26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 1 Corinthians 12:26 (NIV) Dear American Baptist Family, We are living in turbulent times, and in moments such as these, we are reminded of the power of prayer to strengthen our faith, guide our actions, […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/24/25)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary emeritus of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), is the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace and Justice Award. The award will be presented formally during the ABCUSA Biennial […]
Please note: Applications for ABHMS educational scholarships in the 2025-26 cycle will not be accessed through the MinistrElife portal as previously announced in a news release originally published on January 7, 2025, on abhms.org and in the January 2025 issue of Home Mission NOW! Scholarship applications will be available January 15 via the scholarship page […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/13/25)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges immediate support for the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) campaign to aid victims of the catastrophic wildfires devastating Southern California. Since January 7, multiple fires have consumed hundreds of thousands of acres across Greater Los Angeles, claiming at least 24 lives and […]
KING OF PRUSSIA (ABNS 1/10/25)—You’re invited to a virtual Wellness Leadership Workship, designed for church leaders to focus on personal well-being and effective leadership. In this “Workship,” we will consider how individuals may use their work to worship God. The workship will feature two sessions, “The Gifts of Wellbeing/Self-Care/Soul-Care for Leaders” on February 4, and […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (12/17/24)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary welcomes applications for the Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund Grant awards by Monday, February 10, 2025. The grant was established from the remaining assets of the Chestnut Street Baptist Church of Philadelphia, Pa., by the American Baptist Churches USA Office […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 11/16/24)—Rainbow Acres is pleased to announce that its Board of Trustees has extended the offer of the permanent Chief Executive Officer position to Paul Higgins, who has been serving as Acting President & CEO, as well as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The official announcement was made during Rainbow Acres’ annual […]
Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain, General Secretary of ABCUSA Dear Beloved American Baptists, As we celebrate the joy and hope of this Advent Season, I want to thank each of you for the wonderful ways you support the mission of American Baptist Churches USA. In this season, we remember the birth of our Savior, […]
KING OF PRUSSIA (ABNS 12/6/2024)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Valerie Andrews is the recipient of the 2024 Beyond the Stained-Glass Ceiling Grant. She pastors the Eternal Life Missionary Baptist Church, a Liberian community of faith in Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Expressing her excitement about the award, Andrews […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 12/6/24)—The American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Board of Directors convened for its November 2024 meeting at ABHMS’ Leadership and Mission Building in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, a gathering marked by two days of robust discussion, heartfelt celebration, and an infusion of new energy. The agenda highlighted ongoing initiatives, upcoming […]
