What an opportunity we have this week to pause and reflect upon the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. With so many issues spinning around us, it is wonderful to pause and remember the resurrection. As racial injustices, impacts of climate change, political polarities, post-pandemic proclivities, wars and rumors of wars all contend […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/3/23)—The Generosity Project presents a live Zoom event with Tod Bolsinger on Monday, May 22 at 1:00 PM ET. Join us as we hear from Tod Bolsinger, who will be sharing from his book “Tempered Resilience.” Following the presentation there will be a short time of Q&A. Click here to register. […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/28/23)—The American Baptist Historical Society announces a Call for Papers for the Torbet Prize. Each year ABHS seeks essays on Baptist history from authors who have not already published a major scholarly work. The Research and Publication Committee of the ABHS Board of Manager serves as judges, and the winning essay […]
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. In his […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/24/23)—American Baptist Churches USA President and Chair of the General Secretary Search Committee Rev. Dr. James O. Wolfe shares an update about the work of the Search Committee: The General Secretary Search Committee met and began the process of reviewing candidate materials. The committee will continue its confidential work. We are […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/15/23)—The question what shall I preach? is constant for those called to deliver God’s word, but the weight of that moment is even more pronounced when following high-profile incidents of racial injustice. From the perspective of the pulpit, the Rev. Dr. Clarence E. Wright’s new book, “The Sunday After: Preaching in […]
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. “Ask me […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/8/23)—American Baptist Women in Ministry (ABWIM) is excited to celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) and Women’s History Month (March) with a release of video recordings from the worship sessions held at the 2022 “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” conference celebrating ministering women, June 15-18, 2022, at the Green Lake Conference Center in […]
It has now been three years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Do you remember where you were when you first heard about COVID-19? Do you recall the first meeting or event that was cancelled in response to the pandemic? What emotions did you experience during the month of March 2020? […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/3/23)—A fundraising campaign by American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) Alumnae is helping to spread the word about lifelong learning opportunities for women seeking to be inspired, encouraged, and equipped for Christian service. The campaign will run from January 2023 to December 2023. ABWM Alumnae are a vital part of ABWM, as […]
