Immigration and Equality Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer ABCNJ Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor Greetings and peace in Christ’s name! God’s wisdom is given to us so that we might gain “righteousness (zedek), justice (mishpat) and equity (meysariym)”(Proverbs 1:3; JPS). For 400 years, Baptists in our country and throughout the world have shared a […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/31/17)—This summer at the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, the Mission Summit Conversations will showcase seven dedicated rooms for the seven denominational priorities: Anti-Violence, Discipleship, Ending Poverty, Gospel in a Rapidly Changing Society, Innovative Models of Pastoral Ministry, Next Generation of Leaders […]
The ABCUSA General Secretary Search Committee met January 23, 2017, to continue their responsibilities of discernment. The day was spent prayerfully reviewing applications and nominations. From that work, the Search Committee selected persons to be included in the first round of interviews scheduled for mid-February. The committee requests prayer for the candidates, as well as the Search […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/30/17)—As a cooperating member of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC), American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) stands in solidarity with the BJC’s statement related to last week’s executive order on immigration. Calling the order a “back-door bar” on Muslim refugees, BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler points out in the […]
On Friday, January 27, Church World Service announced that 2,000 Religious Leaders sent a letter to President Trump opposing the anticipated refugee announcement. Interim General Secretary Dr. Susan Gillies and other American Baptist leaders signed the letter. As noted by Church World Service: More than 2,000 religious leaders from across the country signed a letter to […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/25/17)—Valerie and Aaron Osterbrock of Hamilton, Ohio, were endorsed on December 13, 2016, by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to serve at the Sabah Theological Seminary in East Malaysia. The couple will be the only IM global servants currently serving in this Southeast Asian island country. They will be teaching at a […]
American Baptist Churches USA seeks nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award, which recognizes an individual for outstanding ecumenical work at the local, state, national or international level, either as a volunteer or paid professional. This award will be presented at the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2017 Biennial Mission Summit, June 30-July 2, in Portland, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/23/17)—Judson Press garnered four medals in the 2017 Illumination Book Awards. The books are judged with an emphasis on innovation and creative ways of expressing a Christian worldview. The Judson Press titles won one Gold Award, two Silver Awards, and one Bronze award. Illumination Book Award Gold Award Winner Still a Mother: […]
CAROLINA, PR (1/23/17)—American Baptist Churches USA continues the tradition of the Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO) well into the New Year even though many congregations launch their campaign in December. This year MMBB Financial Services hopes to raise $1.2 million and needs your help to reach this goal. It is through generous giving from […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/19/17)—The 2017 Biennial Mission Summit will feature Learning Opportunities in the afternoon on both Saturday and Sunday during the event, June 30-July 2, 2017, in Portland, Ore., at the Oregon Convention Center. The theme of the Biennial Mission Summit is “Connect!” The event will give delegates and participants many opportunities to explore […]
