$5,000 Matthew 25 Grant Produces ‘Loaves and Fishes’ Outcome with ‘Coats for Kids’ in W.Va.
In Madison, W.Va., Theresa A. Cocheran compares the impact of receiving a $5,000 Matthew 25 Grant to the story of how Jesus multiplied loaves and fishes to feed more than 5,000 men, women and children with 12 basketfuls remaining. (Matthew 14: 13-21). “God multiplied the purchasing power of the $5,000 for our ‘Coats for Kids’ […]
A Video Message from Dr. Susan Gillies, ABC Interim General Secretary
This message was recorded in mid May 2016 by Susan Gillies, Interim General Secretary for American Baptist Churches USA. Gillies began serving as Interim on January 1, 2016, and will serve in the position until a new General Secretary is named. To share YOUR story with us, contact bridget.lipin@abc-usa.org.
$1,200 Matthew 25 Grant Supports Recovering D.C. Men to Re-Enter the Workforce
The new Baptist Men’s Ministry (BMM) in Washington D.C., wanted to make a difference for homeless and recovering men trying to re-enter society and the workforce, and a $1,200 Matthew 25 Grant has served as the launchpad. Part of the DC Baptist Convention (DCBC), BMM has just held its first retreat at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist […]
Join Us for Rhythms of the Spirit – July 9-13, 2016
Do you struggle for balance between prayer and activity? Do you long for more silence and solitude in your life and ministry? More energy for compassion, peace and justice? This conference, offered in a retreat style and in two locations for 2016, provides a unique opportunity to explore and practice the contemplative life together. We’ll […]
Focus on Congregational Renewal: First Baptist Church of Framingham, Massachusetts
A church of four continents and ten countries creates Family Services Coalition/Partnership to care for homeless. The story below is written by The Reverend Jason Rutherford, Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Framingham. Below the story are a link to additional learnings from ABC church renewal activities, as well as a list of reflective questions […]
Register Online by June 10 for the World Mission Conference
Click here for all the details about the World Mission Conference! Three Great Opportunities: Hear the Call Retreat July 1 – 4 Hear the Call is a high-intensity weekend retreat for adults who are exploring a call to become global missionaries. Starting Friday evening, July 1st, at the Green Lake Conference Center in Wisconsin, you […]
World Council of Churches – Upcoming Ecumenical Continuing Formation Events
The World Council of Churches has a number of opportunities to attend Ecumenical Continuing Formation Courses in 2016. Among the courses is a course on Pastoral Challenges to Sharing the Faith in a Multi-cultural and Multi-faith World which will take place in August this year in Bosssey. Applications should be submitted at the applicants earliest convenience.
You are invited! Travel to Taizé in June
You are invited….to experience Taizé. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for prayer, renewal and reflection on a pilgrimage to Taizé, June 2-14, 2016. Learn More/Register The Taizé Community Taizé, in the south of Burgundy, France, is the home of an international, ecumenical community founded in 1940 by Brother Roger. The brothers are committed for […]
Introducing: United Mission is the Vehicle
As American Baptists, we serve as the hands and feet of Christ. We’re doing what we can to heal a hurting world. This means feeding the hungry; empowering pastors, lay leaders & youth to spread Christ’s love; protecting the environment; promoting Christian unity and more. United Mission is the vehicle that makes this happen. United […]