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General Secretary Woods Reflects on Three Years of the Global Pandemic
It has now been three years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Do you remember where ...
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Biennial Mission Summit Call to Meeting, Bylaws Amendments and Election Slate – 2023
The documents below are related to the Business Meeting at the 2023 Biennial Mission Summit event. The Business Meeting will ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – Generosity is… Doing Justice, Loving Mercy, and Walking Humbly With Our God
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 17,000
Our prayers go out to the people of Syria and Turkey as they continue to dig out of the rubble ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – Managing Money
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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Tyre Nichols
Tyre Nichols was beaten to death in Memphis on January 7, 2023. Newly released video depicts the horrific nature of ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – “Planned” Giving
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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“Looking Back and Giving Thanks” – Personal Memories of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Dr. Albert Paul Brinson
“Looking Back and Giving Thanks" - Personal Memories of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was shared by Dr. Albert Paul ...
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Join Us February 7 for Our Next Everyday ABC Conversation: Passing the Peace
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/10/23)—You're invited to join us for our next Everyday ABC Conversation event, "Passing the Peace" on ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – Stewardship of Time
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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Happy New Year 2023!
Happy New Year 2023! May God always remain present in your heart. To each new chapter of your life, may ...
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Search Advertisement
Items related to the General Secretary Search are included below: Position Profile Statement of Personal Conduct Interested candidates should submit ...
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General Secretary Search Committee Members
The members of the Search Committee as of March 2023 are: Rev. Dr. James Wolfe (President/Chair) Karen Podsiadly (Past President) ...
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Search Process
What is the process for selecting a General Secretary? The ABCUSA Board of General Ministries is given the responsibility to ...
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American Baptist Leaders Release New Storybook Video for 2022 Christmas Season
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/30/22)—American Baptist Churches USA is pleased to offer a new children’s storybook video for the American ...
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Advent in a Post-Pandemic World: Rethinking our Worship
Our most recent Everyday ABC Conversation, "Advent in a Post-Pandemic World: Rethinking our Worship," was held on Tuesday, November 29, ...
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#GivingTuesday: Join the Movement and Give Back
We invite you to come together to celebrate generosity, share kindness, and drive record-breaking giving by giving to American Baptist ...
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Hopeful Holly – A Creation Justice Network Advent Devotional
This advent reflection was written by Rev. Dr. Don Ng, former President of American Baptist Churches USA. The Breaking News ...
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Thanksgiving Message to American Baptists – November 22, 2022
A Thanksgiving Message to American Baptists - November 22, 2022 I stretch out my hands to God and give thanks ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: What’s Happening?
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – Generosity is…More Than Money
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – What Are We Saying When We Make an Offering?
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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Mowbray Ecumenical Award Nominations Invited, Deadline Extended
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/10/22)—American Baptist Churches USA seeks nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award, which recognizes an individual ...
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One Great Hour of Sharing Gifts Invited Following Hurricanes Ian and Fiona
One Great Hour of Sharing is a tangible expression of love—walking with communities in times of crisis. In late September and ...
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Prayer for Puerto Rico, One Great Hour of Sharing Gifts Invited
Please pray for the people of Puerto Rico who are experiencing the most dramatic flooding on the island since Hurricane ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – What is your Congregation’s “Why”?
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – Stewardship and the Why of Volunteering
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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Four Keynote Speakers Announced for 2023 Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/24/22)—We are excited to announce the keynote speakers for the 2023 Biennial Mission Summit, to be held ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – Stewardship is About Conversion
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Generosity is Learned
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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North American Baptist Fellowship Annual Meeting Invitation
This year’s North American Baptist Fellowship Annual Meeting will be hosted in Falls Church, VA at the BWA Headquarters. The ...
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General Secretary Search Committee Announces Additional Focus Groups, Connection Updates
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/29/22)—The Search Committee for the next General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA is pleased to ...
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2021 Annual Summary Now Available
We invite you to view our newly published 2021 Annual Summary. This publication provides a glimpse into the work of ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – Generosity Begins by Knowing Grace
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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Worship Recordings from 2021 ABCUSA Biennial Mission Summit Now Viewable Online
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/12/22)—American Baptists and friends are invited to enjoy the worship sessions from the American Baptist Churches ...
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“Embracing Stewardship: Looking Through the Lens of Love” Webinar Recording Now Available
The recording from our latest Generosity Project webinar, "Embracing Stewardship: Looking Through the Lens of Love" which took place on Thursday, ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – Generosity is an Attitude
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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Radical. Redeemed. Ready. Conference Meets June 15-18
The “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference met Wednesday-Saturday, June 15-18, 2022, at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis ...
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Embracing Stewardship: Looking Through the Lens of Love
Join us for a Generosity Project webinar on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Register here. Rev. Dr ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – Re-framing the Stewardship Conversation: Stop Talking about the Bills
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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In Celebration of Juneteenth
A message from American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods Juneteenth honors the emancipation of enslaved African ...
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Do You Need a Security Grant? Information from Church Mutual Insurance
Nonprofits and houses of worship that feel the organization is at high risk for a terrorist attack may qualify for ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – Stewardship of Space: Thinking Beyond the Sanctuary
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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Prayers with Buffalo
American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods shares, "We grieve with the American Baptist Churches of New ...
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Engaged in Ministry Together at Panther Lake Community Church
Panther Lake Community Church in Kent, Wash., a member of the Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches, has had ongoing ...
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A Future with Hope: Resilient Responses in COVID-era Ministry
Grief. Isolation. Financial stress. Racial injustice. Disparities in education and healthcare. Life in an era of COVID-19 has taken its ...
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The Resurrection of Jesus
Luke 24:1-12 (NRSV) 24 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, ...
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A Maundy Thursday Reflection by Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain
We invite you to read a Maundy Thursday reflection below, written by Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain, executive director of ...
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How Did We Get Here? – An Easter Week Reflection by ABCUSA General Secretary Jeff Woods
As we enter Holy Week in 2022, we invite you to read the reflection below, "How Did We Get Here?", ...
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“Ukraine: War, Refugees, and the Baptist Response” Forum Presented by ABCOFLASH, Recording Available
The American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles, Southwest and Hawaii (ABCOFLASH) recently invited American Baptists across the United States and ...
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Worship Weaver Karen Hetrick Reflects Ahead of “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” Conference
You’re invited to “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.”, June 15-18, 2022, at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis. “Radical ...
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Student Loan Forgiveness for Ministry Leaders
Register at Student Loan Forgiveness for Ministry Leaders – Center for Continuous Learning | ABHMS (ministrelife.org) ...
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Responses Invited for General Secretary Survey
The Board of General Ministries, the American Baptist Churches USA governing board, is currently in the process of seeking information ...
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Hear from Rev. Lauren Lisa Ng at Radical. Redeemed. Ready., June 15-18, 2022
You’re invited to “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.”, June 15-18, 2022, at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis. “Radical ...
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Hear from Rev. Dr. Jaime Clark-Soles at Radical. Redeemed. Ready., June 15-18, 2022
You’re invited to “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.”, June 15-18, 2022, at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis. “Radical ...
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Hear from Poet Laureate Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri at Radical. Redeemed. Ready., June 15-18, 2022
You’re invited to "Radical. Redeemed. Ready.”, June 15-18, 2022, at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis. The ...
