Dear American Baptists, In the midst of all the harsh rhetoric spoken and actions taken with regard to allowing Syrian refugees to resettle in America we can take inspiration from the Baptist community of Lebanon. Though a very tiny community, the Baptists of Lebanon have been in the forefront of compassionate efforts to assist the thousands […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/23/15)—With fears of Syrian refugees being compared to fears of Japanese Americans during WWII, it is helpful to recall stories of American Baptist ministry among Japanese and Japanese Americans. One such story was highlighted on November 7 in Los Angeles, as American Baptist Historical Society (ABHS) Executive Director Deborah Van Broekhoven and […]
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist family through the Ministry Story Opportunity, coming out of the Transformed by the Spirit initiative. These stories were highlighted at the Biennial Mission Summit in June 2015, and we will again be lifting them up in a series […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/19/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces an immigration immersion experience to Mexico and California for women, February 28-March 5, 2016. This trip is co-facilitated by Bonnie Sestito, Coordinator of Mission with Women and Girls, American Baptist Women’s Ministries, and Ray Schellinger, missionary with International Ministries. The seven-day experience will include visits to both […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/19/15)—The Executive Minister Search Committee for the American Baptist Churches of Ohio announces the call of the Rev. Dr. Ernest H. Jones of Brooklyn, New York, to serve as the region’s next Executive Minister. The committee, chaired by the Rev. Dr. Marva Hughes of Dayton, Ohio, made the recommendation to call Jones […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/17/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues telling the powerful story of its national “Space for Grace” gathering. Held at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport hotel Nov. 4-7, Space for Grace featured prophetic preachers and presenters who urged attendees to examine their lives, accept the call to seek justice and create positive […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/17/15)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met November 12-14, 2015, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. At the meeting, the board elected Interim General Secretary Susan Gillies to serve beginning December 1, 2015, and approved a resolution to confer the recognition […]
Our hearts are saddened by the events that occurred in Paris, France, and Beirut, Lebanon. Please hold in prayer the families and friends of those killed and all of those injured in the attacks in Paris and in Beirut. In the Paris attacks, at least 129 people were killed, with over 300 wounded, according to the […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/12/15)—Susan Gillies was elected to serve as Interim General Secretary by the Board of General Ministries at its meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Gillies will begin this new role on December 1, 2015, and will serve in the position until a new General Secretary is named. “At a time of significant […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/12/15)—The second American Baptist Churches Mission Table met November 9-11, 2015, at the Double Tree hotel in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The Mission Table brought together representatives from American Baptist regions, affiliated ministry partners, national staff, executives and officers, to join in conversation with one another and highlight denominational priorities. The event […]
