VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/2/23)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has launched its America for Christ (AFC) Offering 2023 with a theme, “Grace Upon Grace,” inspired by John 1: 16-17 [NRSV]: “From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/23)—Frank Christine, Jr., 91, died February 3, 2023, at the Good Life Oasis Board and Care Home in West Hills, Calif. Christine served as President of American Baptist Churches USA for the 2010-2011 biennium. In addition to his service as President, Christine also served as Past President for the 2012-2013 biennium, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABSN 02/28/2023)—The Executive Minister Search Team for the American Baptist Churches of Greater Indianapolis (ABC-GI) is now receiving applications for the position of Executive Minister. Persons interested in being considered for the position may access the “Position Description” and the “ABC-GI Region Profile” by choosing the “Executive Minister Search Committee” tab on […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABSN 02/27/2023)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy, BCC, ecclesiastical endorser and a member of the Leadership Empowerment Team, was elected chair of the Association of Religious Endorsing Bodies (AREB) at that organization’s 2023 annual meeting. AREB consists of over 225 ecclesiastical endorsers […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/23/23)—Muriel Penn Jerigan, who achieved a 50-plus year record as the longest continuously serving employee in the history of MMBB and American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), made her transition from life to eternal life on Friday, February 10, 2023. Jerigan began her career with MMBB Financial Services on October 30, 1967, […]
The documents below are related to the Business Meeting at the 2023 Biennial Mission Summit event. The Business Meeting will be held at 2:30 PM AT on Sunday, June 25, 2023. The full Biennial Mission Summit dates are June 23-25, 2023. Call to Meeting – Biennial Meeting Call to Meeting – Biennial Delegates *Please note […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/15/23)—The American Baptist Churches USA Committee on Christian Unity and Interfaith Relations received nominations for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award in fall 2022. The Committee voted to recognize Dr. Luis N. Rivera-Pagán, Henry Winters Luce Professor of Ecumenics and Mission Emeritus at Princeton Theological Seminary. The Award is given to an […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/14/23)—Nominations and applications for the position of General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA must be submitted by February 24, 2023. Please visit the General Secretary Search page for more information about American Baptist Churches USA and the General Secretary Search Process, to view the Search Advertisement, and to learn more about making […]
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. “He has […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/13/23)—American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) has been awarded a One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) Development Grant by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) to develop leadership opportunities for women and girls. The grant will support a new ministry project called “Be Strong, Be Courageous: Leadership Training for Women and Girls,” […]
