The 99th annual Hampton University Ministers’ Conference is here upon us, scheduled for June 2-7, 2013. This is the longest running and one of the most important gatherings of its kind for African American clergy. This year will mark the 8th annual reception for ABC participants, scheduled for Wednesday, June 5, at 9:30 PM in […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/9/13)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) announces the appointment of Kenneth C. Marsenburg, Jr., as Director of Development. Marsenburg will begin his work in this position on June 1, 2013. The Director of Development position is new in ABCUSA. In this role, Marsenburg will work to develop new relationships and cultivate existing […]
The reflection below was written by Rev. Elizabeth B. Congdon, Senior Pastor of The First Baptist Church of Trenton, NJ. This is part of a new featured series, “Proud to be an American Baptist.” Check the ABCUSA website and other publications in the near future to see more stories! View the archive and learn why others […]
Article originally published by Vicki Brown, Word&Way Associate Editor, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. View original posting here Understanding, intentionality and service were three themes that surfaced repeatedly in a dialogue among Baptists and Muslims April 20 as adherents of the two faiths shared a meal and their hearts. “In light of recent events in Boston, […]
Dear colleague in ministry, The demands of ministry are many. Every week, you wrestle with competing needs and varied expectations. In spite of your best efforts, there are times that a deadline comes more quickly than you imagined. This is why I write to remind you that, if you have not registered, we need your online […]
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The Board of General Ministries Election Slate which will come to the Biennial delegates for vote at the American Baptist Mission Summit/Biennial event, June 21-23, 2013, in Overland Park/Kansas City. CLICK HERE to view the slate
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/26/13)—The Women in Ministry Advisory Team is excited to introduce “Celebrating the Gifts of Women in Ministry,” a letter of support created by the Advisory Team to gather signatures of American Baptists who affirm women as ministerial leaders for our churches. The initiative seeks to highlight the support that already exists […]
Following the bombing in Boston on April 15, General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA, Rev. Dr. Roy Medley, wrote a letter to National Director for the Office for Interfaith & Community Alliances with the Islamic Society of North America, Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, a friend made through ecumenical connections between the two organizations. Medley […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/18/13)—Héctor M. González, Hispanic Counselor for Mission Resource Development and former president of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), was honored for 40 years of faithful service at the annual meeting of Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico (IBPR) on March 7, 2013. During the annual meeting session, González was presented with a […]
