75 years ago, 11 American Baptist Missionaries were martyred at Hopevale, Philippines.  They had been hiding in the hills of a remote area of Panay.  They had chosen to hide, rather than to surrender to the Japanese Forces.  They were aided in their hiding and supported by their Filipino brothers and sisters, who brought them […]

On my first day in Manila, I saw a plaque on a tricycle that read, “Go with the Lord”. The Hopevale group, both survivors and victims, had to “Go with the Lord”. I think it is a good theme for my life and actually answers the question of how to respond to the Hopevale tragedy. My […]

By Dr. David Wheeler, written for Huddled Masses Katherine Hayhoe, a highly regarded and widely cited atmospheric science at Texas Tech University, is unusual in her field.  She is an evangelical Christian, the daughter of missionaries and the wife of a pastor.  As a scientist, she is deeply conversant with the empirical data supporting anthropogenic […]

From time to time, Task Forces are established by the Board of General Ministries to study different issues. In their study, Task Forces often create statements and/or provide materials for local churches who want to discuss issues. The views expressed in this statement are the result of this committee studying this subject. They are distributed […]

The Hopevale Commemoration is a joint project of the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary, American Baptist International Ministries, the American Baptist Historical Society and the Green Lake Conference Center. The 2019 Commemoration is powered in part by United Mission and a grant from the Lee and Lois Spitzer Endless Possibilities Charitable Fund in honor […]