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Hear from Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque at Radical. Redeemed. Ready., June 15-18, 2022
Join us June 15-18, 2022 in Green Lake, Wis. for "Radical. Redeemed. Ready." and hear from Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque, ...
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Hear from Rev. Dr. Trinette V. McCray at Radical. Redeemed. Ready., June 15-18, 2022
Hear from Rev. Dr. Trinette V. McCray, a leader both locally and nationally through church, denominational, faith based organizations and educational ...
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Registration Opens for Radical. Redeemed. Ready.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/8/22)—Registration opened today for the “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, coming Wednesday-Saturday, June 15-18, 2022 at the ...
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Recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022
As we prepare to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 17, we are happy to lift up ...
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2022-2023 ABC Directory/Planning Calendar; PDF and Downloadable Calendar Files Available
The 2022-2023 ABC Directory/Planning Calendar is now available for download. We invite you to use this calendar as a reference ...
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Prayers for Tornado Victims
"Our prayers are with the families of the victims of the tornado outbreak that extended from Arkansas through Kentucky. We ...
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Join us for a Christmas Concert!
We invite you to enjoy a Christmas Concert from American Baptist Churches USA. Featuring American Baptist celebrations from across the ...
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Giving Thanks
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ...
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2021 Advent Reflection Series
We invite you to join us on our website through the 2021 Advent Season. Reflections will be posted prior to ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Generosity is a Way of Being
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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Join Us for Stewardship of Space: Thinking Beyond the Sanctuary
Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST: Stewardship of Space: Thinking Beyond the ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Ways to Say “Thanks”
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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Hear from Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri at Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready., June 15-18, 2022
You're invited to "Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready.", June 15-18, 2022, at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green ...
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ABCUSA Interim General Secretary Calls for the Release of Pastor Rev. Thian Lian Sang and Justice for Pastor Rev. Cung Biak Hum
The current sociopolitical situation in Myanmar continues to be complex, with injustices having impact across the globe, especially among our ...
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A Reflection on the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
American Baptist Churches USA remembers those whose lives were taken during the attack on September 11, 2001. We pray for ...
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Taking Stock of Your Life Insurance
Most people don't like to think about life insurance. However, in the event of your death, having it can mean ...
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Aspiration, Reflection → Manifestation
The Anti-Racism Task Force invites you to reflection this month. We celebrate our time together at the Biennial Mission Summit ...
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Ready for Retirement?
Too often, investing for retirement is the “elephant in the room.” Many professionals — particularly clergypersons — aren’t adequately prepared ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: When Gift-Giving Isn’t Generous Giving
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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Generosity Project Webinar: Financial Stewardship in an era of Covid: What You Can Do
Are you wondering what the pandemic will mean financially for your church going forward? Margaret Marcuson has been a pastor ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Stewardship and Sustainability
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame the ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Talking About Money . . .
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame the ...
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Final Day of ABCUSA’s Online 2021 Biennial Mission Summit—Imagine
The American Baptist Churches USA Biennial Mission Summit 2021 — An Online Experience wraps up today, June 26, with another ...
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Day Two: Friday, June 25, 2021 Biennial Mission Summit Highlights
The first day of the online American Baptist 2021 Biennial Mission Summit, Thursday, June 24, kicked off with a live ...
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The Biennial Mission Summit Virtual Attendee Hub Opened Today
All those who registered for the 2021 ABCUSA Biennial Mission Summit had the opportunity to make the event a week-long ...
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Interim General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods Recognizes Juneteenth
Today, we commemorate the day of June 19, 1865 when General Gordon Granger led his group of soldiers to Galveston, ...
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ABHMS’ Center for Continuous Learning Launches Website
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/16/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies will launch the website for its Center for Continuous Learning (CCL) ...
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ABHMS’ CeCaLi Announces Summer and Fall Workshops
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/16/21)—CeCaLi XXI (Centro de Capacitación para Líderes del siglo XXI), a program of American Baptist Home Mission ...
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The American Baptist Foundation Is Seeking Its Next Chief Executive Officer
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/16/21)—The American Baptist Foundation (ABF) is a ministry of the American Baptist Churches USA, organized in ...
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ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force June 2021 Article and Biennial Events
THE ANTI-RACISM TASK FORCE VISIONING One aspect of the work of the ABCUSA Anti-racism Task Force has been to identify ...
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Talking About Money . . .
…is not something most pastors relish doing. We approach the task with fear and trepidation, at our best, and at ...
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American Baptist Women in Ministry to Host Biennial Mission Summit Workshop
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/10/21)—The Advisory Team of American Baptist Women in Ministry (ABWIM) will host a workshop, Radical. Redeemed ...
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Join The National Black Caucus’ 2021 Biennial Events
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/9/21)—Our Biennial Mission Summit Theme: “SOMETHING INSIDE SO STRONG” – Black American Baptists and Mental Health ...
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Join American Baptist Women’s Ministries on June 12 and at the 2021 Biennial Mission Summit
As you are planning out your June 2021 schedule for American Baptist events, please consider these events from American Baptist ...
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Disability Insurance: The Forgotten Safety Net
Accidents happen. We've all heard it. We all know it. Yet, when it comes to accidents, injuries, or illnesses that ...
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Are You Still Unsure About Registering for the Biennial Mission Summit? Watch This…
About that scholarship to help offset the cost of registration... Yes, the application deadline has been extended to Friday, June ...
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American Baptists are Invited to Attend Faiths4Vaccines’ Virtual Faiths4Vaccines National Summit
American Baptists are invited to attend Faiths4Vaccines’ virtual Faiths4Vaccines National Summit on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 1-4pm EDT. Faiths4Vaccines ...
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UPDATE: ‘With Liberty and Justice for Some’ Receives Two National Awards
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/18/21)—The important and provocative book “With Liberty and Justice for Some: The Bible, the Constitution, and ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: The Many Faces of Stewardship
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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Time is running out to include the Attendee Experience Box in your Biennial Mission Summit Registration
The Attendee Experience Box The box includes giveaways provided by event partners and Attendee Box sponsor, the American Baptist ...
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American Baptist Churches USA Announces Renewed Focus on Spiritual Direction
Valley Forge, PA (ABNS 5/14/21) —As a continuation of its 10-year emphasis on spiritual transformation and formation in the life ...
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ABCUSA Connections – 2021, Issue 1
Read our latest issue of ABCUSA Connections! Click here to view an interactive PDF ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Gratitude
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
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One Great Hour of Sharing Announces 2021 Theme “Let Love Flow”
Dear American Baptists, The season for the promotion of One Great Hour of Sharing has begun! The theme of this ...
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BWA Sponsors Myanmar Red Ribbon Solidarity Weekend | April 28-May 2
As a component of the ABCUSA Call to Prayer for Myanmar, the Burma Refugee Commission commends American Baptists to consider ...
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Statement regarding trial outcome in death of George Floyd
April 20, 2021 The Verdict Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday, April 20 on all counts in ...
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Covid-19 Resource Page Updates
As a founding member of the national volunteer COVID-19 Community Corps, ABCUSA will be able to provide to you timely, ...
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Ministers Council announces the search for a part-time Program Administrator
The Ministers Council ABC-USA announces the search for a part-time Program Administrator to serve in its West Chester, PA office. ...
