2013-2014 Planning Calendar Available
The 2013-2014 Planning Calendar is now available! Churches and individuals may print this calendar as a reference tool for use in weekly planning throughout the calendar year. CLICK HERE FOR PDF DOWNLOAD
NCC related congregations will ring bells in memory of Newtown victims
Many of the 100,000 congregations related to National Council of Churches member communions will ring church bells Friday morning to mark one week since 20 children and six adults were killed by a gunman in a Newtown, Conn. elementary school. Thousands of houses of worship will observe a minute of silence and sound their bells […]
Christmas Message from General Secretary Medley
The joy of Christmas Day is announced in the the song of the angels like trumpets sounding before a king. The angelic hosts proclaim the news of a savior born and peace present over all the earth. How our heartstrings resonate with longing as strains of their chorus, “peace on earth good will to all […]
ABCUSA Regions Participating in Transformed by the Spirit Initiative
The following ABCUSA Regions are participating in Transformed by the Spirit: ABC Metro Chicago ABC of Connecticut ABC of the Dakotas District of Columbia Baptist Convention Evergreen Baptist Association ABC of the Great Rivers Region ABC of Greater Indianapolis ABC of the Central Region ABC of Los Angeles ABC of Massachusetts ABC of Michigan Mid-America […]
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 December 13, 2012 at age 94. “Dr. Jump’s service as a missionary in Congo and in the U.S. as the Executive Director of American Baptist International Ministries (1965 – 1983) inspired confidence, creativity and co-operation,” […]
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 and Thelma Nambu were appointed for service in the Philippines, and Dagoberto and Dilia Zelaya were appointed for service in Honduras. Associate Missionaries and Associate Development Workers are employed by a partnering agency or […]
A Reflection on the Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut
Rev. Dr. Judy Allbee, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut, shares the following reflection in the aftermath of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday, December 14. “And the land rested from war.” (Joshua 11) For a brief period of time there was no violence. That statement has haunted me […]
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 to keep the community of Newtown, Connecticut, and those touched by the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in their prayers in the days and weeks ahead. “May God bring comfort and healing to all […]
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 traditional holiday song “The 12 Days of Christmas.” As a phrase from the song is highlighted each day, readers are invited to test their knowledge of its historical meaning as well as its implications for […]
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 and Ivy Wu for global service as development workers, announced American Baptist International Ministries (IM). The Wus are currently endorsed candidates with IM. They are in the process of establishing their Partnership Team. According to […]