VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/16/12)—At the Mission Center recently, Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), presented a $50,000 check to Gary W. Wagner, president and CEO of Rainbow Acres, an American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA)-associated ministry that provides residence, holistic programs and vocational training to adults with […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/14/12)—Mission trips in the U.S. and abroad are inarguably an excellent opportunity to grow in faith and worldview. However, especially in light of current economic realities, not everyone is able to take the time from work and family responsibilities nor can they always afford the price of travel. American Baptist Women’s […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/14/12)—In its final plenary session on November 10, 2012, the Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) affirmed the sending of a letter to President Obama regarding human rights violations in Burma. The letter was written by Board Directors and sent to President Obama as he plans to […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/13/12)—American Baptist Churches USA will soon have a new, fresh look — online. The organization is preparing to roll out an updated, easier-to-use website. The new design that has been in the making for months will be rolled out on Wednesday. The site will continue to reside at www.abc-usa.org. The […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/10/12)—The American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Board of General Ministries meetings concluded on Saturday, November 10, following its third meeting in 2012 under the new ABCUSA structure. The Board met at the Crowne Plaza in Valley Forge, PA. This meeting marks the third time that the Board of General Ministries is […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/8/12)—The Board of General Ministries for American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) began its meetings on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at the Crowne Plaza Valley Forge. This marks the third and final meeting of the Board of General Ministries in 2012, after the new denomination bylaws changes went into effect on January […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/8/12)—The American Baptist Churches of the Central Pacific Coast (formerly ABC of Oregon), at their Annual Gathering in Alameda, California in late October, announced the appointment of Rev. Miriam Méndez to the position of Associate Executive Minister. Rev. Méndez assumed her new role on November 1. In speaking of her appointment, […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/8/12)—Rev. Dr. Fred A. Ansell, former Executive Minister of the Central Region of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), died Sunday, Nov. 4, in Topeka, KS. ABCUSA General Secretary A. Roy Medley said, “Fred exemplified a courageous spirit in all he did, including coping with ALS [also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease]. […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/8/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) received approximately $175,000 in pledges when it hosted the first-ever “Circles of Hope ASK Luncheon” on Oct. 25 at the Sheraton, Valley Forge, Pa. Approximately 145 individuals attended, including ABHMS board members from across the United States and other guests from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and […]
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/7/12)—The national board of American Baptist Women’s Ministries, at its annual meetings July 17-21, 2012, unanimously voted to become signatories to the “1,000 Conversations Campaign” sponsored by Bread for the World. The Campaign is a strategy of the ecumenical community’s Women of Faith for the 1,000 Days Movement to promote nutrition […]
