VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/1/21)—Churches nationwide have been coping with a global pandemic, which has caused concern everywhere. American Baptist congregations have a special opportunity on February 21st to open a new chapter in church life as they gain enthusiasm by focusing on Legacy Sunday, the first Sunday of Lent. This can INSPIRE Today, EMPOWER […]
The Board of General Ministries Election Slate which will come to the Biennial Delegates for vote during the Business Meeting of the 2021 American Baptist Churches online Biennial Mission Summit, June 24-26, 2021. The Business Meeting will be held at 5:00pm EDT on Friday, June 25, 2021. Registration for the online Biennial Mission Summit will […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/22/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces the launch of its America for Christ (AFC) Offering 2021, “For the Purpose of Equipping Saints.” Based on Ephesians 4:11-13, the theme focuses on ABHMS ministries that empower disciples and equip leaders. Contributions to AFC allow ABHMS to provide needed support to communities throughout […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/18/21)—In light of the turmoil that recently took place at our nation’s capitol, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) lifts up resources intended to promote peace, justice and unity. These include a special edition of The Christian Citizens’ Justice. Mercy. Faith. podcast, developed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/29/21)—From pastor, scholar and best-selling author the Rev. Dr. Marvin A. McMickle comes “Let the Oppressed Go Free: Exploring Theologies of Liberation,” which considers the evolution of liberation theologies in their historic and cultural contexts. Beginning with the author’s own formative experiences with the Black theology of James Cone, this new […]
“[The one] who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as [the one] who helps to perpetrate it. [The one] who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.” – Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Stride Toward Freedom In this season of unrest and turmoil, we gather today to […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/14/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Nominating Committee has nominated the following persons to serve as Officers for the term running from January 1, 2022-December 31, 2023. The nominees are ABCUSA President, James O. Wolfe III; ABCUSA Vice President, Michelle Nickens; and ABCUSA Budget Review Officer, Paul Higgins. Officers will be […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/26/21)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) recognizes that COVID-19 is a human, economic, and social crisis that impacts groups in the most vulnerable situations. The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres emphasized during the launch of the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response that “we must come to the aid of the ultra-vulnerable. This is […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/12/21)—We are excited to announce the keynote speakers for the 2021 Biennial Mission Summit. Rev. Dr. Winterbourne LaPucelle Harrison Jones will address attendees on Friday Evening, June 25, and Rev. Dr. Brianna Parker on Saturday Evening, June 26. The 2021 Biennial Mission Summit: An Online Experience will meet June 24-26, 2021, […]
