International Ministries Announces New Area Director for East and South Asia
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/24/25)—International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce that Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Shenton has been named ...
International Ministries Announces New Chief Advancement Officer and Expands Donor Societies
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/11/25)—International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce the new Chief Advancement Officer Hector Garcia and ...
$10,000 in OGHS Emergency Relief Funds to Myanmar, More Help Urgently Needed
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/1/25)—International Ministries has sent an initial grant of $10,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing ...
ABCUSA Announces ENGAGE 2025
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/1/25)—American Baptist Churches USA announces Engage 2025: an opportunity for pastors, church leaders, seminarians, chaplains, ...
MMBB Announces Search for Next Chief Executive Officer
NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 3/27/25)—The Board of Managers of the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB) of the American Baptist Churches ...
Raimundo Barreto Recognized with 2025 Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 3/4/25)—American Baptist Churches USA is thrilled to announce that Dr. Raimundo Barreto has been named ...
ABHMS Calls for Prayers and Support for Kentucky and Other Portions of Ohio Valley
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/20/25)—In response to devastating floods that have inundated Kentucky, West Virginia, and other parts of ...
Dr. Susan Gillies to be Celebrated as Recipient of Sparrowk President’s Award
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/19/25)—Dr. Susan Gillies has been honored as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Cora and ...
International Ministries Launches First-Ever Virtual 5K: Miles for Mission
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/4/25)—International Ministries (IM) is excited to announce its first-ever virtual 5K event, Miles for Mission, ...
ABCUSA Invites American Baptists to a Time of Prayer; Lifts Up American Baptist Policy Statements
American Baptist Churches USA invites all American Baptists to be united in prayer for our churches, country and brothers and ...
An Invitation to Prayer and Reflection
26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. ...
Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley Honored with 2025 Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace and Justice Award
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/24/25)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. A ...
ABHMS 2025-26 Scholarship Application Cycle Opens January 15
Please note: Applications for ABHMS educational scholarships in the 2025-26 cycle will not be accessed through the MinistrElife portal as ...
ABHMS Calls for Prayers and Support as Multiple Wildfires Ravage Southern California Communities
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/13/25)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges immediate support for the One Great Hour of ...
You’re Invited to a Virtual “Wellness Leadership Workship” for Church Leaders
KING OF PRUSSIA (ABNS 1/10/25)—You're invited to a virtual Wellness Leadership Workship, designed for church leaders to focus on personal ...
Apply Now for Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund Grant
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (12/17/24)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary welcomes applications for the Chestnut Street ...
Rainbow Acres Board Extends CEO Position to Paul Higgins
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 11/16/24)—Rainbow Acres is pleased to announce that its Board of Trustees has extended the offer ...
A Christmas Message from General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain
Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain, General Secretary of ABCUSA Dear Beloved American Baptists, As we celebrate the joy and ...
2024 Beyond the Stained-Glass Ceiling Grant Fuels Recipient’s Cultural Journey and Pastoral Mission
KING OF PRUSSIA (ABNS 12/6/2024)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Valerie Andrews ...
ABHMS Board of Directors Convenes November 2024 Meeting, a Time of Reflection, Celebration, Renewal
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 12/6/24)—The American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Board of Directors convened for its November 2024 ...
#GivingTuesday: Generous Hearts, Abundant Blessings
“7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves ...
A Message of Gratitude from ABCUSA General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain
Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you ...
International Ministries Sends $4,000 in Emergency Relief Funds to Support Communities in Spain Impacted by Flooding
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 11/21/24)—International Ministries (IM) sent $4,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) emergency disaster relief ...
MMBB Announces Retirement of CEO Louis Barbarin; Celebrates Legacy of Leadership and Vision
NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 11/14/24)—Louis Barbarin, chief executive officer of the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board announced his retirement effective ...
A Day of Action for Burma at the UN Calls for Global Attention to Myanmar’s Ongoing Human Rights Crisis
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 11/8/24)—On Tuesday, October 30, 2024, the international community gathered in New York City to commemorate ...
Get Ready for the 2025 Biennial Mission Summit: Registration Now Open!
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 11/4/24)—Exciting news! Registration is officially open for the 2025 American Baptist Churches USA Biennial Mission ...
American Baptist Churches USA Announces Keynote Speakers for 2025 Biennial Mission Summit
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 10/23/24)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) is excited to announce an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Leads the Way with New Domestic Violence Training Series
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 10/18/24)—American Baptist Women's Ministries (ABWM) is excited to present its upcoming virtual training series, "Domestic ...
Celebrate Our Ecumenical Champions: Don’t Miss Oct. 22 Nomination Deadline for 2025 Mowbray Ecumenical Award!
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 10/17/24)—American Baptist Churches USA is excited to invite all American Baptists to participate in honoring ...
International Ministries Responds to Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon, Appeals for Disaster Relief Funds
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 10/10/24)—International Ministries urgently appeals for funds to provide disaster relief for the humanitarian crisis in ...
ABHMS Rallies for Relief as Florida Reels from Hurricane Milton Onslaught and Southeast States Continue Post-Helene Recovery Efforts
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 10/10/24)—Approximately two weeks after Hurricane Helene slammed into the Big Bend region of Florida’s Gulf ...
ABHMS Seeks Nominations for Edwin T. Dahlberg Award Recognizing Courageous Leadership in Justice and Peace
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 10/4/24)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks nominations for the Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace Award ...
ABHMS Presents Discipleship Summit 2024: Engaging Young Adult Faith
KING OF PRUSSIA (ABNS 10/4/24)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce Discipleship Summit 2024: Engaging Young Adult ...
ABHMS Calls for Prayers and Support as Hurricane Helene Pummels Southeast U.S.
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 9/27/24)—Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26, slamming into Florida’s Gulf Coast with high-velocity ...
ABHMS Calls for Prayers and Support as Hurricane Helene Threatens Southeast U.S. – September 26
The release below was prepared on September 26. ABHMS staff is presently in communication with Dr. Harrison, executive minister of ...
Former American Baptist Churches USA Leader Dr. Robert H. Roberts Dies
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 9/26/24)—The Rev. Dr. Robert Hansen Roberts, a former American Baptist leader who served in a ...
ABHMS Announces 2024 Recipient of Prestigious Daniel E. Weiss Scholarship
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 9/20/24)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that Saisih Nawnkahr has been ...
ABWM Launches Groundbreaking Rudd Empowerment Center and Appoints Rev. Dr. Christine A. Smith as Inaugural Director
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 9/20/24)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) proudly announces the launch of the Rudd Empowerment Center, an ...
American Baptists Invited to Submit Nominations for 2025 Mowbray Ecumenical Award
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 9/6/24)—American Baptist Churches USA is excited to invite all American Baptists to submit nominations for ...
ABCUSA President and General Secretary Share Letter, “Love Never Fails”
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 9/5/24)—ABCUSA President Rev. Nikita McCalister and General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain on Thursday, ...
Early-Bird Discount for Chaplaincy Skills for Community Ministry Course Ends Soon
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 8/23/24)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces open registration for the Chaplaincy Skills for Community ...
ABHMS Calls for Prayers and Donations for Relief Efforts Following Hurricanes Debby and Ernesto
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 8/19/24)—The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season spawned Hurricanes Debby and Ernesto in rapid succession, with both ...
ABHMS Urges Prayers and Support in Response to the Devastation of Western Wildfires
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 8/2/24)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) offers prayers and concern for those in the path ...
ABCUSA Announces October Webinar Series with Domestic Violence and Mental Health Topics
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 8/1/24)—This October, American Baptist Churches USA invites you to three separate webinars on Tuesday evenings ...
Register Now for Being Baptist Online Course With Early Bird Discount Until July 31
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/23/24)— Registration is now open for the ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning online course Being ...
ABWM Calls New Executive Director
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/11/24)–The Rev. Dr. Christine A. Smith, National President of the American Baptist Women's Ministries, made ...
ABHMS Calls for Prayers and Response to Hurricane Beryl
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/11/24)—Though Hurricane Beryl was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane before reaching Texas, the storm ...
ABC of Vermont and New Hampshire Announces Opening of Applications for Executive Minister
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 6/24/24)—The American Baptist Churches of Vermont and New Hampshire region has announced the opening of ...
Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain Installed as General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 6/24/24)—Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain was installed as General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA ...
ABHMS’ Intercultural Ministries to Kick Off Multi-Year Intergenerational Faith Initiative Focusing on Latino/a Communities
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 6/18/24)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) proudly announces the first Summit of a new leadership ...
Former ABHMS Staff Member, Pastor, Rev. Richard G. Harris Dies
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 5/28/24)—The original news release published May 28, 2024, that announced the passing of the Rev ...
2024 PBA Missiological Conversation Explores Trending Authoritarianism in American Christianity
The Philadelphia Baptist Association (PBA) and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) co-hosted the highly anticipated 2024 PBA Missiological Conversation ...
Registration Now Open for “Sanctuary Safety” Webinar Presented by Church Mutual Insurance Group
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 5/14/24)—American Baptists are invited to attend a webinar with Church Mutual Insurance Group, led by ...
ABHMS Reminds of Ongoing Need for Prayers and Donations to Help Weather-Ravaged Regions
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 5/13/24)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) renews its call for prayers and donations during this ...
MMBB Cares Offers Counseling and Coaching to Clergy
NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 5/8/24)—There is a clergy mental health crisis that experts say can no longer be ignored. Not ...
ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning Offers Lifeline to Struggling Ministry Leaders with Vocational Discernment Course
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 5/3/24)—Years of unprecedented challenges stemming from the pandemic and political division have significantly strained servant ...
ABHMS Issues Appeal for OGHS Donations Following Tornadoes, Flooding in Central US
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/29/24)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) issues a call for prayers and financial donations for those ...
The Christian Citizen, Its Editor Are Honored at RCC Annual Awards Banquet
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/23/24)—For work completed in 2023, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) publication The Christian Citizen ...
Registration Deadline Extended for 2024 PBA Missiological Conversation on Authoritarianism at the Intersection of Faith and Politics
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/23/24)—The deadline to register for the 2024 Missiological Conversation on May 2 has been extended ...
2024 PBA Missiological Conversation: Addressing a Surge in Authoritarianism at the Intersection of Faith and Politics
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/18/24)—The Philadelphia Baptist Association (PBA), in partnership with American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), is ...
ABHMS Urges Immediate Student Action on Scholarship Applications, Encourages Thoughtful Reflection on Careers
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 4/5/24)— With its scholarship application deadline approaching, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges all ...
ABCOPAD Calls New Executive Pastor
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/21/24)—The American Baptist Churches of PA and DE (ABCOPAD) Board of Directors met Tuesday, February ...
ABHMS Announces 2024 Merit Awards, Will Celebrate Recipients at Space for Grace & Spiritual Caregivers Conference 2024 Luncheon
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 3/1/24)—The Reverend Dr. Patricia Murphy, BCC, ecclesiastical endorser of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) ...
Welcome to Our New General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain
The ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary welcomes Rev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain as the next General Secretary of American Baptist ...
ABHMS Announces Availability of Debt-Relief Grants for Eligible American Baptist clergy
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 01/31/2024)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce the availability of up to ...
Former ABHMS staff member, beloved champion of environmental causes and social justice the Rev. Dr. Owen Owens dies
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 01/31/2024)—The Rev. Dr. Owen D. Owens, 89, former director of ecology and racial justice at ...
Legacy Sunday February 18, 2024
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/31/24)—On Legacy Sunday, you can plan a service on generosity, as well as provide informational resources ...
Prayer Service and Protest to Mark the Anniversary of Myanmar’s Overthrown Election
Washington, D.C. (1/29/24)—In a significant show of solidarity and remembrance, Rev. Saw Ler Htoo of Calvary Burmese Baptist Church, in ...
ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning Issues Call for Baptist Theology Webinar Proposals
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/19/2024)—The ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning (CCL), in collaboration with the American Baptist Theologians Commission, ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Calls Interim Executive Director
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (1/12/24)—The search committee unanimously recommended, and the executive committee of American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) shared ...
Former ABCUSA Deputy General Secretary for Research and Planning Dr. Richard K. Gladden Dies
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (1/12/24)—Dr. Richard K. Gladden, 92, former deputy general secretary for Research and Planning for American Baptist ...
ABCUSA to Host United Mission Matters Zoom Events with Dr. Gary Comer
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (1/4/24)—ABCUSA is excited to announce a special two-part United Mission Matters Zoom Event with Dr. Gary ...
ABHMS Webinar Series Addresses Mental Well-Being in Asian American Congregations and Communities
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (12/21/23)—Recognizing a tension between all-too-real issues of mental well-being within Asian American congregations and communities and ...
International Ministries Mourns the Passing of Global Servant Rev. Madeline Flores-López
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (12/21/23)—With great sadness, International Ministries (IM) shares news of the unexpected passing of Global Servant Rev ...
Hopevale Commemoration Sunday
American Baptist Churches USA joined with the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches (CPBC) in 2019 to approve a resolution to ...
Hope for Her – A Collaborative Initiative Between International Ministries and American Baptist Women’s Ministries
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (12/15/23)—Introducing Hope for Her, a new collaborative initiative forged between International Ministries (IM) and American Baptist ...
Nomination Period for ABHMS National Ministry Awards is Extended
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABMS 12/15/2023)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has extended to January 31, 2024, the due date for ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Congratulates Rev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain on her Historic Election as General Secretary of ABCUSA
VALLEY FORGE, PA (12/15/23)—American Baptist Women's Ministries (ABWM), on behalf of the national board and staff, congratulates Rev. Dr. Gina ...
ABHMS Offers a New Sabbatical-Planning Workshop for Pastors
VALLEY FORGE, PA (12/12/23)—According to a recent survey by the Christian research group Barna, pastors are experiencing burnout at a ...
A Generosity Project Reflection: The Work of Christmas Begins…
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
A Christmas Message from ABCUSA General Secretary C. Jeff Woods
Read a Christmas message from ABCUSA General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods, below: I have always loved Christmas. I enjoy ...
ABHMS Thanks its Donors at Inaugural Donor Appreciation Gala
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/29/23)—American Baptist Home Missions Societies is able to realize its missional priorities thanks to the donors who ...
ABHMS Board of Directors Congratulates Rev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain on Call to Become New ABCUSA General Secretary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/22/23)—The Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) extends its heartfelt congratulations to ...
Cleveland Baptist Association Calls the Rev. Dr. TaNikka Sheppard as Regional Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/22/23)—On November 13, 2023, the Board of Trustees of the Cleveland Baptist Association enthusiastically and unanimously ...
ABHMS Calls New Director of Communications and Marketing
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that Curtis Ramsey-Lucas has answered the ...
Burma Advocacy Group Members Visit Malaysia, Thailand
FREEHOLD, NJ (ABNS 11/21/23)—The Burma Advocacy Group, which is comprised of 25 civil society and religious organizations, visited Malaysia from ...
A Thanksgiving Message from General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods
Psalm 103:1-5 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2 Bless ...
American Baptist Churches Board of General Ministries Meets November 3-5, 2023
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/16/23)—The Board of General Ministries met at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in King of Prussia, Pa., ...
ABCUSA Announces “Least of These” Grant for Giving Tuesday 2023
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/15/23)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) is excited to announce an inspiring initiative for Giving Tuesday 2023 ...
ABHMS Continues to Foster Beloved Communities with Intercultural Leadership Institute Preview
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/15/23)—Fulfilling American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) missional priorities of cultivating leaders and equipping disciples, the ...
Co-Creators Cycle 3 Culminates with Launch Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/15/23)—On October 16-18, 2023, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) hosted the Launch Summit of Co-Creators ...
American Baptist Churches World Relief Committee Meets, Approves Development Grant Requests
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/13/23)—The World Relief Committee of the Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA met ...
American Baptist Churches of Nebraska Calls New Executive Minister
OMAHA, NE (ABNS 11/13/23)—The Churches Helping Churches American Baptist Churches of Nebraska met Friday, November 10 in a special session ...
Rev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain Called as General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/4/23)—The Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA has affirmed the call of the ...
Signature ABHMS Event Will Explore Intergenerational Faith, Celebrate Judson Press Bicentenary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/2/23)—Themed “Engaging Intergenerational Faith, Listen. Learn. Live.,” the signature biennial event of American Baptist Home Mission ...
Dr. Jeffrey Haggray Receives Prestigious Alumni Award from Yale Divinity School
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/30/23)—At the Yale Divinity School (YDS) Alumni Association Awards Ceremony and Reception on October 12, Dr. Jeffrey ...
Violence in the Middle East and in the United States
Read a message from ABCUSA General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods, below. While the conflict in the Middle East continues ...
Nomination Window for ABHMS Ministry Awards is Open
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/26/23)—In its continuing effort to recognize excellence among ministry professionals, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) ...
A Message about the Lewiston Tragedy from the American Baptist Churches of Maine
Al Fletcher, Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of Maine, shared the message below on Thursday morning, October 26, ...
ABCOPAD Now Accepting Applications for Regional Executive Pastor
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/25/23)—The American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware (ABCOPAD) has announced that applications are now invited ...
IM Requests Prayers for Peace in Israel and Gaza; Offers Relief Support to Partners in the Region
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/13/23)—As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, International Ministries (IM) urgently requests prayers for peace ...
ABHMS to Hold Virtual Discipleship Summit on American Baptist Identity
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/13/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Center for Continuous Learning (CCL) is hosting its annual Discipleship ...
You’re Invited to an Everyday ABC Conversation: Post-Pandemic Impact on Ministry and Stewardship
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/11/23)—You're invited to the next American Baptist Churches Everyday ABC Conversation event, "Post-Pandemic Impact on Ministry ...
A Message from the General Secretary Amid Violence in Middle East
We ask all persons to be in prayer for people in the Middle East following a weekend of senseless violence ...
2025 Biennial Mission Summit to Meet in Omaha, Neb., July 3-6, 2025
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/7/23)—The Executive Committee of the Board of General Ministries is excited to announce that the 2025 ...
ABHMS Hosts Palmer Grant Recipients at Conference on Faith Among Youth and Young Adults
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/6/23)—In the 2022 cycle of the Palmer Grant themed “Thriving Youth and Young Adults: Faith and ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Presents Be Strong, Be Courageous 2023 Fall Webinar Series
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/28/23)—American Baptist Women's Ministries (ABWM) is proud to present the Be Strong, Be Courageous 2023 Fall ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries, Shalom Retreat from October 6-8 in Euclid, Ohio
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/26/23)—American Baptist Women's Ministries (ABWM) is proud to share the upcoming Shalom Retreat from October 6-8, 2023, in ...
ABHMS Receives Generous Donation from Christian Community Credit Union for Maui Wildfire Relief
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/26/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) extends heartfelt thanks to the Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU) ...
October 30 is Deadline for 2023 Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund Grant Applications
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/20/23)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary welcomes applications for the Chestnut Street Baptist ...
ABHMS Summer Passionary Institute Brings Together Young People Who Discern Their Call
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/1/2023)—In the spirit of its missional commitment to cultivating leaders and equipping disciples, American Baptist Home ...
Call to Response for Those Affected by Hurricane Idalia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/31/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to pray for strength and protection for those affected ...
ABHMS Hosts Inaugural Scholarship Recipient Meeting to Build Future Partnerships
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/16/23)—The cost of higher education is soaring. Consequently, so too is student debt. Long recognizing these ...
Rev. Dr. Michael P. L. Friday Called as Executive Minister of American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/14/23)—At a specially called Board of Directors meeting of the American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis ...
ABHMS Mobilizes in Response to Devastating Wildfires Ravaging Maui
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/12/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) grieves the loss of at least 80 lives and the ...
ABHMS Board of Directors Gathers for Facilitated Communications Workshop and Regular Meeting
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/18/23)—The Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) convened in San Juan, Puerto ...
ABCUSA Releases New Tools for Churches, Regions and Partners
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/12/23)—American Baptist Churches USA is excited to release two new ways for churches, regions, and partners ...
Applications Invited for Position of Executive Minister of American Baptist Churches of Nebraska
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/11/23)—The Search Committee serving the American Baptist Churches of Nebraska is currently receiving applications for the ...
American Baptist Mission Table Meets in San Juan, Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/6/23)—On June 26, 2023, seventy-five persons gathered for the American Baptist Mission Table event in Puerto ...
American Baptist Churches USA Affirms and Celebrates Women in Ministry at 2023 Biennial in San Juan
San Juan, PR (ABNS 6/28/23)—The American Baptist Churches 2023 Biennial Mission Summit met June 23-25, 2023 at the Puerto Rico ...
American Baptists Come Together in San Juan “For Such a Time as This”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/24/23)—The American Baptist Churches 2023 Biennial Mission Summit officially began on Friday, June 23 at the ...
ABHMS Makes Ready for ABCUSA’s Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/16/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), a proud sponsor of American Baptist Churches USA’s 2023 Biennial ...
American Baptist Churches USA Offers Support to Women in Ministerial Roles
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/15/23)—American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods released a statement today offering support ...
ABHMS Announces 2023 Recipient of Distinguished Daniel E. Weiss Scholarship
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/13/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is delighted to announce that Jolly A. Guisti Santaella has ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
$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) ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
In Celebration of Juneteenth
A message from American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods Juneteenth honors the emancipation of enslaved African ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
“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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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?", ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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., ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
“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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
$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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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, ...
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.” ...
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 ...
American Baptist Churches Encouraged to Observe February 6 as Pray and Act for Burma Sunday
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/2/22)—American Baptist Churches USA and the Burma Refugee Commission call on congregations to observe Sunday, February 6 ...
Board of General Ministries Invites General Secretary Survey Responses, Search Committee Meets
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/1/22)—The Board of General Ministries, the American Baptist Churches USA governing board, is currently in the process ...
Special Prayer Service in Observance of One-Year Anniversary of Military Coup in Burma
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/28/22)—American Baptist Churches USA and the American Baptist Churches Burma Refugee Commission are issuing a Call to ...
