How can our churches understand and faithfully respond to the big moral issues of our times? Can we truly have an effective witness on issues such as racism, genocide, immigration, anti-Semitism and...

International Ministries (IM) has received an emergency relief grant of $8,500 from One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) to respond to the critical needs in Latin America following the deadly volcanic...

The Oberammergau Passion Play 2020 and The Best of Italy 12 days in Germany, Austria, and Italy June 22 - July 3, 2020 Enjoy 12 days in Germany, Austria, and Italy. You'll explore Innsbruck, see the...

In the various worship celebrations at the Biennial Mission Summit, June 21-23, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, we will be seeking to achieve a balance of performance styles and cultures. All...

JOIN US AT Camp Judson 398 Holliday Road North Springfield, PA 16430 AUGUST (16) 17-19 REGISTER by JUNE 1 TO RECEIVE $10 OFF! Register Today HERE Don't miss out on our Young Adult Retreat this...

The United States is one of the richest countries in the world, but it is plagued by economic inequality—which too often affects people of African descent. In Reconciliation & Reparation:...

The ABCOPAD Ministers Council presents two Craig W. Martin EXCELLENCE IN MINISTRY awards at the Pastors’ Banquet each year at Biennial. The first award is for those who have been in ministry...

Select stewardship resources produced by the Ecumenical Stewardship Center are available free of charge while supplies last. Quantities of some items may be limited. Materials available include:...

A $1,000 Matthew 25 Grant from American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) helped First Baptist Church in Sharon, PA, purchase food this past year for an after-school program the congregation has run...

Declining church membership across the nation has made church growth a hot topic of discussion at annual meetings and leadership conferences. But, how prepared is your church to grow? Nationally...

On September 7-9, 2018, American Baptist Men USA will host its first National Men’s Conference in many years. This conference will be held at the Green Lake Conference Center, Green Lake, WI....

The American Baptist Churches USA 2019 Biennial Mission Summit will be held June 21-23, 2019 , at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va. Join us for a “Summit by the...

Spring has sprung! It's time to start thinking about summer camp opportunities! There are many opportunities for people of all ages in our regional family to enjoy camping and retreat experiences. As...

A note from Sharon Koh (Executive Director, IM) -- Vacation Bible School is the perfect time to get your children and families fired up about global mission! I have great memories of sitting in VBS...

Building on the highly successful Los Angeles Space for Grace national gathering in 2015, American Baptist Home Mission Societies will sponsor Space for Grace 2018: “Thy Will Be Done,”...

Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico Executive Minister Rev. Edgardo M. Caraballo Marín and American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) General Secretary Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer are pleased to invite...

Continuing Dates through 2018 Puerto Rico Join ABHMS and the Iglesias Bautistas de Puerto Rico region in hands-on work to restore Seminario Evangélico de Puerto, churches, schools, missions and...

In recent months, Rev. Dr. Lee Spitzer, General Secretary of the American Baptist Churches USA, had opportunity to visit with congregants in Puerto Rico. Below are two video recordings of...

Green Lake Conference Center is the historic place and space of ReCreation for Christian groups to discover God's better version of themselves and their world and for nonprofit, educational and...

Volunteer to help rebuild, restore, renew and bring God’s healing love to families and communities across the United States mainland and Puerto Rico Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing . . . Puerto...

More pictures on our Facebook Page Frank writes: I had the privilege is speaking last evening at the 175th Anniversary Banquet at the FBC of Waynesburg. The congregation turned out in full force to...

Frank writes: West Shore Baptist has a new Pastor! Today Doug Hill, Chairman of the Pastoral Search Committee, had the joy of dismissing the search committee and officially welcoming Pastor Kelly...

Jeff Johnson writes .. It was one week ago today I wrapped up my presence and participation at the Holy Spirit Renewal Conference at Green Lake. Hard to believe seven days have passed. Time sure...

Check out lots of great pictures on our Google Photo Album The AB Women of ABCOPAD gathered together the weekend of July 13th for their annual Thrive Conference. Well over 200 women and girls...

Free School Supplies, Backpacks, Clothing, and Haircuts for Community Kids Blanchard, PA, July 10, 2018– Liberty Baptist Church in Blanchard, PA is hosting a Back to School Event on Sunday,...

Upward at Liberty Baptist Blanchard Starting Soon Upward Sports Basketball and Cheerleading Recreational League of Liberty Baptist Church will be holding registration/evaluation sessions for the Fall...

Pastor Howard Irwin, (FBC Woodlawn in Aliquippa, PA) wrote: Tonight (6/28/2018) we are wrapping up our week of VBS. We actually write our our own VBS complete with skits etc. Our theme was...