VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/5/19)—Hurricane Dorian, which over the Labor Day weekend was one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record, pounded Grand Bahama Island for more than an entire day, killing at least twenty people. Floodwater inundated homes in the Abaco Islands in the northern Bahamas ahead of its advance on the U.S. East […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/4/19)—On Wednesday, September 4, American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Lee B. Spitzer published a letter to American Baptists, inviting them to be in prayer for Kachin Baptist leader Rev. Dr. Hkalam Samson, president of the Kachin Baptist Convention of Myanmar, who has been summoned to appear in court on September 9, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/4/19)—New from Judson Press, “River of Life, Feast of Grace: Baptism, Communion, and Discipleship” considers the historic theology of the Christian rites of baptism and communion from a Baptist perspective. It then explores the practical implications of these rituals for a life of radical discipleship. In addition, the volume includes a […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/11/19)—Approximately 44 young people aged 21-39 from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds participated in the first American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) “Intercultural Institute for Emerging Leaders” at ABHMS’ Leadership and Mission Building Friday through Sunday. This innovative training program sought to provide participants with hands-on, in-depth experience to effectively engage […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/5/19)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is monitoring the status of Hurricane Dorian. If a need in the Carolinas or other U.S. area arises, a response will be determined at that time. ABHMS will collaborate with American Baptist Churches of the South (ABCOTS) and has been in contact with ABCOTS Executive […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/3/19)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) hosted a livestream broadcast from its Leadership and Mission Building here Monday to launch “A Roof Over Their Heads: My people will live in … secure dwellings,” its Passionary Fund campaign to raise $300,000 by Thanksgiving to repair and replace roofs that were destroyed when […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/6/19)—During 2019’s second quarter, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) awarded $257,220 in grants to 27 organizations, churches and regions. More specifically, grants were awarded to the projects of historic and new partners that pursue ministries that align with ABHMS’ mission areas of Cultivating Leaders, Equipping Disciples, and Healing and Transforming […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/18/19)—Close to 300 people were on hand Sept. 14 to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the founding of Seattle’s Japanese Baptist Church (JBC), including Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), and four additional ABHMS staff members. “What an amazing journey is yours,” said Haggray in […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/23/19)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries partners with Capital Area Baptist Association, American Baptist Churches of New York State, and Safe Heaven Ministries for a Domestic Violence Prevention and Education 2-day training, November 15-16, 2019. The conference will be held at Latham Community Baptist Church, where George Stefani is the pastor; he also […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/23/19)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is accepting donations through One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) for Hurricane Imelda relief efforts. The storm resulted in more than 3 feet of water and thousands of rescues and evacuations in parts of Texas before it was downgraded to a tropical depression. According to […]
