VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/8/13)—MMBB Financial Services (The Ministers and Missionairies Benefit Board) announced that Mr. Louis P. Barbarin will assume the role of executive director on March 1, 2013, following Rev. Dr. Sumner Grant’s retirement. The MMBB Board of Managers met in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., to make its unanimous decision to appoint Mr. Barbarin, MMBB’s current […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/7/13)—Staff leadership from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met together in Atlanta on Feb. 5 to share ideas for mission and ministries and discuss present and future partnerships. “CBF and ABC have great affinities,” said Pat Anderson, the Fellowship’s executive coordinator. “We share a Baptist history […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/7/13)—The Rev. Dr. Nick Carter, President of Andover Newton Theological School since 2004, has announced his intention to retire from the leadership of the nation’s oldest graduate theological school in June of 2014. “Dr. Carter has helped Andover Newton develop one of the finest emphases on interfaith studies and relationships during […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/7/13)—Arthur J. Munson of Phoenixville, Pa., was presented with the 2013 Judson Press Ministry Award during a ceremony at American Baptist Churches USA Mission Center Tuesday. “It’s an honor,” said Munson. “And it’s always been a privilege working with Judson Press.” Munson brought dedication to the various roles he enjoyed during […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/6/13)—In 2013 American Baptist International Ministries (IM) will honor what God has done internationally through American Baptists over the last 200 years by renewing its commitment to Christ’s mission in the future. Under the theme, “EMBRACE THE CAUSE,” IM will both celebrate 200 years ofGod’s blessing and guidance, and also seek […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/11/13)—The Rev. Harrison E. Williams, former deputy general secretary for regional operations, American Baptist Churches USA, died on Thursday, January 24, 2013. He was 93. Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA, said, “Rev. Williams was an excellent servant of Christ’s church, who used his intellectual, pastoral […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/30/13)—Remaining true to its long history of ministry to immigrants and refugees, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues advocacy efforts through its Office of Immigration and Refugee Services, while supporting recent steps toward comprehensive immigration reform in the United States. Encouraged by President Obama’s recent remarks in Las Vegas, Nev., […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/29/13)—In a unanimous vote at its meeting in Atlanta, Ga., last week, the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies adopted a Public Witness Statement on Gun Violence that included recommendation of 10 measures aimed at reducing the impact of firearms on individuals, families, communities and our nation. These […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/24/13)—Last summer Tyrone Choate, an Ignite 2012 team member, visited the Cap Haitien Eye Clinic and was profoundly impacted. Less than six months later Choate and his employer, Red Bank Family Eyecare in New Jersey, presented American Baptist International Ministries (IM) with a check to support the Cap Haitien Eye Clinic […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/23/13)—Congregations, regions and community ministries related to American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) are invited to apply for 2013 Children in Poverty (CiP) grants from American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) for support of programs that address needs of children living in poverty in their local communities. At least 10 grants ranging […]