MMBB Launches the MMBB Financial Wellness Institute, Where Learning about Money is as Easy as 1,2,3
NEW YORK, NY (1/27/22)—MMBB is pleased to announce the introduction of MMBB Financial Wellness Institute (FWI), a convenient new way ...
MMBB Remembers Long-time Member the Rev. Dr. Henry H. Mitchell
NEW YORK, NY (1/20/22)—MMBB Financial Services commemorates the life and legacy of Rev. Henry H. Mitchell, Th.D., who transitioned to ...
Cleveland Baptist Association Executive Minister Rev. Yvonne Carter to Retire
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/19/22)—The retirement of Rev. Dr. Yvonne B. Carter, executive minister of the Cleveland Baptist Association (CBA), has ...
ABHMS Remains Sensitive to Uncertain Times; Continues to Plan Space for Grace National Event
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/13/22)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks the Lord’s guidance as we plan our national event, Space ...
New Task Force Announced: Interpreting the Impact of COVID-19 on Congregations
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/10/22)—In response to the interest of ABC congregations to continue to explore the impact of the ...
Book Explores Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Preaching
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/4/22)—In “The Polished King: Living Words of Martin Luther King Jr.,” Joseph Evans analyzes how King’s ...
ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force Concludes Work, Online Resources Available
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/22/21)—The ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force, formed in fall of 2020, concluded its year-long goals of planning ...
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 ...
ABHMS Releases OGHS Funds to ABC of Indiana and Kentucky in Response to Tornadoes
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/17/21)—On behalf of American Baptist Churches USA, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has released $7,500 ...
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 ...
American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky Calls New Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/14/21)—The Region Board of the American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky has called Rev. Mark ...
Former Missionary and American Baptist Computer Center Director Duncan Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/14/21)—Sam Wayne Duncan, former director of the American Baptist Computer Center (ABCC) and former International Ministries ...
Paul Rollet Becomes IM-Appointed Global Servant to the Philippines
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/13/21)—Since 2016, Rev. Dr. Paul Rollet has been serving as an associate global servant with International ...
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 ...
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 ...
MMBB Awarded Grant of $500,000 by Lilly Endowment Inc.
To Respond to Pastoral Leaders Adversely Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 12/6/21)—MMBB Financial Services is pleased ...
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 ...
ABHMS Awards ‘Beyond the Stained-Glass Ceiling’ Grants
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/1/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that co-preachers the Rev. Kamilah Hall Sharp and the ...
American Baptist Leaders Release “You Are Special” Storybook Video
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/1/21)—American Baptist Churches USA is pleased to offer a children’s storybook video for the American Baptist ...
ABHMS Celebrates National Network for Chaplains, Specialized Ministers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/23/21)—On Thursday afternoon, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) celebrated the soft launch of its National Network of ...
ABHMS Holds Virtual ‘Converge: Palmer Grant Consultation II’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/23/21)—When American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) hosted “Converge: Palmer Grant Consultation II” virtually on Tuesday ...
Inaugural Cohort of ABHMS Chaplaincy Certificate Program Celebrates Graduation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/18/21)—On Monday night, the inaugural cohort of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) “Chaplaincy Skills for ...
American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin Calls Welton-Mitchell as New Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/12/21)—On November 6, 2021 the Board of Managers of the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin enthusiastically ...
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 ...
Miguel De La Torre Reframes Theology Through the Eyes of People of Color During ABHMS’ Intercultural Leadership Institute
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/10/21)—“Rejecting Eurocentric Christianity” was the topic on Friday when the Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La ...
Board of General Ministries Advances Intentional Interim Plan, Elects Woods as General Secretary for 2022-2023 Term
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/6/21)—The Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA, during its November 5-7 meetings in ...
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, ...
American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Co-Creators Pitch Ideas to Audience via Livestream
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/21/21)—Six creative individuals seeking support for six unique visions. That was the scene when the second ...
The Rev. Dr. Cheryl Price Named Publisher of Judson Press
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/18/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and Judson Press are pleased to announce that the Rev ...
ABHMS’ Discipleship Summit Will Take Place Oct. 26 at Center for Continuous Learning
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/7/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Center for Continuous Learning will host the Discipleship Summit 2021 9 ...
ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force Announces Call for Papers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/6/21)—The ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force invites paper submissions for possible inclusion and presentation at "The Prophetic Rhythm ...
Students in IM’s Master in Theological Studies Program Receive $20,000 Gift from ABC Rocky Mountain Region
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/4/21)—International Ministries (IM) is excited to announce American Baptist Churches Rocky Mountain Region’s commitment to help provide ...
ABHMS’ CCL to Present Free ‘Savvy Student Loan Management’ Class
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/4/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) will present the free “Savvy Student Loan Management” online class 1-2:15 ...
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 ...
ABHMS Honors Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, Unveils New Learning Center
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/27/21)–American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) dedicated the new Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III Learning Center—which ...
ABHMS Announces 2021 Recipients of Prestigious Daniel E. Weiss Scholarships
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/20/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that Abigail Fell-Dewalt of Pine City, ...
The Anti-Racism Task Force: We Press On
A Spiritual Love Letter Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But ...
MMBB Makes Disaster Recovery Emergency Grants Available to Members
NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 9/15/21)—MMBB is offering emergency assistance to its members devastated by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana, Mississippi, and ...
Susan Gottshall to Retire from American Baptist Home Mission Societies After 20 Years of Service
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/14/21)—Susan Gottshall, associate executive director of Communications for American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) since 2005, will ...
Judson Press Book Encourages Evangelicals to Work for Justice and Peace
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/15/21)—“God’s Invitation to Peace and Justice: Sermons and Essays on Shalom,” published by Judson Press today, ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Calls for Applications for National Officer Positions
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/9/21)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) calls for applications for national officer positions for its national board ...
Hurricane Ida Leaves Great Need in its Wake; Give Now to One Great Hour of Sharing to Help
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/3/21)—From Louisiana to New York and into the New England region, Hurricane Ida stormed across the ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Elects New Officers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/3/21)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) hosted their 70th Annual Meeting on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Newly ...
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 ...
American Baptists Advocate on Behalf of People of Myanmar (Burma)
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/20/21)—A delegation of sixteen people representing various grassroots organizations including U.S. Burma diaspora communities and church ...
Executive Minister of Great Rivers Region Rev. Paul Gibson to Retire
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/20/21)—Rev. Paul H. Gibson, Executive Minister of the Great Rivers Region, has announced his retirement on ...
ABCUSA Announces American Baptist Churches Information Systems Staff Transitions, Retirement of Gerianne Blier
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/12/21)—Gerianne (Geri) Blier, American Baptist Churches Information Systems (ABCIS) Coordinator, and Manager of Name and Address ...
A Generosity Project Reflection: Is Generosity about Paying the Bills?
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame ...
ABHMS’ CCL to offer ‘Chaplaincy Skills for Community Ministry’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/3/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) will present “Chaplaincy Skills for Community Ministry” 6-8 p.m. ET Oct ...
New Book reveals Three M Structure for Prophetic Preaching
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/3/21)—The Rev. Dr. Reginald Williams, author of “Moving the Masses: Pillars of Prophetic Preaching,” understands and ...
CCL to Feature 2021-2022 Intercultural Leadership Institute; Deadline to Apply for Cohort is Aug. 13
VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/21/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Center for Continuous Learning will offer the 2021-2022 Intercultural Leadership Institute (ILI), ...
Aspiration, Reflection → Manifestation
The Anti-Racism Task Force invites you to reflection this month. We celebrate our time together at the Biennial Mission Summit ...
Book Invites Churches to Move Toward Authentic, Diverse Relationships
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/30/21)—“Real Connections: Ministries to Strengthen Church and Community Relationships” invites churches to move authentic relationships to ...
American Baptist Churches USA Holds First-ever Online Biennial Mission Summit, June 24-26, 2021
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/30/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA 2021 Biennial Mission Summit—An Online Experience met virtually June 24-26, 2021, ...
A Generosity Project Reflection: Stewardship and Sustainability
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame the ...
2021 ABCUSA Biennial Mission Summit Officially Begins
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/24/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA Biennial Mission Summit 2021 -- An Online Experience officially begins today, ...
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 ...
ABHMS’ Center for Continuous Learning Launches Website
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/16/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies will launch the website for its Center for Continuous Learning (CCL) ...
ABHMS’ CeCaLi Announces Summer and Fall Workshops
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/16/21)—CeCaLi XXI (Centro de Capacitación para Líderes del siglo XXI), a program of American Baptist Home Mission ...
The American Baptist Foundation Is Seeking Its Next Chief Executive Officer
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/16/21)—The American Baptist Foundation (ABF) is a ministry of the American Baptist Churches USA, organized in ...
American Baptist Women in Ministry to Host Biennial Mission Summit Workshop
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/10/21)—The Advisory Team of American Baptist Women in Ministry (ABWIM) will host a workshop, Radical. Redeemed ...
ABHMS Awards More Than $3 Million in 2020 Grants
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/9/21)—In a report to the board of directors at its virtual meeting June 7-8, the Rev ...
ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Holds Virtual Meeting June 3-4
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/9/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA Board of General Ministries met virtually on Thursday, June 3-Friday, June ...
Join The National Black Caucus’ 2021 Biennial Events
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/9/21)—Our Biennial Mission Summit Theme: “SOMETHING INSIDE SO STRONG” – Black American Baptists and Mental Health ...
Imagine: The ABHS Biennial Breakfast at Your Kitchen Table
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/7/21) This year’s ABHS-hosted “biennial breakfast” takes on a new twist: you do not have to ...
‘Judson Bible Journeys for Adults’ to debut fresh look, lesson redesign for fall
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/7/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies and Judson Press announce that the beloved quarterly group study resource ...
Judson Press offers 30 percent discount on three-book ‘Social Justice Library’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/7/21)—From now until June 26, Judson Press is offering 30 percent off the three-book set known ...
Book Exposes Racist, Classist Assumptions Entangled in Individualism Known as ‘Bootstrap Theology’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/4/21)—“Taking Apart Bootstrap Theology: Gospel of Generosity and Justice” unites scholarly critique with practical wisdom. The ...
First Baptist Church of Trumansburg, N.Y., to Receive 2021 George D. Younger Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/2/21)—First Baptist Church of Trumansburg, Trumansburg, N.Y., has been selected as the winner of the 2021 ...
ABHMS’ Spring Campaign Focuses on Operation Planting Hope
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/1/21)—During these difficult times, American Baptist Home Mission Societies has reimagined ways to positively impact marginalized ...
Past American Baptist Churches President James A. Scott Remembered
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/27/21)—Rev. Dr. James A. Scott, who served as president of American Baptist Churches USA from 1992 ...
Pray for the People of Goma: IM Global Servants Safe after Devastating Volcanic Eruption in Democratic Republic of the Congo
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/27/21)—On the evening of Saturday, May 22, 2021, the skies of the eastern Democratic Republic of the ...
MMBB CEO Awarded Honorary Degree
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/26/21)—MMBB is pleased and privileged to announce that on Saturday, May 15, 2021, our Chief Executive Officer Louis ...
Laura Alden to Retire from American Baptist Home Mission Societies; Served Denomination Close to Four Decades
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/26/21)—Laura Alden, publisher of Judson Press, will retire Sept. 30 after 38 years of service to several ...
International Ministries Endorses Christy Lafferty to Serve with AMOS Health and Hope in Nicaragua
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/26/21)—Christy Lafferty, who is currently employed by IM partner organization AMOS Health and Hope in Nicaragua, has ...
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 ...
UPDATE: ‘With Liberty and Justice for Some’ Receives Two National Awards
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/18/21)—The important and provocative book “With Liberty and Justice for Some: The Bible, the Constitution, and ...
American Baptist Churches USA Announces Renewed Focus on Spiritual Direction
Valley Forge, PA (ABNS 5/14/21) —As a continuation of its 10-year emphasis on spiritual transformation and formation in the life ...
ABCUSA Connections – 2021, Issue 1
Read our latest issue of ABCUSA Connections! Click here to view an interactive PDF ...
Rev. Dr. Albert P. Brinson Named Recipient of Sparrowk President’s Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/7/21)—Rev. Dr. Albert P. Brinson has been named the 2021 recipient of the Cora and John ...
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 ...
Eppinger Announced as Conference Historian for “Celebrating Ministering Women” Event
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/27/21)—The Planning Team of the “Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” Conference is excited to announce ...
One Great Hour of Sharing Announces 2021 Theme “Let Love Flow”
Dear American Baptists, The season for the promotion of One Great Hour of Sharing has begun! The theme of this ...
Promotional Videos for the 2021 Biennial Mission Summit Now Available
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/21/21) — American Baptist Churches USA releases two videos that congregations and ministry partners can use ...
International Ministries Announces Partnership and Participation in Virtual Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/21/21) — International Ministries will be a partnering sponsor of the first-ever online Biennial Mission Summit ...
ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force April 2021 Article
The Hard Work of Being Anti-Racist Introduction “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you ...
Rev. Ineda P. Adesanya to Receive Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/14/21)—The ABCUSA Committee on Christian Unity and Interfaith Relations received nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
ABHMS Names Head of Healing, Transforming Communities Ministry
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/13/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that the Rev. Lisa Harris Lee has assumed leadership ...
A Call for American Baptists to be in Prayer for People of Myanmar
You can access additional Call to Prayer for Myanmar resources here. April 12, 2021 Prayer Requests for Myanmar Please pray ...
You’re Invited to a Biennial Mission Summit Preview on April 20!
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/8/21)—American Baptists and friends are invited to a special Preview of the 2021 Biennial Mission Summit ...
Book Presents Invitation to Everyday Discipleship Centered Around Shared Meals
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/30/21)—“Table Life: An Invitation to Everyday Discipleship” presents a compelling invitation to everyday discipleship that is ...
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 ...
A Palm Sunday Meditation
The Kingdom of God Is justice and peace And joy in the Holy Sprit Come, Lord And open in us ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
ABCUSA General Secretary Releases Statement Following Atlanta Shootings
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/19/21)—Interim General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods released a statement on March 19, 2021, following the March ...
ABHMS Celebrates Ministry of Retiring Leadership Team Member
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/17/21)—The Rev. Dr. Marilyn P. Turner-Triplett will retire from American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) on May ...
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 ...
For Women’s History Month, ABHMS Makes it Easy to Support African-American Women Ministers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/23/21)—In conjunction with Women’s History Month, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) makes it easy to ...
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 ...
ABHMS Lifts Up World Council of Churches’ ‘Thursdays in Black’ Campaign
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/4/21)—As a member of the World Council of Churches (WCC), American Baptist Home Mission Societies lifts ...
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 ...
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 ...
ABCUSA Office of General Secretary and Burma Refugee Commission Issue Call to Prayer for Myanmar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/26/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary and the American Baptist Churches Burma ...
Remembering John A. Sundquist
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/22/21)—Rev. Dr. John A. Sundquist, who served as Executive Director of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force: A Call to Just Action
The Call On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered in the streets of Minneapolis, Minn. His name was added ...
ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary to Highlight Lenten Reflections on Website
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/16/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary this Lenten Season highlights two Lenten ...
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 ...
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 ...
Nominated ABCUSA Officers Announced for 2022-2023 Biennium
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/14/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Nominating Committee has nominated the following persons to serve as ...
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 ...
Where Do We Go From Here? A Response to the Attack on the Capitol
The article below, written by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, was originally published by the Christian Citizen on January 11, 2021, and is ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
$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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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," ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
Baptist World Alliance Invites American Baptist Participation May 29, 30 and 31
The first ever virtual global BWA worship service is this week, and will feature praises and prayers from around the ...
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 ...
National Council of Churches to Hold Virtual Ecumenical Memorial Service to Mourn Lives Lost to COVID-19
The National Council of Churches USA (NCC) will hold a public online memorial service on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at ...
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, ...
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 ...
ABCUSA Connections – 2020, Issue 1
Read our latest issue of ABCUSA Connections! Click here to view an interactive PDF ...
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, ...
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 ...
Join us on May 7 for a Webinar Looking at Reopening Churches
Note: This Webinar occurred on May 7, 2020. View a recording of the webinar here. As state and local authorities ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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
Watch the video below for a message from Dr. C. Jeff Woods, Acting General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA, ...
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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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, ...
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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A Letter from Rev. Soozi Whitten Ford
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Sent Before His Face, Live Stream Readings
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ABC of Maine Update – COVID-19
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COVID-19 Letter from International Ministries CEO
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Celebrating Ministering Women Early Registration Deadline Approaches; Hear from Engaging Speakers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/5/20)—The early registration deadline for June's "Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready." Conference has been extended to ...
Judson Press Implements Procedures for Employee Health, Continuity of Business for Customers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/21/20)—Given the COVID-19 pandemic and the virus’ spread in the United States, Judson Press has implemented ...
MMBB Financial Services Implements Remote Operations
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/16/20)—In response to the recommended guidelines to contain the spread of COVID-19, on Monday, March 16, ...
Prayer, Caution Urged Surrounding Coronavirus
March 5, 2020 American Baptists are encouraged to be in prayer for those affected by COVID-19, the coronavirus. As new ...
ABWM Partners with ABCNJ to Bring Christian Education and STEAM Program to Baptist Camp Lebanon
VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/4/20)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries is partnering with American Baptist Churches of New Jersey to bring Hi-eSTEAM, a ...
ABHMS’ ISOE Program Receives $70,000 Endowment from Cleveland Church
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/13/20)—Restoration Ministries of Greater Cleveland Inc.—a small church formerly known as Covenant Baptist Church—has blessed American ...
American Baptist Foundation to Continue Service Remotely
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/16/20)—In line with guidance received from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania associated with the spread of COVID-19, ...
American Baptist Home Mission Societies Implements Interim Telework Plan
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/16/20)—Beginning Monday, March 16, the majority of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) staff will work ...
A Message from ABC of Wisconsin
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ABHMS Announces Keynote Speakers for Space for Grace 2020
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/28/20)—The Rev. Jim Wallis and the Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook will be among the keynote speakers ...
ABHMS Continues Socially Responsible Investing With Two Recent Initiatives
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/20)—In continuing its commitment to socially responsible investing, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) was the ...
National Executive Council Encourages Spiritual Practices Ahead of Lent
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/19/20)—The National Executive Council encourages all American Baptists to embrace the upcoming Lenten Season in order to ...
Burma Refugee Commission Recommends Plan of Action After New Expanded Travel Ban Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/18/20)—On January 31, 2020, President Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation that expands Travel Ban 3.0 to certain ...
American Baptist Churches of Michigan Calls Next Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/12/20)—The American Baptist Churches of Michigan announced in January that the Region board voted to approve the ...
Registration Now Open for “Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready.”
Note added on 5/29/20 - This conference has been postponed and rescheduled for June 2022. Visit www.radicalredeemedready.com for more information ...
ABWM Announces New Goal to Support Baptist Women’s Ministries of Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/3/20)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) seeks to raise $10,000 by the end of February to support ...
ABHMS Holds Mission Consultation, Briefing with Regional Executive Ministers Council
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/3/20)—At its Leadership and Mission Building last week, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) held a Mission ...
ABCUSA, DCBC Leaders Visit Chin Christian University, Lead Baptist History and Identity Lectures
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/29/20)—Chin Christian University (CCU) in Hakha, Myanmar sponsored lectures on Baptist History and Identity from January ...
IM Responds with Relief for Outbreak of Coronavirus
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/29/20)—The outbreak of the Coronavirus in Mainland China has been followed by reports of cases of ...
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We encourage you to share one of your favorite Martin Luther King, Jr., quotes this week, in recognition of Martin ...
ABCORI Executive Minister Wiles Announces Retirement Plans
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/17/20)—Rev. Dr. Tom Wiles informed the Board of Ministries of the American Baptist Churches Of Rhode ...
Keynote Speakers Announced for June 2020 Celebrating Ministering Women Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/15/20)—The Planning Team of the “Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference, meeting June 16-19, 2020 ...
Cassel Begins New Role as Associate Executive Director – Development Advisory Services for American Baptist Foundation (ABF)
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/14/20)—The American Baptist Foundation (ABF) is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2020, Linda ...
ABHMS Offers Update Regarding Recovery from Puerto Rico Earthquakes
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/16/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) offers an update regarding the situation in Puerto Rico since ...
ABHMS Launches Professional Network for Chaplains, Others in Specialized Ministry
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/27/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that it is developing and sponsoring the “National Network of ...
Prayers, Support Invited Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico
Following Saturday morning’s 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Puerto Rico, Acting General Secretary C. Jeff Woods encouraged prayer saying, “We continue ...
2020-2021 ABC Directory/Planning Calendar Now Available!
The 2020-2021 ABC Directory/Planning Calendar is available for download. We invite you to print this calendar as a reference tool ...
OGHS Funds Released in Response to Earthquake in Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/9/20)—In response to the 6.4-magnitude earthquake that shook Puerto Rico Tuesday morning, American Baptist Home Mission ...
As We Enter 2020…A Message from American Baptist Churches USA Acting General Secretary
Happy New Year! Have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? “I resolve to…” As Christians, perhaps these should be ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries to Host Free Webinars for Women and Girls
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/6/20)—American Baptist Women's Ministries will be returning January 9, 2020 with a highly interactive webinar that ...
Book Emphasizes Perspectives of African-American Women on Leadership Theories
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/6/20)—In “Meant for Good: Fundamentals of Womanist Leadership,” author, speaker, advisor and thought-leader Debora Jackson highlights ...
ABCUSA Young Adult Caucus Meets, Plans for Future
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/20/19)—Leadership of the Young Adult Caucus of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met November 8 at ...
American Baptist Churches Mission Table Event to be Held May 2020
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/18/19)—The American Baptist Churches Board of General Ministries announces a Mission Table, to take place May ...
Significant Historical Book Commemorates 200th Anniversary of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/20/19)—In commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School’s beginnings—with thirteen men and ...
An Advent Devotion: Mary’s Magnificat
Luke 1: 46b-55 Isaiah 35: 1-10 “God is turning the world upside down.” Whatever else can be said about Mary’s ...
A Look Back at Over 40 Years of Ministry with Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer
Retiring General Secretary Lee B. Spitzer shares about his ministry foundation, his passions in ministry, and his plans for the ...