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ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force April 2021 Article
The Hard Work of Being Anti-Racist Introduction “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Millennials & Stewardship
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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We Are Better Together: Cooperative Stewardship – Recorded webinar now available
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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A Call for American Baptists to be in Prayer for People of Myanmar
You can access additional Call to Prayer for Myanmar resources here. April 12, 2021 Prayer Requests for Myanmar Please pray ...
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Creation Justice Congregations Conversations Series
Is your congregation curious about creation care? Do you want to hear about the creation centered ministry American Baptists are ...
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2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady – A Reflection for Easter Sunday
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer ...
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2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady – A Reflection for Holy Saturday
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer ...
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2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady – A Reflection for Good Friday
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Re-Imagining the Stewardship Committee
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady – A Reflection for Maundy Thursday
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer ...
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Remembering Helen Barrett Montgomery this Women’s History Month
We are happy to highlight Helen Barrett Montgomery, the first woman President of the Northern Baptist Convention (now American Baptist ...
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2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady – A Reflection for Palm Sunday
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer ...
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A Palm Sunday Meditation
The Kingdom of God Is justice and peace And joy in the Holy Sprit Come, Lord And open in us ...
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2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady – A Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer ...
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ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force March 2021 Article
Emerging The Anti-Racism Task Force met for the first time on November 10, 2020. This meeting yielded an unprecedented commitment ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Whose Money is it Anyway?
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady – A Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer ...
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2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady – A Reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Generosity is…Hard to Define, Easy to See
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady – A Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer ...
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2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady – A Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer ...
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The ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force: A Call to Just Action
The Call On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered in the streets of Minneapolis, Minn. His name was added ...
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2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady – An Ash Wednesday Reflection
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Abundancy or Sufficiency?
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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You’re Invited to “Building Your Financial Plan,” a Webinar by MMBB Financial Services
You are invited to a webinar by MMBB Financial Services, "Building Your Financial Plan," on February 18, 2021 at 2:00 ...
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Exhibitor and Sponsor Prospectus – 2021 Biennial Mission Summit
The 2021 Biennial Mission Summit is meeting online June 24-26, 2021! View our Exhibitor Prospectus here. View our Sponsor Prospectus ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Scarcity or Sufficiency?
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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Prayer for Truth and Action from the ABC Anti-Racism Task Force
“[The one] who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as [the one] who helps to perpetrate it ...
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Where Do We Go From Here? A Response to the Attack on the Capitol
The article below, written by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, was originally published by the Christian Citizen on January 11, 2021, and is ...
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A New Years Message from Interim General Secretary Jeff Woods
As we conclude a year of doing old things in new ways, I am reminded of a scripture from Revelations ...
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Nominations Invited for Mowbray Ecumenical Award
American Baptist Churches USA seeks nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award, which recognizes an individual for outstanding ecumenical work ...
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2021-2022 ABC Directory/Planning Calendar; PDF and Downloadable Calendar Files Available
The 2021-2022 ABC Directory/Planning Calendar is now available for download. We invite you to print this calendar as a reference ...
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Joy and Peace this Christmas Season
May the joy and peace of Christmas be with you this holiday season. We invite you to take a moment ...
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An Advent Reflection by Rev. Starlette Thomas
Throughout the 2020 Advent Season, we will be sharing an online devotional for prayer and contemplation on our website. We ...
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An Advent Reflection by Rev. Dr. Daryl Ward
Throughout the 2020 Advent Season, we will be sharing an online devotional for prayer and contemplation on our website. We ...
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Hopevale Commemoration Sunday is December 20
In response to the 75th Commemoration (in 2018) of the Hopevale martyrdom in the Philippines in which missionaries of the ...
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2021-2022 ABC Directory/Planning Calendar; PDF and Downloadable Calendar Files Available
The 2021-2022 ABC Directory/Planning Calendar is now available for download. We invite you to print this calendar as a reference ...
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Join MMBB for “Planning Your Path to Retirement”
You are invited to join MMBB Financial Services for a webinar on Dec 10, 2020 at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time) ...
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An Advent Reflection by Rev. Dr. Atula Jamir
Throughout the 2020 Advent Season, we will be sharing an online devotional for prayer and contemplation on our website. We ...
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An Advent Reflection by Interim General Secretary Jeff Woods
Throughout the 2020 Advent Season, we will be sharing an online devotional for prayer and contemplation on our website. We ...
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Faith, Compassion, and Healing Our National Divides – November 20 Webinar
On November 20 at 11:00 AM EST, Dr. Russell Moore of the Southern Baptist ERLC and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry ...
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Matthew 25 Grant Helps W. Va. Church’s “Power of Three: Body, Mind and Soul” Initiative
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Matthew 25 Grant Supports ‘Aquaponics’ Program in Jackson County, W. Va.
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Responses Requested for 2019 Mission Summit Conversations/Baptist Talk Survey
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Matthew 25 Grant Helps Edison, NJ, Youngsters Adapt to a New Life in America
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Board of General Ministries Meets in Green Lake, WI
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American Baptists Express Concern About Turmoil in Nicaragua
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The ABC Mission Table, comprised of representatives from every American Baptist Churches USA region, seminary, and national agency adopted a ...
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2019 Biennial Mission Summit – Application to Perform
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$500 Matthew 25 Grant Provides Public Transit Passes
A $500 Matthew 25 Grant from American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) is supporting First Baptist Church in Boston’s Jamaica Plain ...
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Matthew 25 Grant Helps Immigrants Adapt to New Life in in Newton, Mass.
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New Baptist Covenant Action Grant Available
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Ambassador Lynn of Myanmar Embassy in Washington D.C. Visits Valley Forge Headquarters
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Registration Opens for ABHMS’ Highly Anticipated Space for Grace 2018 Urban Retreat
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Grant Supports Shelter for Homeless University Students
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Tamil Christian Fellowship at Exton, Pennsylvania Church
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‘Homeworker Helper’ Assists Under-Served New York Children
A $600 Matthew 25 Grant from American Baptist Churches USA supported Trumansburg First Baptist Church in New York’s Finger Lakes ...
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Rochester Genesee Region Announces Search for Executive Minister
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$1,000 Matthew 25 Grant Feeds 100 Food-Insecure School Children in Maryland
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$1,000 Matthew 25 Grant Provides Food and Education After School
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Save the Date for a “Summit by the Sea” at the 2019 Biennial Mission Summit
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Cultivate Generosity in Your Church by Sharing the Story
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American Baptists Commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr’s Legacy
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American Baptists Join D.C. Rally to End Racism
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American Baptists Explore Fresh Expressions of Ministry in a Changing Culture
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American Baptists Join Faith Partners Today, April 4, in Washington DC for Unite to End Racism Rally
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How to Increase Generosity in your Church: Ask!
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Christ is Risen. He is Risen, Indeed!
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Sign Up Still Open for the Puerto Rico Sister Churches Initiative
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American Baptists to Explore Fresh Expressions of Ministry
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Learn More – Sister Churches Initiative Announced
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ABCUSA Haitian Alliance Members Visit ABC Mission Center
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ABC of New Jersey Now Accepting Applications for Executive Minister
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Download the 2018-2019 ABC Directory/Planning Calendar
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Mid-American Baptist Churches Now Accepting Applications for Executive Minister
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ABC of the Central Region Now Accepting Applications for Executive Minister
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America For Christ Offering 2018
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Pastors Weigh In on ‘Generous Congregations’ and Importance of The Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering
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Tuesday, November 28, 2017 is #GIVINGTUESDAY!
