VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/3/22)—Applications are invited for a new task force entitled, “Interpreting the Impact of COVID-19 on Congregations.” Originally announced on January 10, the Task Force is being formed by the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary and Board of General Ministries in response to the interest of ABC congregations to continue to […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/3/22)—The American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas has announced the retirement of Rev. Randy Rasmussen as Executive Minister, effective September 30, 2022. Rasmussen has served in the role since September 2013. American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods said, “Randy has provided exemplary leadership to both the region and […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/2/22)—After a successful introduction in 2021, American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) six-week certificate program “Chaplaincy Skills for Community Ministry” looks forward to engaging its second cohort. The synchronous virtual courses will be held on Mondays from 6-8 p.m. ET Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4 via ABHMS’ […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/2/22)—American Baptist Churches USA and the Burma Refugee Commission call on congregations to observe Sunday, February 6 as “Pray and Act for Burma” Sunday. Pastors and church leaders are invited to visit the Burma Refugee Commission page on the ABCUSA website for resources, here: www.abc-usa.org/burma-refugee-commission. Newly added to the webpage for “Pray […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/1/22)—The Board of General Ministries, the American Baptist Churches USA governing board, is currently in the process of seeking information regarding the priorities for the next General Secretary, whose term will begin in 2024. The board has released a survey which will take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. The board values your […]
