Supporting Congregations, Regions and National Organizations

ABCUSA > How We Serve > Supporting Congregations, Regions and National Organizations

Impactful ministries are undergirded by preparatory and organizational activities that are often unseen but no less part of the mission of God.

We offer direct and indirect administration, services, and consultancy to our partners in support of the various forms of mission happening throughout the ABC.

Learn more about how we support congregations, regions and national organizations through the posts below.

ABCOPAD Calls New Executive Pastor

ABCOPAD Calls New Executive Pastor

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/21/24)—The American Baptist Churches of PA and DE (ABCOPAD) Board of Directors met Tuesday, February ...
Rev. Dr. Daniel Cash Called as Executive Minister of ABC of the Dakotas

Rev. Dr. Daniel Cash Called as Executive Minister of ABC of the Dakotas

VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/20/22)—The American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas Executive Committee, which served as the Region Executive Search Committee, ...
Registration Now Available for 2022 Transition Ministries Training Session

Registration Now Available for 2022 Transition Ministries Training Session

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/21/22)—In late August and early September 2022, Transition Ministries will host its next opportunity for pastors ...
General Secretary Search Committee Announces Upcoming Focus Group Sessions

General Secretary Search Committee Announces Upcoming Focus Group Sessions

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/20/22)—The Search Committee for the next General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA seeks input from ...
"Embracing Stewardship: Looking Through the Lens of Love" Webinar Recording Now Available

“Embracing Stewardship: Looking Through the Lens of Love” Webinar Recording Now Available

The recording from our latest Generosity Project webinar, "Embracing Stewardship: Looking Through the Lens of Love" which took place on Thursday, ...
Deadline Approaches for 2022 Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund Grant Applications

Deadline Approaches for 2022 Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund Grant Applications

VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/11/22)—This Friday, July 15, 2022, is the deadline for Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund Grant award ...
American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island Calls Rev. Dr. Courtny B. Davis Olds as Executive Minister

American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island Calls Rev. Dr. Courtny B. Davis Olds as Executive Minister

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/17/22)—The Board of Ministries of the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island (ABCORI) has unanimously called ...
Rev. Soozi Whitten Ford to Serve as Interim Associate General Secretary for Regional Ministries

Rev. Soozi Whitten Ford to Serve as Interim Associate General Secretary for Regional Ministries

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/16/22)—American Baptist Churches USA has called the Rev. Soozi Whitten Ford to serve as part-time interim ...
American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky Calls New Executive Minister

American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky Calls New Executive Minister

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/14/21)—The Region Board of the American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky has called Rev. Mark ...
American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin Calls Welton-Mitchell as New Executive Minister

American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin Calls Welton-Mitchell as New Executive Minister

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/12/21)—On November 6, 2021 the Board of Managers of the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin enthusiastically ...
Executive Minister of Great Rivers Region Rev. Paul Gibson to Retire

Executive Minister of Great Rivers Region Rev. Paul Gibson to Retire

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/20/21)—Rev. Paul H. Gibson, Executive Minister of the Great Rivers Region, has announced his retirement on ...
Generosity Project Webinar: Financial Stewardship in an era of Covid: What You Can Do

Generosity Project Webinar: Financial Stewardship in an era of Covid: What You Can Do

Are you wondering what the pandemic will mean financially for your church going forward? Margaret Marcuson has been a pastor ...
A Generosity Project Reflection: Talking About Money . . .

A Generosity Project Reflection: Talking About Money . . .

The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame the ...
ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary Hosts Several Activities at the Biennial Mission Summit

ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary Hosts Several Activities at the Biennial Mission Summit

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/18/21)—The ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is excited to present the online 2021 Biennial Mission ...
Executive Minister of ABC-IN/KY Announces Retirement

Executive Minister of ABC-IN/KY Announces Retirement

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/23/21)—The American Baptist Churches of Indiana and Kentucky (ABC-IN/KY) announced in January that the Rev. Soozi ...
Manarin Called to Lead DCBC as Executive Director/Minister

Manarin Called to Lead DCBC as Executive Director/Minister

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/17/20)—The District of Columbia Baptist Convention (DCBC) announced on June 15 that Rev. Dr. Trisha Miller ...
Intersections - ABC of Greater Indianapolis

Intersections – ABC of Greater Indianapolis

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 ...
Memorandum: George Floyd, Systemic Change & COVID-19 - Philadelphia Baptist Association

