Hebrews 13:8 NIV – “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Dear Beloved followers of Christ, As we step into a new year together as American Baptists, we do so with gratitude for God’s faithfulness and with hope for the future.. This past year has brought both joys and challenges across our […]
Dear Beloved American Baptists, As we celebrate the joy and hope of this Advent Season, I want to thank each of you for the wonderful ways you support the mission of American Baptist Churches USA. In this season, we remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who came to bring peace to a world […]
American Baptist Churches USA Continues to Celebrate the Advent Season with the Inspiration of the Fourth Week: Love
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 12/19/25)—The 2026 American Baptist Churches Directory and Planning Calendar is now available for download. This helpful resource provides an at-a-glance guide for ministry planning across the American Baptist family, including key denominational dates, special observances, and opportunities for connection and prayer. Designed as a practical and spiritual companion, the Directory […]
American Baptist Churches USA Continues to Celebrate the Advent Season with the Inspiration of the Third Week: Joy
On December 11, 2025, ABCUSA President Rev. Nikita G. McCalister and General Secretary Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain published a letter, “Stronger Together.” Read the letter below or view a .pdf file here. Stronger Together “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:15 Dear American Baptist Family, In 1982, as a […]
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 12/5/25)—The Rudd Empowerment Center (“the REC”) at American Baptist Women’s Ministries (ABWM) Launches the “Lead Like a Woman Institute,” February 2026. How do women lead? What unique characteristics do women bring to the “C-Suite?” How do the strategies women use to nurture, build, and expand the teams they lead differ […]
American Baptist Churches USA Continues to Celebrate the Advent Season with the Inspiration of the Second Week: Peace
PHILADELPHIA, PA (ABNS 12/2/25)—After an exhaustive nationwide search, the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Baptist Association (PBA) announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. Q. Robertson as the next Regional Executive Minister of the region. This decision comes following the formal affirmation of the Search Committee’s recommendation, which was approved by the Board after careful […]
The 2026 American Baptist Churches Directory and Planning Calendar is available for download. This helpful resource provides an at-a-glance guide for ministry planning across the American Baptist family, including key denominational dates, special observances, and opportunities for connection and prayer. Designed as a practical and spiritual companion, the Directory and Planning Calendar provides contacts from across […]