Parkesburg Baptist Church Recipient of 2018 Widow’s Mite Award
PARKESBURG, PA (ABNS 12/9/19)—On behalf of American Baptist Churches USA, MMBB Financial Services honors Parkesburg Baptist Church in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania ...
ABHMS Awards Close to $2 Million in Mission Dollars in 2019
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/18/19)—In keeping with its historic mission and strategic priorities of cultivating leaders, equipping disciples, and healing ...
Woods Elected as Acting General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/10/19)—At the November 2019 meeting of the Board of General Ministries, the Board voted to approve ...
ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary Dedicates Robert A. Roblee Ministry Building
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/10/19)—The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Robert A. Roblee Ministry Building was dedicated on Friday afternoon, ...
Generosity…Helps Carry the Load
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary Relocates to New Building – Oct. 17-18
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/7/19)—The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Office of the General Secretary, along with the American Baptist ...
ABHMS Hosts ‘Co-Creators Incubator Demo Day’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/18/19)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) six previously chosen Co-Creators participated in the Co-Creators Incubator Demo ...
ABHMS’ Longest-Serving Volunteer Receives National-Recognition Ministry Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/18/19)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray has presented the 2019 national-recognition Jitsuo ...
Generosity Is…Giving Ourselves to God
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors ...
ABCUSA Announces New Minister for Creation Justice
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/4/19)—On October 1, 2019, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary welcomed Rev. Rebecca Driscoll into the ...
ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary Invites Participation in Golden Rule 2020
Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you! VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/3/19)—The ABCUSA Office of the General ...
ABCUSA General Secretary Asks Presidential Candidates to Focus on Poverty
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/2/19)—Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), has joined with more than ...
Reflections on Green Lake Conference Center’s 75th Anniversary
Kevin Walden writes: The value that our camping and conference ministries add to congregational and pastoral effectiveness is priceless. Green ...
Spitzer to Retire December 31, 2019; Letters Invited
As previously announced, Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), will be retiring on ...
Myanmar Military Drops Case Against Kachin Leader
The Myanmar military dropped the case against Rev. Dr. Hkalam Samson, president of the Kachin Baptist Convention of Myanmar, who ...
IM Responds to Destruction Wrought by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/5/19)—Hurricane Dorian, which over the Labor Day weekend was one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on ...
ABCUSA General Secretary Urges Prayers on September 8, 2019, for Kachin Baptist Leader and Members
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/4/19)—On Wednesday, September 4, American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Lee B. Spitzer published a letter to ...
New Title Explores Baptism, Communion from Baptist Perspective
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/4/19)—New from Judson Press, “River of Life, Feast of Grace: Baptism, Communion, and Discipleship” considers the ...
ABHMS Hosts First ‘Intercultural Institute for Emerging Leaders’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/11/19)—Approximately 44 young people aged 21-39 from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds participated in the first ...
ABHMS Monitors Hurricane Dorian; Accepts Donations for Relief Efforts Through OGHS
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/5/19)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is monitoring the status of Hurricane Dorian. If a need ...
ABHMS Launches Fundraising Campaign to Repair, Replace Roofs in Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/3/19)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) hosted a livestream broadcast from its Leadership and Mission Building ...
ABHMS Awards Grants in 2019’s Second Quarter
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/6/19)—During 2019’s second quarter, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) awarded $257,220 in grants to 27 ...
ABHMS Joins Japanese Baptist Church in Celebrating 120 Years of Faithful Service
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/18/19)—Close to 300 people were on hand Sept. 14 to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the ...
ABWM Partners in Domestic Violence Prevention and Education 2-Day Training
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/23/19)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries partners with Capital Area Baptist Association, American Baptist Churches of New York ...
ABHMS Accepts OGHS Donations for Hurricane Imelda Relief Efforts
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/23/19)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is accepting donations through One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) ...
Burma Refugee Commission Releases Declaration of Concern for Safety of President of the Kachin Baptist Convention of Myanmar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/30/19)—The American Baptist Churches Burma Refugee Commission released a Declaration of Concern on August 30, expressing ongoing ...
American Baptists Called to Prayer; Burma Refugee Commission Representatives Send Letter Expressing Concern to UN Secretary-General and US Government
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/14/19)—On behalf of the Burma Refugee Commission, American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Lee B. Spitzer, Rev ...
The Collective Conscience of our Country: A Pastoral Letter from ABCUSA General Secretary Lee Spitzer
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Delegates of the Alliance of Asian American Baptist Churches Visit Denominational Partners
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American Baptist Churches Welcomes the Alliance of Asian American Baptist Churches
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Call for One Great Hour of Sharing Contributions to Aid Victims of Midwest Floods
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ABCUSA General Secretary Affirms American Baptist Solidarity with the Muslim Victims of the Mosque Attack in New Zealand
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$10,000 Match Offered by Christian Community Credit Union for Online Masters of Theological Studies Program
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Judson Press Invites Customers to Restock the [Library] Shelves
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Younger Award Nominations Open
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One Great Hour of Sharing Funds Released in Response to California Wildfires
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ABCUSA Announces 2018 Awards for Matthew 25 Grant
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Board Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at New Facility
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Associate Missionary Appointed to Serve in Theological Education in Costa Rica
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies, American Baptist Extension Corporation, American Baptist Women’s Ministries Reschedule Relocation
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Invites Nominations for the 2019 Shine the Light Award
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Update from ABCUSA President Josué Gómez-Menéndez
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ABHMS, Judson Press Present Dr. Henry H. Mitchell with Legacy Award
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American Baptists Encouraged to Participate in New Baptist Covenant’s 10th Anniversary Summit
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Judson Press Book Uses the Teaching Model of Jesus for Educator Growth and Effectiveness
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Early-Bird Discount Deadline Extended for ABHMS’ Space for Grace 2018 Urban Retreat
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New Title Bookmarks the First Five-Years of the Sankofa Institute at Oblate School of Theology
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Register Today for “Local Churches and Global Moral Issues” Continuing Education Experience
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Calls for U.S. Accountability Regarding Migrant Family Separation
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Welcomes New Chief Development Officer
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Lifts Up Ways to Help Immigrant Families
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Faye Carol Yarbrough Endorsed for Global Mission Service in South Africa
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Young Pastors Gather for ABHMS’ ‘Connect 2018’
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“Local Churches and Global Moral Issues” Continuing Education Experience Announced
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American Baptist Historical Society Announces Call for Papers for Torbet Prize
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ABHMS Board of Directors Hears Update on Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico
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IM Responds to a Destructive Volcanic Eruption in Guatemala and Political Unrest in Nicaragua
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Decries Migrant Family Separation
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ABCUSA General Secretary Sends Letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions
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American Baptists Express Concern About Turmoil in Nicaragua
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ABHMS posts Refugee Council USA’s advocacy toolkit for World Refugee Day
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Brief History of the Professional Ministries Team
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2019 Biennial Mission Summit – Application to Perform
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ABHMS encourages American Baptists to apply for NBC grants
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ABHMS to Host Intercultural Ethnic Women Conference in July
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AB Women’s Ministries to Host Free Webinar on ‘Women Changemakers in the Qur’an and Bible’
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Ambassador Lynn of Myanmar Embassy in Washington D.C. Visits Valley Forge Headquarters
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Registration Opens for ABHMS’ Highly Anticipated Space for Grace 2018 Urban Retreat
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ABHMS Hires Personnel to Support ‘Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico’
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Renowned Christian Leader from Beirut, Lebanon, to Conduct Bible Study Series at World Mission Conference
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Opens Registration for Upcoming Fall Women’s Conference on Self-Care and Wellness
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces 2018 Shine the Light Award Recipient
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Are You Sensing a Call to Global Mission?
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Register Now for the World Mission Conference on July 4–7
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Opens Registration for Upcoming Summer Conference for Women and Girls
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries to Host a Free Webinar for Women About Dating Violence
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ABHMS Continues Collaborative Home Mission Framework with Gatherings in Massachusetts
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Judson Press Book Helps Churches Determine If They Are Ready For Growth
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New Executive Director of American Baptist Women’s Ministries Invites Women to ‘Meet’ Her in Upcoming Webinar
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Judson Press Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Treasured Worship Resource with a New Edition
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Civil-rights Leader the Rev. Dr. Samuel Berry McKinney Dies
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ABHMS Garners 9 Awards from Religion Communicators Council
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American Baptist Women’s Ministries Has New Domain Name: www.abwomensministries.org
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ABHMS Stands with CWS in Urging Extension of Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
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ABHMS Convenes Aligned Action Network, Other Collaborative Gatherings in Glendale, Calif.
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies Urges American Baptists to Stand with Refugees
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Sign Up Today for the Puerto Rico Sister Churches Initiative
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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., ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
$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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Love Gift is 85!
Love Gift, an initiative of women across American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) to help support the full range of American ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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) ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Cape Cod Resident Commissioned to Serve in Africa
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/11/16)—On October 2, 2016, Marilyn Raatz was commissioned by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) for mission ...
Retirement: A Journey – Part Two
General Secretary Emeritus A. Roy Medley shares thought-provoking insights regarding his retirement journey so far. In the first of a ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
$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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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,” ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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,” ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
ABHMS Executive Director, Government Personnel to Participate in Panel at Ministers’ Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/3/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray will participate in a panel ...
Third Free Brian McLaren Bible Study Video Available on ABHMS’ Website
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/3/16)—Available now for free viewing on American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) website is the third ...
ABHMS Co-Files Climate Change-Related Shareholder Resolutions at Annual Meetings of Three Corporations
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/3/16)—As a member of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), American Baptist Home Mission Societies ...
Walter Rauschenbusch Family Papers Closed Through December 2016 for Curatorial Care
ATLANTA, GA (ABNS 6/2/16)—The Walter Rauschenbusch Family Papers will be closed to researchers from May 1 through December 31, 2016, so ...
West Virginia Couple Endorsed to Serve in Mexico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/2/16)—Denise Osejo and the Rev. Juan Aragón of Ravenswood, West Virginia, have been endorsed to serve ...
Dr. Alfred Fletcher Named MRD Acting Associate General Secretary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/31/16)—The Rev. Dr. Alfred J. Fletcher of China, Maine, will begin a 13-month term this summer ...
ABHMS Announces Ministry-Enhancing Staffing Transitions
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/23/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies' (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray today announced a number of ...
ABCUSA Announces Change in Staffing, Departure of Chief Human Resources Officer
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/20/16)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Office of the General Secretary will transition to a different way ...
ABHMS Executive Director to Speak at Asian Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/17/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray will be the closing speaker ...
ABCCONN Executive Minister Rev. Dr. Judy G. Allbee Announces Retirement
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/17/16)—The Rev. Dr. Judy G. Allbee, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut (ABCCONN), ...
ABCUSA Announces Spring 2016 Awards for Matthew 25 Grant, Change in Structure
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/16)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) announces the spring 2016 awards for its Matthew 25 Grant. There ...
Judson Press Book Connects Comic Book Superhero Fans with Heart and Word of God
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/16)—What does a comic book superhero have in common with the gospel of Jesus Christ? Readers ...
Another Free Brian McLaren Bible Study Video Available on ABHMS’ Website
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/16)—Available now for free viewing on American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) website is the second ...
Susan Gillies Awarded Honorary Degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/10/16)—Susan Gillies, the Interim General Secretary for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) and a resident of ...
Dr. Samuel Chetti, Executive Minister of ABCOFLASH, Announces December 31, 2017 Retirement Date
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/4/16)—On April 16, Dr. Samuel Chetti, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles, ...
ABHMS Calls for 2016 Palmer Grant Applications
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/2/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is calling for applications for 2016 grants from the Virginia ...
ABHMS Launches New Website, Features Free Brian McLaren Bible Study Video
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/27/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues its nearly 200-year-old commitment to domestic mission across the ...
$7,000 in OGHS Emergency Relief Funds to Ecuador, More Help Needed
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/20/16)—An initial grant of $7,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) emergency relief funds is ...
David Stone, Former NAP Christian Center Director, Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/19/16)—The Rev. Dr. David Stone, former executive director of Neighborhood Ministries, Campbell, Ohio, died April 9 ...
$5,000 in OGHS Emergency Relief Funds to Japan, More Help Needed
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/19/16)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is working with the Japan Baptist Union (JBU) to respond quickly ...
Harold Germer, Former Board of Educational Ministries Staff Member, Dies in Florida
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/15/16)—Dr. Harold (Hal) D. Germer, who served the American Baptist Board of Educational Ministries (BEM) in the ...
Judson Press Title Helps Churches Fund the Vision
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/15/16)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, releases a giver-centered guide to growing ...
Associate General Secretary Leo S. Thorne Announces Retirement
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/14/16)—The Rev. Dr. Leo S. Thorne has announced his retirement as Associate General Secretary for Mission Resource ...
American Baptist Home Mission Societies Celebrates Mission, Launches Conversation About Vision for Future
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/12/16)—In the soaring sanctuary of Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, Dr. Clifford Johnson, ...
American Baptist International Ministries Calls New Executive Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/6/16)—The Board of Directors of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) announced on April 5 that it has ...
Judson Press Releases Devotional to Inspire Christian Writers & Speakers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/1/16)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, releases a devotional for Christian ...
American Baptist Quarterly Issue Features Articles from Young Scholars in Baptist Academy
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/31/16)—The current issue of American Baptist Quarterly (ABQ) entitled “John Bunyan and the Baptist Academy” features ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Celebrates 65 Years of Ministry with Women and Girls
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/31/16)—On June 11, 1951, in Buffalo, New York, sixteen hundred women from the American Baptist Convention ...
The Rev. Dr. Paul Martin Dies; Was President/CEO of American Baptist Seminary of the West
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/31/16)—The Rev. Dr. Paul Martin, president/CEO and professor of Pastoral Theology at American Baptist Seminary of ...
ABHMS, Other ICCR Members Compel ExxonMobil to Address ‘Moral Imperative’ Proposal on Global Warming
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/30/16)—The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ruled March 24 that climate change-related resolutions must appear on ...
AB Women’s Ministries Commits to Engaging in Beloved Community
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/29/16)—In response to events in Ferguson, Charleston, Baltimore, over the last few years and divisive rhetoric ...
Judson Press Devotional Inspires Christian Writers & Speakers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/23/16)—A new devotional for Christian writers and speakers by five award-winning authors is now available to ...
Beth Hettrick Berry Named 2016 Recipient of ABWM Shine the Light Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/10/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces that Beth Hettrick Berry of the Wakefield Baptist Church in Wakefield, ...
ABHMS Signs Letter Urging House Passage of Criminal Justice Reform
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/10/16)—As a member of the Interfaith Criminal Justice Coalition, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has ...
ABHMS to Celebrate New Mission Emphasis, Leadership with April 8 Service in D.C.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/2/16)—You’re invited to celebrate with American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) as we mark our new ...
Emerson and Ivy Wu Move to Hong Kong and Expand Their Ministry
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/1/16)—Emerson and Ivy Wu, originally from Columbus, Ohio, have recently expanded their role in Asia. They ...
ABHMS Shares Proxy Voting Guide for Socially Responsible Investing
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/25/16)—As part of its Socially Responsible Investing ministry and in time for the 2016 proxy voting ...
American Baptist Historical Society Announces Opening of Executive Director Search Process
ATLANTA, GA (ABNS 2/22/16)—The American Baptist Historical Society has announced the opening of a search process for its next Executive Director ...
ABHMS Calls for Children in Poverty Grant Applications by April 27
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/19/16)—Congregations, regions and community ministries related to American Baptist Churches USA are invited to apply for ...
American Baptists Respond to Water Crisis in Flint
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/19/16)—In response to the water crisis in Flint, Mich., American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Disaster Relief ...
Young Adult Women Find Life Guidance through Biblical Women Mentors
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/18/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries and Judson Press are co-sponsoring a free webinar for young adult women ...
Case Statements Available for Seven American Baptist Churches Priorities
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/18/16)—Case Statements for the seven priority topics for American Baptist Churches (ABC), which surfaced at the 2015 ...
Judson Press Contemporary Bible Study on Women in Scripture Reveals New Possibilities and Perspectives
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/16/16)—Are the ancient women of the Bible relevant today? Yes. Stories of women in the Bible ...
ABHMS Joins Other ICCR Members in Appealing ExxonMobil’s Efforts to Ban Proposal
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/16/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) joined other members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Presence at National Events for Advocacy
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/8/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries will have a presence at the United Nations Commission on the Status ...
ABHMS Urges Tyson Foods Shareholders to Adopt Water Stewardship Policy
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/4/16)—Continuing its commitment to socially responsible investing, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will present a ...
IM Missionary Couple to Serve in Togo, West Africa
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/3/16)—The Rev. Holale C. Azondjagni and his wife, Awenam Anifrani, of Evanston, Illinois, have been assigned ...
Amelia OldCrow Dies; Served on ABHMS, ABCUSA Boards
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/2/16)—Amelia (Two Bulls-Petter) OldCrow, 72, of Lodge Grass, Mont., died on Jan. 27 at her daughter’s ...
Florida Couple Commissioned as Home Missionaries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/2/16)—In a service held at Church of the Beatitudes, St. Petersburg, Fla., on Sunday, the reverends ...
Deliris Carrión-Joseph Begins Ministry in Mexico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/1/16)—The Rev. Deliris Carrión-Joseph, an International Ministries (IM) missionary since 1998, began a new ministry serving at Deborah's ...
Clergywomen Who Suffered Perinatal Loss Help Others Heal By Sharing Stories in Judson Press Book
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/1/16)—According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 million fetal losses occur ...
Judson Press Honored with Three Titles in Illumination Book Awards
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/27/16)—Judson Press has received three awards in the 2016 Illumination Book Awards. The books are judged ...
American Baptists Respond to Damage at Bacone College
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/27/16)—In response to damage caused by torrential rain, gale-force winds and severe flooding in Oklahoma during ...
Jan Ballard Promoted to Assistant Director of ABHS
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/26/16)—Archivist Jan Ballard has been promoted to the new position of Assistant Director of the American ...
Orientation to American Baptist Life to Integrate with 2017 Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/21/16)—Orientation to American Baptist Life (OTABL) will be integrated into the American Baptist Churches (ABC) 2017 ...
New Country of Service for Ketly and Vital Pierre
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/20/16)—The new year for Ketly and Vital Pierre included a new ministry that began in the ...
Herschell Daney Dies; Served as ABHMS Director of Indian Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/19/16)—Herschell Eugene Daney, 87, who had served as American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) director of ...
Let Us Remember the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/15/16)—"Dr. Martin Luther King’s message of non-violence is as poignant today as it was a generation ...
ABHMS Receives Lilly Grant to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/12/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has received a grant of $1 million as part of ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces Summer 2016 Events for Women and Girls
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/5/16)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries is hosting two concurrent events for women and girls in July 2016 ...
Borquists Named Regional Missionaries for Southeast Asia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/18/15)—Ann and Bruce Borquist, International Ministries (IM) missionaries since 1987, are beginning a new ministry as ...
American Baptist Leaders Participate in White House Effort to Elevate Dialogue on Religious Pluralism
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABNS 12/17/15)—Today, the Rev. A. Roy Medley, general secretary, American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), and Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, managing ...
Ohio Couple Commissioned for Missionary Service in the Caribbean
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/16/15)—Peter and Sarah McCurdy of Madison, Ohio, were commissioned to serve as American Baptist International Ministries ...
ABHMS Encourages BJC Essay Scholarship Contest Entries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/14/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages entries to the 2016 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest, ...
ABHMS to Launch ‘America for Christ Offering 2016’ in January
VALLEY FORGE, PA (12/14/15)—On Jan. 1, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will launch the “America for Christ Offering 2016,” ...
Mid-American Baptist Churches Names New Associate Regional Ministers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (12/10/15)—The Mid-American Baptist Churches on Wednesday, December 9, announced the addition of three Associate Region Ministers (ARMs), ...
ABHMS Urges Support for Syrian Refugees, Recommends Resource
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/24/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges American Baptist individuals and congregations to take action and speak ...
Film Documentary, Act of Faith, Commended
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/23/15)—With fears of Syrian refugees being compared to fears of Japanese Americans during WWII, it is helpful ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces Immigration Immersion Experience for Women
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/19/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces an immigration immersion experience to Mexico and California for women, February 28-March ...
ABC Ohio Announces New Executive Minister Rev. Dr. Ernest H. Jones
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/19/15)—The Executive Minister Search Committee for the American Baptist Churches of Ohio announces the call of the ...
ABHMS’ ‘Space for Grace’ Coverage Continues; National Event Urged Attendees to Create Positive Change
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/17/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues telling the powerful story of its national "Space for Grace" ...
Board of General Ministries Elects Interim General Secretary, Recognizes Medley as General Secretary Emeritus
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/17/15)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met November 12-14, 2015, at ...
Susan Gillies Elected as Interim General Secretary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/12/15)—Susan Gillies was elected to serve as Interim General Secretary by the Board of General Ministries at ...
2015 Mission Table Surfaces Seven Priorities for American Baptist Churches
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/12/15)—The second American Baptist Churches Mission Table met November 9-11, 2015, at the Double Tree hotel in ...
Great Rivers Region Appoints Rev. Paul Gibson as Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/11/15)—The Rev. Paul H. Gibson, a native of North Dakota, has been named as the next Executive ...
Post-election Call to Prayer: Haiti
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/10/15)—Unrest following the Haitian elections of October 25 has caused disruption and some acts of violence in ...
Attendees of ABHMS’ ‘Space for Grace’ Urged to Correct Injustice, Create Change
VALLEY FORGE, PA (11/9/15)—From shedding tears to roaring with laughter, attendees at American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) national Space ...
Winners of Young Adult Women’s Essay Contest Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/9/15)—Judson Press and American Baptist Women’s Ministries are pleased to announce the winners of the “Sisters ...
With New Leadership, ABHMS Presses On, Sharing God’s Reconciling Love Across the Home Mission Field
LOS ANGELES, CA (ABNS 11/5/15)—“We are here today looking back at where we come from, realizing we are still on ...
