“The Generosity Project Presents: A Live Zoom Event with Tod Bolsinger” Webinar Recording Now Available
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/25/23)—A recording from our latest Generosity Project webinar, "The Generosity Project Presents: A Live Zoom Event with ...
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ABHMS Calls National Coordinator for Mission Response
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/10/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Sandra Lee answered the ...
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ABHMS Calls National Coordinator for Justice and Advocacy
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/10/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Kerwin Webb answered the ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Announces Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace and Justice Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/10/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Michael Nabors, pastor, ...
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Rev. Dr. Aaron Kilbourn Called as Executive Minister of ABC of the Dakotas
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/25/23)—The American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas has called Rev. Dr. Aaron Kilbourn to be the region’s ...
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Rodney Ragwan and Jennifer Pedzinski Transition to New Ministry Roles at International Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/24/23)—International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Rodney Ragwan and Rev. Jennifer (Jeni) Pedzinski ...
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ABHS Announces 2023 George D. Younger Award Recipient
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/20/23)—Lake Avenue Memorial Baptist Church in Rochester, New York has been named the 2023 recipient of the ...
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American Baptists Asked to Pray and Act for Burma; Action Needed by April 30, 2023
The Burma Advocacy Group continues to ask American Baptists to Pray and Act for Burma. The Burma Advocacy Group was ...
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ABHMS Executive Director Selected to Join MLK Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/6/23)—Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and CEO of Judson ...
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Call to Response for Recent Tornadoes in the Southeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Regions
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/3/23)—In this Holy Week, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to pray for God’s comfort ...
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Generosity Project Webinar “A Live Zoom Event with Tod Bolsinger” Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/3/23)—The Generosity Project presents a live Zoom event with Tod Bolsinger on Monday, May 22 at ...
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American Baptist Historical Society Announces Call for Papers for Torbet Prize
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/28/23)—The American Baptist Historical Society announces a Call for Papers for the Torbet Prize. Each year ...
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Latest Judson Press Release Empowers Preachers for the “Sunday After”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/15/23)—The question what shall I preach? is constant for those called to deliver God’s word, but ...
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American Baptist Women in Ministry Celebrates International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/8/23)—American Baptist Women in Ministry (ABWIM) is excited to celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) and ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) Alumnae Launches Fundraising Campaign
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/3/23)—A fundraising campaign by American Baptist Women's Ministries (ABWM) Alumnae is helping to spread the word ...
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ABHMS Launches America for Christ 2023; Resources Available Online
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/2/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has launched its America for Christ (AFC) Offering 2023 with ...
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Former ABCUSA President Frank Christine, Jr., Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/23)—Frank Christine, Jr., 91, died February 3, 2023, at the Good Life Oasis Board and Care ...
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Applications Invited for American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis Executive Minister Position
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABSN 02/28/2023)—The Executive Minister Search Team for the American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis (ABC-GI) is now ...
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ABHMS Ecclesiastical Endorser Elected to Chair Two Key Groups
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABSN 02/27/2023)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy, ...
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MMBB Remembers Muriel Penn Jerigan, 50-Year Employee at MMBB and ABCUSA
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/23/23)—Muriel Penn Jerigan, who achieved a 50-plus year record as the longest continuously serving employee in ...
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Dr. Luis N. Rivera-Pagán to Receive Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/15/23)—The American Baptist Churches USA Committee on Christian Unity and Interfaith Relations received nominations for the ...
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February 24 is Deadline for General Secretary Nominations and Applications
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/14/23)—Nominations and applications for the position of General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA must be ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Awarded One Great Hour of Sharing Grant
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/13/23)—American Baptist Women's Ministries (ABWM) has been awarded a One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) Development ...
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$10,000 in OGHS Emergency Relief Funds to Turkey and Syria; More Help Urgently Needed
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/9/23)—International Ministries (IM) has sent initial grants totaling $10,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) ...
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ABHMS Promotes Valued Strategist to National Coordinator Role
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/20/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Abigail Medina Betancourt, ...
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ABHMS Fills Key Positions on Leadership Empowerment Team
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/20/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that Alexzandria Sanchez was hired as ...
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Legacy Sunday is February 19, 2023
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/20/23)—On Legacy Sunday, you can plan a service on generosity, as well as provide informational resources ...
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ABHMS Calls for Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace Award Nominations
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/18/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks nominations for the Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace Award to ...
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General Secretary Search Nominations and Applications Invited Through February 24
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/17/23)—Information about the American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Search is now available on the American ...
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ABHMS Calls National Coordinator for Latino Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABSN 01/16/2023)— American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has called the Reverend Abner Cotto-Bonilla to serve as ...
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ABHMS Calls National Coordinator for Asian Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABSN 01/16/2023)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has called the Reverend Michele Turek to serve as National ...
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Special Prayer Service in Observance of the Two-Year Anniversary of Military Coup in Burma
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/12/23)—American Baptist Churches USA and the American Baptist Churches Burma Refugee Commission are issuing a Call ...
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General Secretary Search Committee Announces Update on Search Process
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/10/23)—After a year of research and extensive analysis of survey results, in-person meetings, and focus groups ...
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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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ABC of Vermont and New Hampshire Executive Minister to Retire
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/21/22)—American Baptist Churches of Vermont and New Hampshire Executive Minister Rev. Dale R. Edwards has announced ...
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Nominated ABCUSA Officers Announced for 2024-2025 Biennium
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/19/22)—The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Nominating Committee has nominated the following persons to serve as ...
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U.S. Senate Passes Burma Act Bill
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/16/22)—After months of advocacy efforts by many American Baptists, the Burma Act Bill was passed by ...
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Extending the Moment – A Christmas Message by Dr. C. Jeff Woods
Greetings. My name is Jeff Woods and I serve you as General Secretary for the American Baptist Churches USA. You ...
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Rev. Kathryn Choy-Wong Named Recipient of Sparrowk President’s Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/13/22)—The Rev. Kathryn Choy-Wong has been named the 2023 recipient of the Cora and John Sparrowk ...
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Theologians Commission Issues Call for Papers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/13/22)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary and the Theologians Commission will host ...
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Former Executive Director of American Baptist Historical Society Rev. Dr. William H. Brackney Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/12/22)—Rev. Dr. William H. Brackney, former executive director of the American Baptist Historical Society (ABHS) from ...
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Join ABWIM and Illuminated Journeys Across the Camino de Santiago in 2024
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/7/22)—American Baptist Women in Ministry and Illuminated Journeys invite you to "The Way," a Walk/Ride Pilgrimage ...
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Burma Advocacy Group Calls for Release of Detained Leader in Myanmar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/6/22)—The American Baptist Churches Burma Advocacy Group calls for the immediate release of the Rev. Dr ...
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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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Intercultural Leadership Institute’s Year-Long Program Addressing Cultural Competency Ends with Special Training Session
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/17/2022)— The second cohort of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Intercultural Leadership Institute (ILI) recently concluded ...
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An Invitation to Leadership Inspired and Rooted in the Character of Christ
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/15/22) — Who should a Christian leader be―both inside and outside of the church? That’s the question ...
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Immediate Action Needed: Burma Advocacy Group Signature Campaign Advocates Passing of Burma Act
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/14/22)—The Burma Advocacy Group, a sub-committee of the Burma Refugee Commission of American Baptist Churches USA, ...
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Generosity Project Webinar “Beyond the Offering Plate: Stewarding Life and End of Life” Announced
Join us for a Generosity Project webinar on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Register here. Beyond the ...
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American Baptist Churches Board of General Ministries Meets in King of Prussia, Pa.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/10/22)—The American Baptist Churches USA Board of General Ministries met November 4-6, 2022, at the Crowne ...
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ABHMS Co-Creators Incubator Names Cycle 3 Cohort
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/3/22)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Co-Creators Incubator has selected nine missional entrepreneurs from 22 applicants ...
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New Book Offers Fresh Look at Embracing Diversity within Faith Communities
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/03/22)—In the new Judson Press release “Building Lasting Bridges: An Updated Handbook for Intercultural Ministries,” Kathryn Choy-Wong, ...
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Great Rivers Region Announces New Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/20/22)—The Regional Ministry Board of the American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region has announced ...
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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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Call to Response for Hurricane Ian Survivors
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/7/22)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) grieves the lives lost and prays for God’s comfort to those ...
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ABC Creation Justice Network Offers New Free On-Demand Training
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/29/22)—The American Baptist Churches Creation Justice Network is excited to offer the ABCUSA Blessed Tomorrow Ambassador Training, ...
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Interpreting the Impact of Covid-19 on Congregations Task Force Invites Survey Responses
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/21/22)—American Baptists are invited to respond to a survey from the Interpreting the Impact of Covid-19 on ...
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Update on the Work of the General Secretary Search Committee
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/21/22)—American Baptist Churches USA President and Chair of the General Secretary Search Committee Rev. Dr. James O ...
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ABHMS Ramps up Relief for a Re-Traumatized Puerto Rico; Supports Mitigation of the Jackson, Mississippi, Water Crisis; and Continues Efforts to Help Struggling Kentucky Communities
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/20/22)—In the wake of extreme weather that pummeled Kentucky, then Mississippi, and most recently Puerto Rico, American ...
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Rev. Dr. Daniel Cash Called as Executive Minister of ABC of the Dakotas
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/20/22)—The American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas Executive Committee, which served as the Region Executive Search Committee, ...
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The American Baptist Foundation Establishes Mission-Supporting Endowment with Midwestern Couple
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/15/22)—For Perry and Dona Laten of Fremont, Nebraska, being involved in American Baptist mission was their priority ...
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Former Green Lake Conference Center and Lawsonia Inc. President/CEO Ken Giacoletto Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/7/22)—Ken Giacoletto, former president/CEO of Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC) and Lawsonia Inc., passed away peacefully August ...
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ABHMS Chaplaincy and Specialized Ministries Announce 2022 Merit Award Recipients
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/1/22)—The American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Office of the Ecclesiastical Endorser is pleased to announce the names ...
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The American Baptist Foundation Announces Its New Executive Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/25/22)—With thankfulness to God the Board of Directors of the American Baptist Foundation (ABF) is pleased to ...
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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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American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis Executive Minister to Retire
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/22/22)—At Saturday’s meeting of the American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis Board, Rev. Joan Friesen submitted her ...
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Cleveland Baptist Association Announces Interim Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/10/22)—The Cleveland Baptist Association is pleased to announce Rev. Dr. Marvin A. McMickle has been selected to ...
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ABHMS Fills Key Intercultural Ministries Leadership Position
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/10/22)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce the hiring of the Rev. Dr. Marie ...
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Nominations Invited for Mowbray Ecumenical Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/9/22)—American Baptist Churches USA seeks nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award, which recognizes an individual ...
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Rev. Dr. Robin Stoops to Serve in Special Assignment with Mission Resource Development
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/4/22)—We are pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Robin Stoops has accepted an invitation to ...
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ABHMS Calls for One Great Hour of Sharing Contributions to Aid Victims of Eastern Kentucky floods
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/3/22)—In response to devastating flash floods in counties throughout Eastern Kentucky that were spawned by torrential ...
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American Baptists Advocate for Myanmar at International Religious Freedom Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/29/22)—American Baptist Churches USA recently co-sponsored a booth at the International Religious Freedom Summit (IRFS), along ...
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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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Registration Now Available for 2022 Transition Ministries Training Session
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/21/22)—In late August and early September 2022, Transition Ministries will host its next opportunity for pastors ...
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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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Deadline Approaches for 2022 Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund Grant Applications
VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/11/22)—This Friday, July 15, 2022, is the deadline for Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund Grant award ...
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Call for Nominations for National Ministers Council Leadership Team
VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/1/22)—Ministers Council President Randolph T. Miller has announced the 2023-2024 open nomination process for the National Ministers ...
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International Ministries Endorses Luis Matos to Serve in Mexico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/1/22)—Luis Matos, husband of International Ministries (IM) Global Servant Sarah Matos, began to discern God’s call to ...
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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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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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American Baptist Churches Board of General Ministries Meets in Green Lake, Wisconsin
GREEN LAKE, WI (6/17/22)—The American Baptist Churches Board of General Ministries met June 13-15, 2022, at the Green Lake Conference ...
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July 15 is Deadline for 2022 Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund Grant Applications
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/9/22)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary welcomes applications for the Chestnut Street Baptist ...
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On the Shooting in Laguna Woods, California
Written by Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Executive Director American Baptist Home Mission Societies VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/17/22)— The American Baptist Home ...
