11 September 2019 Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer General Secretary American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Dear Dr. Spitzer, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ! On behalf of the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches, I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the ABCUSA Board of General […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (8/8/19)—Welcoming new personnel to Volunteer-Mobilization and Disaster-Response Ministries as well as to Financial Empowerment Ministries, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to cultivate leaders, equip disciples and to heal and transform communities across the United States and Puerto Rico in Jesus’ name. As ABHMS’ national coordinator of Volunteer-Mobilization and Disaster-Response Ministries, […]
75 years ago, 11 American Baptist Missionaries were martyred at Hopevale, Philippines. They had been hiding in the hills of a remote area of Panay. They had chosen to hide, rather than to surrender to the Japanese Forces. They were aided in their hiding and supported by their Filipino brothers and sisters, who brought them […]
On my first day in Manila, I saw a plaque on a tricycle that read, “Go with the Lord”. The Hopevale group, both survivors and victims, had to “Go with the Lord”. I think it is a good theme for my life and actually answers the question of how to respond to the Hopevale tragedy. My […]
It was my privilege to travel to the Philippines where I, together with other leaders, represented the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey and American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) at a historic event for both Filipino Baptists and American Baptists. The occasion of my journey was to attend the 75th Anniversary Commemoration of the executions of […]
By Dr. David Wheeler, written for Huddled Masses Katherine Hayhoe, a highly regarded and widely cited atmospheric science at Texas Tech University, is unusual in her field. She is an evangelical Christian, the daughter of missionaries and the wife of a pastor. As a scientist, she is deeply conversant with the empirical data supporting anthropogenic […]
From time to time, Task Forces are established by the Board of General Ministries to study different issues. In their study, Task Forces often create statements and/or provide materials for local churches who want to discuss issues. The views expressed in this statement are the result of this committee studying this subject. They are distributed […]
The Hopevale Commemoration is a joint project of the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary, American Baptist International Ministries, the American Baptist Historical Society and the Green Lake Conference Center. The 2019 Commemoration is powered in part by United Mission and a grant from the Lee and Lois Spitzer Endless Possibilities Charitable Fund in honor […]
