International Ministries Endorses Luis Matos to Serve in Mexico
VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/1/22)—Luis Matos, husband of International Ministries (IM) Global Servant Sarah Matos, began to discern God’s call to serve overseas after he met Sarah. In 2019, he attended International Ministries’ Hear the Call Retreat, where he began to explore how God might be leading him. Matos completed an interdisciplinary studies bachelor’s degree from […]
American Baptist Churches General Secretary Releases Statement on Clergy Abuse
VALLEY FORGE, PA (6/10/22)—The American Baptist Churches General Secretary released a statement today in response to recent public awareness of allegations of sexual abuse in other Baptist traditions: American Baptist Churches USA acknowledges and recognizes the great harm clergy abuse wreaks within victims, families, and congregations. This experienced harm unfolds for generations and can become […]
“Ukraine: War, Refugees, and the Baptist Response” Forum Announced by ABCOFLASH
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/18/22)—On Wednesday, March 23 at 11:00 a.m. PST (2:00 p.m. EST), the American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles, Southwest and Hawaii (ABCOFLASH) are inviting American Baptists across the United States and Puerto Rico to a Forum on Ukraine taking place on Zoom. This 75-minute session will inform participants about the history […]
Take Part in the Burma Act Bill Signature Campaign
American Baptists and friends are invited to participate in a signature campaign promoted by the Burma Advocacy Group, a coalition convened by the American Baptist Churches Burma Refugee Commission. The Goal of the Campaign is to gather and submit as many signatures as possible to our US Senators and Representatives to request them to pass […]
ABHMS Calls for 2022 American Baptist Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors, Spiritual Directors and Specialized Ministers Award Nominations
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/16/2022)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks nominations for ministry awards to be announced at the ABHMS-sponsored Spiritual Caregivers Conference at Space for Grace 2022 to be held Sept. 19-20 in Kansas City, Mo. Nominations are sought for four national recognition ministry awards that honor American Baptist chaplains, pastoral counselors, spiritual directors […]
ABC of the Dakotas Executive Minister Randy Rasmussen to Retire
VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/3/22)—The American Baptist Churches of the Dakotas has announced the retirement of Rev. Randy Rasmussen as Executive Minister, effective September 30, 2022. Rasmussen has served in the role since September 2013. American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods said, “Randy has provided exemplary leadership to both the region and […]
IM Responds to August 14 Earthquake in Haiti
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/20/21)—International Ministries (IM) and American Baptist Churches USA invite prayers and support for Haiti and the people of Haiti in the wake of the August 14 earthquake, which devastated the southern portion of the Caribbean nation. As of August 19, the deaths of over 2,000 persons and injuries of more than […]
ABCUSA Announces American Baptist Churches Information Systems Staff Transitions, Retirement of Gerianne Blier
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/12/21)—Gerianne (Geri) Blier, American Baptist Churches Information Systems (ABCIS) Coordinator, and Manager of Name and Address Services (NAS), will retire from the ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary on September 30, 2021, completing 42 years of faithful and dedicated service. The ABCUSA Office of the General Secretary welcomes Feisal Al-Amry, who […]
CCL to Feature 2021-2022 Intercultural Leadership Institute; Deadline to Apply for Cohort is Aug. 13
VALLEY FORGE, PA (7/21/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Center for Continuous Learning will offer the 2021-2022 Intercultural Leadership Institute (ILI), a yearlong cohort experience that teaches intercultural competency skills. The deadline to apply for the cohort is Aug. 13. Members of the cohort will learn to do the following: interpret biblical text from a cross-cultural […]