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Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering 2017
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Generosity: The Subject Jesus Talked About Most
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$500 Matthew 25 Grant Funds Immersion Experience to Encourage Youth to Consider College
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Generosity: Gratefulness and Love
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$1,500 Matthew 25 Grant Supports ‘Blessings in a Backpack’ Ministry for Children in Need in Point Pleasant, W. Va.
More than 50 students at a time in Point Pleasant, W. Va., have benefitted from a “Blessings in a Backpack” ...
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Living Generously Begins With Trust
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6,100 Miles, Seven Days: On the Road with ABHMS Disaster Response
American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) takes American Baptists on the road with ABHMS Disaster-response Ministries as it assesses the ...
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United Mission is the Vehicle: United Mission Helps American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island Serve
United Mission empowers ministries across American Baptist Churches USA regions. In the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island, Rev. Kathryn ...
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Matthew 25 Grant Funds Backpack Back-to-School Initiative in Chenango County, NY
A $2,789 Matthew 25 Grant from American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary has enabled 120 children in rural Chenango ...
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American Baptists Urged to Lift up those Affected by Hurricane Harvey
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American Baptist Women In Ministry Mentor Story: Trinette McCray
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$1,000 Matthew 25 Grant Helps Fund Weekend ‘Tide Me Over’ food program for Dozens of Students in Stockbridge, Mich.
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Applications Invited for Matthew 25 Grants; Due September 1
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American Baptist Women In Ministry Mentor Story: Heather Entrekin
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Dreaming of Olympics Stardom, American Baptist Sam Morse Says Faith is ‘the Glue That Holds It All Together’
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General Secretary’s Update – August 12-13, 2017
He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. (Ephesians 2:17) ...
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American Baptist Women In Ministry Mentor Story: Darla Dee Turlington
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ABCUSA Seeks Two Associate General Secretaries
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American Baptist Women In Ministry Mentor Story: Betty Wright Riggins
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Up to Camp: A Summer Reading Series (Part 4)
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American Baptist Women In Ministry Mentor Story: Alice Green
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Women in Ministry – ACCESS!
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2017 Biennial Mission Summit – Submit Your Feedback Before Friday!
Delegates, participants and staff who attended the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit are invited to complete a feedback survey for the 2017 ...
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Re-Framing the Conversation About Stewardship
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Up to Camp: A Summer Reading Series (Part 3)
Over the summer months, Acting Associate General Secretary for Mission Resource Development Dr. Al Fletcher invited leaders to share their recommended ...
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My Baptist Life: Rev. Kathy Longhat
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A Reflection on the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit
Ken Williams, Interim Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut, shared a thoughtful reflection following the Biennial Mission ...
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View photos from the Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, 2017!
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Governor of State of Oregon Proclaims June 30-July 2, 2017 “American Baptist Weekend”
The Governor of the State of Oregon issued a Proclamation, proclaiming June 30-July 2, 2017, “American Baptist Weekend” in the ...
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American Baptist Churches USA Biennial Mission Summit Begins Friday, June 30
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Transformation Story: Mariners’ Temple Baptist Church, New York, NY
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Gone to Ghana – Volunteering in africa
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Transformation Story: Fairfield First Baptist Church, ME
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Transformation Story: “SEEDS OF HOPE” Scholars Project – Fresh Expressions, ABCNJ
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Up to Camp: A Summer Reading Series (Part 2)
Over the summer months, Acting Associate General Secretary for Mission Resource Development Dr. Al Fletcher has invited leaders to share their ...
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Biennial Mission Summit Registration Closes on June 15!
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ABCUSA President Fackenthal Says She Has Been Powerfully Blessed by ‘Living’ the Denomination’s Diversity
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Transformation Story: Charleston Baptist Temple Demonstrates the “Hands and Feet of Christ”
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Transformation Story: Kodiak Baptist Mission
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Transformation Story: Blackfoot Christian Fellowship – Blackfoot, ID
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Transformation Story: Homeless Ministry – Calvary Baptist Church in Newark, DE
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Resourcing Regions at May Annual Meetings
Rev. Dr. C. Jeff Woods, associate general secretary for Regional Ministries, travels regularly and serves as a resource to regions ...
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Transformation Story: F.R.O.G.S. (Faithfully Rely On God)
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Transformation Story: Stone Soup – Sharing Food, Creating Community
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Transformation Story: Sharing Bread, Sharing Peace – Despenza De La Paz
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Transformation Story: Health Care Kits – Migrant Ministries
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Transformation Story: A Missional Twist on “Trick or Treating”
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Transformation Story: SHARDS: Reclaiming the Broken Pieces of Life
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Transformation Story: The K.I.N.D. Project
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Transformation Story: Transforming Lives by Relieving Hunger
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Register Today for the Biennial Mission Summit
Individual registration is open for the Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, 2017, to be held in Portland, Oregon at ...
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Up to Camp: A Summer Reading Series
Over the summer months, Acting Associate General Secretary for Mission Resource Development Dr. Al Fletcher has invited leaders to share their ...
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Transformation Story: Feed the Kids – Shell Ridge Community Church
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Transformation Story: Healthy Food Summit/Camp
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Transformation Story: OWLS – “Older Wiser Learning Seniors,” The Baptist Temple, Rochester NY
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Transformation Story: CenterPoint Baptist Church “Blessing Bag” Project
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Transformation Story: Mission Trip to Samaritana Women’s Ministry, Philippines – First Baptist of Bedford, MA
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Transformation Story: Love in a Brown Bag – Send the Light Fellowship, Frankford, WV
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Transformation Story: “Connection” Transformational Student Ministry
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Deadline Extended: 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 ...
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$2,500 Matthew 25 Grant Funds Lansing, Mich., New Clothing Center for Children and Youth in Need
A $2,500 Matthew 25 Grant from American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) is supporting the Judson Love Clothing Center in Lansing, ...
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Join Us! Rhythms of the Spirit – August 14-18 in Exeter, Rhode Island
Do you struggle for balance between prayer and activity? Do you long for more silence and solitude in your life ...
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Christ is Risen!
We wake this morning to the gift of joy and a rebirth of hope. Christ is risen! Many people have ...
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Lenten Reflections: Maundy Thursday
Over the two months prior to Easter, reflections will be shared from Regional Executives from American Baptist regions through the ...
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New Archives Director Seeks to Offer ‘Well-Rounded’ Portrayal of American Baptist History
Did you know that the American Baptist Historical Society owes its existence to manufacturing pioneer Samuel Colgate (1822-97) and members ...
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‘Virtual Mission Encounter’ in May Aims to Connect Baptist and Muslim Women for a More Peaceful, Just World
Are you an American Baptist woman concerned about Christian-Muslim relations? Would you appreciate the chance to personally relate to Muslim ...
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Lenten Reflections: Fifth Sunday of Lent
Over the two months prior to Easter, reflections will be shared from Regional Executives from American Baptist regions through the ...
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My Baptist Life: Curtis Ramsey-Lucas
Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, 49, of Hyattsville, Md. serves American Baptist Home Mission Societies as executive editor of Christian Citizen magazine and ...
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Biennial Mission Summit: Call to Meeting, Bylaws Changes and Election Slate
The documents below are related to the Business Meeting at the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit and the Board of General ...
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ABC Immigration Taskforce Resource Available in English and Spanish
Originally introduced in 2015, an American Baptist Churches resource, “Pastoral, Prophetic, Practical, and Personal,” remains available for free download in both English ...
