American Baptist News Service

NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 3/27/25)—The Board of Managers of the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB) of the American Baptist Churches is currently conducting a search for the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organization. Highlights from the detailed position specifications for the CEO search include: Position Summary: The CEO of The Ministers and Missionaries […]

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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 3/18/25)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has mobilized a One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) appeal to aid the Rainy Mountain Kiowa Indian Baptist Church congregation and community in Southwest Oklahoma. On March 14, when high winds downed a power pole, sparking flames that rapidly fanned into a roaring wildfire, […]

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The recording below is of the Time of Prayer and Reflection which took place on Friday, February 7.      26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.           1 Corinthians 12:26 (NIV) The February 7, 2025 Call to […]

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 A Lenten Reflection: Seeking Living Water from                                                                                                  […]

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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 3/4/25)—American Baptist Churches USA is thrilled to announce that Dr. Raimundo Barreto has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award! This esteemed award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to ecumenical work, fostering Christian unity at the local, state, national, or international level. Rev. […]

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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/20/25)—In response to devastating floods that have inundated Kentucky, West Virginia, and other parts of the Ohio River Valley, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has launched a One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) appeal to raise much-needed funds to aid victims of this natural disaster. To date, 14 lives […]

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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/19/25)—Dr. Susan Gillies has been honored as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Cora and John Sparrowk President’s Award! This distinguished award will be presented with great celebration during the 2025 American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit in Omaha, Nebraska. The 2025 Biennial Mission Summit, taking place July 3-6, 2025, […]

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ABCUSA’s social media ambassador, Sydney Foster, has instituted a challenge to see between New York’s famous Katz Deli and their version of the Reuben sandwich and one from a yet-to-be-determined restaurant in Omaha, NE, this summer at the 2025 Biennial Mission Summit 2025!

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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 2/4/25)—International Ministries (IM) is excited to announce its first-ever virtual 5K event, Miles for Mission, taking place during Holy Week 2025 from Palm Sunday, April 13, through Easter Sunday, April 20. This inaugural event invites individuals, families, and communities across the globe to walk 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) together in […]

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American Baptist Churches USA invites all American Baptists to be united in prayer for our churches, country and brothers and sisters. Please join us for prayer on Friday, February 7, at 3:00 p.m. EST | 12:00 p.m. PST, as we seek God’s wisdom and provision in these turbulent times, and as we pray for those […]

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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/30/25)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces an important Justice Dialogue—an information and action virtual event on Wednesday, February 5, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. EST to address urgent matters surrounding immigration enforcement. Titled “Care for One Another During Current Immigration Enforcement: Know Your Rights for Yourself and Your Community,” […]

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26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.     1 Corinthians 12:26 (NIV) Dear American Baptist Family, We are living in turbulent times, and in moments such as these, we are reminded of the power of prayer to strengthen our faith, guide our actions, […]

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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/24/25)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary emeritus of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), is the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace and Justice Award. The award will be presented formally during the ABCUSA Biennial […]

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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/24/25)—On Legacy Sunday, you can plan a service on generosity, as well as provide informational resources to your potential donors about how they can use planned giving with the help of the American Baptist Foundation to empower your ministry and mission. Planning a Legacy Sunday Planning a Legacy Sunday involves […]

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Please note: Applications for ABHMS educational scholarships in the 2025-26 cycle will not be accessed through the MinistrElife portal as previously announced in a news release originally published on January 7, 2025, on abhms.org and in the January 2025 issue of Home Mission NOW! Scholarship applications will be available January 15 via the scholarship page […]

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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/13/25)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges immediate support for the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) campaign to aid victims of the catastrophic wildfires devastating Southern California. Since January 7, multiple fires have consumed hundreds of thousands of acres across Greater Los Angeles, claiming at least 24 lives and […]

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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 1/2/25)—The following statement was shared on December 30, 2024 by ABHMS Executive Director Jeffrey Haggray in response to the death of President Jimmy Carter: President Jimmy Carter was a humanitarian who used his considerable political and social influence to improve the quality of life for countless people. He was also […]

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KING OF PRUSSIA (ABNS 1/10/25)—You’re invited to a virtual Wellness Leadership Workship, designed for church leaders to focus on personal well-being and effective leadership. In this “Workship,” we will consider how individuals may use their work to worship God. The workship will feature two sessions, “The Gifts of Wellbeing/Self-Care/Soul-Care for Leaders” on February 4, and […]

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Join us virtually for a Wellness Leadership Workship, designed for church leaders to focus on personal well-being and effective leadership. In this “Workship,” we will consider how individuals may use their work to worship God. The workship will feature two sessions, one on February 4 and one on February 18, each with a different speaker, […]

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Dear ABCUSA Family, Get ready for an uplifting and mission-driven Sunday as we celebrate American Baptist Churches USA through ABCUSA Sunday this February! This special event offers a wonderful opportunity for us to come together in unity and purpose, honoring our history while looking forward to our future. As Matthew 28:19-20 reminds us, “Therefore go […]

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