American Baptist Women in Ministry is highlighting mentors who have encouraged others. Watch this story or read below to learn how mentors have influenced Betty Wright Riggins, a leading woman of American Baptist Churches USA. Recalling Mentor Ella Pearson Mitchell: “She taught me how to have my own voice” By Rev. Betty Wright Riggins, Founder/Principal […]
American Baptist Women in Ministry is highlighting mentors who have encouraged others. Watch this story or read below to learn how mentors have influenced Alice Greene, a leading woman of American Baptist Churches USA. Remembering Mentor Desiree Grogan By Rev. Alice Greene, Washington, DC She was the first woman to be ordained at Shiloh Baptist […]
Ken Williams, Interim Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut, shared a thoughtful reflection following the Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, 2017, in Portland, Ore. Read about Williams’ time at the Biennial Mission Summit, below: Baptists, by our very nature – must find our unity in mission. We are not immune to the […]
PORTLAND, OR (7/1/17)—“Connected to Christ” was the theme of the opening Worship Experience at the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit in Portland, Ore. The Rev. Sharon T. Koh, executive director/CEO of International Ministries, spoke about the simplicity and the complexity in Jesus’ call to his disciples to “Come, Follow Me” (Mark 1:17). Koh said that Jesus’s call […]
The Governor of the State of Oregon issued a Proclamation, proclaiming June 30-July 2, 2017, “American Baptist Weekend” in the state of Oregon. Read the full proclamation below, or view it here: STATE OF OREGON PROCLAMATION OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR WHEREAS: American Baptist Churches USA represent 5,000 congregations and 1.3 million members; and WHEREAS: American Baptists […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/21/17)—Before the end of 2017, the domestic personnel of International Ministries (IM) will be making a half-mile move to a new office building. IM Executive Director/CEO the Rev. Sharon Koh announced the move today, saying, “We are thrilled to have found a space so close to our national-level American Baptist sisters and […]
Read a pastoral letter from General Secretary Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, written June 16, 2017, below. If you would like download a printable copy, please click here. June 16, 2017 Dear ABCUSA Family, The recent terrorist attacks in England, the apparently politically motivated shooting that took place in Virginia, ongoing debates over how to […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/13/17)—This summer at the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., the Mission Summit Conversations will showcase seven dedicated rooms for the seven denominational priorities: Anti-Violence, Discipleship, Ending Poverty, Gospel in a Rapidly Changing Society, Innovative Models of Pastoral Ministry, Next Generation of […]
In Spring 2017, we invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Transformation Stories – this is a part of the Transformed by the Spirit initiative. Videos and written stories are included as provided by local churches and American Baptists. Want to share your story? Submit written and video submissions to: americanbaptist@gmail.com. View […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/5/17)—The search for a dynamic leader to serve as Executive Director of American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) is now open. Located in Valley Forge, Pa., the Executive Director of ABWM will be responsible for providing and implementing a vision for the organization’s ministries with women and girls. Visit www.abwministries.org/apply to view position […]
