VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/13/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces an exciting lineup of inspiring speakers and presenters for Immerse, the national gathering of American Baptist youth, slated for July 24-28 at American University, Washington, D.C. Alex Harris ― July 24 Alex Harris and his twin brother, Brett, are authors of the best-selling books […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/5/12)—The new officers for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) began their terms this week for the biennium beginning January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2013. Ruth Clark is serving as president, Rev. Don Ng as vice president, and James R. Ratliff is continuing his service as budget review officer. “We […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/21/11)—Rev. Hopeton A. Scott and Rev. Reginald Sewell Mills were elected president and vice president respectively of the Board of Directors for American Baptist International Ministries (IM) at its meeting on November 16, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. Rev. Scott is Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport, CT. He served […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/20/11)—In observance of Christmas, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) shares on its website a special video message by its executive director, Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III. Wright-Riggins shares a childhood memory to illustrate that Christmas is about the “Great Reversal” by which the poor are filled with Jesus’ joy and […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/15/11)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the availability of grants for projects addressing gender-based violence through its Break the Chains and Stop the Pain national mission initiative. The 2012 grants will provide encouragement and seed money for ministries by individuals or organizations that seek to end violence against women and girls. The […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/15/11)—Emerson and Ivy Wu have been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to serve in Macau, a special administrative region of China, with the supportive partnership of Evangelize China Fellowship (ECF). As IM Development Workers, the Wus strive to bring a new spirit to Macau. For a long time, Macau […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/9/11)—The “Shine the Light” award, established in 2011 by American Baptist Women’s Ministries, recognizes outstanding light-bearers for Christ. The award honors exemplary women from local American Baptist churches for how they shine Christ’s light in the world. The award may be given to an individual American Baptist woman or to a […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/11)—In a historic American Baptist moment in time, the Board of National Ministries met for the last time in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 16-18, in accordance with American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) bylaw changes passed in June at Biennial meetings in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The current 35-member board will be reorganized […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages entries to the 2012 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest, sponsored by the Religious Liberty Council of the Baptist Joint Committee (BJC). Entries are now being accepted by the BJC. Grand prize is $1,000 and a trip for two to Washington, D.C.; second prize is […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/17/11)—300 Christian leaders gathered at the Forum of Bible Agencies – North America Summit Nov. 7-9 in Orlando, Fla., and signed the Uncover the Word Commitment, a public commitment and pledge to practice daily Bible engagement in their own lives and encourage it within their spheres of influence. A large number […]
