VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/16)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) announces the spring 2016 awards for its Matthew 25 Grant. There were 74 applicants which received funding ranging from $500 to $2,500, with a total of $100,300 awarded for the period. ABCUSA also announces a change in the structure for the Matthew 25 Grant. Since 2013, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/16)—What does a comic book superhero have in common with the gospel of Jesus Christ? Readers will learn this and more in the new Judson Press title Holy Heroes: The Gospel According to DC & Marvel by pastor and author Scott Bayles. Likening the legends of superheroes to modern-day parables, Holy […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/16/16)—Available now for free viewing on American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) website is the second Bible study presented by renowned theologian Brian McLaren at ABHMS’ “Space for Grace” gathering. In his own inimitable style, McLaren explores “Restoring Human Connection: Religion, Politics, and the Bible” (Acts 10:1-48), as videotaped live at […]
