April 20, 2021 The Verdict Former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday, April 20 on all counts in the death of George Floyd: guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter. Today the focus is rightly on the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. Unfortunately, we recognize and acknowledge that […]
As a founding member of the national volunteer COVID-19 Community Corps, ABCUSA will be able to provide to you timely, accurate information to share with your family, friends, congregations, and neighbors. By encouraging them to get vaccinated, you’ll help protect them – and allow all of us to safely gather together again. This is a […]
The Ministers Council ABC-USA announces the search for a part-time Program Administrator to serve in its West Chester, PA office. They are accepting applications through April 30, 2021, with the right candidate beginning by late May. The Ministers Council of the American Baptist Churches USA has been inspiring ministerial excellence to the glory of Jesus […]
The Hard Work of Being Anti-Racist Introduction “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19 Before I get too far in this, I need to name my context: my name is Rev. […]
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. I’ve […]
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. If you missed the April 8th Webinar on “We Are Better […]
You can access additional Call to Prayer for Myanmar resources here. April 12, 2021 Prayer Requests for Myanmar Please pray for the 2500 persons who have been arrested and detained for political reasons as well as the 8,000 persons who have been displaced from their homes. Some of the displaced persons have been without citizenship […]
Is your congregation curious about creation care? Do you want to hear about the creation centered ministry American Baptists are engaged in? The Creation Justice Network announces the debut of its Creation Justice Congregations Conversation Series. Launched in June 2019, the Creation Justice Congregations program is designed to encourage and support congregations as they discern what […]
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer and contemplation entitled “2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady.” Invited persons from across the country will offer video reflections inviting us to embark on a spiritual journey of preparation. In our Christian Tradition, we […]
To mark the 2021 Lenten Season, the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary is sharing an online devotional for prayer and contemplation entitled “2021 Lent: A Time to Get REady.” Invited persons from across the country will offer video reflections inviting us to embark on a spiritual journey of preparation. In our Christian Tradition, we […]