Memorandum: George Floyd, Systemic Change & COVID-19 – Philadelphia Baptist Association

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 ...
A Call to the Region - ABC of the Rochester/Genesee Region

A Call to the Region – ABC of the Rochester/Genesee Region

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 ...
Tech Forums - ABC of New York State

Tech Forums – ABC of New York State

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 ...
A Gathered Fellowship - ABC of Maine

A Gathered Fellowship – ABC of Maine

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 ...
What is God Doing Among Us? ABC of New York State

What is God Doing Among Us? ABC of New York State

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 ...
Message from the Executive Minister - ABC of the Rochester Genesee Region

Message from the Executive Minister – ABC of the Rochester Genesee Region

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 ...
ABC of the Rocky Mountains Weekly News Update, May 22-25

ABC of the Rocky Mountains Weekly News Update, May 22-25

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 ...
Intersections - ABC of Greater Indianapolis

Intersections – ABC of Greater Indianapolis

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 ...
Corona Notes - ABC of New York State

Corona Notes – ABC of New York State

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 ...
Stand Firm... ABC of the Rocky Mountains Devotional

Stand Firm… ABC of the Rocky Mountains Devotional

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 ...
COVID-19 Camping Announcement - ABC of the Central Region

COVID-19 Camping Announcement – ABC of the Central Region

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 ...

At the End of April – ABC of Maine

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 ...
Online Kid Ministry Options - ABC of the Central Region

Online Kid Ministry Options – ABC of the Central Region

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 ...
Expect the Unexpected: for Pastors Looking Toward Re-Opening

Expect the Unexpected: for Pastors Looking Toward Re-Opening

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 ...
REMC Releases Recommended Best Practices for Pastors During COVID-19 Crisis

REMC Releases Recommended Best Practices for Pastors During COVID-19 Crisis

VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/15/20)—The Regional Executive Ministers Council (REMC) of American Baptist Churches USA has released a new document, “REMC ...
ABC of Metro Chicago EWIND Newsletter

ABC of Metro Chicago EWIND Newsletter

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 ...
Pastors and Church Leaders - ABC of Maine Update

Pastors and Church Leaders – ABC of Maine Update

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 ...
What Comes Next? - American Baptist Churches of Ohio

What Comes Next? – American Baptist Churches of Ohio

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 ...
Light for Today - ABC of the Rocky Mountains Video Devotion

Light for Today – ABC of the Rocky Mountains Video Devotion

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 ...
A Pastoral Letter from ABC of Wisconsin Executive Minister - More than Lip Service

A Pastoral Letter from ABC of Wisconsin Executive Minister – More than Lip Service

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 ...
Caring for the Carer - ABC of New York State

Caring for the Carer – ABC of New York State

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 ...
Mission Northwest Email Update

Mission Northwest Email Update

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 ...
Moving Towards a “New Normal” - Philadelphia Baptist Association

Moving Towards a “New Normal” – Philadelphia Baptist Association

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 ...
Intersections Newsletter - ABC of Greater Indianapolis, April 21

Intersections Newsletter – ABC of Greater Indianapolis, April 21

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 ...
Celebrating the Risen Christ - Mission Northwest

Celebrating the Risen Christ – Mission Northwest

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 ...
Observations: Holy Week - ABC of Indiana and Kentucky

Observations: Holy Week – ABC of Indiana and Kentucky

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 ...
Options for Online Worship - ABC of the Central Region

Options for Online Worship – ABC of the Central Region

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 ...
Corona Notes - American Baptist Churches of New York State

Corona Notes – American Baptist Churches of New York State

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 ...
Light for Today Episode 5 - ABC of the Rocky Mountains

Light for Today Episode 5 – ABC of the Rocky Mountains

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 ...
ABC of Greater Indianapolis Intersections Newsletter

ABC of Greater Indianapolis Intersections Newsletter

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 ...
A Message from ABC of the Central Region Executive Minister

A Message from ABC of the Central Region Executive Minister

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 ...
A Sunday After Easter Offer from Executive Minister, Mary Miller, TABCOM

A Sunday After Easter Offer from Executive Minister, Mary Miller, TABCOM

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 ...
A Different Kind of Easter - ABC of the Rocky Mountains

A Different Kind of Easter – ABC of the Rocky Mountains

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 ...
Observations - ABC of Indiana and Kentucky

Observations – ABC of Indiana and Kentucky

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 ...
Corona Updates - ABC of New York State