ABWM Introduces Young Adult Women’s Ministries Advisory Team
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/30/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries has established a Young Adult Women’s Ministries Advisory Team to work with ...
Melanie Baggao Commissioned to Serve in the Middle East
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/26/15)—Melanie Baggao of Placentia, California, was commissioned to serve with American Baptist International Ministries (IM) in ...
ABCUSA Awards Fall Matthew 25 Grants
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/26/15)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) announces the fall 2015 awards for its Matthew 25 Grant. A ...
Medley to Retire at End of 2015, Letters Invited
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/26/15)—As previously announced, Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), ...
AB Women’s Ministries Announces Virtual Mission Encounter “See…the Beloved Community”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/21/15)—“See…the Beloved Community,” based on the 2015-2016 national mission focus of American Baptist Women’s Ministries of ...
Spiritual Renewal is New Ministry Focus for IM Missionaries Joyce and David Reed
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/21/15)—Joyce and David Reed, American Baptist International Ministries (IM) missionaries, are striking out in a new ...
“Liberties for All” Workshop from AB Historical Society
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/21/15)—“Liberties for All” will be the theme of an American Baptist Historical Society workshop led by ...
Judson Press Book Reveals Trials and Triumphs of Ministry and Life as a Korean American Clergywoman
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/20/15)—The topic of women in ministry has been an enduring, controversial subject in many denominations. How ...
Memorial Service, Contributions Announced for the Rev. Steven Case
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/20/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that a memorial service for beloved lifelong American Baptist ...
ABHS Announces Winner of 2015 Torbet Prize
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/15/15)—The American Baptist Historical Society proudly announces that Andrew Gardner is the winner of the 2015 ...
Rev. Steven Case, Beloved American Baptist Pastor and Leader, Passes Away
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/13/15)—A lifelong American Baptist fully engaged in the life of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), the ...
ABHMS Marks Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week by Offering Variety of Resources
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/12/15)—Oct. 25-31 is Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week, and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptists ...
Medley Represents Baptist World Alliance at Synod of Bishops on the Family
American Baptist Churches General Secretary A. Roy Medley is representing the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) as the BWA fraternal delegate at ...
Retirement Announced for Historical Society Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/8/15)—Deborah Bingham Van Broekhoven will retire as executive director of the American Baptist Historical Society (ABHS) ...
ABHMS Signs Statement Against Human Trafficking
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/7/15)—As a member of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), American Baptist Home Mission Societies ...
Complete Pastoral Caregiver’s Casebook Series Now Available from Judson Press
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/1/15)—Just in time for Pastoral Care Week, celebrated October 25–31, Judson Press is releasing two new titles ...
$10,000 in OGHS Funds Sent to Provide Relief for Syrian Refugees
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/17/15)—The Board of Directors of IM officially expressed its long-term commitment to supporting Syrian refugee and IDP ...
IM Issues Resolution on Syrian Refugee Crisis
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/17/15)—The Board of Directors of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) unanimously adopted a resolution calling upon American ...
Kachin Baptist Convention Delegation Visits Mission Center
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/10/15)—On September 2, 2015, a delegation of the Kachin Baptist Convention (KBC), Burma, led by General Secretary ...
Women’s Intercultural and Interfaith Exchange Announced for August 2016
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/3/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) and American Baptist Women in Ministry (ABWIM) will co-sponsor with religious leaders ...
Registration Extended for National Gathering Grappling with Today’s Tough Questions
VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/1/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that registration has been extended for its national “Space for ...
Congregations Launch World Mission Offering 2015 on September 1
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/31/15)—A story of transformation in the central-European country of Hungary is the subject of the 2015 ...
ABWM Announces New Mission Focus “See…the Beloved Community: Transformative Relationships”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/27/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces its mission focus theme for 2015-2016, “See…the Beloved Community: Transformative Relationships.” ...
Rare Crow Indian Film Restored
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/26/15)—The American Baptist Historical Society will hold a free public showing of two rare historical films, ...
American Baptists Join Baptist Family in Prayer for Carter
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/25/15)—American Baptists join with the larger Baptist family in the US and globally in offering prayers ...
Janet DeWitt Dies; Served ABHMS’ Macedonia Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/24/15)—Janet Loraine (Herring) DeWitt, 88—administrator of the Macedonia Ministries program, part of the Personal and Public ...
AB Women’s Ministries Seeks Nominations for Shine the Light Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/24/15)—Nominations are being accepted now for the 2016 Shine the Light Award. The Shine the Light ...
Judson Press Title Dispels Misconceptions About Young Adult Faith
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/18/15)—According to the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion and Public Life, many young adults who ...
American Baptists Respond to Devastation in Myanmar with $10,000 OGHS Emergency Grant
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/7/15)—Massive floods and strong winds in Myanmar (formerly Burma) have impacted more than 259,000 people across ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Holds G.I.R.L.S. Leadership Academy
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/3/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries held the G.I.R.L.S. Leadership Academy in Overland Park, Kansas, in June, concurrent ...
2015 World Mission Offering Highlights International Ministries Partner in Hungary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/3/15)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) partner HBAid is now managing 49 formerly government-run schools throughout this ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Celebrates Women’s Day
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/31/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries celebrated Women’s Day with a day-long event attended by women and girls ...
Judson Press & ABWM Scholarship Essay Contest Website Opens for Entrants
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/31/15)—On August 1, 2015, the website for the Judson Press & American Baptist Women’s Ministries Sisters ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces New Officers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/31/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces 2015-2018 term officers elected during the annual meeting of American Baptist ...
Registration Begins for “Sacred Space: Bullying in Church Youth Groups”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/30/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries has opened registration at www.abwministries.org/vme for its upcoming virtual mission encounter, “Sacred ...
IM Sets Course for the Future: Areas for Focused Growth Identified
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/28/15)—In a watershed vote that both affirmed the historical strengths of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) ...
ABHMS Sponsors Service to Celebrate ADA
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/28/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) was among the sponsors of an interfaith service held Sunday ...
Five million pennies in five months! Can we do it?
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/27/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) asks churches and organizations across the United States and Puerto ...
ABHMS Applauds New Resources on Mental Health for Faith Leaders
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/16/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) applauds two new resources to help faith leaders better understand ...
Judson Press & American Baptist Women’s Ministries Sponsor Essay Contest for Scholarships
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/16/15)—In celebration of the new release Sisters of Scripture: Mentors in Womanhood by Billie Montgomery/Cook, Judson ...
Major Gifts Kick Off Historical Society Campaign
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/16/15)—The American Baptist Historical Society launched the At Your Fingertips: Archives for the 21st Century campaign this ...
Dr. Andrew Davison Dies; Co-Recipient of 2013 Sparrowk President’s Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/10/15)—Dr. Andrew "Andy" Davison died on Sunday, July 5, in Madison, Wisconsin. Andrew and Beverly Davison ...
Siyin Chin Pastors Meet with ABC Leaders
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/8/15)—A delegation of Siyin Chin pastors and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr ...
Remembering James Dunn, Former Executive Director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/8/15)—On July 4, James M. Dunn, former executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious ...
Baptist Church in Warren, RI, Merits Younger Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/1/15)—The Baptist Church in Warren, Rhode Island, has received the 2015 George D. Younger Award for Excellence ...
ABHMS Executive Director Preaches Grace, Forgiveness in Farewell Sermon to American Baptist Churches
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/30/15)—As featured preacher at American Baptist Churches USA’s (ABCUSA) 2015 Mission Summit plenary worship Sunday morning, American ...
American Baptist Home Mission Societies Affirms Solidarity with Charleston Church
OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/28/15)—During its June 22-24 meeting, the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies approved ...
Board of General Ministries Statement Announces Update on Search Process
OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/28/15)—ABCUSA President Rev. Dr. Don Ng read a statement of the Board of General Ministries at ...
New Statement of Vision and Priorities Approved by IM Board of Directors
OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/26/15)—A new statement of vision and priorities to guide the work of American Baptist International Ministries ...
American Baptists Gather for Biennial Mission Summit
OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/25/15)—American Baptists from across the country and Puerto Rico have begun to arrive in Overland Park, ...
Rev. Dr. James Mitchell Harrison Elected to Serve as ABCOTS Regional Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/25/15)—The American Baptist Churches of the South (ABCOTS) has announced that the Rev. Dr. James Mitchell ...
American Baptist Home Mission Societies Calls New Executive Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/25/15)—At its semiannual meeting yesterday, the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) ...
Ministry Story Opportunity: Let’s Feed The Kids – Shell Ridge Community Church
We invited American Baptists from across the country to share their Ministry Stories with the American Baptist Family and with ...
Rev. Mary Day Miller Called as TABCOM Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/23/15)—The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts has announced the election of the Rev. Mary Day Miller ...
ABHMS Launches Registration for National Gathering to Feature Theologian Brian D. McLaren
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/11/15)—Registration for American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ national gathering, Space for Grace, Nov. 4-7, 2015, opens ...
588 Associates Considers Mission Center Location, Issues Request for Expressions of Interest
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/1/15)—588 Associates, LLC, announces the issuance of a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the ...
G. Daniel Jones – Seasoned Pastor, Professor, President of the Black Caucus of American Baptist Churches USA Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/28/15)—The Rev. Dr. G. Daniel Jones, 74, Pastor Emeritus of Grace Baptist Church of Germantown, Pennsylvania, ...
ABHMS Lifts Up Home Mission at ABCUSA 2015 Biennial Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/27/15)—During American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2015 Biennial Mission Summit June 26-28 in Overland Park, Kan., ...
Ebola Prevention Video Developed by IM Missionaries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/20/15)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) medical missionaries Drs. Rick and Anita Gutierrez in South Africa have ...
Judson Press Title Presents Pastors with A Way-of-Life Process for Spiritual Deepening & Improved Effectiveness
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/18/15)—The statistics of pastoral stress, depression, and burnout have long been a topic of discussion. According ...
American Baptist Churches Immigration Taskforce Releases New Resource in English and Spanish
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/14/15)—American Baptist Churches is pleased to announce that a new resource, “Pastoral, Prophetic, Practical, and Personal,” ...
American Baptists Call for Peace Following Recent Police Killings
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/12/15)—In light of the recent killings of two police officers, Officer Benjamin Deen and Officer Liquori ...
Judson Press Title on Parenting a Special Needs Child Wins the 2015 Eric Hoffer Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/12/15)—The Spiritual Art of Raising Children with Disabilities, written by Kathleen Deyer Bolduc, wins the 2015 ...
ABWM Celebrates 100th Anniversary of American Baptist Ministry with Girls
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/5/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries has launched a year-long celebration in 2015 of the 100th anniversary of ...
Cindy Kissane Named 2015 Recipient of ABWM Shine the Light Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/4/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces that Cindy Kissane of the First Baptist Church of Syracuse, Jamesville, ...
New Judson Press book Offers Possibilities for New Directions for Communities of Faith
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/30/15)—What are the “big ideas” our emerging Christian leaders have that concern today’s church? In Judson ...
$25,000 in OGHS Emergency Relief Funds Being Sent to Earthquake Victims in Nepal
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/27/15)—With each new day, the count of those killed or injured rises, as rescue and relief ...
ABCUSA Awards Spring Matthew 25 Grants
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/28/15)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) announces the spring awards for its Matthew 25 Grant. A total ...
ABHMS Receives Award for The Christian Citizen Magazine
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/22/15)—On behalf of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), Curtis Ramsey-Lucas has received a 2015 Certificate ...
ABHMS Announces Ministry Award Recipients
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/21/15)—Selected by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) board of directors from nominations submitted by clergy ...
American Baptist Historical Society Offers Resources for Baptist Heritage Day
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/21/15)—Baptist Heritage Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday, May 17, 2015. It is a time to ...
Maryland Resident Endorsed to Serve as a School Chaplain in Hungary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/20/15)—The Reverend Carmella Jones, a resident of Seabrook, Maryland, has been endorsed to serve as an ...
American Baptist Churches of Metropolitan New York Appoints Rev. Dr. Cheryl Dudley as Regional Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/17/15)—The American Baptist Churches of Metropolitan New York has appointed Rev. Dr. Cheryl Dudley as its ...
Two Months Remain until Hampton University Ministers’ Conference, ABC Reception
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/13/15)—American Baptists attending the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference in June are invited to attend an annual ...
James A. Christison Jr. Dies; was a Former ABHMS Executive Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/10/15)—James A. Christison Jr., 87, who served American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) in the position ...
Two New Development Workers to Serve Churches in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/8/15)—Karen Horsman of Plainfield, Indiana, and the Reverend Gregg Sneller of Portland, Oregon, have joined the ...
IM Re-establishes Partnership with Baptist Convention of Zambia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/8/15)—Baptists in the U.S. and Zambia are celebrating the renewal of a partnership between International Ministries ...
Medley and Marshall to Receive Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/8/15)—The ABCUSA Committee on Christian Unity and Interfaith Relations received nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical ...
Preacher and Civil Rights Leader Gardner Taylor Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/7/15)—American Baptist Churches USA celebrates the life of Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, who died on Sunday, ...
Judson Press Book Relates Women of the Bible to Today’s Young Women
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/1/15)—Judson Press announces the nationwide release of the new Christian living book, Sisters of Scripture: Mentors ...
ABHMS Shares Resources for Socially Responsible Investing
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/30/15)—As part of its Socially Responsible Investing Ministry and in time for the 2015 proxy voting ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Takes Action on Immigration
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/30/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries hosted a virtual mission encounter, “Crisis at the Border: What Could I ...
David G. Gnirk to Receive Sparrowk Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/30/15)—David G. Gnirk has been named the 2015 recipient of the Cora and John Sparrowk President’s ...
Submissions Invited: May 1 Deadline for Ministry Story Opportunity
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/25/15)—American Baptist Churches are invited to share their ministry stories with American Baptists across the country ...
The Ministers Council Announces “Let Go, Behold, Sing” Retreat, June 29-July 1
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/19/15)—The Ministers Council is proud to announce that registration is open for the “Let Go, Behold, ...
American Baptist Receives Prestigious Pastoral Counseling Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/18/15)—The Rev. Dr. Glenn H. Asquith Jr., an ordained American Baptist pastor and former chair of ...
Judson Press Releases Practical Helps for Pastoral Care and Counseling Situations
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/16/15)—Many people at one time or another experience difficult times and seek the help of a pastor, ...
Board of General Ministries Executive Committee Approves Statement Celebrating Role of American Baptists in Civil Rights Movement
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/13/15)—On March 13, 2015, the Executive Committee of the Board of General Ministries of American Baptist ...
Younger Award Nomination Deadline Near
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/12/15)—The American Baptist Historical Society is accepting nominations for the George D. Younger Award for Excellence ...
ABHMS Seeks to Lift Up Today’s ‘Swamp Angels’ During Women’s History Month
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/5/15)—In celebration of March as Women’s History Month, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) asks individuals ...
ABC Delegation Embarks on a “Peace and Justice” Advocacy & Mission Trip to Malaysia/Thailand/Myanmar (Burma)
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/2/15)—A delegation of eight American Baptists, led by General Secretary Roy Medley and joined by Jim ...
John L. “Bud” Carroll Dies; was Leader in American Baptist Education, Youth Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/27/15)—The Rev. John Laurence (“Bud”) Carroll, 86, a leader in American Baptist education, youth, camp and ...
Rauschenbusch Conference Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/19/15)—The American Baptist Historical Society and Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies announce “The Legacy ...
ABHMS Board Studies Connection Between Spiritual Practice, Effective Leadership
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/17/15)—At American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ board of directors meeting in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 10-12, the ...
Kristy Engel Named Global Consultant for Health Care by IM
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/12/15)—Kristy Engel, a longtime missionary with American Baptist International Ministries (IM), was reassigned as an IM ...
Kathy Charland Assigned to Serve Women in Zambia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/10/15)—Kathryn "Kathy" Charland, an endorsed American Baptist International Ministries (IM) missionary, has been called to serve ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces 2015 Women’s Day
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/10/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces its 2015 Women’s Day, “See . . . ,” on Friday, ...
ABHMS Calls for Children in Poverty Grant Applications by April 29
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/10/15)—Congregations, regions and community ministries related to American Baptist Churches USA are invited to apply for ...
ABWM Announces June 2015 G.I.R.L.S. Leadership Academy
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/10/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the first G.I.R.L.S. Leadership Academy, for girls who have completed 6th ...
ABWM Announces “Crisis at the Border: What Could I Do?” A Virtual Mission Encounter for Women
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/6/15)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces “Crisis at the Border: What Could I Do?” March 2-6, 2015 ...
ABHMS Seeks Volunteers for Various Summer Volunteer Mission Opportunities
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/6/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks volunteers for a variety of summer mission opportunities across ...
Church Sponsorship Deadline Extended! Biennial Mission Summit Individual Registration Opens
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/6/15)—We are excited to announce two new updates for the Biennial Mission Summit in Overland Park, ...
Cochran Called to Lead DCBC as Next Executive Director/Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/30/15)—The D.C. Baptist Convention is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Dennis Cochran has been called ...
American Baptist Quarterly Features Black History Resources
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/29/15)—This February the current issue of the American Baptist Quarterly (ABQ) will be in subscribers’ hands ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Acts on Behalf of Kachin Women in Myanmar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/28/15)—On January 19, 2015, two young Kachin Baptist women were brutalized and murdered by soldiers of ...
ABHS Announces Younger Award Nominations Open
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/21/15)—The American Baptist Historical Society is receiving nominations for the George D. Younger Award for Excellence ...
ABHMS Encourages Reflection, Prayer on ‘Martin Luther King Jr. Day’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/15/15)—On Monday, Jan. 19, the nation collectively observes “Martin Luther King Jr. Day” in honor of ...
Missionary Couple Appointed to Serve in Evangelism in Turkey
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/13/15)—The Rev. Dr. Richard (Rich) Freeman and his wife, Laura, of San Pedro, California, have been ...
Judson Press Author Bolduc Named Finalist for 2015 Illumination Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/13/15)—The Spiritual Art of Raising Children with Disabilities by Kathleen Deyer Bolduc has been named a ...
Judson Press 2015 ABC Reads Title Shares “Big Ideas” from Emerging Christian Leaders
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/22/14)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, has selected Church on Purpose: ...
ABHMS Seeks Nominations for 2015 Ministry Awards
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/16/14)—The board of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks nominations for ABHMS ministry awards to ...
First Baptist Church of Topeka Receives the Widow’s Mite Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/10/14)—MMBB Financial Services recognized First Baptist Church (FBC Topeka), Topeka, Kansas, for its steadfast commitment to promoting ...
IM Announces that Jeanine White is Returning to Global Service
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/10/14)—Jeanine White from Yuba City, California, has been appointed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to ...
American Baptist Leaders Call for Examination of U.S. Criminal Justice Systems
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/8/14)—In response to the Staten Island, N.Y., grand jury ruling in the case of New York ...
ABCUSA Invites Grant Entries for “Ministry Story Opportunity”
Share your story and learn how American Baptists have done ministry in their communities through this Ministry Story Opportunity as we “Share the Journey” before, ...
Ministers Council Receives Grant from Imago Dei Fund for 7R’s of Sanctuary Program
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/3/14)—The Ministers Council has been awarded a $45,000, two-year grant by the Imago Dei Fund to ...
Ministers Council Announces New Endowment Gift of Stock Program
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/25/14)—The Ministers Council is pleased to announce its new Ministers Council Endowment Gift of Stock Program ...
‘Money as Ministry,’ Hears ABHMS’ Board
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/25/14)—At last week’s American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) board of directors meeting, the opening luncheon ...
ABHMS Applauds Executive Action on Immigration
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/24/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) applauds President Obama’s recent executive action on immigration that will ...
ABCUSA to Host Festival of Young Preachers at Biennial Mission Summit in Overland Park
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/19/14)—American Baptist Churches USA has partnered with the Academy of Preachers in hosting the Festival of ...
ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Meets, Focuses on Being Transformed by the Spirit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/18/14)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met November 13-15, 2014, at ...
ABCUSA Calls For 2015 Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award Nominations
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/11/14)—American Baptist Churches USA seeks nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award, which recognizes an individual ...
ABHMS Encourages BJC Essay Scholarship Contest Entries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/7/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages entries to the 2015 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest, ...
Speakers Announced for Mission Summit 2015
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/5/14)—The Biennial Mission Summit Planning Team is excited to announce the speakers and additional events for ...
Judson Press Book Guides Career Planning Journey
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/3/14)—What were you born to do? Just as each tool in a toolbox serves a purpose, ...
ABHMS-AAPD Partnership Results in New Role for Ramsey-Lucas
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/3/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that, through its partnership with the ...
Judson Press Book Instructs on Living Significantly Through Spirituality and Service
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/31/14)—In Vital Spirit, Vital Service: Spirituality That Works, author Trinette McCray urges the people of God ...
AB Women’s Ministries Event “A Time of Grace” Addresses Critical Issues in Aging
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/30/14)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries hosted a virtual mission encounter for women entitled “A Time of Grace: ...
World Relief Committee Approves Additional $120,000 to Fight Ebola
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/28/14)—The ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa shows no signs of waning. Beyond the medical challenge, ...
New Baptist Covenant Summit Slated for January
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/24/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptists to register now for the New Baptist ...
New Resource Produced in Partnership of ABWM and ABWIM
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/22/14)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries and American Baptist Women in Ministry announce the release of Caring for ...
Newton to Offer Leadership to ABCUSA Baptist Muslim Dialogue Initiative
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/16/14)—ABCUSA is pleased to announce that Rev. Alan Newton, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches ...
Two Historic Associations Vote to Become One Region
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/16/14)—On Saturday, October 4, 2014, during the Business Session after 108 years of American Baptist Churches ...
AB Women’s Ministries Seeks Nominations for Shine the Light Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/8/14)—Nominations are being accepted now for the 2015 Shine the Light Award. The Shine the Light ...
ABHMS Encourages Observation of ‘National Disability Employment Awareness Month’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/8/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages congregations to observe October as “National Disability Employment Awareness ...
