Rev. George T. Herrick, 86, of Waverly, New York, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 at the Robert Packer Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on July 22, 1932 in...

American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and its publishing ministry, Judson Press, announce that “ The Revolutionary Power of the Lord’s Prayer ” by Dr. Alice Burnette...

A great Christmas gift idea for Christian educators, Sunday School teachers, Bible study leaders, and even public school teachers. Veteran teacher and author Susan O’Carroll Drake combines...

Kudos to Michael P Friday ( Union Baptist Church in Swissvale, Pittsburgh), who has recently published a book And Lead Us Not Into Dysfunction: T he Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Church...

For many pastors and lay church workers, retirement can be a time of financial hardship and stressful uncertainty. With roots dating back to the mid-1930s, in 1977 MMBB Financial Services and...

Rev. Dr. C. Jeff Woods, Acting General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA, shared the words below following recent violent and hate-filled crimes: Unfortunately, our week has been filled with...

For more than 40 years The Baptist Church of West Chester, Penna., has provided a Saturday morning breakfast each week for the community’s homeless in its college town located near...

JULY 4-18, 2019 This tour includes a specific focus on education by visiting schools, actively participating in ministry as well as understanding Thailand’s culture and history Bangkok, Chiang...

American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces the 2018-2019 Mission Focus, Domestic Violence. This critical topic has impact upon women, men, and children across all demographics, in all...

Feeling Called by God to Church Service? The Academy of Christian Service and Training ( ACTS ) was recently highlighted in a news feature of the American Baptist Churches, USA. Kudos to Pastor Ruth...

Are preachers born or made? According to preacher, author, and educator Dr. Marvin A. McMickle, “No one is born with the mindset, disciplines, or skills necessary to be an effective preacher of...

Nominations are being accepted now for the 2019 Shine the Light Award . The Shine the Light Award, established by American Baptist Women’s Ministries, ABCUSA, serves to recognize a woman or a...

Preparing for a Fulfilling and Enjoyable Retirement Workshop for ABC Ministerial Leaders and Spouses First Baptist Church, Milton, PA November 26-27, 2018 Retirement is a significant transition,...

The American Baptist Churches USA Office of the General Secretary will purchase a new office building close to the current location of the American Baptist Churches Mission Center at 588 N. Gulph...

All of us have been watching the devastation of Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas. The loss of life and complete destruction of communities is heart wrenching. Already, churches in ABCOPAD have...

In response to Hurricane Florence, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has begun to release One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) Emergency Disaster-response funds, on behalf of American...

One year since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico and as American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) ongoing “ Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico ”...

In the time of Dr. Spitzer’s absence and recovery from surgery , the Rev. Dr. C. Jeff Woods will serve as Acting General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA. In a letter to staff on...

As a regional family we have been focusing on Tod Bolsinger’s book, Canoeing the Mountains and the challenge of what it means for us as ministries to go ‘off map’ and engage our...

ANNOUNCING: A new ABCOPAD Facebook Page: ABCOPAD: CANOEING THE MOUNTAINS Following the online course " Life Lessons From The Lewis and Clark Expedition," a new ABCOPAD Facebook page has been...

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...

Meet Michael McCamey! Pastor Mike started ministry at First Baptist Crafton in May and has already been hard at work getting to know the congregation as well as doing ministry both in the church and...

Pastor Mark Schollaert is the lead minister at the First Baptist Church Of Monongahela in the Pittsburgh Association. Pastor Mark shared some recent opportunities and challenges in pastoral ministry....

Members of Bethlehem Baptist Church Of Ruff Creek in Oil Creek Association got together for Kids night and Bible study. It was pizza night and the kids were all super excited to be together. Rev....

Mark Mahserjian-Smith writes: Some of you know, I am reluctant and resistant to have my picture posted on Facebook. My job and calling is to share what others are doing in ministry. Last Sunday while...

Rev Steve Dunlap is the pastor at the First Baptist Church Of Washington, PA. Pastor Steve has been serving the church since 2006 and has witnessed many changes in the ministry in Washington....

East Brady Baptist Church served as the host of the Clarion Baptist Association Fall Meeting. It was great to be with the folks to share about our new Regional Ministry Associate model and hear the...

Pastor David White and the congregation have made Crossroads Community Baptist Church in Erie is a place of welcome. Crossroads is one of our American Baptist Congregations that welcomes many...