KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 8/1/24)—This October, American Baptist Churches USA invites you to three separate webinars on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm ET, focusing on the topics of domestic violence and mental health. Plan now to join us for this series, including: Faith in Action: Pastors and Faith Leaders Role in Addressing Domestic Violence Tuesday, […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/23/24)— Registration is now open for the ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning online course Being Baptist: History, Identity & Polity. Over six consecutive weeks beginning September 3, the new cohort will explore the roots of Baptist history, the relationships between different Baptist groups, and the distinctive convictions of Baptist identity. […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/11/24)–The Rev. Dr. Christine A. Smith, National President of the American Baptist Women’s Ministries, made the following announcement: “On behalf of the American Baptist Women’s Ministries Executive Committee and Official Board of Presidents, we joyfully and unanimously announce the calling of the Reverend LaThelma Yenn-Batah as our next Executive Director. […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/11/24)—Though Hurricane Beryl was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane before reaching Texas, the storm still wreaked havoc after making landfall. Devastating winds, rain and resultant flooding have claimed ten lives across Texas and Louisiana to date, a number expected to increase, and caused widespread power outages affecting millions. “We […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 6/24/24)—The American Baptist Churches of Vermont and New Hampshire region has announced the opening of applications for its next Executive Minister. The Executive Minister will serve as theologian, evangelist, visionary, conservator of the faith, and biblical role model, as well as promote a spirit of unity within the diverse array […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 6/24/24)—Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain was installed as General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA on Thursday evening, June 13, at the Federated Church of Green Lake, Wis. The installation was an integral part of the American Baptist Churches USA Board of General Ministries meeting, which was held June 12-14 […]
7 Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. 8 They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, […]
Juneteenth honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The name “Juneteenth” is a blend of two words: “June” and “nineteenth.” It is believed to be the oldest African-American holiday, with annual celebrations on June 19th in different parts of the country dating back to 1866. The Juneteenth anniversary commemorates the arrival of 2,000 […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 6/18/24)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) proudly announces the first Summit of a new leadership initiative, Conferencia de Liderazgo Intergeneracional (CLI), on June 21 and 22, 2024, at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Hosted by Latino Ministries, an arm of ABHMS’ Intercultural Ministries, this inaugural event is a collaboration […]
