Kevin Walden - ABCUSA

Associate General Secretary for Congregational and Pastoral Effectiveness Rev. Dr. Kevin A. Walden served local churches effectively for over 30 years. As a local pastor he worked to equip people to share their faith and to use their gifts and serve their communities. Those experiences led him to serve pastors on the regional level as Regional Pastor with Pastoral Leaders in the American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware region, developing educational opportunities, leadership learning communities and other ministries which fostered personal and professional growth.Walden is passionate about Transformational Spiritual Leadership, a style of leadership which aims to assist pastors and congregational leaders work together as they discern God’s will for their unique church in their community.Walden is a discipleship product of First Baptist Church of Omaha, Nebraska; and a graduate of two American Baptist schools, Ottawa University (BA) and Central Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.). He also completed work at Fuller Theological Seminary (D.Min.).

Walden is married to Melody Walden, who serves as pastor of an American Baptist congregation. In addition to being active together in ministry on both local and regional levels, Walden’s extended family has served the Lord in the American Baptist Churches for generations as pastors and missionaries.

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Register Now for Being Baptist Online Course With Early Bird Discount Until July 31

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/23/24)— Registration is now open for the ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning online course Being Baptist: History, Identity & Polity. Over six consecutive weeks beginning September 3, the new cohort will explore the roots of Baptist history, the relationships between different Baptist groups, and the distinctive convictions of Baptist identity. […]

ABWM Calls New Executive Director

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/11/24)–The Rev. Dr. Christine A. Smith, National President of the American Baptist Women’s Ministries, made the following announcement: “On behalf of the American Baptist Women’s Ministries Executive Committee and Official Board of Presidents, we joyfully and unanimously announce the calling of the Reverend LaThelma Yenn-Batah as our next Executive Director. […]

ABHMS Calls for Prayers and Response to Hurricane Beryl

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 7/11/24)—Though Hurricane Beryl was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane before reaching Texas, the storm still wreaked havoc after making landfall. Devastating winds, rain and resultant flooding have claimed ten lives across Texas and Louisiana to date, a number expected to increase, and caused widespread power outages affecting millions. “We […]

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ABC of Vermont and New Hampshire Announces Opening of Applications for Executive Minister

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 6/24/24)—The American Baptist Churches of Vermont and New Hampshire region has announced the opening of applications for its next Executive Minister. The Executive Minister will serve as theologian, evangelist, visionary, conservator of the faith, and biblical role model, as well as promote a spirit of unity within the diverse array […]

Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain Installed as General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 6/24/24)—Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain was installed as General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA on Thursday evening, June 13, at the Federated Church of Green Lake, Wis. The installation was an integral part of the American Baptist Churches USA Board of General Ministries meeting, which was held June 12-14 […]

American Baptist Chief Financial Officers Come Together for Time of Connection

7 Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. 8 They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, […]

Recognizing Juneteenth on June 19

Juneteenth honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The name “Juneteenth” is a blend of two words: “June” and “nineteenth.” It is believed to be the oldest African-American holiday, with annual celebrations on June 19th in different parts of the country dating back to 1866. The Juneteenth anniversary commemorates the arrival of 2,000 […]

ABHMS’ Intercultural Ministries to Kick Off Multi-Year Intergenerational Faith Initiative Focusing on Latino/a Communities

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 6/18/24)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) proudly announces the first Summit of a new leadership initiative, Conferencia de Liderazgo Intergeneracional (CLI), on June 21 and 22, 2024, at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Hosted by Latino Ministries, an arm of ABHMS’ Intercultural Ministries, this inaugural event is a collaboration […]

Former ABHMS Staff Member, Pastor, Rev. Richard G. Harris Dies

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 5/28/24)—The original news release published May 28, 2024, that announced the passing of the Rev. Richard G. Harris (Rick) has been updated to reflect newly scheduled memorial services. Harris, 78, former national manager of American Baptist Personnel Services (ABPS) at American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), died May 22 in […]