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American Baptists Invited to Join in Prayer with Christian Churches Together through March
American Baptists are invited to join together in prayer with American Baptist Churches USA partner Christian Churches Together (CCT), as ...
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Lenten Reflections: Fourth Sunday of Lent
Over the two months prior to Easter, reflections will be shared from Regional Executives from American Baptist regions through the ...
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Central Seminary Gift Helps an Historic Kansas City Community Center reach its $2 million Capital Campaign Goal; Groundbreaking Set for April 8
For a few moments Rev. Mang Sonna could not believe what he was hearing one morning last October as he ...
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Lenten Reflections: Third Sunday of Lent
Over the next two months prior to Easter, reflections will be shared from Regional Executives from American Baptist regions through ...
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March 15 is Biennial Mission Summit Early Registration Deadline
Individual registration is open for the Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, 2017, to be held in Portland, Oregon at ...
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Diaper Depot Outreach in Scottsbluff, Neb., Enjoying Rapid Growth; Receives $1,500 Matthew 25 Grant
The Diaper Depot ministry at First Baptist Church in Scottsbluff, Neb., is growing dynamically. The initiative in 2016 received a $1,500 Matthew ...
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‘Good News Shoes’ for Indiana Children, Funded in Part by $1,100 Matthew 25 Grant
“Good News Shoes” in Noblesville, Ind., is a project of Calvary Baptist Church that aims to put shoes on the ...
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Lenten Reflections: Second Sunday of Lent
Over the next two months prior to Easter, reflections will be shared from Regional Executives from American Baptist regions through ...
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Lenten Reflections: First Sunday of Lent
Over the next two months prior to Easter, reflections will be shared from Regional Executives from American Baptist regions through ...
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Lenten Reflections: Ash Wednesday
Over the next two months, reflections will be shared from Regional Executives from American Baptist regions through the 2017 season ...
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American Baptist Churches Lifts Up International Ministries Resolution on Anti-Semitism
In light of recent anti-Semitic incidents across the nation, American Baptist Churches USA lifts up the "International Ministries Resolution On Anti-Semitism," an ...
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An Invitation to the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit
Interim General Secretary Susan E. Gillies and Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of the Central Pacific Coast Steve ...
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Celebrating our Leadership Heritage in Black History Month: Part III
For Black History Month in February, American Baptist Churches USA is lifting up and celebrating the lives of some of ...
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Celebrating our Leadership Heritage in Black History Month: Part II
For Black History Month in February, American Baptist Churches USA is lifting up and celebrating the lives of some of ...
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2017 Biennial Mission Summit Church Sponsorship – Register your Church as a Sponsor Today!
The Biennial Mission Summit is just under five months away! Don’t miss the change to register your church as a ...
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Celebrating our Leadership Heritage in Black History Month
For Black History Month in February, American Baptist Churches USA is lifting up and celebrating the lives of some of ...
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General Secretary Search Committee Meets
The ABCUSA General Secretary Search Committee met January 23, 2017, to continue their responsibilities of discernment. The day was spent prayerfully ...
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Interim General Secretary Joins 2,000 Religious Leaders in Signing Letter Opposing Refugee Announcement
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Matthew 25 Grant Provides Free Sunday Breakfasts to the Poor and Homeless in Los Angeles
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Matthew 25 Grant Helps Melrose, Mass. Church Serve 237 Families
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$2,000 Matthew 25 Grant Feeds Disadvantaged Diners in Indianapolis
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$1,000 Matthew 25 Grant Helps Rhode Island Church Grow Pancakes Initiative for Homeless Families
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$5,000 Matthew 25 Grant Produces ‘Loaves and Fishes’ Outcome with ‘Coats for Kids’ in W.Va.
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$1,200 Matthew 25 Grant Supports Recovering D.C. Men to Re-Enter the Workforce
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Join Us for Rhythms of the Spirit – July 9-13, 2016
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Register Online by June 10 for the World Mission Conference
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A Spring Video Message from Interim General Secretary Susan Gillies
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“See…The Beloved Community” Virtual Mission Encounter
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2016-2017 ABC Directory/Planning Calendar
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New: American Baptist Churches Information Systems (ABCIS) 2016 Resources
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – January 18-25, 2016
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ABC Ministry Story: New Horizon Baptist Church, Manchester, CT
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ABC Ministry Story: Burma Refugee Commission, and First Baptist St. Paul, Minnesota
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Prayers Requested Following Attacks
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Now Online: 2015 RMMO Materials (English and Spanish)
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Fall 2015 Issue of ABCUSA Connections Now Online
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ABC Ministry Story: West Philadelphia – Millcreek Baptist Church Organizing Against Gun Violence
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Free Download: 2016-2017 ABC Directory/Planning Calendar
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ABC Ministry Story: JOYA Scholars – Valeria Sosa & Epic Church
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Coming Soon: Generosity & Stewardship Trends
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ABC Ministry Story: Iglesia Bautista Comunidad Nueva Esperanza
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ABC Ministry Story: Fire Fighter Ministry, FBC of Scottsbluff, Nebraska
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ABC Ministry Story: Cadillac Area Backpack Program, First Baptist Church, Cadillac, MI
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Webinar: Generosity & Stewardship Trends with Marcia Shetler, Executive Director/CEO of the Ecumenical Stewardship Center
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September 20 is American Baptist Women’s Sunday: Resources Available
American Baptist Women’s Sunday is traditionally observed on the third Sunday of September, or September 20, 2015. American Baptist Women's ...
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Back to School: FBC of Butte Provides New Clothing, Supplies to Local Students
The story below is about a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Butte, Montana, a member of the American ...
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Transformed by the Spirit: Mission and Ministry in the Midst of Change
The Transformed by the Spirit initiative has been a major focus of American Baptist Churches USA since its introduction in ...
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Did you see it? Summer 2015 Issue of ABCUSA Connections
As many are returning from summer vacations and approaching what are typically the more routine days of fall, we are again ...
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Baptist Builders: American Baptists Look Back at Hurricane Katrina Response
It has been ten years since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast and we began to learn about the devastation ...
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September 1 Deadline for Matthew 25 Grant Applications Approaches
Applications for the Matthew 25 Grant, sponsored by ABCUSA, are due on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Applications must be sent with all ...
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Faith in Action for the Iran Deal: A Conference Call with Faith Leaders
Join faith leaders for a national conference call on the Iran nuclear deal, Thursday, August 27 at 8:00pm EDT. The ...
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Calling for Prayers of Healing for Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
A lifelong devoted Baptist, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has announced he has been diagnosed with cancer. American Baptist Home ...
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Lake Street Church Ministry Supported by the Matthew 25 Grant
The story below is about a ministry of Lake Street Church in Evanston, Illinois, which is a recent recipient of the ...
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Not all statistical reports are created equally…
Recently, the Pew Research Center issued a report on racial and ethnic diversity among Protestant denominations and other religious groups ...
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Matthew 25 Grant Applications Due September 1
Applications for the Matthew 25 Grant, sponsored by ABCUSA, are due September 1, 2015. Applications must be sent with all application materials ...
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Connecting with Local Churches
Connecting is a new publication, telling how American Baptist local churches are connected with others across the American Baptist Churches ...
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ABC Voices from Durban – Third Edition
The three-day, 21st Congress of the Baptist World Alliance ended on Sunday, July 26 in Durban, South Africa. This global ...
