ORLANDO, FL (ABNS 1/23/12)—The Board of General Ministries meetings of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) concluded on Monday, January 23, following its first official business session at the DoubleTree in Orlando, Florida. Rev. Dr. Don Ng, vice president of ABCUSA, said “Trusting that God is calling American Baptists to a new day after the adoption […]

ORLANDO, FL (ABNS 1/21/12)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) began its meetings on Friday, January 20, 2012, at the DoubleTree in Orlando, Florida. The Board of General Ministries is meeting for the first time since the new ABCUSA Bylaws, passed in June 2011 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, went into […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/21/12)—Starting this year, American Baptist International Ministries (IM) will begin celebrating 200 years of global mission. “This is a remarkable occasion for IM. Not many mission agencies have been able to reach this milestone. We are indeed grateful for God’s leading and guidance during our 200-year history,” commented Reid Trulson, executive […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/19/12)—Paul V. Moore, 94, former deputy executive director and treasurer of the Board of Educational Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), passed away at Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 21. He is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 64 years. As deputy executive director, he was responsible for the […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/19/12)—Judson Press is kicking off the new year with a series of free webinars during the months of January and February. The diverse topics being presented include immigration, preaching on the economy, and discipleship during the season of Lent. Each will be presented by a Judson Press author. The Winter Webinar […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/18/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) presented a $20,000 check last Wednesday to ACLAMO Family Centers, Norristown, Pa., to expand its Conexiones Familiales (Family Connections) program, an informal collaboration with Calvary Baptist Church, Norristown. The check is the second installment of a three-year $60,000 One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) grant […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/13/12)—The Haiti Second Anniversary Collection of reflections, stories and photos remembers the January 12, 2010 earthquake and the subsequent two years of re-building efforts. It is now available on the IM website at http://www.internationalministries.org/topics/haiti_earthquake. The journals written by missionaries, staff and volunteers recount the ways in which donations of over $3 […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/13/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces an exciting lineup of inspiring speakers and presenters for Immerse, the national gathering of American Baptist youth, slated for July 24-28 at American University, Washington, D.C. Alex Harris ― July 24 Alex Harris and his twin brother, Brett, are authors of the best-selling books […]

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/5/12)—The new officers for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) began their terms this week for the biennium beginning January 1, 2012 and ending December 31, 2013. Ruth Clark is serving as president, Rev. Don Ng as vice president, and James R. Ratliff is continuing his service as budget review officer. “We […]