VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/17/18)—Many churches today confront an aging membership and a noticeable absence of young adults in the pews. How can leaders begin to reach emerging generations with meaningful ministry that offers mature faith formation—keeping them involved in the local church? In his debut project, Black Millennials and the Church: Meet Me Where […]
The American Baptist Churches of the Central Region are now accepting applications for their next Executive Minister. For more information about this ministry opportunity, please click here or contact Rev. Franklin Ruff at emapplicant@abccr.org. The deadline for applications is March 7, 2018.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/16/18)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, announces the release of The Extraordinary Story of Ann Hasseltine Judson: A Life Beyond Boundaries, by noted author Rosalie Hall Hunt. In this captivating historical narrative of Ann Hasseltine Judson, the beloved first wife of America’s first Baptist missionary Adoniram […]
A team working together around the challenge of stewardship in the 21st century has worked hard over the past eighteen months to put together “The Generosity Project,” a pilot program running from Sept. 2017 – Dec. 2018 which will work to provide stewardship resources and support to a cohort group of pastors from New England […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/15/18)—In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day today, The Christian Citizen online features a compelling essay written by Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, executive director and CEO of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and Judson Press. Referencing the prophetic “Mountaintop” sermon, in which King urges listeners to develop “dangerous unselfishness” on […]
A team working together around the challenge of stewardship in the 21st century has worked hard over the past eighteen months to put together “The Generosity Project,” a pilot program running from Sept. 2017 – Dec. 2018 which will work to provide stewardship resources and support to a cohort group of pastors from New England […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/3/18)—Mercer University’s Center for Theology and Public Life and McAfee School of Theology, in partnership with the Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies (ACBAS) and the American Baptist Historical Society (ABHS), announce the program and registration details for an international scholarly conference in recognition of the centenary of Professor Walter […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/2/18)—The two new Associate General Secretaries working with the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Office of the General Secretary ministry team were in Valley Forge, Pa., to begin their positions on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Rev. Marsha Scipio joins the organization in the role of Associate General Secretary for Missional Initiatives […]
Read a pastoral message from General Secretary Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer below. If you would like download a printable copy, please click here. Dear American Baptist Family, “But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman…” (Galatians 4:4) Have you noticed that in our fast-paced modern world, we […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/20/17)—One Great Hour of Sharing giving by American Baptists, specifically targeted toward hurricane relief and relief for California fire victims, has totaled $1,636,292 over the past three months through November 2017. “During this season of Advent and Christmas, American Baptists have once again demonstrated generosity and love for those who are […]