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ABC Voices from Durban – Second Edition
Baptist Christians from all around the world have gathered in Durban, South Africa, for the 21st Congress of the Baptist ...
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ABC Voices from Durban
Baptist Christians from all around the world have gathered in Durban, South Africa, for the 21st Congress of the Baptist ...
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NEW Issue of ABCUSA Connections – Summer 2015
Click HERE to view the newly released Summer 2015 issue of Connections! Or, click the image below to read the full ...
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Follow the Baptist World Congress – July 22-26, 2015
The 21st Baptist World Congress (#BaptistCongress15) will be held in Durban, South Africa, from July 22-26, 2015. According to the Baptist ...
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Highlights from Mission Summit 2015
Photos from Mission Summit 2015 are online here. The video below includes photos from throughout the 2015 Biennial Mission Summit, ...
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August 3-7 – Rhythms of the Spirit: Nurturing a Transformed Life
Do you struggle for balance between prayer and activity? Do you long for a more quiet center; time for ...
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Remembering James Dunn: Looking back to “The Intersection: Where Religious Liberty and Power Meet”
This video was a joint project between American Baptist Home Mission Societies (then “National Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA”) and ...
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New Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty Resource on Supreme Court Same Sex Marriage Ruling Now Available
The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty has issued a new resource related to the recent Supreme Court decision, entitled ...
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View NEW PHOTOS from Mission Summit 2015!
Additional photos from the events and worship at the 2015 Biennial Mission Summit have been added online! You are invited ...
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Elected ABCUSA Officers – 2015
The persons below were elected during the 2015 Biennial Mission Summit to serve as ABCUSA Officers for the term running from January ...
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Signatures – An Epistle of Metanoia
During the Biennial Mission Summit, June 26-28, 2015, the epistle was drafted and signed by members of the American Baptist ...
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An Epistle of Metanoia from the 2015 Mission Summit to the ABCUSA family
During the Biennial Mission Summit, June 26-28, 2015, the epistle below was drafted and signed by members of the American ...
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Biennial Mission Summit Feedback Survey
We hope you enjoyed your time at the 2015 Biennial Mission Summit! We want to hear from you to help ...
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Recordings from Biennial Mission Summit Available to Order
DVDs are available for order from the 2015 Biennial Mission Summit event! Click here to order directly from Dove Cassettes ...
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New Photos Added – View Photos from Mission Summit 2015!
Check out photos from Mission Summit 2015. More have been added to the album below from Saturday and Sunday events! ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Vignettes From The Shelter, The Second Baptist Church Of Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: First Baptist Church, Osage, Iowa
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: OPEN – Ashland Church, Toledo
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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New Forum Invites Virtual Conversations
Even if you are unable to attend the Mission Summit in Overland Park, Kansas, June 26-28, 2015, you can still be ...
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Visit our new Hall of Ministries and Ministry Square at #missionsummit2015!
The 2015 Biennial Mission Summit event, June 26-28, 2015, in Overland Park, Kansas, features a Hall of Ministries, full of ...
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The Ministers Council, ABCUSA, Offers Hopes and Prayers Following Emanuel AME Church Killings
On June 17th, a tragedy occurred at the Historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. People gathered for Bible ...
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American Baptist Churches Offers Prayers, Sympathies to Emanuel AME Church, AME family
General Secretary Roy Medley extends, on behalf of American Baptist Churches, our deepest Christian sympathies to the members of Emanuel ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity – The New Creation Church, Wheaton, Maryland
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity – Jazz BBQ Community Event, Bedford, Massachusetts
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity Submissions – New Stories Added!
Churches from across the country have shared their Ministry Story with the American Baptist Family and with the world! Grants ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity – How God used a Basket of Sandwiches to Build a Bridge to Camden, and Beyond, Woodbury, New Jersey
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Being Christ in the Neighborhood, First Baptist Church of Bloomington, IL
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Championing for a Healthier Church and Community – 2nd Baptist Kansas City, Missouri
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Let’s Feed the KIDS – Shell Ridge Community Church, Walnut Creek, California
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity – Answering God’s Call – Peacemaking
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: A Call to be Peacemakers and to Seek Justice
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Being the Hands and Feet of Jesus – STAR, First Baptist Church, McMinnville, Oregon
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity – Sole Care for Souls, Calvary Baptist, Minneapolis
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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2015 Mission Summit Conversations to Build on Past Conversations, Highlight New Topics
The Mission Summit Conversations present an open opportunity for anyone attending the Biennial Mission Summit to engage in meaningful dialogue ...
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Mission Summit 2015: New Sunday Afternoon Workshop Opportunity
On Sunday afternoon at the Biennial Mission Summit, there will be new workshop opportunities available for attendees. In 2:15-3:15pm and 3:30-4:30pm ...
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – January 18-25, 2016
At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so ...
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Christian Community Credit Union…
Serving the American Baptist Family for over 58 Years At Christian Community Credit Union our focus is on people, not ...
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Exciting Topics for the Mission Summit Conversations – June 2015
The Mission Summit Conversations are an open opportunity for anyone attending the Biennial Mission Summit, June 26-28, 2015 in Overland ...
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UPDATE: ABHMS to present ministry awards at ABCUSA 2015 Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/29/15)—Rep. Barbara Lee of California’s 13th Congressional District will receive the Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace and ...
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Don’t Miss the NEW ABC Immigration Taskforce Resource, Available in English and Spanish
American Baptist Churches has produced a new resource, “Pastoral, Prophetic, Practical, and Personal,” is now available in both English and ...
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Don’t Miss the Mission Summit Conversations at June’s Biennial Mission Summit
The Mission Summit Conversations are the heart of the Mission Summit! The conversations present an open opportunity for anyone attending ...
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Mission Summit Conversations Topics – June 2015
The Mission Summit Conversations are an open opportunity for anyone attending Mission Summit 2015 to engage in meaningful dialogue about ...
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Taizé in 2015 – with Brad Berglund
The reflection below was written by Brad Berglund, who is leading a group of American Baptists and friends on Pilgrimage ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Philadelphia Baptist Association
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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BWA News Update: Nepal Baptists Assist Earthquake Victims
The Baptist World Alliance published the article below on May 7, 2015. Click here to read the original article on ...
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Register Now for Biennial Mission Summit 2015
Individual Registration is available for the Biennial Mission Summit in Overland Park, Kansas, June 26-28, 2015. Individuals may visit www.americanbaptists2015.com ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Judson Baptist Church Food Pantry
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Iglesia Bautista Comunidad Nueva Esperanza – West Virginia
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: First Baptist Church, Overland Park, Kansas
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Grace Baptist Church, San Jose, CA
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Fire Fighter Ministry, First Baptist Church, Scottsbluff, Nebraska
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: First Baptist of Cranford/Elizabeth, NJ
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: West Virginia Baptist Convention and Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico Mission Partnership
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: “Diaper Depot,” FBC Scottsbluff, Nebraska
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Congregation of the Covenants
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: “The Rock” – A Christian Church reaches out in Las Vegas, Nevada
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Burma Refugee Commission, and First Baptist St. Paul, Minnesota
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Food 4 Kidz – Gibbon Baptist Church
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Urban Revival, Flint, Michigan
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Judson Memorial Church, NYC
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Loving Lewis County, NY
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Nepal Earthquake – New OGHS Bulletin Inserts Available for Download
Churches are invited to download two new bulletin inserts focusing on the Nepal Earthquake for their services this Sunday. The ...
