VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/11/20)—In an abbreviated, virtual gathering Tuesday, the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) received updates about ministry in light of the ongoing pandemic. The Rev. Jamie Washam, board president, called the meeting to order noting “these unusual times.” In her report, she said the result of ABHMS […]
This post is shared as a COVID-19 resource on our resource page at www.abc-usa.org/coronavirus. Visit this page to find helpful resources and information, and see regular updates from American Baptist regions and national partners. June 15, 2020 Dear Pastors and Church Leaders, The Zoom Meetings held by the region have been one way in which […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/9/20)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) officially launches its One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) United States and Puerto Rico campaign, “COVID-19 Recovery: Renewing Hope and Service.” “Our world continues to face an unprecedented public health crisis,” says ABHMS Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray. “Households across the country are impacted emotionally, physically, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/19/20)—As individuals and churches seek information and insight, motivation and meaning at a critical moment in our nation’s history, Judson Press has released a new online discussion guide to accompany the recently-released “Crossing the Lines We Draw: Faithful Responses to a Polarized America,” by Matthew Tennant (2020). The six-session guide, designed […]
