As COVID-19, the coronavirus, spreads throughout the United States, with latest numbers reaching 13,000 positive tests confirmed from the virus at the time of this writing, there are a number of actions that American Baptists can take. “We continue to be in prayer for those affected by the COIVID-19 pandemic, as well as their family […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/18/20)—American Baptist Churches USA announces that Rev. Judy Fackenthal and Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque will serve as co-coordinators for the next Orientation to American Baptist Life event, which will take place June 25-27, 2021 in coordination with the American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Orientation […]
***NOTE: View Additional Resources at www.abc-usa.org/coronavirus*** March 10, 2020 Dear American Baptist Family: I join you in our common concerns regarding the effects of COVID-19, which is being referred to as the coronavirus. We continue to be in prayer for the recovery of those who are ill, the medical teams caring for the sick and, […]
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. I write a blog each week for my congregation and their […]
Only a few days remain to register at a discounted rate! Registration is now only $149, but after March 15, the fee will increase to $199. Don’t wait until the price goes up – register today! Register here. For a discounted rate, register by March 15. This summer’s Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready. Conference will […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/13/20)—The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a pandemic, defined as the “worldwide spread of a new disease.” Given the unfolding of COVID-19 in the United States, American Baptist Home Mission Societies is striving to inform American Baptists and American Baptist congregations about best practices to help reduce the spread […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/31/20)—Drawing upon the biblical motif of the village well, where water is sought to sustain life, the book “Making Space at the Well: Mental Health and the Church” calls the black church to engage families who are facing mental health concerns. They are called to rally their historic resilience and creativity […]
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 22, 2020 Some thoughts for these challenging days… Greetings to the Central Region faithful, I have a wall hanging in […]
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 21, 2020 As I wrote earlier in the week, we are continuing to compile resources and options, many of which […]
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 25, 2020 E-Giving With the challenges we are navigating with COVID-19, churches are understandably concerned about the financial impact. It […]
