VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/29/22)—American Baptist Churches USA recently co-sponsored a booth at the International Religious Freedom Summit (IRFS), along with MMBB Financial Services, International Ministries (IM), and the Regional Executive Ministers Council. The goal of the IRFS was to bring together a broad coalition that passionately supports religious freedom around the globe to address […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/29/22)—The Search Committee for the next General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA is pleased to announce additional Focus Groups, and invites American Baptists to participate in a focus group. View the full updated message from the Search Committee below. The General Secretary Search Committee has added four new Focus Group […]
We invite you to view our 2021 Annual Summary. This publication provides a glimpse into the work of the American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary during the previous year. We are excited to share a look at the ministries and role of the Office of the General Secretary. Learn more about how […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/21/22)—In late August and early September 2022, Transition Ministries will host its next opportunity for pastors and other ministerial leaders to learn more about the skills needed to lead a church through a time of pastoral transition. Transition Ministries will offer an online training event on Friday, August 26-Saturday, August 27 […]
The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame the conversation around stewardship and generosity in their congregations. Bi-monthly blogs help support new growth and understanding as we deepen our ministry and discipleship. The reflection below was provided by Rev. Stacy Emerson. Generosity Begins […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/20/22)—The Search Committee for the next General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA seeks input from American Baptists across the United States and Puerto Rico. American Baptists are invited to participate in a focus group with a member of the Search Committee. View the full message from the Search Committee below. […]
Welcome. We hope that you will be able to use these resources in your promotion of the 2023 Biennial Mission Summit event, coming June 23-25, 2023 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Biennial Mission Summit Communication Standards Biennial Mission Summit logo (.jpg) Biennial Mission Summit logo – Spanish (.jpg) Flyer […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/12/22)—American Baptists and friends are invited to enjoy the worship sessions from the American Baptist Churches USA Biennial Mission Summit 2021 — An Online Experience, which met June 24-26, 2021. The Worship sessions from each evening during the event, centered around the conference theme Imagine and three event subthemes – Imagine Unity, […]
The recording from our latest Generosity Project webinar, “Embracing Stewardship: Looking Through the Lens of Love” which took place on Thursday, July 7, 2022, is now available online. View the recording of the webinar to hear a powerful story from Rev. Dr. Henrietta Carter and to be inspired to learn how to embrace stewardship through the […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/11/22)—This Friday, July 15, 2022, is the deadline for Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund Grant award applications. The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary welcomes applications around the theme for 2022, “Holistic Health for Refugees and Immigrant Communities.” The grant was established from the remaining assets of the […]
