VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/1/20)—On April 1, 2020, American Baptist Churches USA Acting General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods published a letter to American Baptists with information about available COVID-19-related assistance. Read the letter below. April 1, 2020 Dear American Baptist Family: As the effects of COVID-19 continue to be realized across the globe, our […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/6/20)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) collectively raised $12,000 to assist Ministerios de Mujeres Bautistas de Puerto Rico (Baptist Women’s Ministries of Puerto Rico) with relief efforts for women and children impacted by the 6.4 and 5.9 magnitude earthquakes that shook Puerto Rico in early January. Gina Jacobs-Strain, executive director, noted, “The […]
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame the conversation around stewardship and generosity in their congregations. Bi-monthly blogs help support new growth and understanding as we deepen our ministry and discipleship. Relationships matter in every area of ministry, but they are particularly […]
This post is shared as a COVID-19 resource on our resource page at www.abc-usa.org/coronavirus. Visit this page to find helpful resources and information, and see regular updates from American Baptist regions and national partners. April 7, 2020 My Resurrection Sunday memories are filled with images of extravagant meals, dressing extra fancy to go to church, […]
This post is shared as a COVID-19 resource on our resource page at www.abc-usa.org/coronavirus. Visit this page to find helpful resources and information, and see regular updates from American Baptist regions and national partners. April 2, 2020 Dear ABC-MI Family, I hope and pray you are experiencing God’s faithfulness during this time which is becoming […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/3/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) convened a National Emergency Roundtable yesterday with American Baptist partners as a first step in responding to the coronavirus pandemic by sharing information about needs of American Baptists—members, pastors and churches—and available resources to meet those needs. Participants included the National Executive Council, the Regional […]
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Baptist World Alliance is issuing an invitation to Baptists worldwide to join in a 24-hour prayer marathon kicking off with an open call at 9:15 a.m. EST on Monday, March 30, 2020. We invite you to join us for the launch call as well as sign up […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/27/20)—On March 27, 2020, Acting General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods published a letter to American Baptists with a message centered around supporting churches, pastors and regions in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Read the letter below. Dear American Baptist Family: Thank you for sharing your prayers, litanies, and resources during […]
This post is shared as a COVID-19 resource on our resource page at www.abc-usa.org/coronavirus. Visit this page to find helpful resources and information, and see regular updates from American Baptist regions and national partners. March 24, 2020 Adjusting to the New Normal As we are all aware most spring and early summer events have been […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/20/20)—The members of the National Executive Council and the members of the Regional Executive Ministers Council issued a Call to Prayer on Friday, March 20, 2020. The Call to Prayer is included below: During this time of concern and uncertainty, the members of the National Executive Council and the members of […]
