VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/2/21)—ABHMS announces the names of six individuals chosen to participate in the second cohort of its “Co-Creators Incubator.” Set to begin meeting in April, those chosen for the two-year program seek to turn their Christ-centered ideas into viable ventures. The Co-Creators Incubator strives to nurture the growth of innovative ministry ideas. […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/23/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies is urging all concerned citizens to pray for residents of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, who are under declarations of emergency because of conditions resulting from severe winter storms beginning Feb. 8. In all three states, many residents have been left without heat, power and safe drinking […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/22/21)—Rev. Dr. John A. Sundquist, who served as Executive Director of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) from 1989 until 2003, entered fully into the presence of his Lord on Sunday, February 21, from his beloved home at Bethany Beach (in Sawyer, Michigan), at the age of 84. International Ministries joins with […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/17/21)—The Rev. William (“Bill”) C. Cline, 86, passed away Feb. 1 in his home at Shannondell at Valley Forge, Pa. He worked at American Baptist Home Mission Societies when it was National Ministries, holding a variety of roles, including evangelism, social concern and new church development, before he retired in 2000 […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/11/21)—As part of CECALI XXI, American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Latino Ministries will offer “De la crucifixión de Jesús a la resurrección de Cristo” (“From the Crucifixion of Jesus to the Resurrection of Christ”), a series of four online workshops offering sermon ideas in the Spanish language. Participants will receive […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/1/21)—With enthusiasm, American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) announces Virtual Women’s Day scheduled for June 12, 2021! ABWM is excited to share Women’s Day with women and girls in every community in the US and Puerto Rico. AB GIRLS will engage in activities with peers and participate in many of the Women’s […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/1/21)—Churches nationwide have been coping with a global pandemic, which has caused concern everywhere. American Baptist congregations have a special opportunity on February 21st to open a new chapter in church life as they gain enthusiasm by focusing on Legacy Sunday, the first Sunday of Lent. This can INSPIRE Today, EMPOWER […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/22/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces the launch of its America for Christ (AFC) Offering 2021, “For the Purpose of Equipping Saints.” Based on Ephesians 4:11-13, the theme focuses on ABHMS ministries that empower disciples and equip leaders. Contributions to AFC allow ABHMS to provide needed support to communities throughout […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/18/21)—In light of the turmoil that recently took place at our nation’s capitol, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) lifts up resources intended to promote peace, justice and unity. These include a special edition of The Christian Citizens’ Justice. Mercy. Faith. podcast, developed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/29/21)—From pastor, scholar and best-selling author the Rev. Dr. Marvin A. McMickle comes “Let the Oppressed Go Free: Exploring Theologies of Liberation,” which considers the evolution of liberation theologies in their historic and cultural contexts. Beginning with the author’s own formative experiences with the Black theology of James Cone, this new […]