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General Secretary Releases Statement Following Recent Shootings
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/18/22)—General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods released a statement on May 18, 2022, following recent shootings in ...
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On the Mass Shooting in Buffalo, New York
Written by Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Executive Director American Baptist Home Mission Societies VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/18/22)—The American Baptist Home Mission ...
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Join us for our Next Everyday ABC Conversation: Homelessness and the Housing Crisis
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/12/22)—You are invited to attend an Everyday ABC Conversation, "Homelessness and the Housing Crisis," on Monday, ...
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“Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” Conference Registration Deadline is Friday, May 13
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/11/22)—This Friday, May 13 is the registration deadline for the “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, coming Wednesday-Saturday, ...
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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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Second Cohort of ABHMS Chaplaincy Certificate Program Celebrates Graduation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/13/21)—On Monday night, the second cohort of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) “Chaplaincy Skills for ...
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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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ABHMS Shares Video Labyrinths for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/8/22)—With a grant from American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Intercultural, Leadership Empowerment and Discipleship ministries, ...
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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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American Baptist Anti-Racism Work Continues Through Anti-Racism Convening Table
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/1/22)—An American Baptist Anti-Racism Convening Table has been formed as the next step following the American Baptist ...
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ABHMS’ Justice Dialogues Focuses on Environment, Creation Care
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/1/22)—“Care of the Earth: Our Responsibility and Response for the Well-being of the Environment” was the ...
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Reduced Registration Fee for “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” Conference to Continue Throughout Registration Period
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/1/22)—Planners of the “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, coming Wednesday-Saturday, June 15-18, 2022 at the Green Lake ...
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ABWIM to Welcome and Celebrate Notable Past Leadership at Radical. Redeemed. Ready.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/28/22)—Registration for the “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, to be held June 15-18, 2022 at the Green Lake ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Engages Mission Liaison for Afghan Refugees
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/25/22)—In light of the United States withdrawing from Afghanistan in 2021 and the resulting Afghan refugee crisis, ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Welcomes Two New Personnel
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/21/22)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce its hiring of Peter E. Bickel, J.D., ...
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American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island Calls Rev. Dr. Courtny B. Davis Olds as Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/17/22)—The Board of Ministries of the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island (ABCORI) has unanimously called ...
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Rev. Soozi Whitten Ford to Serve as Interim Associate General Secretary for Regional Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/16/22)—American Baptist Churches USA has called the Rev. Soozi Whitten Ford to serve as part-time interim ...
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Book Explores How Walking, Bicycling, Taking Public Transit Can Provide a Fresh Ministry Lens
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/15/22)—Drawing on his own experiences as a church pastor who walked, rode his bicycle, and took ...
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Israel/Palestine Discovery Trip Opportunity: May 24-June 4, 2022
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/15/22)—Travel to Israel and Palestine on a short-term discovery trip this May 24 to June 4, ...
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“Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” Early Registration Deadline Extended
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/8/22)—As we celebrate International Women’s Day today, we are excited to announce that the early registration ...
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American Baptist Churches USA Celebrates Life and Ministry of Yosh Nakagawa
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/7/22)—Yoshitada “Yosh” Nakagawa, a storied American Baptist whose denominational involvement spanned across many American Baptist organizations, ...
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Early Registration Deadline Approaches for Radical. Redeemed. Ready.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/2/22)—Registration opened in February for the “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, coming Wednesday-Saturday, June 15-18, 2022 at ...
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ABHMS Offers Training in Asian Immigration Experience, Impact of Racism
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/2/22)—“Asian Americans and Burmese History: Immigration Experiences in America and the Impacts of Racism”—the first session of ...
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Grant and Scholarship Opportunities for June 2022 Radical. Redeemed. Ready. Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/1/22)—Two grant opportunities are now accepting applications for persons interested in attending “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” to ...
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Rev. Delfin Cardinal Jr. Dies; was Founder of Filipino American Christian Church in Long Beach, Calif.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/3/22)—The Rev. Delfin Cardinal Jr., 91, founder of the Filipino American Christian Church, Long Beach, Calif., was ...
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ABHMS Shares ICCR’s Proxy Voting Guide for Socially Responsible Investing
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/22)—As part of its Socially Responsible Investing ministry and in time for the 2022 proxy voting ...
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Final Week to Submit Survey Responses
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/28/22)—The Board of General Ministries, the American Baptist Churches USA governing board, is currently in the process ...
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$15,000 in OGHS Emergency Relief Funds to Ukraine, More Help Urgently Needed
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/25/22)—In response to immediate needs resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24, ...
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Call to Prayer Amidst Conflict in Ukraine
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/24/22)—American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods today released a statement calling American Baptists ...
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Generosity Project Webinar “Financial Stewardship in Times Like These: What You Can Do” Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/22/22)—Join us for a Generosity Project webinar on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Register ...
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Rainbow Acres Announces Search for Chief Executive Officer
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/18/22)—The Rainbow Acres Board of Directors is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide leadership, ...
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Feedback Invited for 2023 Biennial Mission Summit Planning
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/16/22)—The American Baptist Churches USA Biennial Mission Summit will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, June ...
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ABHMS Calls for 2022 American Baptist Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors, Spiritual Directors and Specialized Ministers Award Nominations
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/16/2022)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks nominations for ministry awards to be announced at the ABHMS-sponsored ...
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Book Introduces Readers to Church on San Diego-Tijuana Border
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/16/22)—“Church at the Wall: Stories of Hope Along the San Diego-Tijuana Border” tells the powerful story ...
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ABHMS Announces Speakers for Space for Grace, Spiritual Caregivers Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/14/22)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has announced an impressive slate of speakers for its national event, ...
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Key Conference Leaders to Highlight Radical. Redeemed. Ready. Event
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/10/22)—We are excited to feature gifted Conference Leaders at the “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, coming Wednesday-Saturday, ...
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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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Ministers Council Calls The Rev. Michele R.C. Turek as Program Administrator
WEST CHESTER, PA (ABNS 2/7/22)—The Ministers Council of American Baptist Churches USA celebrates the call of Rev. Michele R.C. Turek, ...
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Task Force Application Deadline is February 7; Interpreting the Impact of COVID-19 on Congregations
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/3/22)—Applications are invited for a new task force entitled, “Interpreting the Impact of COVID-19 on Congregations.” ...
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ABHMS’ Online Chaplaincy Certificate Program Back by Popular Demand
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/2/22)—After a successful introduction in 2021, American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) six-week certificate program “Chaplaincy Skills ...
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Board of General Ministries Invites General Secretary Survey Responses, Search Committee Meets
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Special Prayer Service in Observance of One-Year Anniversary of Military Coup in Burma
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MMBB Launches the MMBB Financial Wellness Institute, Where Learning about Money is as Easy as 1,2,3
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New Task Force Announced: Interpreting the Impact of COVID-19 on Congregations
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Book Explores Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Preaching
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ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force Concludes Work, Online Resources Available
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Christmas Concert from American Baptist Churches USA Now Available
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/20/21)—The ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is pleased to share a video of A Christmas ...
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ABHMS Releases OGHS Funds to ABC of Indiana and Kentucky in Response to Tornadoes
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American Baptists Collect One Great Hour of Sharing Donations in Response to Recent Tornadoes
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/15/21)—American Baptists hold in prayer Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois, where at least 38 ...
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American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky Calls New Executive Minister
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Former Missionary and American Baptist Computer Center Director Duncan Dies
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Paul Rollet Becomes IM-Appointed Global Servant to the Philippines
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ABHMS Receives Grant From Lilly Endowment Inc.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/13/21)—Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded a $400,000 grant to American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) to ...
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ABHMS’ The Justice Dialogues Deals with Mental Health at Holiday Time
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/6/21)—“Faith, Hope, Love and Mental Health” was the topic of the latest edition of American Baptist ...
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MMBB Awarded Grant of $500,000 by Lilly Endowment Inc.
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ABHMS Provides Grant for Immersive Labyrinth Walk Video
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/1/21)—Thanks to a grant from American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Intercultural, Leadership Empowerment and Discipleship ...
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ABHMS Awards ‘Beyond the Stained-Glass Ceiling’ Grants
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American Baptist Leaders Release “You Are Special” Storybook Video
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ABHMS Celebrates National Network for Chaplains, Specialized Ministers
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ABHMS Holds Virtual ‘Converge: Palmer Grant Consultation II’
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Inaugural Cohort of ABHMS Chaplaincy Certificate Program Celebrates Graduation
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American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin Calls Welton-Mitchell as New Executive Minister
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Board of General Ministries Meets in King of Prussia, Pa., Woods Reflects on Journey of Board
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/11/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA Board of General Ministries met November 5-7, 2021. The meeting was ...
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Miguel De La Torre Reframes Theology Through the Eyes of People of Color During ABHMS’ Intercultural Leadership Institute
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Board of General Ministries Advances Intentional Interim Plan, Elects Woods as General Secretary for 2022-2023 Term
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Rev. Charles Mercer Dies; Was Co-Recipient of 2019 Sparrowk President’s Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/2/21)—Rev. Charles D. Mercer died on Monday, October 25. Mercer, along with his wife Marie Mercer, ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Co-Creators Pitch Ideas to Audience via Livestream
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The Rev. Dr. Cheryl Price Named Publisher of Judson Press
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ABHMS’ Discipleship Summit Will Take Place Oct. 26 at Center for Continuous Learning
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ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force Announces Call for Papers
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Students in IM’s Master in Theological Studies Program Receive $20,000 Gift from ABC Rocky Mountain Region
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ABHMS’ CCL to Present Free ‘Savvy Student Loan Management’ Class
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The Rev. Adam Taylor of Sojourners Leads Discussion During ABHMS’ Latest Justice Dialogues
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/1/21)—The Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, president of Sojourners, led discussion about the role of Christians in ...
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ABHMS Honors Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, Unveils New Learning Center
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ABHMS Announces 2021 Recipients of Prestigious Daniel E. Weiss Scholarships
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MMBB Makes Disaster Recovery Emergency Grants Available to Members
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Judson Press Book Encourages Evangelicals to Work for Justice and Peace
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Calls for Applications for National Officer Positions
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Hurricane Ida Leaves Great Need in its Wake; Give Now to One Great Hour of Sharing to Help
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Elects New Officers
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Ida’s Impact on ABC National Offices, More Information on Storm Relief to Come
Thank you to all those in our American Baptist family who have wondered and inquired if Storm Ida impacted the ...
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American Baptists Advocate on Behalf of People of Myanmar (Burma)
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Executive Minister of Great Rivers Region Rev. Paul Gibson to Retire
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ABCUSA Announces American Baptist Churches Information Systems Staff Transitions, Retirement of Gerianne Blier
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New Book reveals Three M Structure for Prophetic Preaching
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CCL to Feature 2021-2022 Intercultural Leadership Institute; Deadline to Apply for Cohort is Aug. 13
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Aspiration, Reflection → Manifestation
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American Baptist Churches USA Holds First-ever Online Biennial Mission Summit, June 24-26, 2021
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2021 ABCUSA Biennial Mission Summit Officially Begins
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ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary Hosts Several Activities at the Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/18/21)—The ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is excited to present the online 2021 Biennial Mission ...
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ABHMS’ Center for Continuous Learning Launches Website
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ABHMS’ CeCaLi Announces Summer and Fall Workshops
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The American Baptist Foundation Is Seeking Its Next Chief Executive Officer
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American Baptist Women in Ministry to Host Biennial Mission Summit Workshop
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ABHMS Awards More Than $3 Million in 2020 Grants
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ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Holds Virtual Meeting June 3-4
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Imagine: The ABHS Biennial Breakfast at Your Kitchen Table
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‘Judson Bible Journeys for Adults’ to debut fresh look, lesson redesign for fall
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Judson Press offers 30 percent discount on three-book ‘Social Justice Library’
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Book Exposes Racist, Classist Assumptions Entangled in Individualism Known as ‘Bootstrap Theology’
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First Baptist Church of Trumansburg, N.Y., to Receive 2021 George D. Younger Award
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ABHMS’ Spring Campaign Focuses on Operation Planting Hope
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Past American Baptist Churches President James A. Scott Remembered
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Pray for the People of Goma: IM Global Servants Safe after Devastating Volcanic Eruption in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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MMBB CEO Awarded Honorary Degree
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Laura Alden to Retire from American Baptist Home Mission Societies; Served Denomination Close to Four Decades
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International Ministries Endorses Christy Lafferty to Serve with AMOS Health and Hope in Nicaragua
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Listen, Learn, Live the Gospel with ABHMS at ABCUSA’s Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/25/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) invites you to listen, learn and live the Gospel, as it ...
