Each Wednesday throughout the season of Lent in 2013, a reflection including bible verses, prayer suggestions and a prayer will be available on the ABCUSA website. The following reading is the first reflection, posted for Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 (NRSV) 1 You who live in the shelter of the Most High, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/12/13)—The New Year is bringing an expanded role for International Ministries (IM) medical missionary, Kristy Engel. After serving for 12 years as a pediatric health practitioner and coordinator of medical and volunteer teams at the Good Samaritan Hospital in La Romana, Dominican Republic, Engel will be employing her medical skills and […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/8/13)—Sam Duncan, director of the American Baptist Computer Center (ABCC) and former International Ministries missionary to the Congo/Zaire and the Philippines, will retire effective March 31, 2013. The ABCC Board has appointed David Cushman as Acting Director of the ABCC. Cushman currently serves as Research & Information Services Officer with the […]
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 role of executive director on March 1, 2013, following Rev. Dr. Sumner Grant’s retirement. The MMBB Board of Managers met in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., to make its unanimous decision to appoint Mr. Barbarin, MMBB’s current […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/7/13)—Staff leadership from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) met together in Atlanta on Feb. 5 to share ideas for mission and ministries and discuss present and future partnerships. “CBF and ABC have great affinities,” said Pat Anderson, the Fellowship’s executive coordinator. “We share a Baptist history […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/7/13)—The Rev. Dr. Nick Carter, President of Andover Newton Theological School since 2004, has announced his intention to retire from the leadership of the nation’s oldest graduate theological school in June of 2014. “Dr. Carter has helped Andover Newton develop one of the finest emphases on interfaith studies and relationships during […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/7/13)—Arthur J. Munson of Phoenixville, Pa., was presented with the 2013 Judson Press Ministry Award during a ceremony at American Baptist Churches USA Mission Center Tuesday. “It’s an honor,” said Munson. “And it’s always been a privilege working with Judson Press.” Munson brought dedication to the various roles he enjoyed during […]
Loving our neighbors as ourselves is the opposite of bullying. The Youth for Youth program, based out of Greenville Baptist Church in Greenville, RI, is addressing the problem of bullying directly. Their mission is “to support and create youth developed and facilitated programs that educate and inspire youth to combat intolerance, bullying and violence, including […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/6/13)—In 2013 American Baptist International Ministries (IM) will honor what God has done internationally through American Baptists over the last 200 years by renewing its commitment to Christ’s mission in the future. Under the theme, “EMBRACE THE CAUSE,” IM will both celebrate 200 years ofGod’s blessing and guidance, and also seek […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/5/13)—Just in time for Black History Month, Judson Press has released a powerful new resource for the African American church. To Serve This Present Age: Social Justice Ministries in the Black Church is coauthored by veteran ministry practitioners, Min. Danielle L. Ayers and Rev. Reginald W. Williams Jr. At a time […]