Pappas Announces Retirement as Executive Minister of TABCOM
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/7/14)—Rev. Dr. Anthony (Tony) G. Pappas announced his retirement as the Executive Minister of The American ...
Shirley Jones, a Former Interim Executive Director of Educational Ministries, Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/6/14)—Shirley Jones, who served as interim executive director of the Board of Educational Ministries (BEM), died ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Focuses on the Crisis at the Border
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/3/14)—The national board of American Baptist Women’s Ministries has responded to the sharp rise in 2014 ...
Judson Press Best-Selling Author McMickle Writes Book on Political Activism
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/1/14)—Judson Press best-selling author Marvin A. McMickle issues a challenge to African American churches, and specifically ...
One Month Left to Submit General Secretary Nominations and Applications
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/30/14)—Only one month remains to submit nominations and applications for the position of General Secretary of ...
World Mission Offering Resources Help Churches Celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 5
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/30/14)—On Sunday, October 5, churches around the globe will celebrate their unity in the Christian faith ...
All Africa Baptist Fellowship Calls for a Day of Prayer for the Ebola Crisis
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/29/14)—The All Africa Baptist Fellowship (AABF), a region of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA), has declared ...
International Ministries Issues Resolutions on Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Prejudice
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/29/14)—The Board of Directors of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) adopted far-reaching resolutions on September 11, ...
ABHMS Marks Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/26/14)—Oct. 19-25 is national Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week, and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American ...
Mitchell Presents “A Lesson on Human Dignity” at ABHS Headquarters
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/24/14)—The American Baptist Historical Society (ABHS) Board of Managers recently welcomed Dr. Beverly Mitchell to speak ...
ABHMS Encourages Use of Voter-Education Resources
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/23/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is encouraging American Baptists to make use of two newly ...
Gutiérrez Lee to Serve as Area Director for Iberoamerica and the Caribbean
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/23/14)—Rev. Adalia Gutiérrez Lee has accepted the invitation to serve as the International Ministries (IM) area ...
American Baptist Home Mission Societies Announces Retirement of Executive Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/23/14)—Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director and chief executive officer of American Baptist Home ...
ABHMS Encourages Church, Family Disaster Preparation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/10/14)—September is “National Preparedness Month.” As our nation prepares to observe the 13th anniversary of the ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces New Logo and Website
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/10/14)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries has developed a new logo for the organization and launched its redesigned ...
Special ABHMS Podcast Focuses on Ferguson
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/5/14)—In a special 20-minute edition of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) “Faces and Places of ...
Congregations Kick Off 2014 World Mission Offering on September 1
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/5/14)—In recognition of the 200th year of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) in global mission, this ...
ABHMS Posts Resources Regarding Child Refugee Advocacy
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/3/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has posted on its website a variety of free, downloadable ...
Christian Organizations in Egypt, Armenia and Poland Sign Covenants of Agreement with IM
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/3/14)—Official partnership agreements have been signed between American Baptist International Ministries (IM) and three new Baptist ...
Judson Press Book Offers a Roadmap for Constructive Relationships with Millennials
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/2/14)—How can I keep Millennial leaders excited, passionate, and inspired in ministry? Certainly, this is a ...
Faith Leaders Pray for Central American Children on Both Sides of Border Fence
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/29/14)—On Friday, August 29th, American Baptists along with faith leaders from the Episcopal, United Methodist, United ...
Mitchell Draws Lessons from Slavery and the Holocaust
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/28/14)—“Dignity and Defacement: Lessons from Slavery and the Holocaust” is the theme of Dr. Beverly Mitchell’s ...
Ministers Council Senate Pours New Wine into New Wineskins
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/25/14)—The 2014 session of the Ministers Council Senate, the representative body of the Ministers Council of ...
$20,000 of “One Great Hour of Sharing” Gifts Fighting Ebola Outbreak
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/15/14)—"Only recently has the current Ebola crisis gained significant media attention in the U.S. But for ...
New Judson Press Book Guides Churches on Inclusivity to Deaf Persons
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/15/14)—Does your ministry include the people of God who are Deaf? More than 28 million Americans ...
Historic Events Launch International Ministries Boldly into its Third Century of Mission
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/8/14)—In two historic weeks, Christian leaders from around the world, along with all global servants and ...
ABHMS Urges American Baptists to Tune in to Refugee Webinar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/8/14)—Those wishing to aid Central American refugee children who are crossing the U.S. Southern border are ...
$10,000 in OGHS Emergency Relief Funds Sent to China to Aid Victims of Sunday’s Earthquake
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/6/14)—A powerful earthquake magnitude 6.1 hit southwest China on August 3rd. Hundreds of people have been ...
Development Worker Endorsed to Serve in Lebanon to Work with Refugees from Syria
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/5/14)—Melanie Baggao, from Placentia, California, has been endorsed for service as a development worker by American ...
Tijuana Prayer Vigil Invitation Extended
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/5/14)—American Baptist International Ministries missionaries Ray and Adalia Schellinger Gutierrez, along with ABCUSA General Secretary A ...
Judson Press Book Reveals Key Elements to Transformative Learning and Faith Formation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/1/14)—How can the Church become more effective at making disciples? Historically, churches have employed educational programs ...
U.S. Christian Leaders Begin Yearlong Study of Judaism in Israel
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/24/14)—Eighteen American Christian leaders from across the United States, representing diverse religious institutions, have begun studying ...
The Rev. Doris Blacker, Former ABHMS Missionary, Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/18/14)—The Rev. Doris Joe (Caudle) Blacker, 79, a missionary for American Baptist Home Mission Societies when ...
Medley Expresses Grief Over World Conflict, Requests Prayer from American Baptists
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/18/14)—In extended comments, Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA, has expressed ...
ABHMS Applauds CDC’s ‘Tips from Former Smokers’ Campaign, Urges Smokers to Quit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/16/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) joins with other members of Faiths United Against Tobacco in ...
IM Launches Three History-Making Events to Look to the Future, Celebrate 200 Years of Global Mission
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/16/14)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is celebrating 200 years of mission service by boldly moving into ...
ABHMS Participates in Meeting of Psychiatry, Faith Leaders to Launch Collaboration
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/14/14)—As a member of the Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition (IDAC), American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) ...
The Ministers Council Awarded Catalyst Grant from the Pastoral Excellence Network
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/9/14)—The Ministers Council has been awarded a Catalyst Grant from the Pastoral Excellence Network for its ...
American Baptist Churches Announces Opening of General Secretary Nomination and Application Process
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/2/14)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) announces the opening of the nomination and application process for the ...
Judson Press Announces Upcoming Titles for Summer/Fall 2014
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/2/14)—Judson Press announces 6 new books to be released this summer and fall. The first is ...
Eleazar Ziherambere to Serve as Area Director to Africa
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/27/14)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce the return of Rev. Dr. Eleazar Ziherambere ...
Young Adult IGNITE Team Heads to Bolivia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/25/14)—Bolivia. Just the name invokes visions of wild beauty in the Andes, ancient civilization and rich culture ...
Current IM Missionary to Succeed Murray as Area Director for Southeast Asia and Japan
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/18/14)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce that Leslie Turley has accepted the invitation ...
Endorsed Missionary Redirected Toward Ministry in Thailand
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/17/14)—Jennifer “Jeni” Pedzinski from Niles, Michigan has been endorsed for service as a missionary by American ...
ABHMS Announces Major Rainbow Acres Gift at Board of Directors Meeting
BLUE BELL, PA (ABNS 6/17/14)—During the American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) board of directors meeting Wednesday through Friday, Executive ...
ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Meets in Green Lake, Wisconsin
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/17/14)—The Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met June 12-14, 2014, at ...
ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Approves Two Actions Regarding Burma
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/14/14)—The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Board of General Ministries voted to approve two critical actions ...
ABHMS Lifts Up Commitment to Microfinance, Socially Responsible Investing
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/13/14)—As part of its commitment to socially responsible investing, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will ...
American Baptists Included in Database of 20th Century Christian Education Leaders
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/10/14)—Four American Baptists have been included in the “Christian Educators of the 20th Century Project,” an ...
ABHMS Calls for 2014 Palmer Grant Letters of Intent
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/10/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is calling for Letters of Intent (LOI) from those interested ...
Archivist Highlights Japanese Internment Resources at ABHS
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/5/14)—American Baptist Historical Society (ABHS) Archivist Jan Ballard is speaking on June 5th about Japanese American ...
ABHMS, Volunteers ‘Bring Good News to Gifford’ During Blitz Build
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/3/14)—Seventy-seven volunteers from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and ...
Illinois Couple Endorsed as IM Missionaries to Serve in France
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/23/14)—Rev. Holale C. Azondjagni and his wife, Awenam Anifrani, of Evanston, Illinois, have been endorsed by ...
Virtual Mission Encounter on Homelessness Inspires Action
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/23/14)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries hosted an online opportunity May 5-9, 2014, for women to learn about ...
ABWIM Advisory Board Meets, Plans for Future
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/22/14)—The American Baptist Women in Ministry Advisory Team met for its annual meeting in Denver Colorado, May ...
Palmer Commencement Address
Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA, gave the address at Palmer Theological Seminary's 29th ...
National Council of Churches Agenda Reset at Christian Unity Gathering in Washington
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/20/14)—In their first national meeting in more than three years, National Council of Churches’ member communions ...
New Associate Missionary Prepared for Service in Japan
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/20/14)—Dr. Shigemi Tomita of Yokohama, Japan, has been appointed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to ...
American Baptists Condemn Sentencing of Sudanese Woman
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/14)—On Thursday, a Sudanese woman of Christian faith was sentenced to death after she refused to ...
IM Announces Opportunities to Participate in Responding to the Call Process
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/13/14)—Churches, individuals and partners are being invited by International Ministries (IM) to help discern the direction ...
ABWM Hosts Leaders from Burma Diaspora Women’s Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/13/14)—On Thursday, May 1, 2014, American Baptist Women’s Ministries hosted a dinner gathering for women leaders ...
Judson Press’s “The Work of the Deacon & Deaconess” Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Print Edition
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/12/14)—The Work of the Deacon & Deaconess is marking its 50th anniversary with the second revised ...
ABCUSA Encourages Praying and Advocating for Peace in Nigeria
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/7/14)—On April 14, over 200 girls were kidnapped from their school in Chibok, Nigeria, by Boko ...
ABC Encourages Faith Leaders to Sign Letter in Support of Sentencing Reform
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/7/14)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) join other members of ...
Blog Tour Announced for “The Spiritual Art of Raising Children with Disabilities”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/29/14)—Writer, parent, and spiritual director Kathleen Deyer Bolduc is celebrating the release of her new book, ...
ABHMS Applauds Federal Move to Expedite Clemency for Nonviolent Offenses
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/28/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) joined other members of the Faith in Action Criminal Justice ...
American Baptist Historical Society Shares Resources for Baptist Heritage Day
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/22/14)—Baptist Heritage Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday, May 18, 2014. It is a time to ...
Judson Press Book by Romal Tune Wins 2014 Nautilus Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/22/14)—Judson Press author Romal Tune picked up another literary award for his book, God’s Graffiti: Inspiring ...
Judson Press Book Spurs Dialogue on State and Future of African American Church
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/16/14)—The African American church is a rich and complex phenomenon. Historically, it has played a major ...
Former General Board Member and Co-Founder of the Asian American Baptist Caucus Kwok Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/16/14)—Rev. Dr. Charles Kwok died on April 9, 2014. Kwok was a co-founder of the Asian ...
Judson Press Addition to the “Work of the Church” series Explores Parish Church Nursing
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/15/14)—A growing ministry in many churches across the country, parish nursing is becoming a vital part ...
Orlando L. Tibbetts, Jr., Former ABCCONN Executive Minister, Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/15/14)—Orlando L. Tibbetts, Jr., 94, of Penney Farms, Florida, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at ...
Church Alliance Files Brief in Clergy Housing Exclusion Case
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/14/14)—The Church Alliance—a coalition of the chief executive officers of 38 denominational benefit programs—has filed an ...
International Ministries Thailand Partner Gets Big Boost from Starbucks
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/11/14)—For years, the people in the hill tribes of Northern Thailand were gripped in poverty. This ...
ABHMS Seeks Volunteers for June Blitz Build; Registration Deadline is May 15
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/8/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks volunteers to join in partnering with Great Rivers Region ...
Argust and Brokaw Named Recipients of 2014 Shine the Light Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/7/14)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announced today that Carolyn Argust and Karen Brokaw of Lake Avenue Baptist ...
The Shining “Star Book for Ministers” from Judson Press Enhanced in Third Revised Edition
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/1/14)—The Star Book for Ministers has been a trusted companion and reference for many generations of ...
“Generosity is Remembering”
Exodus 35:20-29; 36:2-7 Generosity begins by remembering. And remembering in a certain kind of way. The ancient Israelites depended on, ...
IM Announces the Appointment of Associate Development Workers to Serve in Central Asia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/28/14)—Dwayne and Janet Doyle have been appointed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to serve as ...
American Baptists Respond to Washington State Landslide
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/28/14)—In response to a landslide that devastated Oso, Washington, American Baptist Churches USA has released an ...
Onwubuariri Announced as Executive Minister of ABC of Wisconsin
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/26/14)—The Region Board of Managers for the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin unanimously voted to call ...
ABC General Secretary Search Committee Meets
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/21/14)—Tasked with the work of seeking a new General Secretary for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), ...
Rev. Dr. Richard E. Ice, Champion of Religious Freedom, Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/21/14)—Rev. Dr. Richard E. Ice, 83, president emeritus of American Baptist Homes of the West (ABHOW) ...
IM Announces the Appointment of Missionaries to Serve in Hungary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/17/14)—Carrie and Kurt Smalley have been appointed as associate missionaries by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) ...
ABHMS Joins Other ICCR Members in Accepting Commitment from JPMorgan Chase
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/14/14)—Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR), including American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), ...
NCC’s First ‘Christian Unity Gathering’ slated for May 18-20 in Washington, DC area
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/12/14)—The National Council of Churches first “Christian Unity Gathering” of leaders from member communions and other ...
ABHMS Participates in White House Meeting Aimed at Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/12/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) participated in an Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition (IDAC) meeting at ...
American Baptist Leader Shares Testimony about Critical ABHMS Ministry Offering Supported by AFC Offering
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/6/14)—A late January trip to Las Cucharas Prison, Ponce, Puerto Rico, was led by Rev. Fela ...
ABHMS Board Examines Spiritual Leadership
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/4/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Board of Directors met Feb. 26–28 in Albuquerque, N.M., at ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces Event for Women on Homelessness
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/3/14)—“Break Every Yoke: Homelessness,” a virtual mission encounter from May 5-9, 2014, sponsored by American Baptist ...
ABHMS Recommends Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America’s Resources
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/3/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) recommends a variety of free resources offered by Baptist Peace ...
Emerson Joins ABCUSA Staff to Serve as Stewardship Facilitator
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/14)—ABCUSA is pleased to announce Rev. Stacy Emerson as the new Stewardship Facilitator. In this role ...
IM Announces 2014 Theme and Events to Celebrate 200 Years
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/26/14)—Entering its third century of mission in 2014, American Baptist International Ministries (IM) has set its ...
IM Commissions Larry and Rebecca Stanton for Service in Liberia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/24/14)—Larry and Rebecca (Becky) Stanton were commissioned as American Baptist International Ministries (IM) missionaries at Pate ...
Blier Accepts Position with American Baptist Churches Information Systems
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/20/14)—Gerianne (Geri) Blier has accepted a position working with the American Baptist Churches Information Systems (ABCIS). In ...
$50,000 in OGHS Emergency Relief Funds Sent to Aid Syrian Refugees
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/19/14)—After nearly three years of civil war inside Syria, the number of civilian casualties, internally displaced ...
Noted Judson Press Author Offers Valuable Spiritual Insights for Families with Disabilities
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/19/14)—More than 5 million parents, grandparents, and caregivers are raising a child with a disability. Where ...
Church Registration Now Online for Mission Summit 2015!
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/5/14)—Make your plans now to attend Mission Summit 2015, the American Baptist Churches biennial event, June ...
Judson Press Names Miriam Gutierrez as Recipient of 2013 Ministry Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/5/14)—Rev. Miriam Z. Gutierrez of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, has been named as the recipient of the ...
Judson Press Title Shares Young Clergywomen of Color’s Struggles and Triumphs in Ministry
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/3/14)—What are the challenges of young clergywomen of color who answer the call to gospel ministry? ...
IM Seeks a Fresh Vision of God’s Direction Through a Process of Spiritual Discernment
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/29/14)—How is God calling American Baptist International Ministries (IM) into the future of global mission? This was ...
ABHMS Commends Wells Fargo for Dropping Direct Deposit Advance
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/24/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is among members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility ...
Rev. Yvonne Carter Called as New Executive Minister of Cleveland Baptist Association
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/23/14)—Rev. Yvonne Carter has been unanimously called to serve as the new Executive Minister for the ...
Rev. Evelyn M. Huber, former ABC of Ohio Area Minister, Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/16/14)—Rev. Evelyn M. Huber, a former area minister of American Baptist Churches of Ohio, died Jan ...
Judson Press Book Illustrates Connections between NASCAR and Christian Faith
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/15/14)—Faith in the Fast Lane: How NASCAR Found Jesus by Chad Bonham is Judson Press’s new ...
Judson Press New Author Romal Tune Nominated for NAACP Image Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/13/14)—Romal Tune is known for his advocacy on behalf of the underserved and youth. His real-life ...
IM Announces New Board Officers and Directors Who Began Terms on January 1, 2014
American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce new officers and directors on the IM Board of Directors. They ...
Judson Press Titles Named Finalists for 2013 Illumination Awards
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/13/14)—God’s Graffiti: Inspiring Stories for Teens by Romal Tune and Missional Preaching: Engage * Embrace * ...
ABHMS Announces Date, New Name for Volunteer Effort in New Orleans
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/9/14)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that “Home Mission: ’Til the Work is Done”—formerly known ...
EMERGE Conference Meets in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL (ABNS 1/7/14)—EMERGE: Baptist Witness in the 21st Century, a conference presented by American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), is ...
Mission Table Inspires Action from Attendees
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/12/13)—The first ever ABC Mission Table met November 11-13 at the Green Lake Conference Center/American Baptist ...
Virginia and Gordon Palmer Jr. Trust Grant Awardees Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/16/13)—In partnership with American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), Multi-Region Corporation (MRC) and International Ministries (IM), ...
ABHMS Encourages BJC Essay Scholarship Contest Entries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/16/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages entries to the 2014 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest, ...
Green Lake Conference Center Announces Plans for the Restoration of Historic Roger Williams Inn
GREEN LAKE, WI (12/13/13) – Since December 29, 1943 when the Lawson estate was purchased by the Northern Baptists, God ...
ABHMS Endorses ICCR’s Statement Against Human Trafficking
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/12/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has endorsed the “Statement of Principles and Recommended Practices for ...
ABHMS Endorses Letter to Congress in Support of Gun Sale Background Checks
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/9/13)—Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), is among ...
ABHMS Announces Release of Burma Documentary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/6/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces the release of the documentary DVD “A New Land, ...
Registration for the Emerge Ministers Conference is now CLOSED
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/4/13)—Registration for EMERGE: Baptist Witness in the 21st Century Ministers Conference closed on Tuesday, 12/10. EMERGE gives ministers ...
Judson Press Announces National Student Essay Contest Winners
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/3/13)—Judson Press is pleased to announce the winners of the “Who in the Bible is Most ...
American Baptist Women Deliver Prayers to Kachin Women in Myanmar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/3/13)—December 1-17, 2013, seventeen American Baptist women are traveling in Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand on a ...
ABHMS Leaders Participate in New Baptist Covenant Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/27/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III and Associate Executive ...
ABHMS Board Recognizes America for Christ Offering Support, Re-elects Officers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/27/13)—At the board of directors meeting of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) November 18-20, members ...
Rev. Martin Copenhaver to Become Andover Newton Theological School’s Next President
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/22/13)—The board of trustees of Andover Newton Theological School, the oldest theological school and the first ...
IM Missionaries Ann and Bruce Borquist Visit Myanmar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/22/13)—“This was an historic, precedent-setting trip from start to finish!” said Ann and Bruce Borquist, of ...
Medley Installed as Chair of the National Council of Churches Governing Board
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/13)—Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), was installed as ...
Educational Ministries Staff Reunion a Time of Celebration and Remembering
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/13)—"The atmosphere was like nothing that I have experienced in ABC!” said Rev. Dr. Don Ng, ...
Conference Celebrates 200 Years of Baptist Missions
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/20/13)—On November 14-16, 2013, McAfee School of Theology of Mercer University partnered with the American Baptist ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Announces Retreat and Cruise
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/20/13)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries is hosting two national events in 2014: an intergenerational retreat and a ...
Baptists Engage, Serve, and Contribute at WCC Assembly, Larger Ecumenical Movement
Over 3,000 participants representing 345 member churches, as well as observers from non-member churches from more than 100 different countries ...
ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Meets in Valley Forge, PA
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/15/13)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) began its meetings on Thursday, ...
Philippines Update: Relief is Arriving, More Prayers and Help Urgently Needed
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/15/13)—IM missionaries serving in the Philippines, Debbie Mulneix and Jonathan and Thelma Nambu, report that relief ...
Historic ABC Mission Table Meets in Green Lake, WI
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/14/13)—The first ever ABC Mission Table met November 11-13 at the Green Lake Conference Center/American Baptist ...
American Baptists Urged to Hold Filipinos in prayer on ‘Asian American Baptist Sunday’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/12/13)—The American Baptist calendar designates November 17 as “Asian American Baptist Sunday.” In light of Typhoon ...
$10,000 in OGHS Emergency Relief Funds Provided for Victims of the Philippine Typhoon. Additional Relief Aid Urgently Needed.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/11/13)—Super typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippine islands last weekend with devastating force. The Philippine Red Cross ...
Maine Couple Commissioned as Home Missionaries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/30/13)—In response to a unanimous vote by the board of directors of American Baptist Home Mission ...
Former IM Missionary Reinstated for Service in South Africa
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/28/13)—Rev. Cheryl Jones of Somerset, New Jersey has been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) ...