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UPDATE: ‘With Liberty and Justice for Some’ Receives Two National Awards
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American Baptist Churches USA Announces Renewed Focus on Spiritual Direction
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ABCUSA Connections – 2021, Issue 1
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Rev. Dr. Albert P. Brinson Named Recipient of Sparrowk President’s Award
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2021 Biennial Mission Summit Scholarships Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/7/21) The ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary announces scholarship opportunities for attendees of the ...
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Eppinger Announced as Conference Historian for “Celebrating Ministering Women” Event
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One Great Hour of Sharing Announces 2021 Theme “Let Love Flow”
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Promotional Videos for the 2021 Biennial Mission Summit Now Available
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International Ministries Announces Partnership and Participation in Virtual Biennial Mission Summit
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ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force April 2021 Article
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Rev. Ineda P. Adesanya to Receive Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award
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‘Starting the Money Conversation’ Program to be Held May 18 and 25
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/13/21)—“Starting the Money Conversation”—a virtual financial literacy program—will be held noon-1:30 p.m. EST on May 18 ...
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Conference Leaders Announced for June 2022 Celebrating Ministering Women Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/13/21)—The Planning Team of the “Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, meeting June 15-18, 2022 ...
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ABHMS Names Head of Healing, Transforming Communities Ministry
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A Call for American Baptists to be in Prayer for People of Myanmar
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VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/8/21)—American Baptists and friends are invited to a special Preview of the 2021 Biennial Mission Summit ...
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Book Presents Invitation to Everyday Discipleship Centered Around Shared Meals
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Judson Press Book Recognized for National Honors: “With Liberty and Justice for Some” Named as Top Award Finalist
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/30/21)—The Independent Book Publishing Association (IBPA) has listed “With Liberty and Justice for Some: The Bible, the ...
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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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Asian-American Leadership Training Acknowledges Recent Tragedies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/26/21)—The tragic killing that included six Asian women in Atlanta hadn’t happened yet when individuals registered ...
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First of ‘Contemporary Latin Conversations’ to Focus on Pandemic’s Effect on Children
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/31/21)—“Childhood: Silent Victim of the Pandemic” (“La niñez: víctima silente de la pandemia”)—the first installment of periodic ...
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Register Today for the 2021 Biennial Mission Summit; Early Registration Discount Ends March 31
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/25/21)—Register today for the American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit and take advantage of our early ...
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Biennial Mission Summit: Call to Meeting – 2021
The documents below are related to the Business Meeting at the 2021 online Biennial Mission Summit event. The Business Meeting ...
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ABCUSA General Secretary Releases Statement Following Atlanta Shootings
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ABHMS Celebrates Ministry of Retiring Leadership Team Member
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The Generosity Project Webinar “We Are Better Together: Cooperative Stewardship” Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/17/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary announces an upcoming webinar, “We Are Better ...
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For Women’s History Month, ABHMS Makes it Easy to Support African-American Women Ministers
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Online Registration Opens for 2021 Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/4/21)—Registration is now open for the American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit, meeting online Thursday, June ...
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ABHMS Lifts Up World Council of Churches’ ‘Thursdays in Black’ Campaign
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ABHMS Announces Second Cohort of ‘Co-Creators Incubator’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/2/21)—ABHMS announces the names of six individuals chosen to participate in the second cohort of its ...
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Book Guides Congregations Through Pastoral Transition
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/2/21)—Designed as a practical and deeply spiritual guide for congregations facing pastoral transition, “Transformed by Pastoral ...
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ABCUSA Office of General Secretary and Burma Refugee Commission Issue Call to Prayer for Myanmar
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Remembering John A. Sundquist
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American Baptist Foundation (ABF) Announces Resignation of Executive Director as ABF Continues on Firm Foundation
EAST NORRITON, PA (ABNS 2/22/21)—Rev. Perkin Simpson has resigned as Executive Director effective Friday, Feb.19, 2021. Associate Executive Director of ...
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Executive Minister of ABC-IN/KY Announces Retirement
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/23/21)—The American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky (ABC-IN/KY) announced in January that the Rev. Soozi ...
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ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Releases Statement on Interim Proposal Timeline
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/17/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA Board of General Ministries on Wednesday, February 17, released a statement ...
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The ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force: A Call to Just Action
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VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/16/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary this Lenten Season highlights two Lenten ...
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Board of General Ministries Election Slate – 2021
The Board of General Ministries Election Slate which will come to the Biennial Delegates for vote during the Business Meeting ...
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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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VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/14/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Nominating Committee has nominated the following persons to serve as ...
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2021 Online Biennial Mission Summit Speakers Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/12/21)—We are excited to announce the keynote speakers for the 2021 Biennial Mission Summit. Rev. Dr ...
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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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ABCUSA President and Interim General Secretary Release Statement Following Unrest
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/7/21)—Interim General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods and ABCUSA President Karen Podsiadly released a statement to American ...
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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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Second Conversation in Creation Justice Congregations Conversation Series Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/5/21)—The second conversation in the Creation Justice Network's Creation Justice Congregations Conversation Series is now available for ...
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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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$25,000 in Grant Funding Awarded to Benefit Asian-American Churches and Groups
VALLEY FORGE, PA (12/18/20)—A grant selection committee administering the newly formed Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund, administered by the ...
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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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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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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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Announcing the Creation Justice Congregations Conversation Series
VALLEY FORGE, PA (12/2/20)—Is your congregation curious about creation care? Do you want to hear about the creation centered ministry ...
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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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IM Responds to Record-Breaking Hurricane Devastation in Central America
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/24/20)—Two back-to-back category 4 hurricanes, with 120-mph to 140-mph wind gusts, hit Central America in November. Hurricane ...
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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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Nominations Invited for Mowbray Ecumenical Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/5/20)—American Baptist Churches USA seeks nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award, which recognizes an individual ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Allocate vs. Accumulate
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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WCC Announces Essay Competition for Youth: “The Future of Interreligious Dialogue”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/30/20)—The World Council of Churches (WCC) has announced an essay competition for youth who want to ...
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Golden Rule 2020: A Call for Dignity and Respect
As we approach our national election we encourage you to visit our page for Golden Rule 2020. This initiative encourages ...
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Hear from Rev. Dr. Trinette V. McCray at Radical. Redeemed. Ready., June 15-18, 2022
Continue to pray for the planners of the June 2022 event “Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” The conference, which ...
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Onwubuariri Called as Associate General Secretary for Mission Resource Development
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/5/20)—The ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary announces the call of Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri to ...
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Update Regarding American Baptist Churches 2021 Biennial Mission Summit Event
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/11/20)—The Executive Committee of the American Baptist Churches USA Board of General Ministries, at its meeting on ...
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Rev. Modesto DeLeon Lopez Dies; was Instrumental in Founding Churches, Social Services for Latinx Population
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/6/20)—The Rev. Modesto DeLeon Lopez, 92, a founder of several American Baptists churches that served the ...
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Anti-Racism Task Force Formation
Anti-Racism Task Force Update September 17, 2020 The Call to Prayer event for anti-racism was held on August 5, 2020 ...
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Former American Baptist Churches General Secretary Daniel E. Weiss Remembered
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/27/20)—Rev. Dr. Daniel E. Weiss, who served as General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA from ...
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ABHMS Connects with American Baptists in the Midst of Disaster Recovery
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/4/20)—Since Aug. 10, forces of nature have caused extensive loss among American Baptists and the communities ...
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Prayer in the Midst of Disasters
We pray today for the persons in the path of Hurricane Laura. We pray for their safety, their health, and ...
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New Webinar, “Online Worship: Elements, Interaction and Technology,” Available for Viewing
A webinar entitled "Online Worship: Elements, Interaction and Technology" was presented on Tuesday, August 18, to the Regional Executive Minister's ...
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New Word@Hand App Delivers Engaging Journeys Through Faith
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/4/20)—The launch of the Word@Hand mobile app was recently announced by Friendship Press. Word@Hand is an innovative ...
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A Video Message from ABCUSA Interim General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods – August 2020
Watch the video below for a video update from Dr. C. Jeff Woods, Interim General Secretary of American Baptist Churches ...
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The Generosity Project Webinar “Stewardship and Pandemic” Now Available for Viewing
The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary webinar, “Stewardship and Pandemic,” is now available to view by ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries to Host Free Webinars focused on Addiction for Women and Girls
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/17/20)—Did you know that over 20 million Americans over the age of 12 have an addiction (excluding ...
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Task Force on Anti-Racism Forming, Application Deadline Approaches
Following an American Baptist Churches USA Call to Prayer event held on August 5 (video included below), American Baptists are ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Hosts Virtual Camp for Girls
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/11/20)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) hosted a three day Christian Education and STEAM virtual camp for girls ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Hosts ‘Faith & Activism Town Hall’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/25/20)—On Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, more than 400 individuals joined the American Baptist Home Mission Societies ...
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Join us in Prayer – View a Recording of the August 5 Call to Prayer
This American Baptist Churches USA Call to Prayer was recorded during an open event held on Wednesday, August 5. You ...
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ABHMS Announces Recipients of Prestigious Daniel E. Weiss Scholarships
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/17/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that Cerise Barton of Federal Way, ...
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ABHMS Awards $17,000 in Support to Volunteers who Remain Active During Season of Pandemic
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/20/20)—Since March, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has awarded $17,000 to volunteers in ministry efforts ...
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Judson Press Releases New Interview Series with Authors of ‘Health, Holiness & Wholeness for Ministry Leaders’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/20/20)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), today released a new ...
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Golden Rule 2020: A Call for Dignity and Respect
As we get closer to our national election and as many Americans have concern that the days ahead will be ...
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New Volume Examines the Mind of Gardner C. Taylor
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/14/20)—The critical volume “The Art of Eloquence: The Sacred Rhetoric of Gardner C. Taylor,” analyzes the ...
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Oklahoma Couple Endorsed as Global Servants to Serve in Thailand
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/7/20)—Eric and Yuree Lembke have been endorsed by International Ministries (IM) to begin the process of ...
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Lawrence Dean Hurst Dies; Worked for Educational Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/10/20)—Lawrence Dean Hurst, 83, of Audubon, Pa., formerly of King of Prussia, Pa., passed away on ...
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American Baptist Churches USA Remembers Rep. John Lewis
American Baptist Churches USA remembers Rep. John Lewis, civil rights leader and U.S. representative for Georgia’s 5th congressional district. Lewis, ...
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Call to Prayer Event Planned, Task Force Focused on Anti-Racism to Meet
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/16/20)—The American Baptist Churches USA Board of General Ministries Executive Committee voted at its June 2020 ...
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ABCUSA Announces Search for Associate General Secretary for Mission Resource Development
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/15/20)—The ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary announces a search for a new Associate General Secretary ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Stewardship of the Pandemic
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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ABC Creation Justice Network Webinar Series, “Praying with Creation,” Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/9/20)—American Baptists are invited to participate in a webinar series hosted by the American Baptist Churches Creation ...
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The Generosity Project Webinar “Stewardship and Pandemic” Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/7/20)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary announces an upcoming webinar, "Stewardship and Pandemic," ...
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International Ministries Staff to Attend National African American Missions Conference, July 9-11, 2020
VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/6/20)—International Ministries (IM) invites friends from across the United States and Puerto Rico to join us at ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Generosity is…Justice
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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Pastors, Lay Leaders, Chaplains Participate in ABHMS’ First Virtual Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/2/20)—More than 600 clergy, lay leaders, chaplains and spiritual caregivers participated in the first online conference presented ...
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American Baptist Churches USA Survey Assesses Impact of COVID-19
In May of 2020, a survey regarding the impact of the global pandemic was sent to all of the American ...
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Manarin Called to Lead DCBC as Executive Director/Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/17/20)—The District of Columbia Baptist Convention (DCBC) announced on June 15 that Rev. Dr. Trisha Miller ...
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World Mission Conference Live Stream Event 2020 Announced
I once was blind, but now I see. Mark 8:22-25 VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/12/20)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) has ...
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American Baptists Invited to “Imagine” at the 2021 Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/9/20)—Planning is well underway for the American Baptist Churches USA 2021 Biennial Mission Summit to be ...
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ABHMS Awards $56,000 in OGHS Funds for COVID-19 Recovery in the U.S., Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/17/20)—Food distribution, rent assistance, medical aid to homeless persons and child-care for low-income essential workers are among ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Celebrates 69 Years
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/17/20)—On June 11, 2020, American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) celebrated 69 years of ministry with a ...
