VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/13/21)—Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $400,000 grant to American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) to extend the debt relief provided to clergy through the financial education program “In Support of Excellence.” The grant was made as part of the third phase of Lilly Endowment’s National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges […]
“Our prayers are with the families of the victims of the tornado outbreak that extended from Arkansas through Kentucky. We especially lift up the people of Mayfield, Kentucky. May God bring comfort as only God can and work through the hands and feet of those who are called to assist with the recovery efforts,” said […]
We invite you to enjoy a Christmas Concert from American Baptist Churches USA. Featuring American Baptist celebrations from across the country, watch the American Baptist Churches USA Christmas Concert, below.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/6/21)—“Faith, Hope, Love and Mental Health” was the topic of the latest edition of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) The Justice Dialogues held online Wednesday. “The holiday season can be especially challenging for people with mental health issues and their families,” said the Rev. Lisa Harris Lee, ABHMS’ director of […]
To Respond to Pastoral Leaders Adversely Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 12/6/21)—MMBB Financial Services is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant of $500,000 by Lilly Endowment Inc. as part of its continued support for MMBB’s Financial Wellness for Pastoral Leaders and their Congregations initiative. As with all the […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/1/21)—Thanks to a grant from American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Intercultural, Leadership Empowerment and Discipleship ministries, First Baptist Church of Seattle and the Rev. Carolyn Shimabukuro have designed a video resource for prayer and meditation with themes that follow the seasons of the Christian calendar. The current video is a […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/1/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that co-preachers the Rev. Kamilah Hall Sharp and the Rev. Dr. Irie Lynne Session of The Gathering: A Womanist Church, Dallas, and Dr. Carol M. Garrett of the Historic Parsells Church, Rochester, N.Y., have been named recipients of the 2021 “Beyond the Stained-glass Ceiling” […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/1/21)—American Baptist Churches USA is pleased to offer a children’s storybook video for the American Baptist family based upon the book, “You are Special” by Max Lucado with illustrations by Sergio Martinez. Members of the National Executive Council provided the voices and narration for the story and director Jonathan Wu produced […]
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 There are many who say, ‘O that we might see some good! Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!’ You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain […]
We invite you to join us on our website through the 2021 Advent Season. Reflections will be posted prior to each Sunday throughout this season of Advent. View a Christmas reflection from ABCUSA Interim General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods, below. The reflection for the fourth Sunday of Advent is provided by ABCUSA President […]
