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 […]
“7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NRSVue KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 12/2/24)—Join us this Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in celebrating generosity, spreading kindness, and making an impact by contributing to the American Baptist […]
Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV As we enter the holiday season, I am reminded of the countless blessings that God has graciously bestowed upon us—gifts of love, family, community, and faith. It is […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 11/21/24)—International Ministries (IM) sent $4,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) emergency disaster relief funds to aid relief teams in Spain with IM partner Baptist Evangelical Union of Spain (Union Evangelica Bautista de España, UEBE) as they strive to meet the overwhelming needs of communities devastated by unprecedented flooding […]
NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 11/14/24)—Louis Barbarin, chief executive officer of the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board announced his retirement effective August 31, 2025. The announcement was made during MMBB’s Fall 2024 Board of Managers meeting. Louis P. Barbarin joined MMBB in 1998 as assistant treasurer and held roles as treasurer, CFO, and deputy executive director […]