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ABHMS Holds Virtual First Gathering for Members of American Baptist National Network of Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors, Specialized Ministers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/24/20)—Thirty-four chaplains, pastoral counselors and other specialized ministers who serve in all parts of the world participated ...
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Intersections – ABC of Greater Indianapolis
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Holds First Virtual Board Meeting
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/11/20)—In an abbreviated, virtual gathering Tuesday, the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies ...
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Pastors and Church Leaders – ABC of Maine Update
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ABHMS Launches $1,000,000 Campaign to Address COVID-19
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/9/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) officially launches its One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) United States ...
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Judson Press Releases New Study Guide; Highlights Resources on Racial, Social Justice
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/19/20)—As individuals and churches seek information and insight, motivation and meaning at a critical moment in ...
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ABHMS Expresses Gratitude to Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III for Extended Service
VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/2/20)—The daily workweek devotional from American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) “Word and Witness” has been written ...
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ABWM Hosts Courageous Conversation About Financial Wellness Amid COVID-19 and Beyond
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/8/20)—On Thursday, May 28, 2020, American Baptist Women's Ministries (ABWM) hosted a Courageous Conversation about Financial ...
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Acts of Racial Injustice – A Letter from American Baptist Churches Interim General Secretary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/29/20)—On May 29, 2020, Interim General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods published a letter to American ...
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Tech Forums – ABC of New York State
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Pastors, Lay Leaders, Chaplains Invited to Participate in ABHMS’ Virtual Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/28/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) invites pastors, lay leaders chaplains and spiritual caregivers to participate in ...
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ABHMS Calls on American Baptists to Join National Day of Mourning, Lament
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/29/20)—As the United States passes the mark of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) ...
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Baptist World Alliance Invites American Baptist Participation May 29, 30 and 31
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Faith and Mental Health—In the Wake of COVID-19, Responding to the Rising Tide of Mental Illness
This article, written by Rev. Dr. Greg Johnson, was originally published on May 19, 2020 by The Christian Citizen. (Photo ...
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National Council of Churches to Hold Virtual Ecumenical Memorial Service to Mourn Lives Lost to COVID-19
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New Dates Announced for Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/20/20)—New dates for "Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready." have been announced. Originally scheduled for June 2020, ...
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A Bible Study Written by Rev. James E. McJunkin, Jr., Philadelphia Baptist Association
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Reopening Churches Webinar Recording
We recently sponsored a webinar centered around reopening churches, presented by Church Mutual Insurance. We were excited to see 847 ...
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ABCUSA Connections – 2020, Issue 1
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American Baptists Invited to Participate in Climate Webinar Training
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/4/20)—People are growing more concerned about climate change. As they witness and experience impacts to their health, ...
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ABWM Hosts Courageous Conversation with High School Counselors and College Admissions Professionals
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/20/20)—On Thursday, May 14, 2020, American Baptist Women's Ministries (ABWM) hosted a Courageous Conversation with High School ...
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Join us on May 7 for a Webinar Looking at Reopening Churches
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Book Discusses ‘Health, Holiness, Wholeness’ for Ordained Clergy, Laity
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/15/20)—Based on a popular series of “Health and Excellence in Ministry”-themed workshops from the highly regarded ...
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Corona Notes – ABC of New York State
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ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary Releases Discussion Guide for Reopening Church Buildings
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/1/20)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary has released a new resource for American ...
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At the End of April – ABC of Maine
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Hosts Virtual Tea
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/4/20)—On April 25, 2020, American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) hosted its first virtual tea to foster the ...
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ABWM Hosts Courageous Conversation with Chaplains
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/6/20)—On Thursday, April 30, 2020, American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) hosted a Courageous Conversation with Chaplains. Chaplains ...
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Online Kid Ministry Options – ABC of the Central Region
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REMC Releases Recommended Best Practices for Pastors During COVID-19 Crisis
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/15/20)—The Regional Executive Ministers Council (REMC) of American Baptist Churches USA has released a new document, “REMC ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection: Are You too Generous at Church?
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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ABC of Metro Chicago EWIND Newsletter
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American Baptist Foundation Releases Digital 2019 Annual Summary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/23/20)—As the global community comes to terms with the new norms of physical and social distancing due to ...
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Pastors and Church Leaders – ABC of Maine Update
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What Comes Next? – American Baptist Churches of Ohio
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ABHMS Announces Cancellation of Space for Grace, Chaplaincy Conferences
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/9/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) regrets to announce that the Space for Grace 2020 national conference—Testify!—and ...
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Light for Today – ABC of the Rocky Mountains Video Devotion
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Long-Serving Commissioned ABHMS Home Missionary Dies in Michigan
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/22/20)—Doris Mae Fell, commissioned American Baptist home missionary, died of natural causes in Troy, Mich., on April ...
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A Pastoral Letter from ABC of Wisconsin Executive Minister – More than Lip Service
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ABHMS Stands with Asian-Americans Against Racism Amidst Coronavirus
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/22/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) stands with Asian-Americans against racism amidst COVID-19. Since the outbreak of ...
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An American Baptist Plea for Emergency One Great Hour of Sharing Support, COVID-19 Creates Great Need
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/8/20)—As the United States and the globe deal with the death and devastation wrought by the coronavirus, ...
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Caring for the Carer – ABC of New York State
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Mission Northwest Email Update
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ABWM Hosts Courageous Conversation: Youth and Young Adult Ministry During a Pandemic Webinar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/21/20)—On Thursday, April 16, 2020, American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) hosted a Courageous Conversation with youth ministers ...
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Moving Towards a “New Normal” – Philadelphia Baptist Association
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Intersections Newsletter – ABC of Greater Indianapolis, April 21
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A Video Message from Acting General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods
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Observations: Holy Week – ABC of Indiana and Kentucky
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ABWM Seeks to Reset and Reimagine Programs in Response to COVID-19
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/20/20)—COVID-19 has forever changed the world, and to continue to support communities, organizations must change with it ...
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Judson Press, Author Offer Free ‘Ministry During Pandemic’ Digital Resource
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/14/20)—Chaplains and ministers are on the forefront of spiritual care and pastoral ministry during a pandemic ...
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“Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” Conference Postponed
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/3/20)—In light of COVID-19, the conference Leadership Team for “Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” announces ...
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Book Offers Guidance on Crossing Lines that Separate ‘Us’ From ‘Them’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/15/20)—In a society increasingly divided along political, theological, cultural and racial lines—lines that we have drawn ...
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A Different Kind of Easter – ABC of the Rocky Mountains
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Observations – ABC of Indiana and Kentucky
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Corona Updates – ABC of New York State
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Some Thoughts From the Wilderness… ABC of the Central Region
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Maintaining Robust Church Finances During the Pandemic – Mission Northwest
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A Word From the Regional Executive Minister – ABC of Metro Chicago
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ABCOM Update – Coronavirus Disease
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Wisdom and Warnings Around Personal Stimulus Help – ABC of Greater Indianapolis
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COVID-19-Related Assistance – An Update from ABCUSA Acting General Secretary C. Jeff Woods
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/1/20)—On April 1, 2020, American Baptist Churches USA Acting General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods published ...
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ABWM Raises $12,000 to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/6/20)—American Baptist Women's Ministries (ABWM) collectively raised $12,000 to assist Ministerios de Mujeres Bautistas de Puerto ...
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A Generosity Project Reflection – Money at Church: Watch the Relationships
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
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Unlike Any Other: The First Easter – A Message from ABC of Michigan
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ABHMS Convenes Roundtable to Identify American Baptist Needs During Coronavirus Pandemic
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/3/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) convened a National Emergency Roundtable yesterday with American Baptist partners ...
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Baptists One in Prayer
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Baptist World Alliance is issuing an invitation to Baptists worldwide to join ...
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Supporting Churches, Pastors, and Regions: A Letter from the ABCUSA Acting General Secretary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/27/20)—On March 27, 2020, Acting General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods published a letter to American ...
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Online Worship is all the Rage! – American Baptist Churches of Nebraska
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American Baptist Leaders Issue Call to Prayer
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/20/20)—The members of the National Executive Council and the members of the Regional Executive Ministers Council ...
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American Baptists Taking Action – Coronavirus and Our Community
As COVID-19, the coronavirus, spreads throughout the United States, with latest numbers reaching 13,000 positive tests confirmed from the virus ...
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Fackenthal, Jacque to Serve as Co-Coordinators for 2021 Orientation to American Baptist Life Event
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/18/20)—American Baptist Churches USA announces that Rev. Judy Fackenthal and Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque will serve ...
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An Update: COVID-19
***NOTE: View Additional Resources at www.abc-usa.org/coronavirus*** March 10, 2020 Dear American Baptist Family: I join you in our common concerns ...
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Celebrating Ministering Women: Last Days to Register at a Reduced Rate!
Only a few days remain to register at a discounted rate! Registration is now only $149, but after March 15, ...
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ABHMS Offers Guidance, Litany, Prayer for Congregational Response to COVID-19
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/13/20)—The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a pandemic, defined as the “worldwide spread of ...
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Book Calls Black Church to Engage Families Facing Mental Health Concerns
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/31/20)—Drawing upon the biblical motif of the village well, where water is sought to sustain life, ...
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An Update from the Central Region
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A Word From the Regional Executive Minister of ABC of Metro Chicago
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E-Giving – A Message from ABC of New York State
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VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/28/18)—The American Baptist Historical Society is accepting nominations for the George D. Younger Award for Excellence ...
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One Great Hour of Sharing Funds Released in Response to California Wildfires
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/20/18)—In response to the California wildfires, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), on behalf of American ...
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ABCUSA Announces 2018 Awards for Matthew 25 Grant
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/16/17)—Forty Matthew 25 Grants ranging from $250 to $3,000 were awarded in October to applicants who ...
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New Judson Press Book Calls for Action Responding to Children in Poverty
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/15/18)—National studies make it clear: poverty is the greatest threat to a child’s welfare. According to ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Board Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at New Facility
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/14/18)—The board of directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) opened its biannual meeting at ...
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Associate Missionary Appointed to Serve in Theological Education in Costa Rica
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/5/18)—Ruth Vindas of Santo Tomás, Costa Rica, has been appointed to serve as an International Ministries ...
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Nominations Invited for Mowbray Ecumenical Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/26/18)—American Baptist Churches USA seeks nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award, which recognizes an individual for ...
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ABHMS ‘Space for Grace’ to Offer Engagement with Philadelphia Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/19/18)—Participants in hands-on optional experiences on opening day of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) “Space ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies, American Baptist Extension Corporation, American Baptist Women’s Ministries Reschedule Relocation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/11/18)—The American Baptist Extension Corporation (ABEC), American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) and American Baptist Home Mission ...
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ABHMS Announces Ecclesiastical Endorser for Chaplains, Other Specialized Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/10/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray has named the Rev. Dr ...
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ABWM Invites Applications for Young Adult Women’s Ministries Leadership
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/10/18)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries invites applications from eligible young adult women to serve on the young ...
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Judson Press Title Provides a Method of Spiritual Formation for Preachers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/8/18)—Are preachers born or made? According to preacher, author, and educator Dr. Marvin A. McMickle, “No ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Invites Nominations for the 2019 Shine the Light Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/8/18)—Nominations are being accepted now for the 2019 Shine the Light Award. The Shine the Light ...
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Baptist Groups Collaborate to Offer Small Church Leadership Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/5/18)—Church leaders at small and rural Baptist congregations have a chance to be renewed and inspired ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Calls for Applications for National Officer Positions
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/5/18)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries calls for applications for national officer positions for the national board of ...
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ABHMS Announces Staffing Transitions to Undergird Mission
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/3/18)—During a recent three-day staff summit at the Mission Center, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) ...
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ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary Announces Plans to Purchase Building in King of Prussia, Pa.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/26/18)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary will purchase a new office building ...
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ABHMS, Judson Press Executive Director Elected to Andover Newton Board
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/25/18)—Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and Judson Press, has ...
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ABHMS’ ‘Space for Grace’ to Offer Take-Home Skills Applicable to Local Ministry Contexts
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/24/18)—Pastors and lay leaders can discover ideas to jump-start and enhance their ministries from more than ...
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One Great Hour of Sharing Funds Released in Response to Hurricane Florence
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/20/18)—In response to Hurricane Florence, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has begun to release One ...
