VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/15/16)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, releases a giver-centered guide to growing generosity in churches. Beyond Stewardship: A Church Guide to Generous Giving Campaigns brings the extensive fundraising experience of authors John Zehring and Kate Jagger to bear in this practical resource for Christian churches and their […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/14/16)—The Rev. Dr. Leo S. Thorne has announced his retirement as Associate General Secretary for Mission Resource Development of American Baptist Churches USA, effective August 31, 2016. “Leo Thorne has made an enormous contribution to American Baptist life,” said Dr. Susan Gillies, interim general secretary for American Baptist Churches USA. “He has […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/12/16)—In the soaring sanctuary of Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, Dr. Clifford Johnson, president of the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), commissioned a new executive director to lead the historic American Baptist ministry: “The organization was in need of a strong leader,” Johnson said. […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/6/16)—The Board of Directors of American Baptist International Ministries (IM) announced on April 5 that it has voted unanimously to call the Rev. Sharon T. Koh, senior associate pastor of Mission and Community Life for Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles, California, to the position of Executive Director. She will lead the […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/1/16)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, releases a devotional for Christian writers and speakers by five award-winning Christian authors. As the Ink Flows: Devotions to Inspire Christian Writers & Speakers integrates the craft of writing with the faith of people of the Word, in order to […]
