American Baptist Churches USA Welcomes the Advent Season with the Inspiration of the First Week: Hope
American Baptist Churches USA welcomes the Advent Season with the inspiration for the first week: Hope!
A Message of Thanksgiving from Rev. Dr. Gina C. Jacobs-Strain – General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA
“You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.” — 2 Corinthians 9:11–12 As American Baptists, we are called […]
A Pastoral Response on Immigration Enforcement
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 11/21/2025)—What follows is a brief letter from three senior leaders of American Baptist Home Mission Societies on behalf of its Board of Directors addressing recent and ongoing immigration enforcement actions by federal authorities. Dear American Baptist Family, The Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) stands in […]
ABHMS Launches Registration for 2026 Space for Grace & Spiritual Caregivers Conference
Faith leaders invited to Cleveland to explore storytelling’s power to liberate, connect, and transform KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 11/17/25)—Registration is now open for the 2026 Space for Grace & Spiritual Caregivers Conference, the signature national gathering of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS). The event, themed “Storytelling: Discovering Its Power for Faith Leaders Today,” […]
ABCUSA Announces 2026 Transition Ministries Training Events and Invitation to Apply for Transition Ministers
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 10/31/25)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary invites pastors, church leaders, and regional staff to participate in several upcoming Transition Ministries training events in 2026, and also encourages individuals who feel called to serve as Transition Ministers to complete the updated application. Transition Ministries supports congregations and […]
International Ministries Sends $20,000 in Disaster Relief Funds to Support Communities in the Caribbean Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 10/28/25)—International Ministries (IM) is releasing $20,000 in One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) emergency disaster relief funds to assist IM partners in the Caribbean with food and supplies as Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti. The emergency relief funds released by IM, provided as part of the […]
Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund Grants
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 10/21/25)—The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary welcomes applications for the Chestnut Street Baptist Church Endowment Fund Grant awards on an annual basis. The grant was established from the remaining assets of the Chestnut Street Baptist Church of Philadelphia, Pa., by the American Baptist Churches USA Office […]
American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island Announces Calling of Rev. Joan Friesen as Interim Executive Minister
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 10/15/25)—After careful deliberation, the Board of Ministries for the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island (ABCORI) recently announced the calling of Rev. Joan Friesen as Interim Executive Minister of the region, beginning her service on a part-time basis starting November 1, 2025. Friesen will assist the board in overseeing the […]
Celebrate ABCUSA Sunday in February 2026
KING OF PRUSSIA (ABNS 10/9/25)—Get ready for an inspiring and grace-filled celebration as we come together for ABCUSA Sunday 2026 this February! This special occasion invites American Baptists across the country to gather in unity and purpose, celebrating who we are as a family of faith—rooted in history, centered in mission, and guided by God’s […]
American Baptist Churches USA Announces 2026 Everyday ABC Conversations: God’s Grace
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (ABNS 10/10/25)—American Baptist Churches USA is pleased to announce the 2026 Everyday ABC Conversations, a series of quarterly online conversations bringing together clergy voices that include local pastors and regional leaders. With great enthusiasm we share our 2026 theme, God’s Grace! We will reflect on the ways God’s Grace is experienced […]