Mission Table to Make ABC History
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/28/13)—The first ever Mission Table will be held this November. The Mission Table is a gathering ...
November 16 Set for Educational Ministries Staff Reunion, Appreciation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/25/13)—On November 16, 2013, staff members of the former Educational Ministries/American Baptist Board of Education and ...
American Baptists Respond to South Dakota Blizzard
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/24/13)—In response to a record-setting blizzard that hit South Dakota in early October, American Baptist Churches ...
St. Louis Couple Endorsed as IM Medical Missionaries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/24/13)—Dr. Tim and Kathy Rice, RN, MS have been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) ...
ABCUSA Awards Fall Matthew 25 Grants
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/23/13)—ABCUSA announces the fall awards for its Matthew 25 Grant. Each of the 37 active applicants ...
Associate Minister Endorsed for Missionary Service in Democratic Republic of the Congo
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/22/13)—Kathy Charland of Westfield, Massachusetts has been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to serve ...
Council Meets to Launch Study Regarding Mission Center Location
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/22/13)—The 588 Associates Real Estate Council met October 16 and 17 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania ...
Ohio Couple Endorsed as IM Missionaries to Serve in the Dominican Republic
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/17/13)—Rev. Peter and Sarah McCurdy of Madison, Ohio have been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries ...
Ministers Council Partners with CCCU to Maximize Impact and Support to Ministers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/17/13)—The Ministers Council has announced that it will partner with Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU) to ...
American Baptists Continue Immigration Reform Advocacy Efforts
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/16/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) were represented at Church ...
IM Announces Endorsement of Global Consultant for Community Transformation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/15/13)—Sharon A. Buttry from Hamtramck, Michigan, has been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to ...
UPDATE: ABHMS Encourages Volunteers to Fight Against Human Trafficking
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/15/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to encourage churches and individuals in New Jersey and ...
Celebrate Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors During Pastoral Care Week
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/14/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) asks American Baptists to celebrate and pray for chaplains and ...
The Secret Place Devotional Celebrates 75th Anniversary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/11/13)—For many readers across the country, a quarterly magazine called The Secret Place helps them walk ...
2014 ABC Reads Book Continues Justice-Related Momentum
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/11/13)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, has selected Ministry with Prisoners ...
ABHMS’ Ramsey-Lucas Elected Board Chair of Religious Freedom Organization
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/10/13)—Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, managing director of Resource Development for American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), has been ...
Coming Soon: Virtual Mission Encounter for Women on Prison and Aftercare Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/9/13)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries is addressing the topic of prison and aftercare ministries through its fourth ...
Judson Press Update on Student Essay Contest
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/2/13)—For those wishing to submit their entry for the God’s Graffiti Student Essay Contest, we are ...
Judson Press Author’s Advocacy for Clergywomen Acknowledged In the U.S. and Internationally
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/24/13)—The Wake Forest University School of Divinity has invited Rev. Christine Smith, Pastor of Covenant Baptist ...
American Baptists Respond to Colorado Flooding
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/20/13)—American Baptist Churches has released $10,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing disaster relief funds through ...
Calls to Global Christian Service Confirmed at 2013 “Embrace the Cause” Retreat
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/18/13)—Twenty-nine men and women from a variety of backgrounds gathered this summer for an interactive, worship-filled ...
Judson Press Offers “Behind the Book” Videos With Insight into Author Inspiration
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/18/13)—Judson Press is releasing a series of author videos and podcasts called “Behind the Book” that ...
“JP Talks—About the Living Church” Sessions Now Available Online
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/18/13)—“JP Talks—About the Living Church” sessions held during the ABCUSA Mission Summit/Biennial in Overland Park, Kansas ...
IM Partners in Asia Host Eastern University Graduate Interns
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/16/13)—Two Eastern University graduate students have traveled to India for a three-month research study and volunteer ...
Judson Press Book Helps Parents Deal with “Boomerang Kids”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/16/13)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, announced today the release of ...
ABHMS Calls for Faith-Based Dialogue About Crisis in Syria
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/13/13)—As the United States debates intervening in Syria in response to the use of chemical weapons ...
New DVD Highlights Mission in Action in Myanmar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/10/13)—The remarkable growth of Christianity in Burma (now called Myanmar) from 1813 – 2013 is highlighted ...
AB Women’s Ministries Seeks Nominations for Shine the Light Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/10/13)—Nominations are being accepted now for the 2014 Shine the Light Award. The award, established by ...
ABHMS Encourages Volunteers to Fight Against Human Trafficking
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/3/13)—Because large sporting events can be hotbeds of human trafficking activity, and Super Bowl XLVIII will ...
$50,000 Donated to IM by Christian Community Credit Union
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/30/13)—A donation of $50,000 was made to American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to support various missions ...
Addressing Domestic Violence: A Mission Experience for Women
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/20/13)—Domestic violence crosses all socio-economic and racial barriers. Intimate partner violence, or domestic violence, is a ...
Kenneth Williams and Curtis Price Receive the 2013 Ralph Garfield Schell Excellence in Ministry Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/19/13)—The 2013 Ralph Garfield Schell Excellence in Ministry Prize was awarded to Rev. Dr. W. Kenneth ...
2013 World Mission Offering Kicks Off on September 1
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/16/13)—Embrace the Cause, the theme for the 2013 International Ministries (IM) annual World Mission Offering (WMO), ...
2013 Ministers Council Senators Seek the “New Thing” God is Doing
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/16/13)—The 2013 Ministers Council Senate, meeting at the American Baptist Assembly at the Green Lake Conference ...
ABC of Wisconsin Executive Minister Reichter Announces Retirement
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/15/13)—At the June 2013 meeting of the ABC of Wisconsin Board of Managers, Rev. Dr. Arlo ...
Judson Press Announces a New Strategic Resource for Community Ministry
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/15/13)—Community ministry and outreach are critical to local church relevance and growth. Many churches have identified ...
ABCOTS Executive Minister Parrish to Retire
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/8/13)—Dr. Walter L. Parrish II, executive minister of American Baptist Churches Of The South (ABCOTS), announced ...
MMBB Financial Services Mourns the Passing of Rev. Dr. George H. Tooze, Jr.
NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 8/7/13)—MMBB Financial Services mourns the death of Rev. Dr. George H. Tooze, Jr. He died on August ...
New Resources Available on Crucial Topics to Women
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/7/13)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the release of two programmatic resources in a new series published ...
New Educational Video Available from IM: “Adoniram Judson: The Man and The Mission”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/6/13)—In celebration of its 200thanniversary, American Baptist International Ministries (IM) has produced a new DVD that ...
Judson Press Announces Student Essay Contest
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/5/13)—In celebration of the new release, God’s Graffiti: Inspiring Stories for Teens, Judson Press is hosting ...
Asian American Caucus Deepens its Role in Mission
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/1/13)—Moving intentionally into a deeper role in mission, the Asian American Baptist Caucus (now called the ...
49th Annual Conference for Church Musicians Meets in Green Lake, WI
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/1/13)—The Conference for Church Musicians, sponsored by The Fellowship of American Baptist Musicians, was held the ...
IM Announces Commissioning of Global Servants Emerson and Ivy Wu on August 18
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/31/13)—Emerson and Ivy Wu, two of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) appointed development workers, have reached ...
IM Missionaries Becky and Larry Stanton Move Closer to Commissioning
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/30/13)—Becky and Larry Stanton, two of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) endorsed candidates, reach their next ...
$10,000 in OGHS Funds Sent to Help Victims of the China Earthquake
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/26/13)—Two powerful earthquakes struck one of China’s poorest areas, near Dingzi, Gansu Province in northwest China ...
Judson Press Author Shares Insights During PBS Program
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/23/13)—Romal Tune, author of God’s Graffiti: Inspiring Stories for Teens made an appearance on the PBS ...
In Wake of Zimmerman Trial, ABHMS Calls for Meaningful Dialogue
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/19/13)—The trial of George Zimmerman—which captured the attention of our nation, often polarizing us around perspectives ...
Judson Press Author Featured at Book Festival in Seattle
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/19/13)—The Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry selected Marcia Patton, Executive Minister of the Evergreen ...
2013 ABSW Alumna of the Year Award Presented to Rev. Florence Li
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/17/13)—In 1981, the Alumni/ae Association of American Baptist Seminary of the West (ABSW) began a tradition ...
American Baptists Attend BWA Gathering in Jamaica
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/8/13)—General Secretary Roy Medley and a group of about 15 American Baptists joined more than 400 ...
AB Women Celebrate Mission and Ministry on Women’s Day
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/3/13)—On Friday, June 21, 2013, 260 women from all over the United States gathered to learn ...
International Ministries Invited to Return to Myanmar After 47-Year Hiatus
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/2/13)—In a historic announcement, the General Secretary of the Myanmar Baptist Convention (MBC), the Rev. Dr ...
IM Endorses a New Development Worker for Service in Cambodia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/27/13)—Jennifer "Jeni" Pedzinski from Niles, Michigan has been endorsed for service as a development worker by ...
ABHMS Board Affirms Missionary Commissioning
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/27/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Board of Directors unanimously affirmed two candidates as commissioned home ...
ABHMS Hosts Justice-Related Events, Activities at ABCUSA 2013 Biennial/Mission Summit
OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/23/13)—At American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2013 Mission Summit/Biennial here Friday through today, American Baptist Home ...
Conclusion of Mission Summit 2013: An American Baptist Biennial Gathering
OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/23/13)—American Baptists gathered this weekend for Mission Summit 2013: An American Baptist Biennial Gathering in Overland ...
Mission Summit Conversations Participants Share Learnings, Insights
OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/23/13)—American Baptists attending Mission Summit 2013 jumped in to the Mission Summit Conversations aspect of the ...
American Baptists Join Together In Celebration, Community and Conversation in Overland Park, Kansas
OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/22/13)—Mission Summit 2013: An American Biennial Gathering began on Friday, June 21, as attendees focused on ...
American Baptists Gather for Mission Summit 2013
OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/20/13)—American Baptists are gathering for Mission Summit 2013: An American Baptist Biennial Gathering in Overland Park/Kansas City, ...
American Baptist Board of General Ministries Meets in Overland Park, Kansas
OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/20/13)—The Board of General Ministries meetings of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) concluded on Thursday at the ...
Medley Re-Elected as General Secretary of ABCUSA
OVERLAND PARK, KS (ABNS 6/19/13)—At the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Board of General Ministries meeting on June 18, 2013, Rev ...
New Judson Press Book Motivates Teens Facing Life’s Challenges
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/18/13)—From obstacles to opportunity—this is the roadmap that faith in God provided to Rev. Romal Tune. ...
Future Missionaries to Explore Spiritual Call at Embrace the Cause Conference Aug. 9-12
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/18/13)—Individuals who are considering a call to global missionary service, or who are in the process ...
Judson Press Book Makes Funeral Preaching a Teachable Moment
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/14/13)—"What I propose here is a new approach to preaching funerals,” pastor, scholar, and author Peter ...
ABF Announces Official Launch of Strengthening Your Financial Future Program
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/7/13)—American Baptist Foundation (ABF) today announced the official launch of its Strengthening Your Financial Future (SYFF) ...
ABHMS Seeks Volunteers for Various Rebuilding Efforts
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/5/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks volunteers to help rebuild homes, churches, communities and lives ...
ABHMS Welcomes National Conversation Regarding Mental Health
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/4/13)—At a White House-sponsored National Conference on Mental Health yesterday, President Obama called for a national ...
Visit ABHMS Prison Cell at ABCUSA Mission Summit
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/3/13)—At American Baptist Churches USA’s Mission Summit/Biennial, June 21-23, 2013, in Overland Park/Kansas City, Kan., American ...
ABHMS Announces Retirement of the Rev. Dr. David C. Laubach
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/3/13)—Colleagues, friends, parishioners, and family members bid a fond farewell to the Rev. Dr. David C ...
New Leadership Resource for Creative and Relevant Youth Ministry
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/1/13)—Faith and failure, triumph and travail, hope and hard questions—this is the complex mix facing youth ...
“Emerge: Baptist Witness in the 21st Century” Announced for January 2014
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/29/13)—American Baptist seminarians and new-to-ABC ministers will meet for the Orientation to American Baptist Life conference ...
ABHMS Urges American Baptists to Tune in to Immigration Reform Webinar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/28/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is encouraged that the Senate Judiciary Committee, by a 13-5 ...
Updated Event News—Judson Press Authors To Present Talks on “Living Church”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/23/13)—Fans of the popular TED Talks can experience this format live at the ABCUSA Mission Summit/Biennial ...
American Baptist Churches Lift Oklahoma Families in Prayer, React to Devastation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/21/13)—A massive tornado tore through Moore, Okla., and surrounding suburbs of Oklahoma City on Monday, damaging ...
IGNITE 2013: Team Leaves for the Republic of Georgia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/20/13)—On Monday, May 20, three American Baptist college students embark on a month-long mission trip to ...
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Questions Answered, Myths Dispelled at August 2013 Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/17/13)—What does it take to be a cross-cultural missionary? What are the misperceptions about global Christian ...
Asian Caucus Invites Applications for Alliance Intergenerational Project
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/13)—The Asian American Baptist Caucus has invited its members and friends to apply for leadership positions ...
ABHMS Encouraged by Progress Toward Fair Immigration Reform
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/13/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is encouraged by the Senate Judiciary Committee’s progress Thursday toward ...
Judson Press Authors To Present Talks on “Living Church”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/9/13)—Fans of the popular TED Talks can experience this format live at the ABCUSA Mission Summit/Biennial ...
ABCUSA Names Kenneth C. Marsenburg as Director of Development
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/9/13)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) announces the appointment of Kenneth C. Marsenburg, Jr., as Director of ...
Mission Summit Attendees Invited to Scoop Rice to Feed Refugees
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/8/13)—Visitors can provide much-needed food relief for children and families living in the nine refugee camps ...
ABHMS Activities Announced for ABCUSA 2013 Mission Summit/Biennial
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/6/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces its activities slated for before, during and after the ...
ABWIM Advisory Team Highlights Progress, Sets Future Direction
The American Baptist Women in Ministry (ABWIM) Advisory Team gathered in Chicago, IL, April 29-30, for their second annual meeting ...
IM Endorses Two Missionaries for Service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/29/13)—Katrina and Kyle Williams, from Everett, Washington, have been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) ...
“Break the Chains” Project Ends as AB Women’s Ministries Refocuses Mission Outreach
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/26/13)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries’ Break the Chains project has led the organization to refocus its mission ...
Women in Ministry Advisory Team Launches “Celebrating the Gifts of Women in Ministry”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/26/13)—The Women in Ministry Advisory Team is excited to introduce “Celebrating the Gifts of Women in ...
Common Ground: A Baptist-Muslim Conversation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/23/13)—Central Baptist Theological Seminary hosted a conversation between Baptists and Muslims at Prairie Baptist Church, Prairie ...
Andrew and Beverly Davison to Receive Sparrowk Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/19/13)—Andrew C. and Beverly C. Davison have been named the 2013 recipients of the Cora and ...
Correction to ‘ABHMS to Host Pre-Mission Summit Gathering for Young Adults’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/19/13)—A mistake appeared in yesterday’s press release about American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ “Reconnect, Renew, Re-envision,” ...
Bicyclist Raises Funds for IM’s Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/19/13)—College senior Garrett Zambrows will appear at the ABC Mission Summit/Biennial at the American Baptist International ...
ABHMS to Host Pre-Mission Summit Gathering for Young Adults
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/18/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will host “Reconnect, Renew, Re-envision”—a young adult gathering to precede ...
González Honored for 40 Years of Faithful Service to American Baptist Churches
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/18/13)—Héctor M. González, Hispanic Counselor for Mission Resource Development and former president of American Baptist Churches ...
Summer 2013 Conference for Those Considering a Call to Global Mission Service
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/18/13)—Registration has opened for the 2013 “Embrace the Cause” retreat sponsored by American Baptist International Ministries ...
IM Development Workers Move Closer to Commissioning
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/17/13)—Emerson and Ivy Wu, two of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) endorsed candidates, reached an important ...
ABHMS Provides Leadership on Mental Health, Gun Violence Compendium
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/17/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has provided leadership for development of “Grounded in Faith: Resources ...
ABC/NYS Names Hugenot New Associate Executive Minister
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/11/13)—The search committee seeking an Associate Executive Minister for the American Baptist Churches of New York ...
$5,000 in OGHS Relief Funds for Thailand Refugee Camp Fire
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/10/13)—$5,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) funds have been made available through International Ministries ...
Judson Press Title Endorsed by Bishop T. D. Jakes
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/9/13)—Midlife, Manhood, and Ministry by Judson Press author Donald Hilliard Jr. has been endorsed by Bishop ...
Media Correspondents for Mission Summit 2013: An American Baptist Biennial Gathering
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/9/13)—Mission Summit 2013: An American Baptist Biennial Gathering will be held in Overland Park/Kansas City, Kansas, ...
New Book by IM Global Consultant, Dan Buttry, Titled “Peace Warrior”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/4/13)—Born into the warrior culture of a military family, Daniel Buttry's Christian faith led him to ...
The Judson Legacy is Alive Today – See How at the Mission Summit/Biennial, June 21-23
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/4/13)—Adoniram and Ann Judson arrived in Burma in 1813 and dedicated their lives to making God’s ...
ABHMS Continues Gun Violence Prevention Advocacy
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/2/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues its gun violence prevention advocacy efforts through sponsorship of ...
ABHMS Encourages Participation in “Faith Advocacy Day”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/28/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptists to participate in “Faith Advocacy Day and ...
IM Establishes the Daniel Fountain Medical Memorial Fund
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/27/13)—After having spent 35 years in the Democratic Republic of the Congo ministering the love of ...
Brockway Awarded 2013 ABCUSA Theological Fellowship
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/27/13)—Dan Brockway has been awarded the ABCUSA Theological Fellowship for 2013 by the Emerging Theologians Task ...
New Christian Discipleship Resource for Girls
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/ 26/13)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the release of the newest volume in the G.I.R.L.S. discipleship ...
Rev. Barbara Jim-George to Receive 2013 Shine the Light Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/22/13)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces that the Rev. Barbara Jim-George of Allen Temple Baptist Church in ...
International Ministries Urges Advocacy on Behalf of Kachin People
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/ 22 /13)—The Burmese army continues to use chemical weapons, heavy artillery and jet fighter planes ...
ABHMS Encourages Connection via Missional Networking Website
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/ 21 /13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages mission volunteers and those offering mission opportunities ...
ABHMS Announces Mission Summit Events for Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/20/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces its events for chaplains and pastoral counselors planned for ...
June 21: American Baptist Women Celebrate Missions
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/20/13)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces its 2013 Women’s Day, “A Time to Serve,” on Friday, June ...
IM Introduces Two New Directors
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/19/13)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is pleased to introduce two new Directors who began their three-year ...
Powering Up Ministry in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/18/13)—When the Rev. Jim Steiner from the Summit Church in Boise, Idaho, met with International Ministries (IM) ...
Three National Events for Women and Girls in July 2013
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/18/13)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries is hosting three concurrent events for women and girls this summer at ...
ABHMS-endorsed Military Chaplain Makes Women’s History
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/14/13)—In recognition of National Women’s History Month, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) proudly announces a ...
Transformed by the Spirit Meeting Concludes; Excitement Builds for Mission Summit in June 2013
CHICAGO, IL (ABNS 3/13/13)—American Baptist denominational representatives met March 12-13, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, to focus on the continuing growth ...
ABHMS Calls for Volunteers to Help in New Jersey, Continues Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/7/13)—In response to Hurricane Sandy, which hit the East Coast on Oct. 29, 2012, American Baptist ...
Judson Press book wins Outreach Resource of the Year award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/4/13)—The Judson Press book Missional Preaching: Engage • Embrace • Transform by Al Tizon has won ...
ABHMS Encourages Participation in ‘Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath Weekend’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptist churches to be among the places of ...
American Baptist Churches USA Hosts Consultation on Stateless People
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/13)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), long an advocate in working with displaced refugees, is co-hosting an ...
ABCUSA Announces Theologians Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/27/13)—General Secretary A. Roy Medley and the Emerging Theologians Task Force are excited to announce the ...
Christian Leaders Ask Political Leaders to End Brinkmanship as Sequester Looms
Washington, DC, February 25, 2013–As the political blame game for the March 1 sequester heats up, nearly 100 national Christian ...
IM Missionary, Ed Noyes, Begins Health Care Project with IMA World Health
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/25/13)—Ed Noyes, American Baptist International Ministries (IM) missionary, is expanding his agricultural development work in the ...
ABCUSA Leaders to Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/22/13)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) is proud to announce the ...
Chhangte To Receive Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/22/13)—Rev. Rothang Chhangte, director of Baptist World Aid (BWAid), the relief and development arm of the ...
AB Women’s Ministries Announces Grant Applications
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/21/13)—AB Women’s Ministries is seeking applications for grants from individuals or organizations that seek to end ...
Re-issue: ABHMS Announces Ministry Award Recipients
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/15/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) re-issues this announcement because an award recipient was inadvertently omitted ...
MMBB Recognizes Gardena Valley Baptist Church
NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 2/13/13)—MMBB Financial Services (the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board) recognized Gardena Valley Baptist Church (GVBC), Gardena, CA, for ...
ABHMS Affirms Burma Refugee Ministry
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/13/13)—Dating to Adoniram Judson’s 1813 mission to Burma (now known as Myanmar), American Baptist Home Mission ...
IM Announces Expanded Role for Kristy Engel
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/12/13)—The New Year is bringing an expanded role for International Ministries (IM) medical missionary, Kristy Engel ...
American Baptist Computer Center Director Duncan Retiring
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/8/13)—Sam Duncan, director of the American Baptist Computer Center (ABCC) and former International Ministries missionary to ...
MMBB Financial Services Names Louis Barbarin New Executive Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/8/13)—MMBB Financial Services (The Ministers and Missionairies Benefit Board) announced that Mr. Louis P. Barbarin will assume the ...
CBF, ABC Leaders Discuss Partnerships, Share Ideas
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/7/13)—Staff leadership from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met together in ...
