VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/12/18)—Since September 2017, when Hurricane Maria wrought havoc on Puerto Rico, 48 American Baptist churches, schools and other entities on the island have been restored or are undergoing restoration because of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) ongoing “Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico” initiative. While 29 entities received help via funds, […]
PHILADELPHIA (ABNS 11/16/18)—Yesterday’s luncheon at American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Space for Grace national conference in Philadelphia was sponsored by ministrElife, ABHMS’ new online platform specially developed for American Baptist ministry professionals and lay leaders. Those in attendance received a sneak peek of the new platform that addresses the 21st-century professional, networking and personal […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA (ABNS 11/15/18)—At its meeting here before the start of the national Space for Grace conference, the board of directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) elected four new members and received a status report about its “Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico” initiative. Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray reminded the board in his […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/13/18)—Keep up with Space for Grace 2018’s Spirit-filled “Thy Will Be Done”-themed worship; world-class lectures; faith-inspired art and performances; cutting-edge, locally applicable learning opportunities; and much more with American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) daily highlights from the refreshing urban retreat at Loews Hotel in Philadelphia. Space for Grace will take […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/5/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and its publishing ministry, Judson Press, announce that “The Revolutionary Power of the Lord’s Prayer” by Dr. Alice Burnette Greene has been named the “ABC Reads” book for 2019-2020. ABC Reads highlights a Judson Press book that is appropriate for reading and discussion in small […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/23/18)—A delegation from International Ministries (IM), also known as the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society, joined leaders of the Myanmar Baptist Convention (MBC) in a series of meetings with government officials representing the Republic of the Union of Myanmar on October 17, 2018. These meetings followed a two-day intensive workshop presented […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/11/18)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the 2018-2019 Mission Focus, Domestic Violence. This critical topic has impact upon women, men, and children across all demographics, in all communities, and in all congregations. Thirty percent of women globally experience intimate partner violence. Nearly 75 percent of Americans personally know someone who is or […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/8/18)—The American Baptist Extension Corporation (ABEC), American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS)—including ABHMS’ publishing ministry Judson Press—will relocate their King of Prussia, Pa., operations from the American Baptist Mission Center at 588 N. Gulph Rd. to 1075 First Avenue August 21-24. Offices at 1075 First […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/8/18)—International Ministries (IM) is excited to announce that Joyce Bagiraneza and the Rev. Marc Kirchoff, D.Min. joined the IM staff as Donor Advisors on August 1, 2018. As part of the Development team, they join current IM Donor Advisor Karen Horsman of Plainfield, Indiana and Senior Director of Development the Rev. […]
The reflection below was written by Rev. Dr. Kevin A. Walden, associate general secretary for Congregational and Pastoral Effectiveness with the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary, about the World Mission Conference which took place July 4-7, 2018 in Green Lake, Wis. “Salt is good; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its […]
