Deeply Rooted in Christ, Mission, and Love
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The American Baptist Churches of New Jersey is a diverse network of churches seeking to be the hands and feet of Christ in New Jersey through camping, evangelistic ministries, public mission, social action, new church planting, and cross-cultural mission.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,
so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
- Romans 15:13
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The American Baptist Churches of New Jersey is a Christ-centered and mission-focused region committed to its rich diversity that is found in the over 280 churches and approximately 70,000 members.
The American Baptist Churches of New Jersey, both as a state organization and through its member churches, exists to spread the Gospel in New Jersey and beyond.
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We assist congregations during pastoral transitions and the search for new ministers.
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We provide coherence and connection of regional churches to the broader American Baptist mission, witness, and identity, as well as the cooperative work in the world.
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We provide educational events and resources for clergy and lay leaders around congregational development.
Communities in Action is a collaboration between our current New Church Development and Public Mission Committees. This collaboration aspires to support one another in discovering ways to respond with love and courage in their communities.
Since the pandemic, there has been an increasing awareness and advocacy around domestic violence, which have led to significant legislative changes aimed at better-protecting victims and ensuring justice. New Jersey is demonstrating a strong commitment to reform and reassuring the public about the importance of protecting victims.
Culminating almost a year-long collaborative journey with First Baptist Church of Westfield, the Regional Office of the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey officially moves to Westfield on Monday, July 22, 2024.
JBLNJ (Jovenes Bautistas Latinos de New Jersey, which translates to Latino Baptist Youth of New Jersey) would like to invite your youth to a night of worship on Saturday, August 3rd. JBLNJ are youth and members of our ABCNJ Latino churches. The purpose of this event is to gather all the churches in our region and receive the Word of God under one roof.
There was much to celebrate as the Oaklyn Baptist Church gathered on Sunday, June 9th, for worship.
¿Qué es el bullying? ¿Qué es el cyberbullying? ¿Cómo podemos prevenirlos? ¿Cómo actuar en caso en que ocurran?
American Baptists are invited to attend a webinar with Church Mutual Insurance Group, led by Risk Control Specialist Gavin Davis, entitled: “ABCUSA | Sanctuary Safety: Active Shooter and more…,” held on Tuesday, May 28, at 1:30 p.m. EDT/10:30 a.m. PDT.
An Update from your BGs Et Al
ABFMS – International Ministries Regional Consultants for Discipleship in Iberoamerica and the Caribbean
NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 5/8/24)—There is a clergy mental health crisis that experts say can no longer be ignored. Not only do studies show a 20 percent drop in clergy job satisfaction, but a 400 percent increase in the risk of burnout from 2015 to 2022.¹
As we look forward to our 2024 Annual Session, a significant event where we come together to honor and celebrate the strength and resilience of our community, we invite you to nominate a woman whose strength comes from the protection and stability God provides: a resilient woman.
During a recent meeting held by the Council of the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey, a unanimous vote of affirmation was passed to relocate the ABCNJ Regional Office to Westfield, New Jersey.
Are you able to cleanup, paint, share your story, or just be a listening ear? Or are you a little more skilled in electrical, hanging drywall, installing kitchen cabinets, hanging insulation? Then won’t you join our team in August to Letcher County, Kentucky.
Are you looking to connect with your children, youth, young adults, and families? Starting or re-starting the conversation with this generation can appear daunting. How can we love and engage our children, youth, and young adults in a helpful and sustainable way? Whether starting a new dialogue or reigniting an old one, let's work together as the Church to inspire and encourage the next generation.
On Saturday, June 3, 25 sisters and brothers from the Asian community of the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey gathered at Baptist Camp Lebanon in Lebanon, NJ. What a joyful and inspirational time of fellowship and relationship-building we had together.
The ABCNJ staff and the Committee on Professional Ministries and Church Relations hosted its first Introduction to ABCNJ Life on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the ABCNJ offices. We were delighted to host 12 ordination candidates from around the region.