VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/4/20)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries is partnering with American Baptist Churches of New Jersey to bring Hi-eSTEAM, a spiritual formation and STEAM program to middle school girls in NJ, PA and NY. The Hi-eSTEAM event will be held on April 18, 2020 at Baptist Camp Lebanon in Lebanon, NJ. ABWM and ABC-NJ are […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/13/20)—Restoration Ministries of Greater Cleveland Inc.—a small church formerly known as Covenant Baptist Church—has blessed American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ In Support of Excellence financial literacy program with a $70,000 endowed gift. “When we sold our building, the Lord blessed us with a decent sum of money,” says the Rev. Christine […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/16/20)—In line with guidance received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania associated with the spread of COVID-19, American Baptist Foundation (ABF) staff will be working remotely for the remainder of the March 2020. ABF’s goal is to provide continued service to our donors and ministry partners while ensuring the health and safety […]
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 11, 2020 Al Fletcher, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Maine, shared with churches in Maine: As the […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/16/20)—Beginning Monday, March 16, the majority of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) staff will work remotely to support the nationwide effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Pennsylvania’s Montgomery County—the location of ABHMS’ Leadership & Mission Building—currently has the highest concentration of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state. The remote […]
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 12, 2020 A message from Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri, the ABC Wisconsin Regional Executive Minister and Rev. Dr. John Jones […]
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 12, 2020 Dear Pastors and Congregations, I am writing today related to your response as a Community of Faith to […]
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. Simple living is a traditional concept, but one that is integral […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/28/20)—The Rev. Jim Wallis and the Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook will be among the keynote speakers at American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Space for Grace 2020 national gathering—“Testify!”—to be held Sept. 23-25, 2020, at the Westin Kansas City (Mo.) at Crown Center. Wallis is founder and president of the nonprofit […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/20)—In continuing its commitment to socially responsible investing, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) was the lead filer of a human rights-related resolution presented for vote at Tyson Food Inc.’s recent annual general meeting. Also, ABHMS has joined other investors in the UP Community Fund, a lender aimed at meeting the […]
