VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/2/22)—American Baptist Churches USA and the Burma Refugee Commission call on congregations to observe Sunday, February 6 as “Pray and Act for Burma” Sunday. Pastors and church leaders are invited to visit the Burma Refugee Commission page on the ABCUSA website for resources, here: www.abc-usa.org/burma-refugee-commission. Newly added to the webpage for “Pray […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/1/22)—The Board of General Ministries, the American Baptist Churches USA governing board, is currently in the process of seeking information regarding the priorities for the next General Secretary, whose term will begin in 2024. The board has released a survey which will take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. The board values your […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/28/22)—American Baptist Churches USA and the American Baptist Churches Burma Refugee Commission are issuing a Call to Prayer for Burma (Myanmar) for a special prayer service at 9:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 1. This prayer service is being held to observe the anniversary of the military coup in Burma. American Baptists […]
NEW YORK, NY (1/27/22)—MMBB is pleased to announce the introduction of MMBB Financial Wellness Institute (FWI), a convenient new way for MMBB members to learn about money matters. It’s a visually engaging and interactive online learning experience designed for both clergy and lay staff. This practical and dynamic e-curriculum is provided at no cost to […]
NEW YORK, NY (1/20/22)—MMBB Financial Services commemorates the life and legacy of Rev. Henry H. Mitchell, Th.D., who transitioned to his eternal home on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 102 years of age. Rev. Mitchell was a long-time MMBB member, having enrolled in MMBB’s benefit plans in 1945. “We’re saddened by Rev. Mitchell’s passing, but […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/19/22)—The retirement of Rev. Dr. Yvonne B. Carter, executive minister of the Cleveland Baptist Association (CBA), has been announced effective June 30, 2022. Carter has served as Executive Minister of CBA since 2014. “As a region, CBA has been tremendously blessed with the gifts, talents, and effective dedication of Rev. Dr. Yvonne […]
As we prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 17, we are happy to lift up events in some of our American Baptist regions, along with a new book recently published by Judson Press, “The Polished King,” by Joseph Evans. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Worship Service Evergreen Association of American […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/13/22)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks the Lord’s guidance as we plan our national event, Space for Grace, with increased sensitivity during these uncertain times. When planning began, we could not have foreseen what was to transpire with COVID-19’s Omicron variant. We remain optimistic that uncertainty will turn to certainty, as […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/10/22)—In response to the interest of ABC congregations to continue to explore the impact of the global pandemic on congregational life, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary and Board of General Ministries is establishing a new task force entitled, “Interpreting the Impact of COVID-19 on Congregations.” Former Executive Minister of […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/4/22)—In “The Polished King: Living Words of Martin Luther King Jr.,” Joseph Evans analyzes how King’s preaching brought the “living word” and various rhetorical techniques together in ways that helped people understand and be given hope by his messages. Exploring the complicated relationship between King and novelist James Baldwin—two of the […]
