VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/31/19)—The Rev. Dr. David V. Sagar of Schiller Park, Illinois, has been appointed to serve with International Ministries (IM) as an associate development worker in South India. He will work with the Baptist Convention of Telugu Churches, a partner of IM, in discipleship training and leadership development. Born into a Christian […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/29/19)—ABCUSA Board of General Ministries President Josué Gómez-Menéndez sent a letter on behalf of the Board of General Ministries Executive Committee on January 29, giving an update on General Secretary Lee Spitzer’s return to the office. President Gómez-Menéndez said: May the Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ remain with us in […]
Individual Registration for 2019 Biennial Mission Summit Opens VALLEY FORGE, PA (1/25/19)—Individual registration is now open for the American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit, June 21-23, 2019, to be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va. Join us this summer for the Summit by the Sea! Register now for the national […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/24/19)—On Saturday, June 22, 2019, an ABCUSA Biennial Academy will be held during the American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit. The ABCUSA Biennial Academy will offer continuing education and spiritual growth opportunities for both clergy and lay leaders. Many different options will allow for something for everyone, including learning tracks with […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/22/19)—On January 7, 2019, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary welcomed Rev. Rebecca Driscoll, the first person to be accepted for a new Women in Ministry Internship program. The internship provides a nine-month opportunity for a woman in ministry to serve in a national leadership setting within American Baptist Churches […]
“On this significant day of remembrance, we celebrate the unwavering commitment to equality for all and the incredible strides made by Martin Luther King, Jr. Yet, we also know that we have so very far to go to achieve the ideals espoused by this iconic leader. Step by step, person by person, and justice act […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/18/19)—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. The deadline for nominations is January 30, 2019. This award will be presented at the American Baptist […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/18/19)—The American Baptist Historical Society is accepting nominations for the George D. Younger Award for Excellence in Local or Regional American Baptist History. The deadline is May 1, 2019. If your church has had an historical celebration in the last couple of years, please consider sharing your event with the other American Baptist […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/17/19)—The American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago called Rev. David Gregg as its new Executive Minister in a special meeting of the region’s Family Council on January 12, 2019. The body, which comprises one pastor and one other representative of each member congregation, voted overwhelmingly to approve the search committee’s recommendation […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/17/19)—The American Baptist Historical Society (ABHS) announces a Call for Papers for the Torbet Prize. This $500 award is given yearly for the best essay in any area of Baptist History. Each year ABHS solicits essays from authors who have not already been published in a major scholarly work. Doctoral and advanced Master’s level […]