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ABHMS Announces New ‘Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico’ Fundraising Goal One Year Post-Hurricane Maria
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/20/18)—With today marking one year since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico and as American ...
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Update from ABCUSA President Josué Gómez-Menéndez
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/20/18)—In the time of Dr. Spitzer’s absence and recovery from surgery, the Rev. Dr. C. Jeff ...
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New Judson Press Book Explores Preaching During Pastoral Transition
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/14/18)—At some point, every church finds itself in a period of pastoral transition, and the role ...
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ABHMS, Judson Press Present Dr. Henry H. Mitchell with Legacy Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/10/18)—Renowned American Baptist preacher, pastor, educator, author and scholar Dr. Henry H. Mitchell was honored with ...
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American Baptists Encouraged to Participate in New Baptist Covenant’s 10th Anniversary Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/6/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary encourage American ...
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Judson Press Book Uses the Teaching Model of Jesus for Educator Growth and Effectiveness
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/4/18)—What habits, attitudes, or techniques can you learn from the world’s greatest teacher? In Teacher Training ...
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ABHMS’ ‘Space for Grace’ 2018 urban retreat promises renewal, refreshment
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/31/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) “Space for Grace: Thy Will Be Done” urban retreat Nov ...
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Early-Bird Discount Deadline Extended for ABHMS’ Space for Grace 2018 Urban Retreat
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/17/18)—The deadline to register for American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) “Space for Grace: Thy Will ...
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New Title Bookmarks the First Five-Years of the Sankofa Institute at Oblate School of Theology
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/6/18)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, releases Looking Back, Moving Forward: ...
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Register Today for “Local Churches and Global Moral Issues” Continuing Education Experience
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/6/18)—How can our churches understand and faithfully respond to the big issues of our times? Can ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Calls for U.S. Accountability Regarding Migrant Family Separation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/31/18)—Close to 3,000 children have been separated from their parents as a result of the zero-tolerance ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Welcomes New Chief Development Officer
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/30/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to welcome Vincent William Dent Sr. as its ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Lifts Up Ways to Help Immigrant Families
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/16/18)—Continuing to denounce the separation of migrant children from their families, American Baptist Home Mission Societies ...
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Faye Carol Yarbrough Endorsed for Global Mission Service in South Africa
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/13/18)—Faye Carol Yarbrough of Gardena, California, has been endorsed to serve as an International Ministries (IM) ...
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Young Pastors Gather for ABHMS’ ‘Connect 2018’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/9/18)—American Baptist clergy and seminarians in their 20s through early 40s from 16 American Baptist regions ...
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“Local Churches and Global Moral Issues” Continuing Education Experience Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/2/18)—How can our churches understand and faithfully respond to the big moral issues of our times? ...
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American Baptist Historical Society Announces Call for Papers for Torbet Prize
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/26/18)—The American Baptist Historical Society announces a Call for Papers for the Torbet Prize. ABHS established ...
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ABHMS Board of Directors Hears Update on Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/26/18)—From an update on the Rebuilding, Restoring Renewing, Puerto Rico initiative to an observance of World ...
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IM Responds to a Destructive Volcanic Eruption in Guatemala and Political Unrest in Nicaragua
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/21/18)—International Ministries (IM) has received an emergency relief grant of $8,500 from One Great Hour of ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Decries Migrant Family Separation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/19/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray has released a statement decrying the ...
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ABCUSA General Secretary Sends Letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/16/18)—A letter has been sent to Jeff Sessions, in response to his remarks which cited Romans ...
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American Baptists Express Concern About Turmoil in Nicaragua
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/8/18)—On June 7, 2018, Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, General Secretary of the American Baptist Churches ...
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ABHMS posts Refugee Council USA’s advocacy toolkit for World Refugee Day
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/5/18)—In time for 2018 World Refugee Day on June 20, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) ...
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Brief History of the Professional Ministries Team
The following brief history of the Professional Ministries Team was provided by Dr. C. Jeff Woods, Associate General Secretary for Regional Ministries ...
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2019 Biennial Mission Summit – Application to Perform
In the various worship celebrations at the Biennial Mission Summit, June 21-23, 2019 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, we will be ...
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ABHMS encourages American Baptists to apply for NBC grants
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/29/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages New Baptist Covenant’s (NBC) covenant of action partners to ...
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ABHMS to Host Intercultural Ethnic Women Conference in July
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/23/18)—Female clergy, lay leaders and seminarians of diverse ethnicities are invited to attend American Baptist Home ...
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AB Women’s Ministries to Host Free Webinar on ‘Women Changemakers in the Qur’an and Bible’
NOTE: The webinar registration link has been corrected. VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/23/18)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries has opened registration for ...
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Ambassador Lynn of Myanmar Embassy in Washington D.C. Visits Valley Forge Headquarters
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/21/18)—On May 16, 2018, the Burma Refugees Commission of American Baptist Churches USA, along with representatives ...
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Registration Opens for ABHMS’ Highly Anticipated Space for Grace 2018 Urban Retreat
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/18/18)—Registration is now open for American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) highly anticipated “Thy Will Be ...
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Judson Press Title Sounds Clarion Call to Preach Economic Justice
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/18)—The United States is one of the richest countries in the world, but it is plagued ...
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ABHMS Hires Personnel to Support ‘Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/15/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that Puerto Rico natives Abigail Medina ...
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Renowned Christian Leader from Beirut, Lebanon, to Conduct Bible Study Series at World Mission Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/15/18)—International Ministries (IM) is delighted to announce that the Rev. Dr. Hikmat Kashouh will be bringing ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Opens Registration for Upcoming Fall Women’s Conference on Self-Care and Wellness
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/15/18)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries is collaborating with American Baptist Women in Ministry (ABWIM) to host a ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces 2018 Shine the Light Award Recipient
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/10/18)—This year, the Shine the Light Award recognizes a Wisconsin resident who helped resettle Chin refugees ...
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Are You Sensing a Call to Global Mission?
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/9/18)—Registration is now open for the high-intensity Hear the Call weekend retreat, sponsored by International Ministries ...
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Register Now for the World Mission Conference on July 4–7
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/7/18)—The World Mission Conference, sponsored by International Ministries (IM), also known as the American Baptist Foreign ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Opens Registration for Upcoming Summer Conference for Women and Girls
“FEEL: Fully Experiencing and Engaging in God’s Love” will use biblical teachings from Isaiah to strengthen relationships among women and ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries to Host a Free Webinar for Women About Dating Violence
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/3/18)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries is hosting a free one-hour webinar about dating violence on Thursday, May ...
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ABHMS Continues Collaborative Home Mission Framework with Gatherings in Massachusetts
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/2/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues its pursuit of home mission via collaborative gatherings—the most ...
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Judson Press Book Helps Churches Determine If They Are Ready For Growth
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/25/18)—Declining church membership across the nation has made church growth a hot topic of discussion at ...
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New Executive Director of American Baptist Women’s Ministries Invites Women to ‘Meet’ Her in Upcoming Webinar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/23/18)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries is hosting a free one-hour live webinar called ‘Visions for American Baptist ...
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Judson Press Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Treasured Worship Resource with a New Edition
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/18/18)—Judson Press first published the classic A Manual of Worship by John Skoglund in 1968, and ...
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Viajando hacia “Summit by the Sea”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/17/18)—American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer published a pastoral letter today ...
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Save the Date for a “Summit by the Sea” at the 2019 Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/16/18)—The American Baptist Churches USA 2019 Biennial Mission Summit will be held June 21-23, 2019, at ...
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National Leadership Council Meets at Green Lake Conference Center
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/13/18)—The National Leadership Council (NLC) of American Baptist Churches USA met April 9-11, 2018 at the ...
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Civil-rights Leader the Rev. Dr. Samuel Berry McKinney Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/12/18)—The Rev. Dr. Samuel Berry McKinney, 91, a civil-rights leader; pastor emeritus at Mount Zion Baptist ...
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Registration Opens for ABHMS’ ‘Connect 2018’; Young Clergy Encouraged to Participate
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/12/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptist clergy in their 20s, 30s and early ...
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ABHMS Garners 9 Awards from Religion Communicators Council
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/6/18)—At a dinner last night during its 2018 conference in Atlanta, the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) ...
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ABHS Executive Director to be Inducted into Martin Luther King, Jr., College of Ministers and Laity
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/4/18)—The American Baptist Historical Society (ABHS) is pleased to announce that its executive director, the Rev ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Has New Domain Name: www.abwomensministries.org
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/4/18)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces a change to the domain name for the organization’s website. The ...
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ABHMS Stands with CWS in Urging Extension of Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/3/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) stands with partner Church World Service (CWS) in condemning the ...
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ABHMS Convenes Aligned Action Network, Other Collaborative Gatherings in Glendale, Calif.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/23/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) convened an aligned action network meeting and other collaborative gatherings ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Urges American Baptists to Stand with Refugees
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/19/18)—Concerned regarding the current global refugee crisis, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges American Baptists ...
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Sign Up Today for the Puerto Rico Sister Churches Initiative
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/8/18)—Churches throughout the United States and Puerto Rico are invited to sign up to participate in ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Announces Space for Grace 2018
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/5/18)—Building on the highly successful Los Angeles Space for Grace national gathering in 2015, American Baptist ...
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ABHMS Continues to Advocate for Water-Stewardship Policy at Tyson Foods
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/26/18)—At Tyson Food Inc.’s annual general meeting in Springdale, Ark., on Feb. 8, American Baptist Home ...
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ABHMS Shares ICCR’s Proxy Voting Guide for Socially Responsible Investing
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/23/18)—As part of its Socially Responsible Investing ministry and in time for the 2018 proxy voting ...
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Ministers Council Announces New “Member Services Coordinator” Position to Serve Members
WEST CHESTER, PA (ABNS 2/22/18)—The Ministers Council of American Baptist Churches USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa ...
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ABHMS Seeks Volunteers for Projects Across U.S. Mainland, Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/22/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is seeking volunteers to help rebuild, restore, renew and bring ...
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Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico – ABCUSA Sister Churches Initiative Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/22/18)—Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico Executive Minister Rev. Edgardo M. Caraballo Marín and American Baptist Churches ...
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ABHMS Encourages Viewing ‘The Promise of Freedom’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/19/18)—In conjunction with tonight’s PBS premiere of “Tell Them We Are Rising”—a documentary about historically black ...
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Rev. Dr. Fred W. Thompson Jr., Former Associate General Secretary for Regional Ministries, Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/16/18)—Rev. Dr. Fred W. Thompson Jr., former associate general secretary for Regional Ministries of American Baptist ...
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Judson Press Title Helps Christians Relate to a Religiously Diverse World
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/15/18)—In just a few decades, the United States has changed from a largely Christian nation to ...
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ABHMS’ Initial ‘Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico’ Fundraising Goal is Surpassed; Great Need Remains
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/13/18)—Thanks to the generous contributions of congregations, organizations and individuals both in and outside of the ...
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ABHMS Staff Summit Features Transition Announcements, Planning, Education
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/6/18)—During a three-day summit held last month at the American Baptist Churches Mission Center, American Baptist ...
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Rev. Dr. Ernest H. Jones Dies; Served as ABC of Ohio Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/2/18)—The Rev. Dr. Ernest H. Jones, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Ohio, died on ...
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ABHMS Website to Feature Prominent Individuals for Black, Women’s History Months
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/1/18)—Beginning today and continuing each Thursday through the end of March, American Baptist Home Mission Societies ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Calls New Executive Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/23/18)—The national board of managers of American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) announced on Tuesday, January 23, ...
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Newly Endorsed Missionary Couple Slated to Serve Tribal Women and Children in Thailand
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/22/18)—International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce the endorsement of Alise and Mark Juanes from Sunnyvale, ...
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Judson Press Book Offers New Approaches to Christian Education & Discipleship with Black Millennials
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/17/18)—Many churches today confront an aging membership and a noticeable absence of young adults in the ...
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New Book Chronicles the Life of Ann Hasseltine Judson
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/16/18)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, announces the release of The ...
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‘The Christian Citizen’ Features ABHMS Executive Director’s Martin Luther King Jr.-Inspired Essay
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/15/18)—In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day today, The Christian Citizen online features a compelling ...
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Rauschenbusch Event Program Announced, Registration Open for April Event
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/3/18)—Mercer University’s Center for Theology and Public Life and McAfee School of Theology, in partnership with ...
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American Baptist Churches USA Celebrates 2017 Targeted Gifts to OGHS
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/20/17)—One Great Hour of Sharing giving by American Baptists, specifically targeted toward hurricane relief and relief ...
