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Rev. Dr. Eleazar Ziherambere, Retired Area Director, Called Home

KING OF PRUSSIA (ABNS 1/22/26)—International Ministries mourns the passing of Rev. Dr. Eleazar Ziherambere, retired IM area director for Africa, on January 13, 2026.   Eleazar served many roles during his life, including as pastor, General Secretary of the Baptist Union of Rwanda, General Secretary of the Protestant Council of Rwanda, General Secretary of the All Africa Baptist Fellowship, Special Assistant for International Affairs for the American Baptist Churches […]

ABCUSA Announces Release of the 2026 Directory and Planning Calendar

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 […]

Stronger Together – A Letter from ABCUSA President and General Secretary

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 […]

PBA Appoints Rev. Dr. Quintin Robertson as New Regional Executive Minister

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 […]

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 […]