
ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Meets in Valley Forge
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/16)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met November 17-19, 2016, at the Crowne

Transformation Stories Invited from Local American Baptist Churches
Leading up to the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit, we want to hear from YOU! Do you have a story of transformation in your local church or community?

Thanksgiving Reflection
The reflection below was written by Rev. Dr. Alfred J. Fletcher, acting associate general secretary for Mission Resource Development, ABCUSA. 27 At

Plan Now to Participate in the 2017 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Reconciliation – The Love of Christ Compels Us (2 Corinthians 5:14-20) January 18-25, 2017 is the annual observance of the Week of Prayer for

ABCUSA Announces Awards for Matthew 25 Grant
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/15/16)—Thirty-four Matthew 25 Grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 were awarded in October to applicants who demonstrated a

Cape Cod Resident Commissioned to Serve in Africa
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/11/16)—On October 2, 2016, Marilyn Raatz was commissioned by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) for mission

Retirement: A Journey – Part Two
General Secretary Emeritus A. Roy Medley shares thought-provoking insights regarding his retirement journey so far. In the first of a two-part series

United in our Faith – a Message from Interim General Secretary Susan Gillies
A long and often painful political campaign season has come to an end. American Baptists have been as divided politically as the country. But,

ABWM Announces 2016-2017 National Leadership Team of AB GIRLS
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/9/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the appointment of the 2016-2017 national leadership team of AB GIRLS