Urgently Needed
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/1/25)—International Ministries has sent an initial grant of $10,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) emergency relief to partners who are providing humanitarian relief to the victims of the earthquake that caused widespread devastation in central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of […]

ABCUSA Announces ENGAGE 2025
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/1/25)—American Baptist Churches USA announces Engage 2025: an opportunity for pastors, church leaders, seminarians, chaplains, and specialized ministers new to American Baptist Churches USA to come together at the 2025 Biennial Mission Summit, July 3-6, 2025 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. The purpose of the event is […]
MMBB Announces Search for Next Chief Executive Officer
NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 3/27/25)—The Board of Managers of the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB) of the American Baptist Churches is currently conducting a search for the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization. Highlights from the detailed position specifications for the CEO search include: Position Summary: The CEO of The Ministers and Missionaries […]
ABHMS Calls for Prayers and Support for Rainy Mountain Kiowa Indian Baptist Church
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 3/18/25)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has mobilized a One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) appeal to aid the Rainy Mountain Kiowa Indian Baptist Church congregation and community in Southwest Oklahoma. On March 14, when high winds downed a power pole, sparking flames that rapidly fanned into a roaring wildfire, […]

A Time of Prayer and Reflection – View the recording from February 7
The recording below is of the Time of Prayer and Reflection which took place on Friday, February 7. 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) The February 7, 2025 Call to […]
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!