Andover Newton President to Retire After Decade of Service
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/7/13)—The Rev. Dr. Nick Carter, President of Andover Newton Theological School since 2004, has announced his ...
Judson Press Presents 2013 Ministry Award to Art Munson
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/7/13)—Arthur J. Munson of Phoenixville, Pa., was presented with the 2013 Judson Press Ministry Award during ...
IM Announces 2013 Theme and a Variety of Experiences to Celebrate 200 Years
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/6/13)—In 2013 American Baptist International Ministries (IM) will honor what God has done internationally through American ...
Former ABC Leader Rev. Harrison Williams Dies – Update
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/11/13)—The Rev. Harrison E. Williams, former deputy general secretary for regional operations, American Baptist Churches USA, ...
ABHMS Supports Comprehensive Immigration Reform
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/30/13)—Remaining true to its long history of ministry to immigrants and refugees, American Baptist Home Mission ...
American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Board Adopts Gun Violence Statement
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/29/13)—In a unanimous vote at its meeting in Atlanta, Ga., last week, the Board of Directors ...
Vision for the Future Thanks to NJ Eye Clinic
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/24/13)—Last summer Tyrone Choate, an Ignite 2012 team member, visited the Cap Haitien Eye Clinic and ...
ABHMS Calls for Children in Poverty Grant Proposals by April 24
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/23/13)—Congregations, regions and community ministries related to American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) are invited to apply ...
Mission Summit/Biennial Speakers Announced!
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/16/13)—The speakers for Mission Summit 2013, an American Baptist Biennial Gathering, have been announced by the ...
Former International Ministries Executive, Dr. Chet Jump, Passes Away
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/18/12)—Rev. Dr. Chester (Chet) Jump, former Executive Director of American Baptist International Ministries (IM), died on ...
IM Announces the Appointment of Missionaries to Serve in the Philippines and Honduras
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/17/12)—Two missionary couples have been appointed as Associate Missionaries by American Baptist International Ministries (IM). Jonathan ...
American Baptist Leaders Express Grief Following Connecticut Shooting
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/14/12)—American Baptist leaders today asked American Baptists and others around the United States and the world ...
JudsOnline Blog Examines ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/14/12)—Beginning on Dec. 26 and running through Jan. 7, Judson Press’ blog, JudsOnline, will examine the ...
Asian Caucus Endorses IM Development Workers Ivy and Emerson Wu
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/13/12)—The Alliance of Asian American Baptist Churches, the Asian caucus’s steering committee, voted to endorse Emerson ...
ABCUSA Introduces Matthew 25 Grant Fund
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/13/12)—American Baptist Churches USA is excited to announce the ABCUSA Matthew 25 Grant. Created through monetary ...
Recognize a Woman Who Is an Outstanding Light-Bearer for Christ
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/11/12)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries is accepting nominations now for the 2013 Shine the Light Award. The annual ...
ABHMS Continues Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/11/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to respond to the needs of churches and individuals ...
$52,000 Donated for “Launch a Village” Project in Thailand
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/10/12)—Christian Community Credit Union’s “Cards that Give to Missions” program donated $52,000 for the “Launch a ...
ABHMS Extends Deadline for Biennial Awards Nominations to Dec. 17
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/10/12)—The Board of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has extended to Dec. 17, 2012, the ...
The Forgotten Pearl Harbor Story: Video Lifts up American Baptist Ministry in World War II Internment Camps
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/7/12)—In recognition of the 70th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) ...
Reminder: Palmer Grants – Call for Letters of Intent
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/3/12)—Important Reminder—There is still time to submit your Letter of Intent (LOI) for this Palmer Grant ...
Chinese Christian Leader Dies at Age 98, Leaving Legacy of ‘Love That Never Ends’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/29/12)—Bishop K. H. Ting, prominent leader of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement and the China Christian Council, ...
New Mission Summit/Biennial 2013 Registration Changes Announced
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/27/12)—The Mission Summit/Biennial Planning Team, with approval from the Board of General Ministries Executive Committee, has ...
$30,000 in OGHS Haiti Relief Funds to Improve Education for Children
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/26/12)—Haiti continues to struggle to provide basic education to children in the aftermath of the massive ...
Nearly $700,000 Distributed to Retired Ministers, Missionaries and their Widowed Spouses
New York, NY(ABNS 11/26/12)—On behalf of the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB) distributed ...
Hurricane Sandy Worship Bulletin Insert Available for Free Download
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/16/12)—A free insert regarding Hurricane Sandy and relief efforts is available for free download on American ...
ABHMS Presents $50,000 Check to Rainbow Acres
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/16/12)—At the Mission Center recently, Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director of American Baptist Home ...
Letter to President Obama – Myanmar
November 12, 2012 President Barack Obama White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20520 Re: Human Rights Violations in Myanmar ...
ABWM Makes Mission Experiences Accessible in New Ways
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/14/12)—Mission trips in the U.S. and abroad are inarguably an excellent opportunity to grow in faith ...
Board of General Ministries Expresses Concern for Myanmar in Letter to President Obama
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/14/12)—In its final plenary session on November 10, 2012, the Board of General Ministries of American ...
American Baptist Churches USA to Roll Out New Website
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/13/12)—American Baptist Churches USA will soon have a new, fresh look — online. The organization is ...
ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Meetings Conclude
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/10/12)—The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Board of General Ministries meetings concluded on Saturday, November 10, ...
ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Meetings Begin in Valley Forge, PA
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/8/12)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) began its meetings on Thursday, ...
Rev. Miriam Méndez Appointed Associate Executive Minister of ABC of the Central Pacific Coast
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/8/12)—The American Baptist Churches of the Central Pacific Coast (formerly ABC of Oregon), at their Annual ...
Former Central Region Executive Minister Ansell Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/8/12)—Rev. Dr. Fred A. Ansell, former Executive Minister of the Central Region of American Baptist Churches ...
ABHMS Hosts First-Ever Circles of Hope Ask Luncheon
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/8/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) received approximately $175,000 in pledges when it hosted the first-ever ...
Fighting Global Hunger One Conversation at a Time
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/7/12)—The national board of American Baptist Women’s Ministries, at its annual meetings July 17-21, 2012, unanimously ...
IM Launches Global Gift Program for Christmas Gifts
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/7/12)—Individuals and families who want to help a child or family in need this Christmas can ...
IM Sends Additional Tuition Assistance to College Students in Haiti
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/5/12)—Financial aftershocks from the massive January 2010 earthquake in Haiti are still being felt by students ...
ABHMS Calls for Letters of Intent for 2012 Palmer Grants
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/5/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is calling for letters of intent from those interested in ...
Join American Baptist Response to Hurricane Sandy at Home and Abroad
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/2/12)—One "superstorm." Six countries. The impact of Hurricane Sandy on the Western Hemisphere is staggering. ...
ABC of the Dakotas Announces Retirement of Executive Director Riley Walker
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/2/12)—The American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas has announced the retirement of Rev. Dr. Riley Walker ...
ABHMS Seeks Support, Prayers for Hurricane Sandy Relief
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/2/12)—Following three days of closure because of a power outage caused by Hurricane Sandy, American Baptist ...
Laubach elected Chair of GLCC Board of Directors
GREEN LAKE, WI (ABNS 11/1/12)—Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC) is excited to announce that Rev. Dr. David C. Laubach of American ...
ABHMS Board Renews Commitment to Missionary Commissioning
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/1/12)—At its meeting in October, the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) ...
IM Missionaries Carlos Bonilla, Mayra Giovanetti Accept Call to Serve in Nicaragua
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/26/12)—After serving in Spain for the past two years, International Ministries (IM) missionaries Mayra Giovanetti and ...
Young Adult Women Find Spiritual Encouragement at C2R4
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/24/12)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries hosted more than 30 young adult women at “C2R4—Confidence through Christ: Retreat, ...
ABC Oregon Changes Name to American Baptist Churches of the Central Pacific Coast
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/23/12)—The delegates to the 2012 Annual Gathering of the American Baptist Churches of Oregon approved a ...
IM Announces Commissioning Service for Debbie and Keith Myers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/19/12)—Debbie and Keith Myers have been appointed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) and assigned to ...
New Life Center Foundation Receives Major Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/16/12)—Karen Smith, leader of the New Life Center Foundation (NLCF) in Chiang Mai, Thailand and American ...
Don Klingseisen Appointed Vice President of Marketing and Program at GLCC
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/15/12)—Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC) is excited to announce that Don Klingseisen has joined the senior ...
ABHMS Co-Sponsors Successful Asian Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/12/12)—In August, more than 150 individuals representing 17 languages attended the 2012 Asian Conference at First ...
ABHMS Calls For 2013 Mission Summit/Biennial Awards Nominations
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/11/12)—The Board of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks nominations for ministry awards to be ...
ABHMS Supports Examination Of Social, Corporate Values
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/9/12)—At its annual special event last week, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) featured a ...
Where in the World Are IM’s Global Servants Serving?
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/8/12)—The 2012 missionary map and poster from American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is available for churches ...
The Audacity of Faith Contributors Will Reflect on Obama’s First Term
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/3/12)—Shortly after Barack Obama was named the 44th President of the United States, Judson Press invited ...
ABHMS Requests Feedback About Website
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/2/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges all users of its current website to complete a ...
MMBB Executive Director Sumner Grant Announces Retirement
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/1/12)—Rev. Dr. Sumner M. Grant announced his retirement from The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB) ...
Judson Press Launches JudsOnline Blog
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/26/12)—Some say social media is for the young, but that hasn’t kept 188-year-old Judson Press from ...
Lecture Series Honors Judson Press Author
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/26/12)—Allen Temple Baptist Church, Oakland, Calif., launches its J. Alfred Smith Sr. Lecture Series Saturday, Oct ...
National Council of Churches Governing Board Adopts Recommendations for Future Mission
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/20/12)—The governing board of the National Council of Churches (NCC), a partner organization of ABCUSA, met ...
OGHS Funds Released to Help Victims of Ethnic Violence in Assam, India
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/20/12)—$7,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) funds has been released by American Baptist International ...
New ABC Reads Selection Ties to Bicentennial Celebration
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/19/12)—February 2012 marked the beginning of a year-long bicentennial celebration of Ann and Adoniram Judson’s historic ...
IM Signs Covenant of Partnership with Caribbean Baptist Fellowship
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/18/12)—“August 25, 2012 will forever be remembered as a day when American Baptist International Ministries (IM) ...
ABHMS Staff Member Honored By New Orleans Mayor
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/14/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is proud to announce that Victoria Goff, ABHMS national coordinator ...
Howard R. Moody, American Baptist Minister and Activist, 91
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/14/12)—Rev. Howard R. Moody, 91, Minister Emeritus of Judson Memorial Church in Greenwich Village, which he ...
IM Partner in Russia Celebrates 50 Years of Christian Service
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/13/12)—“It is truly a wonder of God that a church for English-speaking Christians would be formed ...
ABHMS Recommends Resource For Questioning Political Candidates
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/12/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) members to advocate for ...
ABCUSA Statement on Recent Violence in Libya and Cairo
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/12/12)—American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley issued the following statement on ...
Palmer Seminary Student Selected as First Mission Apprentice by IM
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/6/12)—Jennifer (Jeni) Pedzinski has been named as American Baptist International Ministries (IM) first Mission Apprentice. She ...
ABHMS Resource Details D.C.’S National Mall
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/30/12)—Whether you’re planning a trip to Washington, D.C., as the summer heat wanes or creating a ...
IM Endorses Couple from Illinois to Serve As Missionaries in Liberia
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/28/12)—Becky and Larry Stanton from Murphysboro, Illinois have been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) ...
ABHMS’ Free Resources Can Ease Church-Year Planning
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/22/12)—As you look ahead to the upcoming church year, make your planning easier with free downloadable ...
Longkumers Report on North East India Violence
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/21/12)—Violence erupted about a month ago between two ethnic groups in western Assam, India, according to ...
Longtime American Baptist, Social Advocate Louise McKinney Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/21/12)—Longtime social advocate, educator and philanthropist Louise McKinney, 82, died on Wednesday, August 15, of complications ...
Dr. Debora Jackson Named New Executive Director of American Baptist Ministers Council
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/20/12)—The American Baptist Ministers Council Executive Committee and the 2012 Ministers Council Senate has announced the ...
ABHMS Staff To Present At Urban Mission Conference
American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that three of its staff members are slated to present at the “God ...
Ministers Council Senate Meets in Green Lake, WI
The 2012 Ministers Council Senate meeting, held at the Green Lake Conference Center, Green Lake, WI, was called to order ...
IM Missionaries Debbie and Keith Myers Move Closer to Commissioning
Debbie and Keith Myers, two of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) newest endorsed missionary candidates, reached an important milestone on ...
Empowering Women and Girls through 2012 National Women’s Conference
American Baptist Women’s Ministries held its 2012 National Women’s Conference at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, July ...
ABHMS Podcast Spotlights Unique Summer Ministry
In the latest installment of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ “Faces and Places of Hope” weekly podcast series, the Rev ...
ABHMS Posts Ecumenical Work Week Updates
Those unable to participate in “Here Until the Work is Done VI” Ecumenical Work Week can follow along with posts ...
Munro Retires as Executive Director, Interim Ministries-ABC
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/1/12)—After 7 years of service as Executive Director of Interim Ministries-ABC, Rev. Jamie Munro retired on Tuesday, July ...
National Youth Gathering Features Mission Outreach
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABNS 7/27/12)—Many youth from across the United States and Puerto Rico served as the hands and feet of ...
American Baptist Leaders Comment on International Aids Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/24/12)— Today is the third day of Aids 2012, the XIX International Aids Conference, meeting at ...
Kelsey Announced as Executive Minister of ABC-NYS
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/12/12)—The Region Board of American Baptist Churches of New York State (ABC-NYS) announced Wednesday, July 11, ...
Troy Weyenberg Appointed Director of Camp Grow Ministries
GREEN LAKE, WI (ABNS 7/12/12)—Green Lake Conference Center is pleased to announce that Troy Weyenberg has accepted the call to ...
IM’s Matching Gift Opportunity Continues to July 31
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/2/12)—New contributions have come in and more are expected for the Challenge Fund which will make ...
World Mission Conference Videos and Photos Now Available
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/2/12)—Churches and individuals are invited to view and use the videos and photos from all the ...
AB Women’s Ministries Awards Break the Chains Grants
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/27/12)—AB Women’s Ministries Executive Director Virginia Holmstrom announced that six organizations nationally and internationally will receive ...
Asian Conference, Caucus Convocation Planned For August
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/26/12)—The 2012 Asian Conference and Asian Caucus Convocation will be held Aug. 20-22 at First Baptist ...
ABHMS BOARD, ANCHORED BY HISTORICAL LEGACY, LOOKS TO FUTURE
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/26/12)—At its first meeting since reorganization, the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies ...
IGNITE Team Departs for Haiti
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/26/12)—Haiti and American Baptists have a long history of partnership and service together. And yet, due ...
ABCUSA to Continue Interim Ministry Placements
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/19/12)—On August 1, 2012, the work of interim ministry placements previously arranged by Interim Ministries-ABC will ...
American Baptist Board of General Ministries Meetings Conclude
GREEN LAKE, WI (ABNS 6/17/12)—The Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) meeting concluded on Sunday, June ...
Ben Mott Installed as President/CEO of Green Lake Conference Center
GREEN LAKE, WI (ABNS 6/16/12)—Benjamin C. K. Mott was installed as President/CEO of the American Baptist Assembly/Green Lake Conference Center ...
American Baptist Board of General Ministries Meets in Green Lake, WI
GREEN LAKE, WI (ABNS 6/15/12)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) began its meetings on Friday, ...
IM Matching Funds Still Available
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/11/12)—The 2012 Mission3 Matching Gift Opportunity is off to a strong start. This American Baptist International ...
IM Missionary Peacemakers Featured in Dan Buttry’s Latest Book
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/7/12)—A special International Ministries (IM) edition of Dan Buttry's Blessed Are the Peacemakers premiered at the ...
Dieselberg to be Featured in National Geographic Channel TV Special Tonight
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/4/12)—Tonight (June 4) at 10:00 pm EST, the National Geographic Channel will air a special entitled, ...
IM’s World Mission Conference Stirs Hundreds to “Hear the Call”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/4/12)—On May 25, American Baptist International Ministries (IM) concluded a very successful 7-day World Mission Conference ...
ABHMS Hosts Learning Event for Palmer Grant Recipients
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/25/12)—On Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mission Center, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) hosted representatives ...
ABWM Leaders Urge Secretary Clinton to Uphold Commitment to Human Rights
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/25/12)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) leaders sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton ...
Gifts to IM Matched at 100% through July 31
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/18/12)—A generous group of donors wants to call a new generation of American Baptist International Ministries ...
Baptists Attend Secretary Clinton’s Global Town Hall
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/18/12)—Secretary of State Hilary Clinton held a Global Town Hall with Civil Society at the State ...
ABHMS, ABWM Co-Sponsor Women’s Mission Trip to Alaska
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) are co-sponsoring the 2012 ...
American Baptist Authors Publish Church Leadership Resource
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/15/12)—Findings from the 2010 National Survey of Congregations revealed a number of areas of concern for ...
ABHMS Co-Sponsors Second Retreat for Pastors with Burma Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/14/12)—Sponsored by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and the Ministers Council, and supported by the ...
Fire at Mae La Refugee Camp Destroys Bible School
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/3/12)—A fire has destroyed the Kawthoolei Karen Baptist Bible School and College and other buildings in ...
ABHMS Videos Recall 1992 Los Angeles Riots
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/2/12)—In his latest video—titled “Has the church changed since Rodney King?”—Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive ...
ABHCM Appoints Interim Executive Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/30/12)—American Baptist Homes and Caring Ministries (ABHCM) announces the appointment of the Rev. Garth E. Brokaw ...
Joanne Powers, Longest Tenured ABHMS Employee, Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/26/12)—Joanne H. (Hoffman) Powers, 58, longest tenured employee at American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), died ...
ABHMS to Launch New Podcast Series
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/25/12)—Today American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) launches its new weekly podcast series, “Faces and Places ...
Rev. Ronny Lanier to Receive Honorary Doctorate of Divinity
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/24/12)—Reverend Veronica “Ronny” Lanier, age 93, of Melrose, Massachusetts, has been selected to receive the Honorary ...
American Baptist Leaders Endorse Interfaith Call to Action
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/20/12)—The Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), ...
Working Group Meets at ABCUSA Mission Center in Valley Forge
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/20/12)—Secretary of State Clinton's Sub-Working Group on International Religious Freedom, Stability, and Democracy met at the ...
Dr. Olu Menjay, BWA Vice President, to be Featured at World Mission Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/19/12)—Rev. Dr. Olu Menjay, President of the Liberia Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention, and a vice ...
ABHMS Communications Director Recognized for Video
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/16/12)—Susan Gottshall, associate executive director of Communications for American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), has received ...
Judson Press Updates Classic Baptist Resource
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/16/12)—Originally published in 1962, A Baptist Manual of Polity and Practice by Norman H. Maring and ...
First Meeting of National Leadership Council Concludes in Orlando
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/13/12)—The National Leadership Council (NLC) of American Baptist Churches USA met from April 10-13, 2012, at ...
Newest Speaker at IM Call Retreat: President of Northern Seminary
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/13/12)—“Shaped by Commitment” will be the focus of a speech by Dr. Alistair Brown, president of ...
Interim Ministries-ABC to End Operations
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/12/12)—The Governing Board of Interim Ministries-ABC has determined to cease operations during this year. At its ...
ABHMS’ E-Newsletter Receives Award for Second Consecutive Year
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/12/12)—For the second consecutive year, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has received an “All Star ...
Robert E. Davis Dies; Past Executive Director of Division of Christian Higher Education
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/11/12)—Rev. Dr. Robert Evan Davis, 90, former executive director of the Division of Christian Higher Education, ...
ABHMS Announces Scholarships to National Youth Gathering
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/10/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces the availability of a limited number of financial need-based ...
Longtime ABCUSA Employee David D. Eisenhauer Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/10/12)—David D. “Ike” Eisenhauer, former manager of Traffic Services for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), died ...
32 IM Missionaries and 14 Christian Leaders at WMC
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/4/12)—Enthusiasm is building for the seven-day World Mission Conference (WMC) sponsored by American Baptist International Ministries ...
Christian Community Credit Union Donates $50,000 to International Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/2/12)—Christian Community Credit Union donated $50,000 to American Baptist International Ministries (IM). CCCU wishes to highlight ...
ABHMS Executive Director Responds to Killing of Florida Teen
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/30/12)—In a video posted to the home page of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ website, ABHMS ...
Scholarships Available for IM Call Retreat in May
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/27/12)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of ...
Judson Press Presents 2011 Ministry Award to Dr. Gardner Taylor
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/19/12)—Reverend Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, of Raleigh, North Carolina, has been named the 2011 recipient of ...
ABF Achieves $100 Million
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/14/12)—American Baptist Foundation today announced that the ministry’s assets under management have exceeded $100 million. Rev ...
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: A First-Anniversary Collection of Reflections
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/13/12)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) missionaries who have been involved in relief and rebuilding efforts are ...
Immediate Need for Doctors, Nurses and Health Professionals for Long-Term Missionary Service in Congo
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/12/12)—For the past 100 years, American Baptists have partnered with the Baptist Community of Western Congo ...
Chhangte Named New BWAid Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/8/12)—Rev. Rothangliani Rema Chhangte, liaison for Burmese refugees with American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), the ...
ABHMS Names Director of Investments
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/7/12)—After a careful and prayerful search process, David L. Moore Jr. of Basking Ridge, N.J., has ...
IM kicks off 200th with 7-day World Mission Conference at Green Lake
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/29/12)—Registration is open for the 7-day World Mission Conference (WMC) sponsored by American Baptist International Ministries ...
Franklin College Receives $4.2 Million Bequest From Trustee
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/29/12)—Franklin College recently received a $4.2 million bequest following settlement of the Effie Joan Behrens estate ...
