VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/14/12)—Mission trips in the U.S. and abroad are inarguably an excellent opportunity to grow in faith and worldview. However, especially in light of current economic realities, not everyone is able to take the time from work and family responsibilities nor can they always afford the price of travel. American Baptist Women’s […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/14/12)—In its final plenary session on November 10, 2012, the Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) affirmed the sending of a letter to President Obama regarding human rights violations in Burma. The letter was written by Board Directors and sent to President Obama as he plans to […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/13/12)—American Baptist Churches USA will soon have a new, fresh look — online. The organization is preparing to roll out an updated, easier-to-use website. The new design that has been in the making for months will be rolled out on Wednesday. The site will continue to reside at www.abc-usa.org. The […]
Take a few minutes to look around and explore our new, user-friendly website! The highlighted image comes from our region map section on the Regional Ministries page. Here you can find region contact information and learn about your region office and staff. The new website is easy to navigate and there are less steps involved to […]
Rev. Suzan Johnson Cook, an American Baptist pastor and motivational speaker, was confirmed by the United States Senate for the post of United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom in April 2011. On Sunday, November 11, Johnson Cook was interviewed on CNN about her work as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. View the interview, below. […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/10/12)—The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Board of General Ministries meetings concluded on Saturday, November 10, following its third meeting in 2012 under the new ABCUSA structure. The Board met at the Crowne Plaza in Valley Forge, PA. This meeting marks the third time that the Board of General Ministries is […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/8/12)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) began its meetings on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at the Crowne Plaza Valley Forge. This marks the third and final meeting of the Board of General Ministries in 2012, after the new denomination bylaws changes went into effect on January […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/8/12)—The American Baptist Churches of the Central Pacific Coast (formerly ABC of Oregon), at their Annual Gathering in Alameda, California in late October, announced the appointment of Rev. Miriam Méndez to the position of Associate Executive Minister. Rev. Méndez assumed her new role on November 1. In speaking of her appointment, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/8/12)—Rev. Dr. Fred A. Ansell, former Executive Minister of the Central Region of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), died Sunday, Nov. 4, in Topeka, KS. ABCUSA General Secretary A. Roy Medley said, “Fred exemplified a courageous spirit in all he did, including coping with ALS [also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease]. […]
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 “Circles of Hope ASK Luncheon” on Oct. 25 at the Sheraton, Valley Forge, Pa. Approximately 145 individuals attended, including ABHMS board members from across the United States and other guests from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and […]
