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Rev. Jerrod Hugenot Called as Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of New York State

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 5/6/25)—The American Baptist Churches USA joins in celebration with the American Baptist Churches of New York State (ABCNYS) as Rev. Jerrod H. Hugenot has been called to serve as the region’s next Executive Minister. His call was affirmed by the ABCNYS Board of Mission at a special meeting held on […]

International Ministries Announces New Area Director for East and South Asia

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/24/25)—International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce that Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Shenton has been named Area Director for East and South Asia. Her appointment is the culmination of a months-long global search for a successor to Rev. Benjamin Chan, who retired at the end of August 2024 after serving 32 […]

International Ministries Announces New Chief Advancement Officer and Expands Donor Societies

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/11/25)—International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce the new Chief Advancement Officer Hector Garcia and the creation of three new donor societies in addition to the Luther Rice Society. IM Chief Advancement Officer Hector Garcia brings over 30 years of nonprofit management experience and strategic thinking to International Ministries, including […]

A Mother’s Love is Endless … Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain, General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA

Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain, General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA A Mother’s Love is Endless… As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, I invite each of us to pause and truly reflect on a Mother’s love. Mothers carry within them a divine reflection of God’s own love. What many call “a mother’s intuition” is […]

Rev. Jerrod Hugenot Called as Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of New York State

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 5/6/25)—The American Baptist Churches USA joins in celebration with the American Baptist Churches of New York State (ABCNYS) as Rev. Jerrod H. Hugenot has been called to serve as the region’s next Executive Minister. His call was affirmed by the ABCNYS Board of Mission at a special meeting held on […]

Because He Lives… The Easter Sunday Message from General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain

Because He Lives… The Easter Sunday Message from                                                                                                […]

International Ministries Announces New Area Director for East and South Asia

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/24/25)—International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce that Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Shenton has been named Area Director for East and South Asia. Her appointment is the culmination of a months-long global search for a successor to Rev. Benjamin Chan, who retired at the end of August 2024 after serving 32 […]

International Ministries Announces New Chief Advancement Officer and Expands Donor Societies

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/11/25)—International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce the new Chief Advancement Officer Hector Garcia and the creation of three new donor societies in addition to the Luther Rice Society. IM Chief Advancement Officer Hector Garcia brings over 30 years of nonprofit management experience and strategic thinking to International Ministries, including […]

ABHMS Calls for Prayers and Support for Kentucky and Other Portions of Ohio Valley

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/20/25)—In response to devastating floods that have inundated Kentucky, West Virginia, and other parts of the Ohio River Valley, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has launched a One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) appeal to raise much-needed funds to aid victims of this natural disaster. To date, 14 lives […]

ABCOPAD Calls New Executive Pastor

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/21/24)—The American Baptist Churches of PA and DE (ABCOPAD) Board of Directors met Tuesday, February 13, 2024, to unanimously affirm the Rev. Mark Mahserjian-Smith as the next Executive Minister for the region, effective immediately. Search team Chairperson and ABCOPAD Board President, Bryon Luke, said the search team, after a 10-month […]

Rev. Dr. Daniel Cash Called as Executive Minister of ABC of the Dakotas

VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/20/22)—The American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas Executive Committee, which served as the Region Executive Search Committee, unanimously voted in August to call the Rev. Dr. Daniel Cash as the region’s new Executive Minister. Cash will begin to serve in this new role on October 17. Rev. Soozi Whitten Ford, American Baptist […]

Registration Now Available for 2022 Transition Ministries Training Session

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/21/22)—In late August and early September 2022, Transition Ministries will host its next opportunity for pastors and other ministerial leaders to learn more about the skills needed to lead a church through a time of pastoral transition. Transition Ministries will offer an online training event on Friday, August 26-Saturday, August 27 […]

“Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” Conference Registration Deadline is Friday, May 13

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/11/22)—This Friday, May 13 is the registration deadline for the “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, coming Wednesday-Saturday, June 15-18, 2022 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis. “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” celebrates women ministerial leaders, their myriad journeys into ministry and their many ways of ministering. The celebration includes recognition […]

Reduced Registration Fee for “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” Conference to Continue Throughout Registration Period

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/1/22)—Planners of the “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, coming Wednesday-Saturday, June 15-18, 2022 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis., have made the decision to continue offering the reduced event registration fee of $139 throughout the remainder of the registration period, which closes on May 13. Given uncertainty about […]

ABWIM to Welcome and Celebrate Notable Past Leadership at Radical. Redeemed. Ready.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/28/22)—Registration for the “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, to be held June 15-18, 2022 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis., is open through May 13, 2022. Make plans now to attend and to celebrate ministering women with notable leaders from throughout the history of American Baptist Women in Ministry. […]

“Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” Conference Registration Deadline is Friday, May 13

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/11/22)—This Friday, May 13 is the registration deadline for the “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, coming Wednesday-Saturday, June 15-18, 2022 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis. “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” celebrates women ministerial leaders, their myriad journeys into ministry and their many ways of ministering. The celebration includes recognition […]

Reduced Registration Fee for “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” Conference to Continue Throughout Registration Period

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/1/22)—Planners of the “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, coming Wednesday-Saturday, June 15-18, 2022 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis., have made the decision to continue offering the reduced event registration fee of $139 throughout the remainder of the registration period, which closes on May 13. Given uncertainty about […]

ABWIM to Welcome and Celebrate Notable Past Leadership at Radical. Redeemed. Ready.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/28/22)—Registration for the “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, to be held June 15-18, 2022 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis., is open through May 13, 2022. Make plans now to attend and to celebrate ministering women with notable leaders from throughout the history of American Baptist Women in Ministry. […]