Tending to Eden: Environmental Stewardship for God’s People by Scott Sabin is a Finalist in the Environment/Green category of the 2010 National Indie Excellence Awards.
Since launching “Break the Chains: Slavery in the 21st Century” in July, 2007, American Baptist women have raised over $470,000, far exceeding the initial fundraising goal of $250,000.
On May 3-4, 2010, 23 American Baptist women, including one youth, traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with legislators to advocate for stronger laws and protections around the issue of human trafficking.
On May 6, 2010, a meeting was held at the Mission Center in Valley Forge to discuss how American Baptists might engage the issue of immigration and immigration reform. A letter was written and endorsed by many denominational leaders, most of whom attended the meeting.
American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce that Rev. Catherine (Katie) and Rev. Taku Longkumer have been approved as endorsed missionary candidates for service in India. The Longkumers will serve with IM partner The Council of Baptist Churches in North East India (CBCNEI).
American Baptist International Ministries (IM) is pleased to announce that Rev. John David (J.D.) and Rhonda Reed have been approved as endorsed missionary candidates for service in Bolivia. The Reeds will serve with IM partner The Union Bautista Boliviana.
Héctor M. González was elected to serve on the American Baptist Congregations of the Southwest and Hawaii (ABCOSH) Board of Directors on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the annual business meeting. ABCOSH is affiliated with American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles.
Former budget review officer and faithful American Baptist Dorothy Herrin died on Wednesday morning, April 28, 2010. She served four terms in this position, from 1986-1993.