VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 02/12/2025)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will host the Little Faith Gathering, convening delegations from American Baptist churches across the United States and Puerto Rico for an in-person meeting of Best Practice Congregations, the initial cohort of the organization’s Nurturing Children Initiative (NCI). The event will take place February 13–15, 2026, at ABHMS’ Leadership and Mission Building in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

By Dr. Jeffrey Haggray

VALLEY FORGE, PA (01/26/2026)—My heart grieves the tragic deaths of Alex Jeffrey Pretti and Renee Nicole Goode. They were both law-abiding citizens killed while exercising their civic and moral duty, along with their constitutional rights to peacefully resist the ruthless conduct of federally appointed agents that were visibly violating the rights of their neighbors.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 01/23/2026)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Anna Piela, a talented scholar-minister and Polish immigrant whose life and work have bridged cultures, disciplines, and faith communities, is the new editor of The Christian Citizen. She succeeds Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, who served as editor for 20 years and oversaw the transition of the magazine from a print to a digital-first publication.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 01/14/2026)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has announced new officers and two new members of its Board of Directors, all of whom officially assumed their roles on January 1, 2026. The elections and appointments were approved during the board’s November 2025 meeting, with the new leadership slate bringing a blend of continuity and fresh perspectives to the national mission organization.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 01/08/2026)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has launched the 2026 America for Christ (AFC) Offering, an annual mission campaign that supports Christ-centered ministries serving communities across the United States and Puerto Rico.

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 01/08/2026)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce the opening of the three-month window to apply for 2026-27 ABHMS scholarships. Beginning January 15, the online application form will be available for eligible undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students seeking financial assistance. Completed applications, including all supporting documents, must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 15, 2026, for consideration.