VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/1/13)—The Conference for Church Musicians, sponsored by The Fellowship of American Baptist Musicians, was held the week of July 13-20, 2013 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wisconsin. The conference brings together approximately 300 musicians from various denominations throughout the United States and beyond. This year’s event was […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/31/13)—Emerson and Ivy Wu, two of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) appointed development workers, have reached the final phase of preparation before IM sends them to Macau for full-time ministry service. IM is delighted to announce that the Wus will be commissioned by the IM Board of Directors on August 18, […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/30/13)—Becky and Larry Stanton, two of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) endorsed candidates, reach their next important milestone on August 1, 2013 by being appointed for service as missionaries in Liberia, West Africa. The couple’s home church is Pate Chapel Baptist Church, Murphysboro, IL. As IM missionaries, the Stantons will work […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/26/13)—Two powerful earthquakes struck one of China’s poorest areas, near Dingzi, Gansu Province in northwest China on July 22, reported Church World Service (CWS). The earthquakes have left 94 people dead and more than 1,000 injured. Nearly 2,000 homes were destroyed and about 22,500 severely damaged, according to CWS. In response, […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/23/13)—Romal Tune, author of God’s Graffiti: Inspiring Stories for Teens made an appearance on the PBS program Religion and Ethics Newsweekly on Friday, July 19, to discuss the religious community’s reaction to the Zimmerman verdict. Tune shared insights on the types of conversations that are occurring in the African American community […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/19/13)—The trial of George Zimmerman—which captured the attention of our nation, often polarizing us around perspectives on race and justice—is finally over. While the path of least resistance might bend toward forgetting this tragedy, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) believes the love of Christ, instead, calls us to remember.   Love […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/19/13)—The Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry selected Marcia Patton, Executive Minister of the Evergreen Association of the American Baptist Churches USA and coauthor of the Judson Press title When the Spirit Moves: A Guide for Ministers in Transition, as a featured author at the sixth annual Search for Meaning […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/17/13)—In 1981, the Alumni/ae Association of American Baptist Seminary of the West (ABSW) began a tradition of honoring one of its own who shows excellence in ministry and support of the seminary. It is ABSW’s privilege to name the Rev. Florence Li as Alumna of the Year for 2013. Li graduated […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/8/13)—General Secretary Roy Medley and a group of about 15 American Baptists joined more than 400 Baptists from 40 different countries at the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) Gathering in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, July 1-6.  “These BWA Gatherings give us a splendid opportunity,” said Medley, “to experience God’s mighty works among Baptists […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/3/13)—On Friday, June 21, 2013, 260 women from all over the United States gathered to learn and worship together on Women’s Day, hosted by American Baptist Women’s Ministries. Bible study led by Rev. Karen Selig challenged participants to personally engage the day’s theme, “A Time to Serve,” while mission speakers Marcia […]