ABHMS Penny Project Reaches Halfway Mark to 14 Million Goal
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/29/12)—Through The Penny Project—begun regionally in 2007 by the children of First Baptist Church of New ...
AB Women’s Ministries New Program Resource Available
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/12)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries has produced Volume 2 of “In the Potter’s Hands” program resources for ...
Judson Anniversary
This year marks the 200th anniversary of Adoniram Judson's original departure for Burma. The celebration began in a weekend event ...
Past Executive Director of Milwaukee Christian Center Smith Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/24/12)—Rev. Kenneth L. Smith, 87, past executive director of Milwaukee Christian Center, died on Feb. 16 ...
Hear the Call: 26 New Career Opportunities for Serving God
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/24/12)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) has launched renewed efforts to proactively recruit and send new missionaries ...
ABHMS Joins Groups in Filing of Brief Supporting Medicaid Expansions
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/23/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) joined more than 60 national, state and local organizations on ...
Center for Career Development and Ministry Announces New Executive Director
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/22/12)—The Board of Directors for the Center for Career Development and Ministry in Dedham, Massachusetts is ...
Central Baptist Students, Faculty and Staff Deepen Historic Mission Ties
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/22/12)—American Baptist International Ministries (IM) celebrates the life-changing visit to Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand just completed ...
ABHMS Presents $10,000 Check to ABMen-USA for Hopi Mission
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/17/12)—At the Mission Center yesterday, Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director of American Baptist Home ...
ABHMS Calls for Volunteers to Continue Rebuilding Gulf Coast
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/17/12)—Once again, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will sponsor “Here Until the Work is Done ...
Rev. Sandra Wimpelberg Appointed Vice President of Development at Green Lake Conference Center
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/16/12)—Rev. Sandra Wimpelberg of Nashville has been appointed Vice President of Development at Green Lake Conference ...
ABHMS Calls for Children in Poverty Grant Proposals by April 25
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/14/12)—Congregations, regions and community ministries related to American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) are invited to apply ...
ABHMS Board of Directors Meets in Tampa
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/3/12)—The Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) met in Tampa, Fla., Jan ...
ABWM to Host National Conference in Nashville
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/1/12)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries invites women to attend the 2012 National Women’s Conference, “In the Potter’s ...
IM Announces Two New Videos Featuring Georgian Archbishop
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/1/12)—Two new videos both featuring Malkhaz Songulashvili, archbishop of the Evangelical Baptist Church (EBC) of the ...
C2R4: A Spiritual Retreat for Young Adult Women
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/31/12)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces C2R4: Confidence through Christ—Retreat, Reflect, Renew, Relate, a retreat for women ...
God Continues to Work Through Martin Luther King Jr. in Moscow
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/29/12)—The Russian Evangelical Alliance reports that Moscow City Church (MCC) led a celebration of Martin Luther ...
Ford Called to Serve as Executive Minister of ABC-IN/KY
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/24/12)—The Region Board of American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky (ABC-IN/KY) announced Monday, January 23, ...
ABCUSA Go to a New Land Conference Meets in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL (ABNS 1/23/12)—Go to a New Land: Journeying Toward God, a conference presented by American Baptist Churches USA and ...
ABCUSA Board of General Ministries Concludes First Business Session in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL (ABNS 1/23/12)—The Board of General Ministries meetings of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) concluded on Monday, January 23, ...
American Baptist Board of General Ministries Holds First Meeting in Orlando
ORLANDO, FL (ABNS 1/21/12)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) began its meetings on Friday, January ...
IM Announces 200th Anniversary Celebration and New Three-year Theme
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/21/12)—Starting this year, American Baptist International Ministries (IM) will begin celebrating 200 years of global mission ...
Former Board of Educational Ministries Deputy Executive Director and Treasurer, Paul V. Moore, Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/19/12)—Paul V. Moore, 94, former deputy executive director and treasurer of the Board of Educational Ministries ...
Judson Press Introduces Winter Webinar Series
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/19/12)—Judson Press is kicking off the new year with a series of free webinars during the ...
ABHMS Presents One Great Hour of Sharing Grant to ACLAMO
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/18/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) presented a $20,000 check last Wednesday to ACLAMO Family Centers, ...
Haiti Earthquake: A Collection of Reflections and Stories
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/13/12)—The Haiti Second Anniversary Collection of reflections, stories and photos remembers the January 12, 2010 earthquake ...
ABHMS Announces Speakers for Immerse Youth Gathering
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/13/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces an exciting lineup of inspiring speakers and presenters for ...
New ABCUSA Officers Begin Terms on January 1
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/5/12)—The new officers for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) began their terms this week for the ...
IM Announces New Board Officers to Begin Terms January 1
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/21/11)—Rev. Hopeton A. Scott and Rev. Reginald Sewell Mills were elected president and vice president respectively ...
ABHMS Shares Special Holiday Video Message
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/20/11)—In observance of Christmas, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) shares on its website a special ...
AB Women’s Ministries Makes Grants Available
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/15/11)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the availability of grants for projects addressing gender-based violence through its ...
IM endorses Columbus Couple to Serve as Development Workers in Macau
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/15/11)—Emerson and Ivy Wu have been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to serve in ...
AB Women’s Ministries Seeks Nominations for Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/9/11)—The “Shine the Light” award, established in 2011 by American Baptist Women’s Ministries, recognizes outstanding light-bearers ...
Board of National Ministries Transitions to New Structure
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/11)—In a historic American Baptist moment in time, the Board of National Ministries met for the ...
ABHMS Encourages BJC Essay Scholarship Contest Entries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages entries to the 2012 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest, ...
Uncover the Word Movement Launched in Orlando
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/17/11)—300 Christian leaders gathered at the Forum of Bible Agencies - North America Summit Nov. 7-9 ...
General Secretary Medley Installed as National Council of Churches President Elect
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/10/11)—Rev. A. Roy Medley, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), was elected president elect ...
IM Global Consultant, Stan Slade, Adds New Staff Role
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/9/11)—Rev. Dr. Stanley “Stan” Slade, IM global consultant for Theological Education for the last four years, ...
Former ABHMS Online Managing Editor David Chandler Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/4/11)—David Chandler, 53, of Media, Pa., former online managing editor for American Baptist Home Mission Societies ...
$18,000 in OGHS Relief Funds for Flooding Victims in S.E. Asia, Central America
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/1/11)—$18,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) relief funds have been sent through American Baptist ...
Judy Sutterlin, IM Missionary in China, Receives 2011 Charity Award from Chinese Government
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/31/11)—Judy Sutterlin, American Baptist International Ministries (IM) missionary in China, is a recipient of the Charity ...
Simpson Begins Role as Executive Director of American Baptist Foundation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/28/11)—The board of the American Baptist Foundation has extended a call to Rev. Perkin F. Simpson ...
ABCUSA Representative Trent Elected Chairperson of CWS Board
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/24/11)—Rev. Dr. Earl D. Trent Jr., an ABCUSA representative to the Church World Service (CWS) Board, ...
New Resources And Opportunities For “ABC Reads” Participants
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/24/11)—During the 2011 ABCUSA Biennial, Judson Press, publishing ministry of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, ...
Thorne Represents ABCUSA At State Department Working Group
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/20/11)—On Tuesday, October 18, Leo S. Thorne, associate general secretary for Mission Resource Development with American ...
Green Lake Conference Center Selects Ben Mott as President/CEO
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/18/11)—The Board of Directors of Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC) selected Ben Mott as their new ...
Former ABHMS Treasurer Horace E. Gale Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/14/11)—Horace E. Gale, a past treasurer of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), died Sunday, Oct ...
Former MMBB And ABCUSA Leader Ballesteros Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/11/11)—Rev. Leonard Ballesteros, 84, of DeLand, Forida, passed away on October 5, 2011. Ballesteros served as ...
American Baptist Delegation Advocates On Behalf Of Refugees From Burma
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/28/11)—On September 12, 2011, thirteen representatives from the Burma Refugee Task Force formed a delegation and ...
New WMO Video About Ministry For Abused Women In NE India
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/20/11)—Making ends meet is a daily struggle for mothers like Gorma living in poverty in North ...
New WMO Video Looks At Brazil Ministry For Street Children
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/13/11)—A new World Mission Offering video is available at www.worldmissionoffering.org. Nayana, a young women living at ...
ABHMS Merchandise Available For Purchase
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/13/11)—In response to requests at the recent American Baptist Churches USA Biennial in Puerto Rico, American ...
ABHMS, American Baptist Foundation Announce Palmer Grant Recipients
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/13/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and the American Baptist Foundation are pleased to announce the ...
NEW VIDEO: From Headhunters to Evangelists: American Baptists Bring Christianity to NE India
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/8/11)—The 8-minute documentary-style video, From Headhunters to Evangelists, presents a concise history of the birth and ...
2011 Ministers Council Senators Reflect On Christ’s Call
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/17/11)—The 2011 Ministers Council Senate meeting, held at the American Baptist Assembly at the Green Lake ...
Brian Dixon Receives 2011 Ralph Schell Excellence In Ministry Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/17/11)—The 2011 recipient of the Ralph Garfield Schell Presidential Award is Reverend Brian Dixon, pastor of ...
Judson Press Author Hits #1 on Amazon.com
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/15/11)—On Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Simply Salsa: Dancing without Fear at God's Fiesta by Janet Perez ...
ABHMS Supports Call For Improved Corporate Governance At News Corporation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/11/11)—As part of its socially responsible investing initiatives, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has signed ...
ABHMS Leads Ecumenical Work Week In New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/9/11)— For the fifth year in a row, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) coordinated Ecumenical ...
AB GIRLS Encourage Attendance at Immerse 2012
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/5/11)— The national leadership team of AB GIRLS, a ministry for girls sponsored by American Baptist ...
AB Women’s Ministries Hosts Inspiring Events for Women and Girls
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/27/11)—During the summer of 2011, American Baptist Women’s Ministries hosted three unique events touching the lives ...
Churches Gearing Up for World Mission Offering 2011
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/28/11)— Live the Word > Proclaim the Word > Be Transformed is the theme for the ...
American Baptists Respond to Call for Emergency Relief, Aid Drought-Ravaged East Africa
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/27/11)—American Baptist International Ministries has released an emergency relief grant of $20,000 in One Great Hour ...
Lower Providence Baptist Church Receives 2011 George D. Younger Award For Bicentennial Celebration
ATLANTA, GA (ABNS 7/20/11)—Lower Providence Baptist Church, Eagleville, PA, received the 2011 George D. Younger Award for Excellence in Local ...
Former ABCUSA Vice President Beverly Dunston Scott Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/15/11)—Dr. Beverly Dunston Scott, former vice president of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), died on Monday, ...
Asian Caucus Votes To Form New Alliance
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/12/11)—At the meeting of the Asian American Baptist Caucus (AABC) held June 24 in San Juan, ...
ABHMS Asian Ministries Pastor Rev. Marie Ho-Lam Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/7/11)—Rev. Marie Ho-Lam, retired pastor of Chinese Christian Church of Queens, N.Y., died June 27, 2011, ...
American Baptists attend BWA Annual Gathering
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/7/11)—A group of American Baptists, many with leadership positions, are attending the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) ...
ABHMS Sponsors 2012 National Gathering of American Baptist Youth
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/5/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is sponsoring “Immerse: The 2012 National Gathering of American Baptist ...
ABCUSA Board Meets, Recognizes Outgoing Officers and Retiring Representatives
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (ABNS 6/30/11)—The General Board meetings of American Baptist Churches USA came to a close on Wednesday, ...
American Baptist General Board Meets Following Biennial
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (ABNS 6/29/11)—The General Board meetings of American Baptist Churches USA began in San Juan, Puerto Rico ...
ABHMS Board Hears Plan For Moving Home Mission Into 21st Century
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (ABNS 6/29/11)—At the June 28-29 meeting of the Board of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), ...
Biennial Celebration Closes With Praise, Worship
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (ABNS 6/27/11)—The third day of the Biennial came to a close after a final worship service ...
ABHMS Sponsors Events At ABCUSA 2011 Biennial In Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (ABNS 6/27/11)—In its events and activities at American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2011 Biennial Friday through ...
Delegates Approve Proposed Amendments To Bylaws For American Baptist Churches USA
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/26/11)—The delegates to the American Baptist Biennial meeting voted on and passed the proposed amendments to ...
Saturday Worship And Events Highlight Biennial Theme, Celebrate! 2011
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/26/11)—Rev. Dr. Roberto Dieppa-Báez, executive minister of Las Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico, gave the message ...
American Baptists Join Together In Celebration, Community
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/25/11)—On Friday, June 24, groups and individuals attending the Biennial meetings came together for worship, a ...
Iglesias Bautistas Americanas celebran Bienal en Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/23/11)—Las Iglesias Bautistas Americanas, (ABC-USA por sus siglas en inglés) estarán celebrando su asamblea bienal del ...
American Baptists Gather for Biennial Meeting
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/23/11)—American Baptists are gathering for the American Baptist Biennial in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from June ...
Green Lake Conference Center Announces Search for President/CEO
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/3/11)—The Board of Directors of Green Lake Conference Center (ABA) is seeking a unique individual to ...
ABCUSA Executive Ministers Author New Ministry Resource
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/3/11)—Persons in professional ministry who are faced with a new job or career move deal with ...
ABHMS Seeks Donations For Disaster-Stricken U.S. Regions
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/25/11)—While responding as the hands of feet and Christ in the disaster-stricken regions of Joplin, Mo., ...
$10,000 In OGHS Funds Provides Relief For Quake Victims In Spain
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/19/11)—$10,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) funds have been sent through International Ministries to ...
ABHMS Announces Karen Baptist Youth Conference Slated For July
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/17/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) invites youth and young adults, ages 15-30, to the Karen ...
ABHMS Announces Prominent Social Justice Advocate As Speaker For Biennial Breakfast
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/17/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces prominent social justice advocate Dr. J. Alfred Smith Sr ...
Patricia P. Hernandez Announced As National Director For American Baptist Women In Ministry
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/17/11)—Rev. Patricia P. Hernandez will begin work on Monday, May 23, 2011, as the new national ...
ABHMS Announces Free Judson Press Download, Discount
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/12/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that its publishing ministry, Judson Press, is offering a ...
Dedicated American Baptist And Former United Nations Representative Sherman Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/28/11)—Former American Baptist General Board member and Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace Award winner Margaret Louise Heckman ...
Johnson Cook Confirmed As Ambassador-At-Large For International Religious Freedom
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/21/11)—Rev. Suzan Johnson Cook, an American Baptist pastor and motivational speaker, was confirmed by the United ...
ABHMS To Aid Tornado-Ravaged Shaw University
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/21/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will present a $10,000 One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) ...
ABHMS Penny Project Surpasses 5 Million
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/18/11)—The Penny Project of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS)—which seeks to raise 14 million pennies ...
American Baptist Home Mission Societies, Foundation Offer Palmer Grants To Churches, Organizations
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/13/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is accepting requests for proposals (applications) for the 2011-2012 Palmer ...
Ken Giacoletto, President Of Green Lake Conference Center, Announces Retirement
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/8/11)—The board of directors of Green Lake Conference Center has accepted President Ken Giacoletto’s letter announcing ...
General Executive Council Condemns Desecration of Qur’an
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/8/11)—The General Executive Council, made up of national and regional leaders of American Baptist Churches USA, ...
Former ABHMS Commissioned Missionary Rev. Sylvester T. Acevedo Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/31/11)—Rev. Sylvester T. Acevedo, a former commissioned missionary for American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), died ...
ABHMS Co-Sponsors Retreat For Pastors With Burma Ministries
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/30/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), in partnership with the Ministers Council and the Burma Refugees ...
American Religious History Scholar Ed Gausted Dies
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/29/11)—Edwin Scott Gaustad, one of the foremost historians of American religious history, died early Friday, March ...
$20,000 In OGHS Funds To Be Distributed Among Damaged Churches
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/24/11)—$20,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) funds is starting to be distributed among the ...
CCCU Announces 2011 Plan To Highlight Nine IM Missionaries Serving In Latin America
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/24/11)—Nine American Baptist International Ministries (IM) missionaries serving in Latin America were selected to be highlighted ...
Judson Press Titles Named Finalists For ForeWord 2010 Book Of The Year
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/22/11)—Autism & Alleluias by Kathleen Deyer Bolduc and Tending to Eden: Environmental Stewardship for God’s People ...
AB Women Attend UN Commission On Status Of Women Events
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/22/11)—The fifty-fifth session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, or UNCSW, met ...
Life And Service Of Gustavo Parajon Remembered
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/21/11)—Dr. Gustavo Parajón, former American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (ABFMS) missionary who served in Nicaragua, died ...
ABHMS Announces Activities, Events For ABCUSA 2011 Biennial In Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/16/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces its events, activities and learning opportunities slated for before, ...
ABHMS Anuncia Actividades Y Eventos Para La Bienal ABCUSA 2011 En Puerto Rico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/16/11)—Las Sociedades Misioneras Nacionales Bautistas Americanas (ABHMS) anuncian eventos, actividades y oportunidades de aprendizaje programados para ...
Pre-Biennial Event “The New Normal” Looks At Culture, Ministry
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/16/11)—Just announced, “The New Normal” is a pre-Biennial event for church leaders that will reflect on ...
Free Webinars Tie In With Black Marriage Day
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/14/11)—On March 27, 2011, hundreds of communities and neighborhoods across the country will celebrate Black Marriage ...
$20,000 Grant Approved By OGHS For Japan Relief Efforts
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/12/11)—American Baptists are answering the call to provide relief to their sisters and brothers in Christ ...
Prayers Requested Following Japan Earthquake And Tsunami
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/11/11)—Please keep the people of Japan and other affected areas in your prayers, after the most ...
The Chile Earthquake – One Year Later
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/10/11)—American Baptists have provided $150,000 through One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) for recovery and rebuilding ...
Bible Study Manual Now Available In 8 Languages
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/8/11)—The Bible Study Manual on Conflict Transformation authored by Dan Buttry, IM’s global consultant for Peace ...
ABHMS Seeks Volunteers For Ecumenical Work Week In New Orleans
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/3/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks volunteers for “Here Until the Work is Done V,” ...
Rev. Peter J. Gomes Dies At 68
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/2/11)—Rev. Dr. Peter J. Gomes, an American Baptist preacher and professor at Harvard Divinity School, died ...
Virtual Book Tour Kicks Off Release Of New Immigration Resource
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/2/11)—Judson Press has announced that a virtual book tour will launch the release of Listen to ...
ABHMS On Facebook And Twitter
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has launched Facebook and Twitter pages. The Facebook page features ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries To Host Women’s Day at 2011 Biennial
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/11)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries will host its biennial Women’s Day, “Exaltadas en el poder de Dios/Uplifted ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Establishes “Women and Girls Mission Fund”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/25/11)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the formation of the “Women and Girls Mission Fund.” Donors can ...
ABHMS Mailing To Feature 2011 Biennial Poster, Bulletin Insert
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/25/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) asks pastors and church leaders to watch their postal mailboxes ...
AB Women’s Ministries Launches “Break the Chains and Stop the Pain”
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/23/11)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the launch of the national mission project, “Break the Chains and ...
General Board Votes On Proposed Bylaws
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/18/11)—The General Board of American Baptist Churches USA voted by an overwhelming majority on Wednesday, February ...
ABHMS Encourages Participation In USDA’s Summer Food Service Program For Children, Youth
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/17/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptist churches, neighborhood action programs and other child ...
ABHMS Accepting Applications For Children In Poverty Grants
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/15/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is now accepting applications for its Children in Poverty (CIP) ...
Rev. J. George Reed To Receive Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/11/11)—Rev. J. George Reed, executive director of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is the 2011 ...
Yosh Nakagawa To Receive Sparrowk Award
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/11/11)—Yosh Nakagawa has been named the 2011 recipient of the Cora and John Sparrowk President’s Award ...
AB Women’s Ministries To Host 2011 Events At Green Lake
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/10/11)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries will host concurrent conference events for women and girls at the Green ...
AB Women’s Ministries Offers Scholarships To ICAP/Global Conference
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/4/11)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries will award up to seventeen $500 scholarships to persons from the U.S ...
New Mission Partnerships Approved With Baptists In Israel And Cameroon
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/31/11)—In two separate partnership agreements, American Baptist International Ministries (IM) formalized relationships with the Native Baptist ...
Judson Press Offers Programming For Black History Month
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/25/11)—In celebration of Black History Month, Judson Press is offering a month’s worth of free programming ...
Ballard Begins Work As New ABHS Archivist
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/24/11)—After a nation-wide search, Jan Ballard began her work as the American Baptist Historical Society’s new ...
Judson Press Presents 2010 Ministry Award To Dedicated Volunteers
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/25/11)—Peter and Peggy Wolf have been named as the 2010 recipients of the Judson Press Ministry ...
IM Missionary Duane Binkley Celebrates Ordination In Akron, Ohio
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/13/11)—International Ministries missionary, Duane Binkley, began 2011 with a service of ordination at Springfield Baptist Church ...
ABHMS Launches America For Christ Offering 2011
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/12/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has launched its America for Christ (AFC) Offering 2011 campaign, ...
Haiti One Year Later: American Baptist Rebuilding Efforts After The Earthquake
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/12/11)—One year ago today a devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southern Haiti about 16 miles west ...
Haiti One Year Later: New Resources To Be Released Starting Wednesday, January 12
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/11/11)—To commemorate the Haiti earthquake and the American Baptist response, seven new mini-videos and print materials ...
American Baptist Women’s Ministries Launches New Podcast Series
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/7/11)—AB Women’s Ministries has begun producing a podcast resource, "In Their Shoes: Women Walking with Women ...
American Baptists Asked To Pray For Sudan Referendum
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/6/11)—American Baptists are being asked to pray for the Sudan referendum taking place on January 9, ...
ABHMS Announces Ministry Award Recipients
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/6/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces American Baptist clergy and lay leaders who will receive ...
IM Missionaries And Volunteers Unharmed In Chile’s Earthquake On Sunday
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/4/11)—IM missionaries, Dwight and Barbara Bolick, in Temuco, Chile reported that they are safe after a ...