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A Christmas Message from General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain
Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain, General Secretary of ABCUSA Dear Beloved American Baptists, As we celebrate the joy and hope of this Advent Season, I want to thank each of you for

2024 Beyond the Stained-Glass Ceiling Grant Fuels Recipient’s Cultural Journey and Pastoral Mission
KING OF PRUSSIA (ABNS 12/6/2024)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Valerie Andrews is the recipient of the 2024 Beyond the

ABHMS Board of Directors Convenes November 2024 Meeting, a Time of Reflection, Celebration, Renewal
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 12/6/24)—The American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Board of Directors convened for its November 2024 meeting at ABHMS’ Leadership and Mission

#GivingTuesday: Generous Hearts, Abundant Blessings
“7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 NRSVue KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS

A Message of Gratitude from ABCUSA General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain
Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1

International Ministries Sends $4,000 in Emergency Relief Funds to Support Communities in Spain Impacted by Flooding
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 11/21/24)—International Ministries (IM) sent $4,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) emergency disaster relief funds to aid relief teams in Spain with IM

MMBB Announces Retirement of CEO Louis Barbarin; Celebrates Legacy of Leadership and Vision
NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 11/14/24)—Louis Barbarin, chief executive officer of the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board announced his retirement effective August 31, 2025. The

A Day of Action for Burma at the UN Calls for Global Attention to Myanmar’s Ongoing Human Rights Crisis
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 11/8/24)—On Tuesday, October 30, 2024, the international community gathered in New York City to commemorate A Day of Action for Burma at the UN. Organized by