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ABCUSA Joins in Calls for Justice, End to Violence in Baltimore
American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) joins with the National Council of Churches (NCC), the churches of Baltimore and many others ...
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American Baptist Churches Lift Nepal Earthquake Victims in Prayer
Please keep the people of Nepal and other affected areas in your prayers, after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit less ...
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ABCOFLASH Supports Oikos House
ABCOFLASH (American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles, Southwest and Hawaii) Region congregations have promised to underwrite the major costs of ...
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Prayers Requested from American Baptists for People from Myanmar (Burma)
American Baptists across the country and around the world are asked to continue to keep Baptists from Burma in prayer ...
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Medley Signs on to Nonpartisan Letter Urging Support for Iran Framework Agreement
Roy Medley, General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA, along with a wide range of American Christian leaders, has signed ...
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Celebrating the Life of America’s Preacher, Dr. Gardner C. Taylor
To celebrate the life of Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, who died on April 5, American Baptist Home Mission Societies republishes ...
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Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22…
Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22. We invite you to use the worship resources below in planning for church services/church ...
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Fellowship of American Baptist Musicians to host 50th Annual Conference in July 2015
The Fellowship of American Baptist Musicians (FABM) hosts its 50th annual Conference for Church Musicians at the beautiful Green Lake ...
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Easter as Celebration and Protest
In many countries of the world, the Christian community celebrates Easter in the shadow of violence and oppression directed against ...
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For Such A Time As This: Great Rivers Region
The report below was written by Dwight Stinnett, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region, ...
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Holy Week…
Beloved of Christ, As we enter Holy Week we do so in the midst of rising conflicts in the Middle ...
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Military Street Baptist Church Meets Community Need
The story below is about a ministry of Military Street Baptist Church in Houlton, Maine, which is a recent recipient of the Matthew ...
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Baptist News Global: Statement applauds American Baptists’ contributions to civil rights
The story below was originally posted by Baptist News Global and written by Bob Allen. The Board of General Ministries ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Project Loaves and Fishes
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: First Baptist Church of Stilwell, Kansas
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: “Loving Lowell” School, First Baptist Church of Sioux Falls
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: New Horizon Baptist Church, Manchester, CT
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Eternal Bread Ministry at Union Church of Quincy, MI
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: JOYA Scholars – Valeria Sosa & Epic Church
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Why Conversations Matter
Something significant happens at the table For the past several years, American Baptists have been involved in conversations about how ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity – University Baptist Church Kids Hope Program
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: Iglesia Bautista de Metrópolis, Puerto Rico
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity – Cadillac Area Backpack Program, First Baptist, Cadillac, MI
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity – Covenant Baptist Church, West Bloomfield, MI
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: West Philadelphia – Millcreek Baptist Church Organizing Against Gun Violence
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Ministry Story Opportunity: A Father To The Fatherless
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
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Time is Running Out! ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT!
Do not miss the deadline for Church Sponsorship: this Friday, February 27, 2015! If a church registers as a Sponsor ...
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Generosity is Connecting
Romans 12:1-18 When my children were younger, I had an epiphany. I was sitting in the living room playing with ...
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FOCUS Churches of Albany: Serving People in a Broken and Hurting World
The story below is about a ministry of the FOCUS Churches of Albany, which is a recent recipient of the Matthew ...
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Creating Space for All – A Reflection by ABC President Don Ng
ABCUSA President Don Ng was invited by Al Fletcher, Executive Minister of ABC-Maine, to participate in a Table Conversation in ...
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“Just Dust” – A Reflection for Ash Wednesday
The reflection below was written by Patricia Hernandez, national director of Women in Ministry and Transition Ministries, ABCUSA. Blogs written by ...
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Dean Smith’s Pastor Remembers Him as Courageous
The story below was originally posted by Baptist News Global and written by Norman Jameson. Dean Smith called American Baptist Churches ...
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Mueller Remembered with Prayers for Family, Celebration of Life
Kayla Jean Mueller, from Prescott, Arizona, the only American woman to be held captive and killed by the Islamic State, ...
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A Virtual Mission Encounter for Women: “Crisis at the Border: What Could I Do?”
American Baptist Women’s Ministries “Crisis at the Border: What Could I Do?” will take place March 2-6, 2015. “Crisis at ...
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New Grant Opportunity for American Baptist Churches: Check it Out!
Churches and organizations are invited to submit their own stories for our "Ministry Story Opportunity!" The deadline has been extended, ...
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Exhibitor and Ad Information – Mission Summit 2015
Now available! Learn about Program Book Ad opportunities, Exhibitor opportunities, and Corporate Sponsorship opportunities here. Early Bird Deadline: March 15, ...
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Matthew 25 Grant Applications Due March 1
Applications for the Matthew 25 Grant, sponsored by ABCUSA, are due March 1, 2015. Applications must be sent with all application materials ...
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February 6 Church Sponsorship Deadline!
Don’t miss the change to register your church as a Sponsor of the Biennial Mission Summit, June 26-28, 2015, in Overland Park, ...
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Nominated ABCUSA Officers – 2015
The persons below were nominated at the November 2014 Board of General Ministries meeting to serve as ABCUSA Officers, for the term ...
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Religious Liberty and Human Rights in Burma
Dear American Baptists, On January 27 I leave for Thailand and Burma for almost a month with an ABC delegation ...
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Only Five Months Until Mission Summit 2015!
Don't miss the change to register your church as a Sponsor of the Biennial Mission Summit, June 26-28, 2015, in Overland Park, ...
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Call for Papers: Theologians Conference
American Baptist Churches USA will celebrate the 2015 Biennial Mission Summit in Overland Park, Kansas. In an effort to foster ...
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Statement about Westboro Baptist Church
We have received questions about Westboro Baptist Church in light of increased media attention. American Baptists want to be clear ...
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Don’t Miss this Opportunity: A Pilgrimage to Taizé
Dear American Baptist, As a young pastor hungering for a deeper relationship with Christ, I visited Taizé. My week there ...
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Promoting Religious Liberty in India
Dear American Baptists, Greetings in this New Year as I enter my 14th and final year as General Secretary. When ...
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Project Restoration, DCBC Reach out to Local Community
The story below is about a ministry of the District of Columbia Baptist Convention, which is a recent recipient of the ...
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Grant Opportunity – Tell your Ministry Story!
You are invited to share your Ministry Story with the American Baptist Family and with the world! The entry deadline ...
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Transformed by the Spirit: A Special Memory from Camp Lake Louise
The story below is about Camp Lake Louise and how this organization has been Transformed by the Spirit. The story ...
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Mission Summit 2015: Register Today as a Sponsoring Church
For 2015, churches are invited to become sponsoring churches of the Biennial Mission Summit! For Mission Summit 2015, churches are invited ...
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Christmas Greetings
Every great launch, whether of a mighty ocean liner, a new car model, or a ground-breaking Apple product is greeted ...
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ABCUSA Announces Israel/Palestine Peace-Building Tour with Nazareth Peace Conference
The ABCUSA Committee on Christian Unity and Interfaith Relations will be sponsoring a peace-building tour April 15-26, 2015 (April 15 to ...
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Change in UM Designation
On December 20, 2014, churches were sent a letter about a change in United Mission Designations (UMD) as found on ...
