VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/23/14)—Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director and chief executive officer of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and Judson Press, will retire October 30, 2015. American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Board of Directors received Wright-Riggins’ retirement notice with both sadness and celebration, says President Dr. Clifford I. Johnson. “Dr. […]
On September 10, we posted an urgent appeal from the Evangelical Community of Syria and Lebanon as a reminder of the crisis facing the churches in the Middle East. Following that posting, the Board of General Ministries Executive Committee, the representative board of ABCUSA, voted the resolution below. VOTED: That in response to the letter we […]
In late October, we will be presenting a webinar titled “UNCOMMON CENTS: A Christian Approach to Modern Stewardship & Giving,” presented by: Reverend Bill Keane, Senior Minister, First Baptist Church of Branford, CT. Register Today! Join us as we consider: What are your own thoughts and feelings about the relationship between faith and money? Title: UNCOMMON […]
Check out our newest “Footprints of Generosity” bulletin insert, published on September 17, 2014! Click the image below to view the printable PDF. Also check out our newly reorganized page for stewardship, Nurturing Generous Disciples! There you will find additional bulletin inserts, giving materials, a sign-up for our Generosity Enewsletter, and additional resources. More coming […]
The article below was written Jerrod H. Hugenot, associate executive minister for the American Baptist Churches of New York State, and was originally published by Ethics Daily and on Rev. Hugenot’s blog, Preaching and Pondering. To view the original article, click here. Views expressed are the sole opinion of the author. I have advised several local […]
The Ebola epidemic in Liberia has led to the shutdown of many activities in the West African country. A state of emergency has been declared, the capital Monrovia is under curfew, schools are closed, only essential government services are being provided and private businesses and offices have scaled back production and services. The Baptist World Alliance […]
Dear American Baptist, If you have an interest in attending the next Mission Summit to be held in Overland Park, Kansas, June 26-28, 2015, then we invite you to share your ideas and opinions with us regarding the next round of Mission Summit Conversations. The first round of Mission Summit Conversations were held in 2013 […]
Read about an urgent appeal received by Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA). Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We post this urgent appeal from the Evangelical Community of Syria and Lebanon as a reminder of the crisis facing the churches in the Middle East. ABC has been […]
Dear 16-23 year old: We value your opinion! Please take a moment to respond to that attached link which will take you to an American Baptist Survey of 16-23 year olds. The purpose of the survey is to generate additional potential topics of conversation for our next Mission Summit Conversations to be held in Overland […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/10/14)—September is “National Preparedness Month.” As our nation prepares to observe the 13th anniversary of the Sept.11 terrorist attacks, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) asks: “How prepared are you, your family and your congregation to respond when a disaster strikes—whether it’s a fire, mudslide, hurricane, blizzard or tornado?” Take time […]
