VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/15/11)—Emerson and Ivy Wu have been endorsed by American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to serve in Macau, a special administrative region of China, with the supportive partnership of Evangelize China Fellowship (ECF). As IM Development Workers, the Wus strive to bring a new spirit to Macau. For a long time, Macau […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/9/11)—The “Shine the Light” award, established in 2011 by American Baptist Women’s Ministries, recognizes outstanding light-bearers for Christ. The award honors exemplary women from local American Baptist churches for how they shine Christ’s light in the world. The award may be given to an individual American Baptist woman or to a […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/11)—In a historic American Baptist moment in time, the Board of National Ministries met for the last time in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 16-18, in accordance with American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) bylaw changes passed in June at Biennial meetings in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The current 35-member board will be reorganized […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/21/11)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages entries to the 2012 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest, sponsored by the Religious Liberty Council of the Baptist Joint Committee (BJC). Entries are now being accepted by the BJC. Grand prize is $1,000 and a trip for two to Washington, D.C.; second prize is […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/17/11)—300 Christian leaders gathered at the Forum of Bible Agencies – North America Summit Nov. 7-9 in Orlando, Fla., and signed the Uncover the Word Commitment, a public commitment and pledge to practice daily Bible engagement in their own lives and encourage it within their spheres of influence. A large number […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/10/11)—Rev. A. Roy Medley, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), was elected president elect of the National Council of Churches on Wednesday, November 9, by the NCC Governing Board meeting at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America offices in Chicago. As reported by the National Council of Churches, Medley […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/9/11)—Rev. Dr. Stanley “Stan” Slade, IM global consultant for Theological Education for the last four years, has re-joined the American Baptist International Ministries (IM) home office staff. In his new role, Slade is serving as Associate Executive Director for Program, reporting to Executive Director, Dr. Reid Trulson. Slade will divide his […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/4/11)—David Chandler, 53, of Media, Pa., former online managing editor for American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), passed away in the arms of his wife, Bonnie, on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at Keystone House, Wyndmoor, Pa. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Stephen, Forrest and Alijah. Chandler […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/1/11)—$18,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) relief funds have been sent through American Baptist International Ministries (IM) to flood victims in Nicaragua, El Salvador and Thailand to provide emergency relief items, including food, water, shelter and medical supplies. $10,000 for flood and mudslide victims in El Salvador and Nicaragua […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/31/11)—Judy Sutterlin, American Baptist International Ministries (IM) missionary in China, is a recipient of the Charity Award from the Jiangsu provincial government of Jiangsu Province, China. This award recognizes Sutterlin as a “most caring and benevolent model” demonstrated through her service in the Province. She is the only foreigner among the […]