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ABCUSA Invites Grant Entries for “Ministry Story Opportunity”
Churches and organizations are invited to submit their own stories. Entries are due by May 1, 2015. Grants totaling $5,000 ...
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Nominations Invited for Mowbray Ecumenical Award
American Baptist Churches USA seeks nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award, which recognizes an individual for outstanding ecumenical work ...
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Final Days to Register for the New Baptist Covenant Summit
American Baptists are invited to register now for the New Baptist Covenant Summit to be held January 14 and 15, ...
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FBC Jacksonville, Ill., Responds to Personal Needs
The story below is written as a first-hand account by Kim Runkle, about a ministry of the First Baptist Church ...
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Free Download: 2015-2016 Planning Calendar & Directory
The 2015-2016 Planning Calendar is now available! Churches and individuals may print this calendar as a reference tool for use ...
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Did you miss #GivingTuesday? It’s not too late!
Join us in ministry as we work to provide opportunities to elevate spirits, hearts and minds as we serve as the ...
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Prayers with Ferguson
On Tuesday morning, November 25, ABCUSA General Secretary A. Roy Medley noted, "Our prayers are with the people of Ferguson ...
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Church, Volunteers at FBC McMinnville Make a Difference
The story below is about a ministry of the First Baptist Church of McMinnville, Oregon, which is a recent recipient of ...
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A Letter from Missouri
Dear American Baptists, I just returned from St. Louis and Ferguson, Missouri, where we held the governing board meeting of ...
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Now Online: RMMO Materials and Promotional Guides (English and Spanish)
Since 1935, American Baptists have contributed to special offerings taken up in their churches for retired ABC ministers, missionaries and ...
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Watch it Now! Inspired, Transformed…American Baptist Churches
You may have heard about our film, or seen it in your own ABC church or at a recent regional event. We ...
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Women In Ministry: Action Learning Team Leads the Way
This story was originally published in our fall issue of ABCUSA Connections. The images of women included are women who serve in ...
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NEW Issue of ABCUSA Connections – Fall 2014
Click HERE to view the newly released Fall 2014 issue of Connections! Or, click the image below to read the full story ...
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Now Online! Inspired, Transformed…American Baptist Churches
You may have heard about our new film, or seen it in your own ABC church or at a recent regional event! We ...
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Now Available: 2015-2016 Planning Calendar & Directory
The 2015-2016 Planning Calendar is now available! Churches and individuals may print this calendar as a reference tool for use ...
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Now Online: Uncommon Cents: A Christian Approach to Modern Stewardship & Giving
On October 23, we sponsored a webinar titled “UNCOMMON CENTS: A Christian Approach to Modern Stewardship & Giving.” Presented by ...
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Mission Summit 2015: Sign up Today to Become a Sponsoring Church
For 2015, churches are invited to become sponsoring churches of the Biennial Mission Summit! For Mission Summit 2015, churches are invited ...
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LOOK FOR IT! Inspired, Transformed…American Baptist Churches
We are excited for the release of our new film! Look for it in November on an ABC Celebration Sunday in ...
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General Secretary Nomination and Application Deadline: October 31
Ten days remain to submit nominations and applications for the position of General Secretary of American Baptist Churches. The application ...
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Learn How Three Feeding Programs are Strengthening Churches Ministries
Churches across ABCUSA are at work serving as the hands and feet of Christ as they provide food for their ...
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2015-2016 Planning Calendar & Directory – Coming Soon!
2015-2016 American Baptist Planning Calendar & Directory - COMING SOON! Thank you for your patience during our staff transition. We ...
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Cupcakes? Really?!? FCBC Fresno Connects with Community
The story below is about a ministry of the First Chinese Baptist Church of Fresno, which is a recent recipient of the ...
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Connecting with the Spirit in Taizé
There are so many things that fight for our attention everyday. When is the last time you took a few ...
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Coming Soon: Inspired, Transformed…American Baptist Churches
We are excited for the release of our new film! Look for it in November on an ABC Celebration Sunday in ...
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Transformed by the Spirit in Action – Beacon of Hope Youth Center
The story below is about the Beacon of Hope Youth Center and how this organization has been Transformed by the ...
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Appeal for Prayer: Thousands of Baptists displaced in Ukraine
The All-Ukrainian Union of Associations of Evangelical Christians-Baptists (AUUAECB) reported that approximately 5,500 Baptists have been displaced in Eastern Ukraine ...
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New to Transformed by the Spirit?
We are excited about the possibilities and changes occurring across the country as a part of the American Baptist Churches Transformed ...
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Mission Summit 2015: Is your Church Registered?
Are two or more people from your church planning to attend the 2015 Biennial Mission Summit? SAVE MONEY by registering ...
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Matthew 25 Grant Funding Helps FBC of Cheyenne and Comea House
The story below is about a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Cheyenne, which is a recent recipient of the ...
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Update: Urgent Appeal from the Supreme Council of the Evangelical Community in Syria and Lebanon
On September 10, we posted an urgent appeal from the Evangelical Community of Syria and Lebanon as a reminder of the ...
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October Webinar Announced: Uncommon Cents
In late October, we will be presenting a webinar titled "UNCOMMON CENTS: A Christian Approach to Modern Stewardship & Giving," ...
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New “Footprints of Generosity” Insert Available
Check out our newest "Footprints of Generosity" bulletin insert, published on September 17, 2014! Click the image below to view ...
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4 Ways Your Church Can Pay Your Next Minister Fairly
The article below was written Jerrod H. Hugenot, associate executive minister for the American Baptist Churches of New York State, ...
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Liberia Reeling from Ebola
The Ebola epidemic in Liberia has led to the shutdown of many activities in the West African country. A state of ...
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NEW Issue of ABCUSA Connections – Summer 2014
Click HERE to view the newly released Summer 2014 issue of Connections! Or, click the image below to read the full ...
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BWA Assembly Blog 7
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We Need Feedback from ABC Youth!
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21st Baptist World Congress Performing Arts Application Available!
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Burma Diaspora Community Members Meet at ABC Mission Center
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NEW Issue of ABCUSA Connections – Spring 2014
Click HERE to view the newly released Spring 2014 issue of Connections! ...
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Webinar: How to Lead in Stewardship – Raise More Money with Less Stress
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Christ is risen. He is risen, indeed!
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“Blessed is He Who Comes in the Name of The Lord!”
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New 2014 Stewardship Emphasis Materials Now Available!
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Matthew 25 Grant Applications Due March 1
Applications for the Matthew 25 Grant, sponsored by ABCUSA, are due March 1, 2014. Applications must be sent with all application materials ...
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Stewardship and Generosity Resource Available for Download
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New Footprints of Generosity Resource Available
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CDs from Emerge are Available for Purchase Online!
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New ABCUSA Officers – 2014
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Matthew 25 Grant Makes an Impact
Today there are fewer hungry people in our country due to local American Baptist churches serving as the hands and ...
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Baptists Celebrate Judsons in Burma
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Bethel Neighborhood Center Supports Local Community
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Please keep the people of affected areas of the Midwest in your prayers, after a tornado outbreak wreacked havock on the ...
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2014-2015 Planning Calendar Now Available
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Historic ABC Mission Table Meets in Green Lake, WI
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2013 RMMO Materials are Available Online
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ABCUSA Connections – Fall 2013 Issue
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New Stewardship Sunday Resource!
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