Renew and Lead: A Workship for Ministry Wellness
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/29/25)— American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) is pleased to announce “Renew and Lead: A Workship for Ministry Wellness,” a one-day gathering dedicated to the holistic well-being of clergy and ministry leaders. This event, which also serves as the third workship in the 2025 ABCUSA Workship series, will be held on […]
Upcoming Justice Dialogue to Explore the Church’s Prophetic Role in Addressing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/22/25)—As violence continues to claim the lives of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, an increasing number of faith leaders are urging the church to examine not only its beliefs but also what it will do to help quell the carnage. American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) invites the […]
About the Biennial: American Baptists Gather in Omaha to “Come Seek Living Water”
Highlights from the 2025 Biennial Mission Summit From July 3–6, 2025, American Baptists from across the United States and Puerto Rico gathered in Omaha, Nebraska, for the 2025 Biennial Mission Summit. With the theme “Come Seek Living Water,” the event welcomed attendees of all ages into four days of worship, learning, fellowship, and Spirit-led renewal. […]
MMBB Mourns the Passing of Esteemed Board Member Darrel Arle Morf
MMBB Mourns the Passing of Esteemed Board Member Darrel Arle Morf KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/29/25)—New York, NY — July 29, 2025 — It is with profound sadness that MMBB Financial Services announces the passing of our esteemed board member, Darrel Arle Morf, who entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 10, following a […]
About the Biennial: American Baptists Gather in Omaha to “Come Seek Living Water”
Highlights from the 2025 Biennial Mission Summit From July 3–6, 2025, American Baptists from across the United States and Puerto Rico gathered in Omaha, Nebraska, for the 2025 Biennial Mission Summit. With the theme “Come Seek Living Water,” the event welcomed attendees of all ages into four days of worship, learning, fellowship, and Spirit-led renewal. […]
Letter of Appreciation from Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain – General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA _______________________________________ Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain General Secretary And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. Phil. 1:6, NIV Dear Pastors, Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors, Spiritual Directors, […]
Upcoming Justice Dialogue to Explore the Church’s Prophetic Role in Addressing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/22/25)—As violence continues to claim the lives of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, an increasing number of faith leaders are urging the church to examine not only its beliefs but also what it will do to help quell the carnage. American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) invites the […]
Rev. Dr. David Gregg, Beloved Leader of American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago, Passes Away
CHICAGO, IL (ABNS 6/27/25)—American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago (ABCMC) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of its beloved leader, Rev. Dr. David Gregg, who died on Thursday, June 26. A devoted pastor, scholar, and advocate for inclusive ministry, Rev. Dr. Gregg served as Executive Regional Minister of ABCMC for seven years. Deeply committed […]
MMBB Announces Rev. Dr. Perry J. Hopper as the Next Chief Executive Officer
NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 6/23/25)— On Monday, June 23, 2025, MMBB Financial Services released the following letter from Gwynn L. Perlich, president of the Board of Managers: Dear American Baptist Family, On behalf of the MMBB Board of Managers, I am pleased to share that Rev. Dr. Perry James Hopper has been appointed as the […]
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. […]