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2016 Widow’s Mite Award Presented to West Virginia Church
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/20/17)—On behalf of American Baptist Churches USA, MMBB Financial Services presented the 2016 Widow’s Mite Award ...
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ABHMS Releases Additional OGHS Funds in Response to California Wildfires
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/19/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), on behalf of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), has released ...
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Three IM Global Servants Step into New Roles
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/19/17)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce expanded roles for three of its global ...
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Light in the Midst of Darkness: ABHMS publishes Christmas letter from Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/18/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has published on its website a Christmas letter to American ...
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ABHMS Staff Donates Toys to Children of Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/18/17)—The staff of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is bringing joy to the children of ...
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ABCUSA Burma Refugee Commission and IM Delegation Visits Burma Diaspora Communities in Malaysia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/13/17)—In early November, a delegation of American Baptist leaders traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, visiting the ...
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MMBB Financial Services Honors Muriel Penn Jerigan for 50 Years of Excellence
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/13/17)—Muriel Penn Jerigan started her new job at MMBB Financial Services (MMBB) on Oct. 30, 1967, ...
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ABHMS’ ‘The Christian Citizen’ Marks One-Year Online Anniversary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/11/17)—This month marks one year that The Christian Citizen—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) acclaimed Christian ...
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American Baptist Churches Continues to Support Puerto Rico with Transfer of Additional OGHS Funds
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/11/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continued its commitment to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico on Monday by ...
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Judson Press to Publish Looking Back, Moving Forward from the Sankofa Institute at Oblate School of Theology
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/8/17)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, will publish Looking Back, Moving ...
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ABHMS Staff Visit Puerto Rico, Plan for Phase II of Recovery Effort
SAN JUAN, PR (ABNS 12/1/17)—With eight suitcases packed with more than 400 pounds of batteries in tow, Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, ...
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Join ABHMS in Spreading Joy to the Children of Puerto Rico this Holiday Season
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/30/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) invites American Baptists to join its effort to bring joy ...
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ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Meets in Valley Forge
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/22/17)—The Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met November 16-18, 2017, at ...
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IM Announces New Associate Executive Director for Global Mission
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/17)—After an extensive search and vetting process, International Ministries (IM) is excited to announce the selection ...
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Support for The Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering Kicks Off in November
Helping retired ministers, missionaries, widowed spouses and lay church workers make ends meet after a faithful life of service VALLEY ...
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Two New Associate General Secretaries Named, Ministry Team Takes Shape
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/17/17)—The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Office of the General Secretary’s ministry team will soon have ...
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ABHMS Board Looks to a New Future for Mission
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/17/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Board of Directors saluted six retiring board members, welcomed four ...
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ABHMS Continues Commitment to Gun Violence Prevention with Letter, Article
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/14/17)—Continuing its commitment to gun violence prevention, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has published an ...
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ABHMS Convenes its Fourth Aligned Action Network
BROOKFIELD, WI (ABNS 11/14/17)—At Ottawa University’s Brookfield campus on Thursday, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) convened its fourth aligned ...
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Third National Baptist-Muslim Dialogue to Meet in April 2018
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/13/17)—The third national dialogue between Baptists and Muslims will be held April 16-19, 2018, at the ...
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IM Missionaries Emerson and Ivy Wu Expand Their Ministry in Asia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/7/17)—Emerson and Ivy Wu, International Ministries (IM) missionaries, are preparing to embark on a new assignment ...
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Stand in the Gap; ¡Haga la Diferencia!
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/1/17)—It’s been more than a month since Hurricanes Irma and Maria together delivered a devastating one-two ...
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Ketly Pierre, IM Missionary, Receives Alumni Award from Palmer Seminary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/1/17)—International Ministries (IM) has announced that Ketly Pierre, an IM missionary in Haiti, has received the ...
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Publisher Discusses Recent Enhancements to Judson Press
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/31/17)—American Baptists can learn firsthand about exciting enhancements to Judson Press, the publishing ministry of American ...
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ABCUSA Announces 2017 Awards for Matthew 25 Grant
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/27/17)—Thirty-eight Matthew 25 Grants ranging from $500 to $2,100 were awarded in October to applicants who ...
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ABHMS Convenes its Southeastern Aligned Action Network
ATLANTA, GA (ABNS 10/27/17)—At Mercer University’s Atlanta campus on Tuesday, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) convened its third aligned ...
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ABHMS Announces New Ministry, Awards $60,000 to Ministries Serving Children in Poverty
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/23/17)—At a luncheon event on Oct. 19, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) launched a new ...
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ABHMS Continues to Support Restoration of Puerto Rico with Funds, Supplies, Visits
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/20/17)—As three American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) staff members return to Puerto Rico this week, ...
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ABHMS’ Spanish-Language Video Addresses Needs in Puerto Rico
A continuación se proporciona una versión en español de este comunicado de prensa. VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/19/17)—In a Spanish-language ...
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ABHMS Launches Immigration-Assistance Initiative, Pilot in Partnership with ABCMNY
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/19/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce its initiative to assist vulnerable immigrants ...
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One Great Hour of Sharing Funds Released in Response to California Fires
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/13/17)—In response to wildfires that have been raging throughout Northern California since Oct. 8, American Baptist ...
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ABHMS’ Monthly ‘Discipleship Matters’ Bulletin Inserts to Debut in January
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/10/17)—In response to requests for bulletin inserts aligned with American Baptist values, American Baptist Home Mission ...
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Travelogue Takes American Baptists on the Road with ABHMS Disaster-Relief Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/25/17)—Beginning tomorrow, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) takes American Baptists on the road with ABHMS ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Pledges to Rebuild, Restore, Renew Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/22/17)—In response to the devastating one-two punch leveled at Puerto Rico first by Hurricane Irma and ...
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ABHMS Executive Director to Offer Call to Justice at Historical Society Event
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/21/17)—Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, who is both executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and ...
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OGHS Funding Released to Support Hurricanes Harvey, Irma Survivors
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/19/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to provide support to the survivors of hurricanes Harvey ...
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Johnson-LeBlanc Named Director of Integrated Marketing for Judson Press, ABHMS
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/15/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Johnson-LeBlanc as ...
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ABHMS Proudly Supports Upcoming NBC Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/13/17)—In light of recent racially charged events, such as the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va., ...
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Donate to Hurricane Irma Relief
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/8/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges American Baptists to pray for and donate One Great ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Invites Nominations for the 2018 Shine the Light Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/8/17)—Nominations are being accepted now for the 2018 Shine the Light Award. The Shine the Light ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Calls on Congress to Protect ‘Dreamers’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/8/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) calls for bipartisan congressional action to immediately pass legislation that ...
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Celebration and Thanksgiving Service Planned for November 2017
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/7/17)—A Celebration and Thanksgiving Service will be held at the American Baptist Churches Mission Center on ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces 2017-2018 National Leadership Team of AB GIRLS
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/7/17)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the appointment of the 2017-2018 national leadership team(NLT) of AB GIRLS, ...
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Judson Press Book Elucidates Baptists’ Response to the Holocaust
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/1/17)—How did Baptists respond to the rise of the Nazis in Germany and their persecution of ...
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$10,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing Funding Released for Hurricane Harvey Relief
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/31/17)—In response to Hurricane Harvey’s devastation along the Gulf Coast in Texas and Louisiana, American Baptist ...
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Mission-Focused Bible Study Now Available as Free Download from ABHMS’ Website
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/23/17)—Now available at no cost online is “Mission from the Gospels,” a Bible study with a ...
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The Rev. Paul Light Dies; was Former Director of Research and Development at ABHMS
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/21/17)—The Rev. Paul Light, 85, died Aug. 8 at Hospice West, Grand Junction, Colo. He was ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Decries Charlottesville Violence
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/14/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) denounces and condemns—in the strongest manner possible—the violent and deadly ...
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Dan and Sharon Buttry to Collaborate in Nonviolence and Peacemaking Initiative with Central Seminary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/7/17)—International Ministries (IM) is proud to announce a new partnership between IM global consultants the Rev ...
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Newly Appointed Missionary Serving Immigrants from Myanmar in the U.S.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/4/17)—Marlene Po of Laurel, Maryland, has been appointed to serve as an International Ministries (IM) associate ...
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New Judson Press Book on the Lord’s Prayer Unleashes Power for Transformation and Impact in Ministry
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/21/17)—Many Christians know the popular Scripture known as the Lord’s Prayer. But do we realize the ...
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Judson Press Book Reveals the Power of Holy Communion to Help Unify the Christian Community
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/14/17)—What can Christians do to cultivate the common bond that we share and to unite the ...
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ABCUSA Announces Search for Two Associate General Secretaries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/14/17)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary is announcing a search for two ...
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Dr. Alfred Fletcher Completes Service as Acting Associate General Secretary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/12/17)—The Rev. Dr. Alfred J. Fletcher has announced he will complete his service as Acting Associate ...
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West Henrietta Baptist Church Receives George D. Younger Award
ATLANTA, GA (ABNS 7/12/17)—The American Baptist Historical Society awarded the George D. Younger Award for Excellence in Local or Regional American Baptist ...
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ABWM Women’s Day Event Launches 2017-2019 Ministry Theme
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/11/17)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries held its biennial Women’s Day event with morning and afternoon programming and lunch ...
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American Baptist Historical Society Announces Call for Papers for Torbet Prize
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/10/17)—The American Baptist Historical Society announces a Call for Papers for the Torbet Prize. This $500 award is ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces Officers Elected for 2017-2020 Term
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/10/17)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the national officers elected for the 2017-2020 term. The election of officers ...
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American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit Concludes with Celebration of Local Church Pastors, Communion
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/5/17)—The 2017 Biennial Mission Summit of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) ended on Sunday, July 2, with ...
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ABHMS-Sponsored Mission Summit Activities Continue Saturday, Sunday
PORTLAND, OR (ABNS 7/3/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS)-sponsored activities continued Saturday and Sunday at American Baptist Churches USA’s (ABCUSA) ...
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New ABCUSA General Secretary Preaches at Sunday Morning Worship Experience
PORTLAND, OR (7/2/17)—Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer gave the message on Sunday morning, July 2, at the Oregon Convention Center in ...
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“Connected to Each Other” is Theme of Saturday Worship Experience
PORTLAND, OR (7/2/17)—The Saturday evening Worship Experience featured a message by Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission ...
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ABHMS-Sponsored Mission Summit Activities Begin with Pre-Event Conference
PORTLAND, OR (ABNS 7/1/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) sponsored a variety of activities prior to and on the first ...
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American Baptists “Connect!” at 2017 Biennial Mission Summit
PORTLAND, OR (7/1/17)—“Connected to Christ” was the theme of the opening Worship Experience at the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit in Portland, ...
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Home Mission Societies Board Names New Directors, Embraces Technology to Support Ministry
PORTLAND, OR (6/30/17)—Meeting this week in Portland, Ore., American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Board of Directors voted to add four ...
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Dorsainvil Named IM’s New Short-Term Mission Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/28/17)—The Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil has been named Director of Short-Term Mission for American Baptist International Ministries (IM). Dorsainvil believes that ...
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American Baptists’ Mission Center to Relocate Next Year
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/21/17)—Culminating a four-year, collaborative process that considered location issues related to offices of American Baptist Churches’ national ...
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Information Technologist Endorsed for Global Mission Service in Mexico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/19/17)—Jae Stockton of Billings, Montana, has been endorsed to serve as an International Ministries (IM) missionary in ...
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24 Hours Remain to Register for the Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/14/17)—Registration for the American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit closes on June 15, 2017, at 12:00PM EDT (Noon). The ...
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Educator from Washington State Endorsed for Global Mission Service in Bolivia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/14/17)—Sarah Jean Nash of Olympia, Washington, has been endorsed to serve as an International Ministries (IM) missionary ...
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Seven ABC Priorities Highlighted at 2017 Mission Summit Conversations, Facebook Groups Introduced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/13/17)—This summer at the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, at the Oregon Convention Center ...
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ABHMS Convenes First Aligned Action Network Meeting
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/6/17)—Forty-six of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) new and historic partners from churches, campus and ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Equips Women for Baptist-Muslim Dialogue
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/5/17)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries hosted a virtual mission encounter, “See Me As I Am,” on Baptist-Muslim dialogue, ...
