In English: A Pastoral Letter Spurred by the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington Querido/as Bautistas Americano/as, Prólogo: “Al escribir en honor a la conmemoración del 50mo Aniversario de la Marcha en Washington, reconozco los retos que nuestra sociedad y la iglesia aún enfrentan en asuntos raciales. Al escribir, es importante para mí el […]
En Español: Una Carta Pastoral en Ocasión del 50mo Aniversario de la Marcha en Washington Dear American Baptist, Prologue: “As I write in honor of the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, I am cognizant of the challenge that our society and the church still face on matters of race. As […]
The article below was originally posted on the Shore News Today website. WILDWOOD – A group of more than 40 American Baptist volunteers cleaned up under the boardwalk on Aug. 15 and 16 as they completed their final week of volunteer work for Sandy victims. The multiple week program, “Coming Together for New Jersey” was […]
This summer hungry people have received food, prisoners have received visits, children have received tutoring, immigrants have learned English, a homeless shelter has received new mattresses, a new free medical clinic has opened, and much more. Awards from the Matthew 25 Grant have assisted 53 different ministries related to American Baptist churches as they serve […]
American Baptists are urged to pray for their brothers and sisters in Egypt and in Syria during this time of turmoil. The below excerpts are included as a means for reflection and prayer. Ethicsdaily.com published a piece by Tony Peck, general secretary of the European Baptist Federation, on August 20, 2013. Read more below. Like many […]
American Baptists gathered June 21-23, 2013, for Mission Summit 2013: An American Baptist Biennial Gathering in Overland Park/Kansas City, Kansas. The event featured dynamic speakers, powerful worship, and a new Mission Summit Conversations component, during which attendees engaged in dialogue about mission challenges faced by churches across the denomination. View the list of churches who […]
The following reflection, “The Bondage of Fear and United Mission,” was written by Rev. Dr. Ron Vallet, Ambassador for American Baptist United Mission, for the month of August 2013. When we are united in God’s mission, Our United Mission will grow. On one of his missionary trips, the Apostle Paul spoke to the people of Athens […]
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8 (NRSV) YOU ARE INVITED! “Emerge: Baptist Witness in the 21st Century” combines a Ministers Conference and Orientation to American Baptist Life, […]
The Mission Summit Conversations were a featured part of the Mission Summit/Biennial event, June 21-23, 2013, in Overland Park, Kansas. The Conversations allowed for an open opportunity for anyone attending the event to engage in meaningful dialogue about a topic of interest by self-selecting into a small group. More than 1000 people attended the Conversations […]
