VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/14/17)—International Ministries (IM) is excited to announce a generous endowment gift of $40,000 from the American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles, Southwest and Hawaii (ABCOFLASH). The Rev. Sharon Koh, Executive Director / CEO gratefully accepts an endowment gift from Rev. Dr. Samuel Chetti, Executive Minister / CEO of ABCOFLASH “Our regional […]
He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. (Ephesians 2:17) Dear ABCUSA Friends, As I write to you today, two concerns weigh heavy on my heart, as I imagine they do on yours as well. The whole world is watching the war of words escalate […]
American Baptist Women in Ministry is highlighting mentors who have encouraged others. Watch this story or read below to learn how mentors have influenced Darla Dee Turlington, a leading woman of American Baptist Churches USA. Recalling Mentor Rev. Dr. Robert Harvey: A Big Problem By Rev. Dr. Darla Dee Turlington “He told me he had […]
The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary is searching for persons to fill two Associate General Secretary positions. Originally announced on July 14, 2017, the positions include Associate General Secretary for Missional Initiatives and Partnerships and Associate General Secretary for Congregational and Pastoral Effectiveness. The deadline for applications is August 15, 2017. Reporting to […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/7/17)—International Ministries (IM) is proud to announce a new partnership between IM global consultants the Rev. Sharon and the Rev. Dr. Dan Buttry and Central Baptist Theological Seminary related to the Buttrys’ work in peace and non-violence. “Our collaboration with Central will enable the seminary be a center for global thinking […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/4/17)—Marlene Po of Laurel, Maryland, has been appointed to serve as an International Ministries (IM) associate missionary in partnership with Central Baptist Theological Seminary as director of its FOUNDATIONS Judson Communities (FJC) Program. FJC provides training for pastors and leaders of churches from recently resettled communities of immigrants from Myanmar (formerly […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/3/17)—The Rev. Dr. James Chuck, 87, a pastor and educator, died on July 20 surrounded by his children. He was the husband of the late Marie (Jing) Chuck. They were married for 62 years. Chuck was pastor emeritus of First Chinese Baptist Church (FCBC), San Francisco. He first came to the […]
American Baptist Women in Ministry is highlighting mentors who have encouraged others. Watch this story or read below to learn how mentors have influenced Betty Wright Riggins, a leading woman of American Baptist Churches USA. Recalling Mentor Ella Pearson Mitchell: “She taught me how to have my own voice” By Rev. Betty Wright Riggins, Founder/Principal […]
Over the summer months, Acting Associate General Secretary for Mission Resource Development Dr. Al Fletcher invited leaders to share their recommended “Summer Reading Material” for an Up to Camp series. As you pack for camp this summer, grab one of these books to take along! Read Part 1 of the series, here. Read Part 2 of […]