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Emilie Ballard and Newton Old Crow, Sr., Named Co-Recipients of Sparrowk President’s Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/5/17)—Emilie Ballard and Newton Old Crow, Sr., have been named the 2017 co-recipients of the Cora and ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces Search for Executive Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/5/17)—The search for a dynamic leader to serve as Executive Director of American Baptist Women's Ministries (ABWM) ...
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Viola Rae Hefta Dies; was American Baptist Home Missionary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/1/17)—Viola Rae Hefta, 96, of Owasso, Okla., an American Baptist home missionary, died on Friday, May ...
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Update: ABHMS Joins Other Faith-Based Investors in Urging ExxonMobil to Address Climate Change
UPDATE (6/1/17): American Baptist Home Mission Societies recognizes a historic moment in shareholder engagement that occurred yesterday at ExxonMobil’s annual ...
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ABCUSA Theologians Conference to Highlight Keynote Speaker Rev. Dr. Valerie Miles-Tribble
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/31/17)—The ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary and the Theologians Commission will host the fourth pre-biennial ...
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Totten to Receive Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/18/17)—Rev. Dr. June Totten, chair of the American Baptist Committee on Christian Unity and Interfaith Relations, ...
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National Executive Council Members Welcome American Baptist Churches General Secretary Elect
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/18/17)—National Executive Council members this week expressed welcome, congratulations and appreciation for the incoming General Secretary ...
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Join in Making American Baptist Biking History in Portland
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies will co-sponsor “American Baptists Bike” in partnership with the Rev. G ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces 2017 Recipients of Shine the Light Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/12/17)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces that Maria Averhart, Helen Hawthorne, and Valerie Moore, of St. John ...
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Registration Open for Hear the Call Weekend Retreat
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/11/17)—The Hear the Call weekend retreat is a high intensity three-day experience hosted by International Ministries ...
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ABHMS’ Turner-Triplett Receives Honorary Degree
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/9/17)—The Rev. Dr. Marilyn P. Turner-Triplett, founding director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Rizpah’s ...
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Judson Press Will Publish Book by Baptist World Alliance General Secretary and CEO Neville Callam
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/8/17)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, will publish From Fragmentation to ...
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Back by Popular Demand: ABHMS to Present ‘Space for Grace’ at Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/8/17)—As part of the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit in Portland, Ore., back by popular demand is ...
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ABHMS’ Turner-Triplett to be Alderson Broaddus Commencement Speaker
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/4/17)—The Rev. Dr. Marilyn P. Turner-Triplett, director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Rizpah’s Children ...
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ABHMS Announces Ministry Award Recipients
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/2/17)—Selected by American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) board of directors from nominations submitted by clergy ...
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New Resource Makes Managing Projects Easier for Christian Leaders
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/2/17)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, releases a fast-track approach to ...
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Join ABHMS in Portland for a Full Roster of Mission-Inspired Events
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/28/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray will preach on a “Bodily ...
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ABHMS Announces Changes to its Chaplaincy Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/27/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that it has renamed one of its ministries, for which ...
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ABHMS Neighborhood Action Program Christian Center Receives Honor
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/26/17)—Milwaukee Christian Center (MCC), an American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Neighborhood Action Program (NAP) Christian ...
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American Baptists Urged to Contact Congress in Defense of Shareholder-Proposal Process
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/25/17)—As a founding member of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) committed to socially responsible investing, ...
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Deadline for Biennial Mission Summit Church Sponsorship Approaches
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/21/17)—As previously announced, registration for Church Sponsorship for the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit has been extended ...
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Love Gift is 85!
Love Gift, an initiative of women across American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) to help support the full range of American ...
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American Baptists Invited to Participate in 50 States of Joy – A Preaching Series
“He is not here, for he has risen, as he said! They departed quickly from the tomb with fear and ...
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ABHMS Sets New Course for Mission: Connect. Cultivate. Change.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/18/17)—In this Resurrection season that celebrates Jesus Christ’s promise of new life, American Baptist Home Mission ...
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Church Sponsorship Deadline Extended
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/13/17)—Registration for Church Sponsorship for the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit has been extended. Churches now have ...
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Judson Press Book Calls for Ministry Across the Boundaries of Culture
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/20/17)—Why are most churches still segregated by race and culture? Is it possible to build intercultural ...
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‘Through Her Eyes’ Named 2016 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/20/17)—Judson Press is pleased to announce Through Her Eyes: Bible Studies on Women in Scripture has ...
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ABHMS Encourages Homebuyers of African American and Hispanic Heritage to Inquire with Wells Fargo
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/20/17)—As a founding member of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), American Baptist Home Mission ...
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ABHMS to Hold ‘Specialized Ministry Summit’ in Denver
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/8/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) invites all chaplains, pastoral counselors, campus ministers, spiritual directors and seminarians ...
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ABHMS Board Connects with Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/8/17)—At its March 1-3 meeting in Caguas, Puerto Rico, the board of directors of American Baptist Home ...
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Bible Study Sessions Announced for 2017 Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/3/17)—The 2017 Biennial Mission Summit will feature a selection of seven Bible Study sessions on Saturday morning, ...
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2017 Biennial Mission Summit Early Registration Deadline Approaches
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/2/17)—Individual registration is open for the Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, 2017, to be held in ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces 2017 Women’s Day
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/1/17)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces its 2017 Women’s Day event on Friday, June 30, 10:00 a.m. to ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries to Host Free Financial Webinar for Young Adult Women
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/1/17)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries will host “Faith and Finances: A Free Webinar for Young Adult Women” on ...
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ABCUSA, ABHMS Endorse NCC Statement Denouncing Anti-Semitism
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/24/17)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) endorse the National Council of ...
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ABHMS Shares Proxy Voting Guide for Socially Responsible Investing
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/21/17)—As part of its Socially Responsible Investing ministry and in time for the 2017 proxy voting ...
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ABHMS Garners Support for Water-Stewardship Proposal to Tyson Foods
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/21/17)—At Tyson Food Inc.’s annual general meeting in Springdale, Ark., on Feb. 9, American Baptist Home ...
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Virginia Holmstrom, Executive Director of American Baptist Women’s Ministries, Announces Retirement
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/21/17)—Virginia Holmstrom, executive director of American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM), has announced her planned retirement next ...
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Judson Press Book Calls for Engagement in Prophetic Hope and Faithful Citizenship in Distressing Times
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/15/17)—Given the current mood in the country and the moral and ethical dilemmas the nation faces, how ...
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Judson Press Book Uses Questions to Aid Spiritual Growth & Leadership Development
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/15/17)—Many of us know that Jesus asked many intentional questions in his ministry, questions intended to teach, ...
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ABHMS Joins Other Organizations as Signatory on Three Human Rights-Related Letters
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/14/17)—As a founding member of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), American Baptist Home Mission Societies ...
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Maryland Pastor Commissioned to Serve as a School Chaplain in Hungary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/13/17)—On January 15, 2017, the Rev. Carmella Jones was commissioned by the American Baptist International Ministries (IM) ...
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ABHMS Encourages Gifting Free Trade Chocolate this Valentine’s Day
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/9/17)—As a supporter of Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America (BPFNA), American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) ...
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ABWM Announces AB GIRLS Participation in “Home Mission: ‘Til the Work Is Done”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/8/17)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries invites AB GIRLS to register and participate in the American Baptist Home Missionary ...
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Biennial Mission Summit Individual Registration Opens
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/7/17)—Individual registration is now open for the Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, 2017, to be held ...
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ABHMS Announces 2017 Volunteer Mission Opportunities
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/3/17)—American Baptists are invited to join American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) in various 2017 volunteer mission ...
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Rev. Dr. Marcia J. Patton, Executive Minister of Evergreen Association of ABC, Announces Retirement
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/2/17)—The Rev. Dr. Marcia J. Patton, executive minister of the Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches, ...
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Judson Press, ABHMS Announce 2017-2018 ‘ABC Reads’ Selection
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/2/17)—“Welcoming Community: Diversity That Works” by the Rev. Douglas Avilesbernal has been named the “ABC Reads” book ...
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ABHMS Honors Black History Month with Web Page, Video
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/1/17)—Recognizing February as Black History Month and honoring this year’s “The Crisis in Black Education” theme, American ...
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Lenten Devotional Offers a Contemporary African-American Perspective to the Tradition
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/1/17)—Inspired by the need for a practical, spiritual resource addressing the Christian calendar and from an Afrocentric ...
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2017 Mission Summit Conversations to Highlight the Seven Denominational Priorities
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/31/17)—This summer at the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, at the Oregon Convention Center in ...
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ABHMS Stands with Baptist Joint Committee Denouncing Immigration Executive Order
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/30/17)—As a cooperating member of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC), American Baptist Home Mission ...
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Judson Press Books Receive Four Illumination Book Awards
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/23/17)—Judson Press garnered four medals in the 2017 Illumination Book Awards. The books are judged with an ...
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Widow’s Mite Award Honors Primera Iglesia Bautista de Carolina
CAROLINA, PR (1/23/17)—American Baptist Churches USA continues the tradition of the Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) well into the ...
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Learning Opportunities Announced for 2017 Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/19/17)—The 2017 Biennial Mission Summit will feature Learning Opportunities in the afternoon on both Saturday and Sunday ...
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Rev. Dr. Roy L. Thompson Dies; Served ABHMS when it was National Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/13/17)—The Rev. Dr. Roy L. Thompson, 94, who had served American Baptist Home Mission Societies in several ...
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Rev. Sharon Koh, Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, ABC General Secretary to Speak at Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/12/17)—The Biennial Mission Summit Planning Team is excited to announce the speakers for the 2017 Biennial Mission ...
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Nominated ABCUSA Officers Announced for 2018-2019 Biennium
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/10/17)—The ABCUSA Nominating Committee in fall of 2016 has nominated the following persons to serve as ABCUSA ...
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New Judson Press Devotional Encourages Couples to Love, Live, and Learn from Each Other
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/5/17)—A new devotional for couples, My Beloved, My Friend: The Song of Songs for Couples, by retired ...
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Rev. Dr. Paul Duaine Eppinger Dies: Ecumenical and Interfaith Leader Whose Innovative Pastorates Included Outreach to the Marginalized
VALLEY FORGE, PA (12/16/16)—Rev. Dr. Paul Duaine Eppinger, 83, an American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA)pastor who dedicated his life to ...
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January 6 is Deadline for General Secretary Candidate Applications
VALLEY FORGE, PA (12/16/16)—The deadline for candidate applications for the position of General Secretary of American Baptist Churches is Friday, January 6, ...
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ABHMS Names Ecclesiastical Endorser for Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors
VALLEY FORGE, PA (12/16/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Kristina Moeller has been ...
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ABWM and ABWIM Announce “Sisters on the Sea” Cruise in 2017
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/12/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries and American Baptist Women in Ministry are planning in partnership a second ...
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ABHMS Proudly Supports Neighborhood Action Program Christian Centers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/8/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) reports that its 16 Neighborhood Action Program (NAP) Christian centers ...
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ABHMS Awards OGHS Grants to Various Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/8/16)—On behalf of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has awarded ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces Virtual Mission Encounter on Baptist-Muslim Dialogue
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/8/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces a virtual mission encounter, May 8-12, 2017, “See Me As I ...
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Take Time to Hear the Other Side of the Pearl Harbor Story
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/5/16)—As the United States observes the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, American Baptist ...
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Pastors, Lay Leaders Invited to Apply to ABHMS’ ‘In Support of Excellence’ Initiative
VALLEY FORGE, PA (12/5/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is delighted to announce the national launch of its exciting “In ...
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ABHMS Board Seeks Nominations for 2017 Ministry Awards
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/16)—The board of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks nominations for 2017 ministry awards that ...
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New Jersey Woman Appointed to Work with Orphans and Vulnerable Children Worldwide
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/16)—Rebecca (Becky) Hoffman has been appointed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) as a colleague in ...
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ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Meets in Valley Forge
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/16)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met November 17-19, 2016, at ...
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ABCUSA Announces Awards for Matthew 25 Grant
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/15/16)—Thirty-four Matthew 25 Grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 were awarded in October to applicants who ...
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Cape Cod Resident Commissioned to Serve in Africa
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/11/16)—On October 2, 2016, Marilyn Raatz was commissioned by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) for mission ...
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Retirement: A Journey – Part Two
General Secretary Emeritus A. Roy Medley shares thought-provoking insights regarding his retirement journey so far. In the first of a ...
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ABWM Announces 2016-2017 National Leadership Team of AB GIRLS
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/9/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the appointment of the 2016-2017 national leadership team of AB GIRLS ...
