VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/16/15)—The American Baptist Historical Society launched the At Your Fingertips: Archives for the 21st Century campaign this June during its breakfast meeting at the 2015 Biennial Mission Summit in Overland Park, Kansas. Breakfast attendees, along with the Society’s board of managers, staff, and friends, have pledged $245,000 for the campaign to date, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/10/15)—Dr. Andrew “Andy” Davison died on Sunday, July 5, in Madison, Wisconsin. Andrew and Beverly Davison were named as the 2013 recipients of the Cora and John Sparrowk President’s Award, presented to them on behalf of the Board of General Ministries at Mission Summit 2013, held June 21-23, 2013, in Overland […]
Photos from Mission Summit 2015 are online here. The video below includes photos from throughout the 2015 Biennial Mission Summit, June 26-28, 2015, in Overland Park, Kansas. This compilation was played at the end of the final worship service during the 2015 event.
Do you struggle for balance between prayer and activity? Do you long for a more quiet center; time for silence and reflection? This conference, offered in a retreat style, is a unique opportunity to explore and practice the transformed life together. Find depth and renewal at the Rhythms of the Spirit retreat […]
This video was a joint project between American Baptist Home Mission Societies (then “National Ministries, American Baptist Churches USA”) and the Baptist Joint Committee. Filmed at The Riverside Church in New York City, production was by Ward & Associates of Washington, D.C. In honor of the life and legacy of former BJC Executive Director Dr. […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/8/15)—A delegation of Siyin Chin pastors and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III met at American Baptist Churches USA’s Mission Center here Monday to discuss mutual ministry ideas and concerns. While at the Mission Center, the group also met with ABCUSA General Secretary A. […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/8/15)—On July 4, James M. Dunn, former executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty and a great friend to American Baptist Churches, died. Dunn served the Baptist Joint Committee from 1981-1999, advocating for religious liberty and separation of church and state. “James Dunn was a fierce advocate for […]
The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty has issued a new resource related to the recent Supreme Court decision, entitled “The Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling: What you need to know now,” and we encourage American Baptist churches to view this here. It is the best guide available as to the ruling and churches, dispelling […]
Additional photos from the events and worship at the 2015 Biennial Mission Summit have been added online! You are invited to view these photos by clicking here. The weekend was filled with praise, conversations, learning and worship time at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Save the Date for Portland, Oregon, June 30-July […]
The persons below were elected during the 2015 Biennial Mission Summit to serve as ABCUSA Officers for the term running from January 1, 2016-December 31, 2017. They were originally nominated at the November 2014 Board of General Ministries meeting. Rev. Judy Fackenthal comes from the American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis, and has served as solo pastor of Garfield […]
