VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/15/18)—In just a few decades, the United States has changed from a largely Christian nation to the most religiously diverse country in the world. How can Christians broaden their knowledge of other faiths and build bridges of understanding? In Side by Side: Being Christian in a Multifaith World, retired professor and […]
American Baptist Churches region Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico has translated “Una manera más alta: Bautistas Americanos y nuestros vecinos” – Una Carta Pastoral del Rvdo. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, Secretario General ABCUSA, (“A Higher Way: American Baptists and Our Neighbors” – A Pastoral Letter from Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer, ABCUSA General Secretary), into Spanish […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/13/18)—Thanks to the generous contributions of congregations, organizations and individuals both in and outside of the American Baptist family, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is elated to report that the initial fundraising goal for its “Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico” initiative—in partnership with American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA)—via One Great […]
The 2018-2019 ABC Directory/Planning Calendar is available for download. We invite you to print this calendar as a reference tool for use in weekly planning throughout the calendar year and into 2019. Click here to download: 2018-2019 American Baptist Churches Directory/Planning Calendar
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/6/18)—During a three-day summit held last month at the American Baptist Churches Mission Center, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray welcomed new staff member Lauren Ng, introducing her to colleagues and announcing her role as an ABHMS network strategist. Ng has been actively involved with the […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/2/18)—The Rev. Dr. Ernest H. Jones, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of Ohio, died on Tuesday, January 30, 2018, following an illness. Dr. Jones was unanimously called by the Region Board to serve as the region’s Executive Minister, beginning his service in January 2016. “On behalf of the entire American […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/1/18)—Beginning today and continuing each Thursday through the end of March, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will feature a different prominent Baptist individual on its website in honor of Black History Month in February and Women’s History Month in March. Having lived in various time periods, ranging from the 1800s […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/1/18)—American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer published a pastoral letter today entitled, “A Higher Way: American Baptists and Our Neighbors.” Read the full letter below. If you would like download a printable copy, please click here. “A Higher Way: American Baptists and Our Neighbors” A Pastoral Letter from Rev. […]
A team working together around the challenge of stewardship in the 21st century has worked hard over the past eighteen months to put together “The Generosity Project,” a pilot program running from Sept. 2017 – Dec. 2018 which will work to provide stewardship resources and support to a cohort group of pastors from New England […]
