VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/11/18)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the 2018-2019 Mission Focus, Domestic Violence. This critical topic has impact upon women, men, and children across all demographics, in all communities, and in all congregations. Thirty percent of women globally experience intimate partner violence. Nearly 75 percent of Americans personally know someone who is or […]
As the nation watches Hurricane Michael closely, we invite prayer and continued gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing to support those in need. Rev. James Harrison, executive minister of the American Baptist Churches of the South, said that the region is prayerfully watching to see how the latest hurricane develops. He has spoken to some Florida pastors […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/10/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray has named the Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy ecclesiastical endorser for chaplains and those serving in other specialized ministry settings. The appointment occurred during ABHMS’ annual meeting of the Ecclesiastical Endorsement Committee recently in Chicago. As ecclesiastical endorser, Murphy will serve […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/10/18)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries invites applications from eligible young adult women to serve on the young adult women’s ministries advisory team. Applicants should be between 22 and 35 years of age (approximately), active members of an American Baptist church, and willing to give primary commitment to this national responsibility if chosen. […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/8/18)—Are preachers born or made? According to preacher, author, and educator Dr. Marvin A. McMickle, “No one is born with the mindset, disciplines, or skills necessary to be an effective preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” He declares, “Preachers are not born; they must be made.” With these words, McMickle […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/8/18)—Nominations are being accepted now for the 2019 Shine the Light Award. The Shine the Light Award, established by American Baptist Women’s Ministries, ABCUSA, serves to recognize a woman or a women’s ministry group that serves as outstanding light-bearers for Christ. The award highlights a specific ministry project or projects that […]
If so, here are some things to think about. As you follow your current educational or career path, do you ever wonder whether God may be calling you to some aspect of professional leadership in the church? “It happens to believers frequently,” explains Rev. Kevin Walden, Associate General Secretary for Congregational and Pastoral Effectiveness with […]
Shaped around the theme “Journey to Justice,” this year’s Summit will feature inspirational worship and informative workshops that explore how we can bring together Baptists from different traditions and backgrounds for civil action rooted in racial reconciliation and transformation of communities. Featured speakers will include Ruby Nell Sales, founder and director of the Spirit House Project in […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/5/18)—Church leaders at small and rural Baptist congregations have a chance to be renewed and inspired for their ministry through the Resource Leadership Conference, a new event that will be held May 9-11. The Resource Leadership Conference will be held at The Chateau Hotel & Conference Center in Bloomington, Ill., on […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/5/18)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries calls for applications for national officer positions for the national board of AB Women’s Ministries. American Baptist Women’s Ministries has a long heritage of being on the forefront of mission and ministry with women and girls worldwide. From its roots to today, AB Women’s Ministries has addressed […]
