VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/22/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces the launch of its America for Christ (AFC) Offering 2021, “For the Purpose of Equipping Saints.” Based on Ephesians 4:11-13, the theme focuses on ABHMS ministries that empower disciples and equip leaders. Contributions to AFC allow ABHMS to provide needed support to communities throughout

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/21/21)—Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Judson Press' best-seller “Rest in the Storm: Self-Care Strategies for Clergy and Other Caregivers” by Kirk Byron Jones, Ph.D., D.Min., M.Phil., M.Div., has been updated and expanded. The title denotes that turbulence and troubles are natural occurrences in the life of clergy and caregivers. What are practical

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/19/21)—Individuals and families without health care coverage can obtain affordable, accessible health care insurance by signing up at www.healthcare.gov during a special enrollment period that runs from now until May 15. The coverage is provided by the Biden-Harris Administration. This information is offered as a public service announcement by American Baptist

Jonathan Rayo (left) with Kevin Zeledon, both of whom won their asylum cases in 2020.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/16/21)—Ministry comes in many shapes and forms. It can even take the shape of a garden that is feeding the people of Puerto Rico with fresh, nutritious and delicious produce. Facilitated by ABHMS’ Minister Abigail Medina Betancourt, a garden on the grounds of the Ruth Maldonado Retreat Center is providing three

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/23/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies is urging all concerned citizens to pray for residents of Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana, who are under declarations of emergency because of conditions resulting from severe winter storms beginning Feb. 8. In all three states, many residents have been left without heat, power and safe drinking

At left, Dr. Jeffrey A. Johnson

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/10/21)—As part of CECALI XXI, American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Latino Ministries will offer “De la crucifixión de Jesús a la resurrección de Cristo” (“From the Crucifixion of Jesus to the Resurrection of Christ”), a series of four online workshops offering sermon ideas in the Spanish language. Participants will receive