On Friday, January 27, Church World Service announced that 2,000 Religious Leaders sent a letter to President Trump opposing the anticipated refugee announcement. Interim General Secretary Dr. Susan Gillies and other American Baptist leaders signed the letter. As noted by Church World Service: More than 2,000 religious leaders from across the country signed a letter to […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/25/17)—Valerie and Aaron Osterbrock of Hamilton, Ohio, were endorsed on December 13, 2016, by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to serve at the Sabah Theological Seminary in East Malaysia. The couple will be the only IM global servants currently serving in this Southeast Asian island country. They will be teaching at a […]
American Baptist Churches USA seeks nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award, which recognizes an individual for outstanding ecumenical work at the local, state, national or international level, either as a volunteer or paid professional. This award will be presented at the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2017 Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, in Portland, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/23/17)—Judson Press garnered four medals in the 2017 Illumination Book Awards. The books are judged with an emphasis on innovation and creative ways of expressing a Christian worldview. The Judson Press titles won one Gold Award, two Silver Awards, and one Bronze award. Illumination Book Award Gold Award Winner Still a Mother: […]
CAROLINA, PR (1/23/17)—American Baptist Churches USA continues the tradition of the Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) well into the New Year even though many congregations launch their campaign in December. This year MMBB Financial Services hopes to raise $1.2 million and needs your help to reach this goal. It is through generous giving from […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/19/17)—The 2017 Biennial Mission Summit will feature Learning Opportunities in the afternoon on both Saturday and Sunday during the event, June 30-July 2, 2017, in Portland, Ore., at the Oregon Convention Center. The theme of the Biennial Mission Summit is “Connect!” The event will give delegates and participants many opportunities to explore […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/19/17)—Peter and Sarah McCurdy of Ridgeway, New Jersey, began their missionary service in Costa Rica in December 2016. The couple’s four children, ages 7 to 16, are serving with them. The McCurdys serve at the invitation of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) partner the Federation of Baptists of Costa Rica. Peter McCurdy’s […]
January 18-25, 2017 is the annual observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The theme chosen for 2017 is Reconciliation – The Love of Christ Compels Us (2 Corinthians 5:14-20). Click here for worship and background material, including bulletin resources. Or, for more information, visit: https://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/week-of-prayer/week-of-prayer At least once a year, Christians are […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/13/17)—The Rev. Dr. Roy L. Thompson, 94, who had served American Baptist Home Mission Societies in several capacities when it was known as National Ministries, died Jan. 8 in Cleveland, Ohio. He had been National Ministries’ director of New Church Development in the Church and Community Development Unit. In addition, he had […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/12/17)—The Biennial Mission Summit Planning Team is excited to announce the speakers for the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, 2017, in Portland, Ore., at the Oregon Convention Center. The Rev. Sharon T. Koh, executive director/CEO of American Baptist International Ministries, will bring the message during the Friday evening worship service. […]