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‘Courage’ is Focus as ABHMS’ ‘Tuesdays’ Prayers for Peace’ Draws to Close
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/7/16)—Drawing to a close is American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) “Tuesdays’ Prayers for Peace,” in ...
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ABHMS Joins Christian Leaders Supporting Nonviolent Protest at Standing Rock
To the Lord your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. – Deuteronomy ...
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ABHMS Seeks Creative Works for Biennial Mission Summit 2017
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/1/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is accepting applications from artists and performers interested in showcasing their ...
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Judson Press Book Guides Readers on a Journey from Jesus’ History into Personal Testimony
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/1/16)—Is there more to Jesus of Nazareth than what we think we know? Many of us ...
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‘Discernment’ is Focus as ABHMS Urges Continued ‘Tuesdays’ Prayers for Peace’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/31/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to invite American Baptists to pray for this contentious ...
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ABHMS Executive Director to Moderate Panel at BJC Symposium
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/31/16)—Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), will moderate the panel discussion ...
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ABHMS Announces Hiring of New Personnel to Advance Strategic Ministry Plan
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/26/16)—Today American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray announced the hiring of ...
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‘Prudence’ is Focus as ABHMS Urges Continued ‘Tuesdays’ Prayers for Peace’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/24/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to invite American Baptists to pray for this contentious ...
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American Baptist Churches Issues Joint Appeal for Hurricane Matthew Relief Funds
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/19/16)—American Baptist Churches announces a joint appeal for One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) funds to ...
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ABHMS Presents $60,000 OGHS Grant to Weirton Christian Center
WEIRTON, W.VA. (10/18/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has presented a $60,000 One Great Hour of Sharing Domestic Development Grant ...
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‘Wisdom’ is Focus as ABHMS Urges Continued ‘Tuesdays’ Prayers for Peace’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/17/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to invite American Baptists to pray for this contentious ...
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ABCUSA Seeks New General Secretary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/17/16)—The General Secretary Search Committee for American Baptist Churches has met face to face and by ...
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ABHMS Provides Gift to Murrow Indian Children’s Home
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/12/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has provided a $15,000 gift to Murrow Indian Children’s Home, ...
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‘Understanding’ is Focus as ABHMS Urges Continued ‘Tuesdays’ Prayers for Peace’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/10/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to invite American Baptists to pray for this contentious ...
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ABC Creation Justice Network Meets
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/10/16)—The ABC Creation Justice Network, a new ABC initiative, met September 22-23 in Sherborn, Mass. The ...
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$25,000 in OGHS Emergency Funds Being Sent to IM’s Caribbean Partners for Hurricane Matthew Relief
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/7/16)—Initial grants totaling $25,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) emergency relief funds are on ...
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American Baptists Invited to Join ABHMS in ‘Tuesdays’ Prayers for Peace’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/3/16)—As America enters the final weeks of a contentious presidential election season, American Baptists are invited ...
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CORRECTION: ABHMS, ABF Announce 2016 Palmer Grant Recipients
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/28/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and American Baptist Foundation (ABF) are pleased to announce recipients ...
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Nominations Invited for Mowbray Ecumenical Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/28/16)—American Baptist Churches USA seeks nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award, which recognizes an individual for ...
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Younger Award Nominations Open
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/27/16)—The American Baptist Historical Society is accepting nominations for the George D. Younger Award for Excellence ...
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ABHMS, ABF Announce 2016 Palmer Grant Recipients
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/27/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and American Baptist Foundation (ABF) are pleased to announce recipients ...
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ABHMS Publishes Special Online Edition of ‘The Christian Citizen’ in Response to Social Unrest
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/14/16)—In response to heightened tension, divisiveness, polarization, terrorism and violence across the United States, American Baptist ...
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William E. Brammer Dies; Was a Past Executive Director of an ABHMS Christian Center
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/7/16)—The Rev. William E. Brammer, 80, of Churchill, Pa., a past executive director of Rankin (Pa.) Christian ...
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ABHMS Urges American Baptists to Show Support for Murrow Indian Children’s Home
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/6/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges American Baptist individuals and organizations to join in solidarity with ...
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Former ABCUSA President Charles Z. Smith Dies at 89
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/2/16)–Charles Z. Smith, former president of American Baptist Churches USA, who rose from simple beginnings in the ...
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Congregations Launch World Mission Offering 2016
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/1/16)–A story of a great and surprising spiritual awakening taking place now in Baptist Churches in ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Utilizes Technology to Make Resources More Accessible
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/30/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries has a long history of producing excellent resources for ministry with women ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces Virtual Mission Encounter “See…the Suffering: Drug Addiction”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/30/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces a virtual mission encounter, October 3-7, 2016, on “See…the Suffering: Drug ...
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American Baptists Respond to Louisiana Flooding, Indiana Tornadoes
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/30/16)—In response to recent natural disasters in Louisiana and Indiana, American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) ...
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Desmond Hoffmeister, Former Region Executive Minister for ABC of the Rocky Mountains, Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/29/16)—Desmond Hoffmeister, former Region Executive Minister for American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains and a parish ...
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Stands with Murrow Indian Children’s Home
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/25/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) stands in solidarity with Murrow Indian Children’s Home as this century-old ...
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American Baptists Encouraged to Attend Gun Violence Prevention Event
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/25/16)—American Baptists are encouraged to attend “God and Guns: Millennial Faith Leaders Address Gun Violence” training ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Hosts Biblical Lament Service at 3D
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/24/16)—On Friday, July 23, 2016, at their national event for women and girls, “3D: Dwelling, Discovering, ...
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National Event for Women and Girls Is Beloved Community
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/24/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries national event for women and girls, “3D: Dwelling, Discovering, Discipling/Dedicando, Descubriendo, Discipulando,” ...
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The National Board Meetings of American Baptist Women’s Ministries Breaks New Ground
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/24/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries national board met July 19-21, 2016, in Washington, D.C., immediately preceding the ...
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Webinar: Using Technology to Transform Ministry
On August 3, the webinar Using Technology to Transform Ministry was held. This was a presentation and discussion on how ...
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ABC General Secretary Search Committee Update
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/9/16)—A search is now underway for a new General Secretary to serve the American Baptist family ...
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Paul Rollet Appointed to Missionary Service in the Philippines
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS—8/9/16)Rev. Dr. Paul Rollet of Chatham, Ill., has been appointed as an associate missionary by American Baptist ...
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My Baptist Life: Mylion Waite
Rev. Mylion Waite directs a multi-focused prison ministry and oversees the ministry of evangelism at Antioch Baptist Church in Cleveland, ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces 2016-2017 Mission Focus “See…the Suffering: Drug Addiction”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/4/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces its mission focus theme for 2016-2017, “See…the Suffering: Drug Addiction.” Building ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Elects New Officers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/4/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the election of the following officers for the 2016-2019 term. Coordinator ...
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Clark Announces Retirement from Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), Cannon Named CMEP Executive Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/2/16)—Ambassador Warren Clark announced his retirement as Executive Director of Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) ...
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ABMen USA Announces Executive Director
RIPLEY, WV (ABNS 8/2/16)—The American Baptist Men USA National Board, during its annual meeting at Moses Merrill Camp and Conference ...
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ABHMS Presents Human Resources Webinar About New Department of Labor ‘Wage and Hour Division’ Rule
Last day to Register! American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will present a complimentary webinar—“Implications of the U.S. Department of ...
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New Judson Press Titles Offer Good News in Troubled Times
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/1/16)—Responding to the nation’s ongoing summer of discontent, Judson Press has announced the early release on ...
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ABHMS To Post Daily Updates From New Orleans Rebuilding Effort
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/27/16)—Watch American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) website at www.abhms.org next week for daily updates from ...
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Register Now for the Webinar: Using Technology To Transform Ministry
Join us for a webinar on Aug 03, 2016 at 2:00 PM EDT. There is still time to Register! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3220244533217005315 You’re ...
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ABHMS Encourages Dialogue on Recent Racially-Based Violence
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/20/16)—In response to recent acts of racially-motivated violence during this time of heightened racial tension across ...
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American Baptist Churches USA Issues Urgent Call to Prayer
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/20/16)—Susan Gillies, interim general secretary, American Baptist Churches USA, invites all American Baptists to join in ...
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New Pastor Installed at ABHMS-Supported Church in Women’s Prison
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/19/16)—On June 25, the Rev. Dr. Kimberly LaPlante was installed as new pastor of Church of ...
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ABHMS Presents Human Resources Webinar About New Department of Labor ‘Wage and Hour Division’ Rule
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/18/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will present a complimentary webinar—“Implications of the U.S. Department of ...
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ABCUSA Regional Executive Part of Interreligious Call for Criminal Justice Reform in Washington, D.C.
“I am pleased and proud that American Baptists are very much part of a movement advocating for criminal justice reform,” ...
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ABHMS celebrates Asian conference partnership with ABCNJ
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/15/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) celebrates its partnership with American Baptist Churches of New Jersey ...
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Taskforce on Race and Race-Based Violence Issues a Letter for Action
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/15/16)—In less than a month, our nation has been riddled with acts of unspeakable violence. On ...
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Asian Conference Spotlights Next-Generation Leaders
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/14/16)—The talents and contributions of next-generation leaders were spotlighted during the 2016 Asian Conference and Convocation ...
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The Rev. Sharon T. Koh, Installed as Executive Director-Elect of International Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 07/13/16)—In a historic celebration before a gathering of hundreds of mission supporters, the Rev. Sharon T ...
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ABC General Secretary Search Committee Named
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 07/12/16)—The search for the next General Secretary of ABCUSA begins in August 2016. According to the ABCUSA ...
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ABHMS’ Barnabas Partners demands legislative action to end police brutality
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/11/16)—With deep concern for increasing racial violence in the United States, American Baptist Home Mission Societies ...
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A Call To Prayer
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/8/16)—A Call to Prayer has been issued to American Baptists by the ABC National Executive Council, ...
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries and Kachin Baptist Women’s Department Host Women’s Leadership Exchange
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/6/16)—In continuing an ongoing partnership between American Baptist Women’s Ministries and women’s ministries of ethnic groups ...
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Michigan Couple Endorsed for Service in Hungarian Churches and Schools
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/30/16)—Amanda and Rev. Jon Good have been formally endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) for ...
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American Baptists Release OGHS Funding in Response to Flooding Across West Virginia, Indiana
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/29/16)—A series of heavy rain storms crossing central and southern West Virginia Thursday and Friday (June ...
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ABHMS Board Meeting Emphasizes Connection Among Partners, Constituents
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/24/16)—During American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) board of directors meeting Monday through Wednesday, Executive Director ...
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Eppinger Named American Baptist Historical Society Executive Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/23/16)—During a meeting June 17 at the American Baptist Assembly, Green Lake, Wis., the Board of ...
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Former ABCUSA President Roger Fredrikson Dies; Was Noted Ecumenist and Social Justice Advocate
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/21/16)—Rev. Dr. Roger L. Fredrikson of Sioux Falls, S.D., president of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) ...
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ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Meets in Retreat, Welcomes New Associated Ministry Organization
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/21/16)—The Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met June 16-18, 2016, at ...
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ABHMS Announces 2015 ABPS Statistics, Seeks to Expand Service
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/20/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces 2015 statistics for American Baptist Personnel Services (ABPS), a ...
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ABHMS Stands with LGBTQ Community in Wake of Orlando Massacre
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/17/16)—As investigation into the unspeakable violence in Orlando has deepened in the past week, initial grief and ...
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ABHMS Urges American Baptists to Advocate for Gun Violence Prevention
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/17/16)—Following the recent mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) stands with ...
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ABC Interim General Secretary Addresses Orlando Shooting
GREEN LAKE, WI (ABNS 6/17/16)—In her first report to the Board of General Ministries at its meeting on Friday, June 17 ...
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Kim Brown Planning for Retirement as IM Missionary in Thailand, Ministry She Founded Seeking New Leadership
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/16/16)—Kim Brown, founder of the House of Love in Thailand, has announced her planned retirement after ...
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ABHMS Seeks Volunteers for Various Summer Volunteer Mission Opportunities
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/15/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks volunteers for a variety of summer mission opportunities that ...
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American Baptist Leaders Share Prayers for Grace, Strength
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/13/16)—Following yesterday’s mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., American Baptist leaders offer prayers of healing, calling upon ...
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ABHMS Executive Director, Government Personnel to Participate in Panel at Ministers’ Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6