VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/13)—The Asian American Baptist Caucus has invited its members and friends to apply for leadership positions for the Asian American Intergenerational Covenant Circles Project, which has been funded by the Virginia and Gordon Palmer, Jr., Trust Grant Program. The project involves the formation of four groups in different parts of the […]
The Women in Ministry Advisory Team extends an invitation to join in a public affirmation of the gifts that women bring to ministry and for the vision of the full partnership of men and women in professional church leadership. The “Celebrating the Gifts of Women in Ministry” initiative seeks to highlight the support that already exists for […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/13/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is encouraged by the Senate Judiciary Committee’s progress Thursday toward passing fair and humane comprehensive immigration reform in its consideration of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (S.B. 744). While it was the first day in a long process, the “Gang of […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/9/13)—Fans of the popular TED Talks can experience this format live at the ABCUSA Mission Summit/Biennial in Overland Park/Kansas City, June 21-23, 2013. Scheduled in the event’s exhibit hall at 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. daily, “JP Talks—About the Living Church” feature authors of Judson Press’ Living Church book series. Every afternoon, […]
This reflection was written by Rev. Dr. Ron Vallet, Ambassador for American Baptist United Mission, May 2013. To view more of Vallet’s reflections on United Mission, click here. When we are united in God’s mission, our United Mission will grow. Fifty years ago, on Good Friday, April 12, Martin Luther King, Jr., was arrested and […]
The 99th annual Hampton University Ministers’ Conference is here upon us, scheduled for June 2-7, 2013. This is the longest running and one of the most important gatherings of its kind for African American clergy. This year will mark the 8th annual reception for ABC participants, scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, at 9:30 PM in […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/9/13)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) announces the appointment of Kenneth C. Marsenburg, Jr., as Director of Development. Marsenburg will begin his work in this position on June 1, 2013. The Director of Development position is new in ABCUSA. In this role, Marsenburg will work to develop new relationships and cultivate existing […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/8/13)—Visitors can provide much-needed food relief for children and families living in the nine refugee camps on the Thai/Burma border by visiting the International Ministries (IM) exhibit at the ABCUSA Mission Summit/Biennial in Overland Park/Kansas City, June 21-23, 2013. For each scoop, visitors will make a donation to The Border Consortium […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/6/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces its activities slated for before, during and after the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Mission Summit/Biennial, June 21-23, 2013, in Overland Park/Kansas City, Kan. Visit ABHMS and Judson Press bookstore in their first shared exhibit ABHMS and Judson Press will share exhibit space, so visitors […]
The American Baptist Women in Ministry (ABWIM) Advisory Team gathered in Chicago, IL, April 29-30, for their second annual meeting as a fully constituted team. At the meeting, the team reviewed current projects and set future directions for ABWIM. At the upcoming Mission Summit/Biennial in Kansas City, ABWIM will co-sponsor the Ministerial Leaders Breakfast with […]
