VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/24/22)—American Baptist Churches USA General Secretary Dr. C. Jeff Woods today released a statement calling American Baptists to prayer amidst the recent military action seen in Ukraine. Read Woods’ statement below.
Read MoreThe Board of General Ministries, the American Baptist Churches USA governing board, is currently in the process of seeking information regarding the priorities for the next General Secretary, whose term will begin in 2024. You can participate in taking the survey until March 5.
Read MorePlan to experience the vitality of our American Baptist family together with other American Baptists from all corners of the United States and the world through the June 2021 online Biennial Mission Summit event!
Read MoreHelp American Baptist Home Mission Society to help those in need through your contributions to the America for Christ Offering 2021. Based on Ephesians 4:11-13, the theme of the campaign is “For the Purpose of Equipping Saints.”
Read MoreThe events of yesterday will live with us for many years. Scenes of persons storming the Capitol cannot be unseen. The events serve as a piercing remembrance that there are deep-seated differences among us. There are issues that we must address and are addressing including racism, poverty, and a global pandemic…
Read MoreRev. Dr. Daniel E. Weiss, who served as General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA from 1988 to 2000, died on Saturday, August 22. Prior to serving as General Secretary, Dr. Weiss was Executive Director of the American Baptist Churches USA Board of Educational Ministries from 1983-1988, and previously served as president of American Baptist-related schools, Eastern College in St. Davids, Pa., and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, from 1973-1981.
Read MoreAs I write to you today, two concerns weigh heavy on my heart, as I imagine they do on yours as well.
Read MoreThe recent terrorist attacks in England, the apparently politically motivated shooting that took place in Virginia, ongoing debates over how to treat immigrants and visitors to our country, and the struggles of another Baptist denomination to take a clear stand on issues related to white supremacy remind us all that we are living in a violent and divided world that desperately needs to overcome every form of social and political discrimination and search for more just ways to live in harmony.
Read MoreMark your calendars and sort out your transportation. This Wednesday begins the three week course "The Shape of Our Family" at Central Baptist Palmyra. Sessions will run from 7 PM – 8:30 PM.
Read MoreCome out and join the ABCNJ Regional Ministry team as it leads an exploration of our American Baptist family.
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