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By Bridget Lipin
June 3, 2019

ABHMS Presents 4 National-Recognition Ministry Awards During Biennial Mission Summit

VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/26/19)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) presented four 2019 national-recognition ministry awards during American Baptist Churches USA’s Biennial Mission Summit in Virginia Beach. While two were presented at the ABHMS-sponsored Friday evening worship, two others were presented during ABHMS’ luncheon on Saturday. On Friday, the Rev. LeDayne McLeese Polaski, recently retired executive […]

By Bridget Lipin
June 2, 2019

Join the ABC Creation Justice Network in Virginia Beach

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/21/19)—The American Baptist Churches Creation Justice Network invites you to join in discussion at the 2019 Biennial Mission Summit in Virginia Beach, Virginia, June 21-23, 2019. The “Summit by the Sea” event will include an ABCUSA Biennial Academy Track for all participants to learn, share, pray and plan to be more […]

By Bridget Lipin
June 2, 2019

American Baptists to Meet in Virginia Beach and Express Solidarity and Sympathy to Its Residents

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/1/19)—Twelve people were killed in a mass shooting on Friday, May 31 at the municipal center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Four people were injured and were treated at hospitals. The suspect, a longtime employee, also died in a gun battle with police, according to news reports. Across the country, American Baptist […]

By fusioncorp
May 20, 2019

Church and Money: 5 Important Truths

A team working together around the challenge of stewardship in the 21st century has worked hard over the past eighteen months to put together “The Generosity Project,” a pilot program running from Sept. 2017 – Dec. 2018 which worked to provide stewardship resources and support to a cohort group of pastors from New England regions. […]

By Bridget Lipin
May 16, 2019

American Baptist Home Mission Societies Announces Ministry Award Recipients

VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/22/19)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce the names of American Baptist individuals who will receive its 2019 national-recognition ministry awards for significant faith-based endeavors. They were selected by ABHMS’ board of directors from nominations submitted by clergy and laypersons across the United States and Puerto Rico. Presentation times […]

By Bridget Lipin
May 16, 2019

American Baptist Women’s Ministries to Host Free Webinars for Women and Girls

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/20/19)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries will host “Avenues to Wholeness”, a free Fall webinar series starting Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 9:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. PST, and every two weeks, as follows: September 19, October 3, October 17, October 31, and November 14. American Baptist Women’s Ministries has selected “Sisters Seeking Wholeness” […]

By fusioncorp
April 17, 2019

Charles and Marie Mercer Named Co-Recipients of Sparrowk President’s Award

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/17/19)—Charles and Marie Mercer have been named the 2019 co-recipients of the Cora and John Sparrowk President’s Award. The award will be presented at the Biennial Mission Summit, June 21-23, 2019, on behalf of the Board of General Ministries. The recipient must be an American Baptist, who has over a period […]

By fusioncorp
April 11, 2019

Plan to Attend Beach Break: A Youth Conference

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/11/19)—We are excited to launch Beach Break – A youth conference at the 2019 Biennial Mission Summit. This year we are doing a new thing! While the adults are enjoying the Biennial Mission Summit, the youth will take part in a dynamic conference designed with them and for them. The Biennial […]

By fusioncorp
April 9, 2019

General Secretary Spitzer Visits ABC of Greater Indianapolis

Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA, visited the American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis this week. He was hosted by Region Executive Minister Joan Friesen, and preached Sunday, April 7, at the Indiana Chin Baptist Church in Indianapolis. View a video of the service here. “What a joy it […]

By fusioncorp
April 9, 2019

MMBB Offers Financial Insight and Appreciation at the Biennial Mission Summit

NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 4/9/19)—Don’t miss this opportunity to partner with MMBB Financial Services and the ABC family for the Summit by the Sea, the 2019 Biennial Mission Summit in Virginia Beach, VA on June 21-23! MMBB encourages attendees to participate and engage within the ABC denomination at one of the MMBB events. The MMBB […]