VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/24/13)—In response to a record-setting blizzard that hit South Dakota in early October, American Baptist Churches (ABC) has released a $20,000 One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) Emergency Disaster grant through American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) to ABC of the Dakotas. The Oct. 4 storm blanketed western South Dakota with […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/24/13)—Dr. Tim and Kathy Rice, RN, MS have been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to serve as missionaries in partnership with an IM partner, the Baptist Community of the Congo, at the Vanga Evangelical Hospital. The Rices will train nursing and medical students for Christ-centered, whole-person care in an […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/23/13)—ABCUSA announces the fall awards for its Matthew 25 Grant. Each of the 37 active applicants received funding ranging from $500 to $5,000, with a total of $88,092 awarded. The Matthew 25 Grant, sponsored by ABCUSA, is funded by a generous donor whose goal is to help meet the needs of “housing, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/22/13)—Kathy Charland of Westfield, Massachusetts has been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to serve as a missionary in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Working with IM partner, the Baptist Community of Congo, Kathy will work at the Mitendi Center in Kinshasa which provides training in job […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/22/13)—The 588 Associates Real Estate Council met October 16 and 17 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania to launch a study that will deliver a recommendation regarding the future location of the American Baptist Mission Center and disposition of the King of Prussia property. The two to three year study will seek […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/17/13)—Rev. Peter and Sarah McCurdy of Madison, Ohio have been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to serve as missionaries in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (DR). They will provide support and encouragement to pastors and pastors’ families, as well as extending their ministry into Cuba. Peter is an ordained American […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/17/13)—The Ministers Council has announced that it will partner with Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU) to provide a unique way to help sustain and serve the needs of American Baptist ministers. As the card issuer of the International Ministries (IM) Platinum Rewards Visa, CCCU will donate $50 to The Ministers Council […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/16/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) were represented at Church World Service’s Oct. 8 Global Summit on Immigration Reform in Washington, D.C. The Rev. Aundreia Alexander, ABHMS national coordinator of Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services, marched and attended a press conference at the event. ABCUSA […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/15/13)—Sharon A. Buttry from Hamtramck, Michigan, has been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to serve as Global Consultant for Community Transformation. Sharon will provide consultation and training of community and conflict transformation at the request of IM global partners, in partnership with her husband, Dan Buttry, current IM Global […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/15/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to encourage churches and individuals in New Jersey and surrounding regions to join in interfaith volunteer efforts against human trafficking in preparation for Super Bowl XLVIII. Large sporting events can be hotbeds of human trafficking activity, and the Super Bowl is to be held […]