Corona Updates – ABC of New York State

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 ...
Some Thoughts From the Wilderness... ABC of the Central Region

Some Thoughts From the Wilderness… ABC of the Central Region

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 ...
A Word From the Regional Executive Minister - ABC of Metro Chicago

A Word From the Regional Executive Minister – ABC of Metro Chicago

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 Encouragement from ABC of Michigan

Resources and Encouragement from ABC of Michigan

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 ...
Online Worship is all the Rage! - American Baptist Churches of Nebraska

Online Worship is all the Rage! – American Baptist Churches of Nebraska

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 ...
An Update from the Central Region

An Update from the Central Region

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 ...
A Word From the Regional Executive Minister of ABC of Metro Chicago

A Word From the Regional Executive Minister of ABC of Metro Chicago

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 ...
E-Giving - A Message from ABC of New York State

E-Giving – A Message from ABC of New York State

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 ...
ABC of Maine Update - COVID-19

ABC of Maine Update – COVID-19

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 ...
ABCORI Executive Minister Wiles Announces Retirement Plans

ABCORI Executive Minister Wiles Announces Retirement Plans

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/17/20)—Rev. Dr. Tom Wiles informed the Board of Ministries of the American Baptist Churches Of Rhode ...
OGHS Funds Released in Response to Earthquake in Puerto Rico

OGHS Funds Released in Response to Earthquake in Puerto Rico

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/9/20)—In response to the 6.4-magnitude earthquake that shook Puerto Rico Tuesday morning, American Baptist Home Mission ...
ABCUSA Announces New Minister for Creation Justice

ABCUSA Announces New Minister for Creation Justice

VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/4/19)—On October 1, 2019, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary welcomed Rev. Rebecca Driscoll into the ...
American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago Calls New Regional Executive Minister

American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago Calls New Regional Executive Minister

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/17/19)—The American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago called Rev. David Gregg as its new Executive Minister ...
ABC Ohio Calls Co-Executive Ministers Rev. Mark Click and Rev. Jane Gibbons

ABC Ohio Calls Co-Executive Ministers Rev. Mark Click and Rev. Jane Gibbons

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/12/18)—At the November 3 meeting of the American Baptist Churches of Ohio Board of Region Ministries, ...
ABNS1.23.18

Rev. Miriam Méndez Called to Serve American Baptist Churches of New Jersey

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/29/18)—At a specially called session of the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey on October 27, ...
ABNS1.23.18

Rev. Dr. Sandra L. DeMott Hasenauer Called to Serve as Executive Minister of the Rochester Genesee Region

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/3/18)—The Rochester Genesee Region of American Baptist Churches called the Rev. Dr. Sandra L. DeMott Hasenauer ...
ABNS1.23.18

Rev. Dr. Gregg Hemmen Called to Serve as Executive Minister of ABC of the Central Region

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/13/18)—The American Baptist Churches of the Central Region called the Rev. Dr. Gregg Hemmen to serve ...
ABNS1.23.18

Rev. Jacquline Saxon Called as Executive Minister of Mid-American Baptist Churches

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/5/18)—The Mid-American Baptist Churches has announced that the Rev. Jacquline (Jackie) L. Saxon has been called ...
netphoto

Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico Installs New Executive Minister, Celebrates Annual Meeting

On March 2, over 1,000 American Baptist Church pastors and laity of Puerto Rico gathered to celebrate the installation of ...
ABNS1.23.18

American Baptists Visit Puerto Rico on Pastoral and Mission Fact-Finding Trip

SAN JUAN, PR (ABNS 1/30/18)—A delegation of American Baptists and partners led by American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) and American ...
West Virginia Baptist Convention Executive Board Hires Executive Minister

West Virginia Baptist Convention Executive Board Hires Executive Minister

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/17/17)—In a special called meeting on November 11, 2017, the Executive Board of the West Virginia ...

Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches Names New Executive Minister

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/20/17)—At the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches, held October 14 ...
Rev. Dr. Harry Riggs II Called as Executive Minister of ABCCONN

Rev. Dr. Harry Riggs II Called as Executive Minister of ABCCONN

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/20/17)—The American Baptist Churches of Connecticut has announced that the Rev. Dr. Harry Riggs, II, has ...
A Tapestry of Transformation: Women in ABC Metro Chicago Come Together

A Tapestry of Transformation: Women in ABC Metro Chicago Come Together

For the second year in a row, women in the American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago came together in a ...