Sacred Safe Space recently held its pilot team training workshop at the ABCNJ regional office. Led by Rev. Ruth Giraldo–Mangual, Associate Regional Pastor and Min. Ron Dukes, of Alpha Baptist Church, the workshop focused on increasing awareness of our churches and developing strategies to transform them into sacred, safe spaces for survivors, victims, and their families.
Read MoreLet’s unite in the spirit of mission and discipleship as we celebrate ABCUSA Sunday. Your involvement and support this February will help spread the message of our shared mission and provide a meaningful opportunity for a congregational offering that will strengthen our collective efforts. Give to United Mission: United in Christ-Together in Mission!
Read MoreWe have had more mass shootings in this year than we have had days in the year. Since the beginning of 2022, there has not been a single week without a mass shooting. The Congressional Research Service defines mass shootings as a multiple homicide incident in which four or more victims are murdered with firearms, within one event, and in one or more locations in close proximity. Many of these do not make the news…
Read MoreThursday, April 21, 2022 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm EDT
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, communities from diverse groups have faced various social, emotional, and economic challenges. People of Asian descent, especially elderly immigrants, are afraid to use public transit for fear of attacks and have isolated themselves from socializing with friends and church members.
Read MoreCheck out two different opportunities for Narrative Worship being offered on April 22, 2022, through Sidebar Stories. First is a full-day workshop, Narrative Worship, and in the evening, Sidebar Stories is offering a professional storytelling performance, No Graven Image, at the FringeArts Theater in Philadelphia.
Read MoreAs we celebrate International Women’s Day today, we are excited to announce that the early registration deadline for “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.” has been extended until the last day of Women’s History Month, March 31, 2022. “Radical. Redeemed. Ready.,” a conference celebrating ministering women, will be held Wednesday-Saturday, June 15-18, 2022 at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis.
Read MoreThe Board of General Ministries, the American Baptist Churches USA governing board, is currently in the process of seeking information regarding the priorities for the next General Secretary, whose term will begin in 2024. You can participate in taking the survey until March 5.
Read MoreThe 2022 Clergy Tax Preparation Guide for 2021 Returns and 2022 Federal Reporting Requirements for Churches are now available on the MMBB Financial Services website.
Read MoreCheck out our 2022 Summer Camp Schedule and save the date for our upcoming Summer Camping opportunities at Camp Lebanon!
Read MorePartner with ABCNJ & Princeton Theological Seminary to do thoughtful and creative ministry with young people in your region!
Read MoreBack by popular demand! A practical course in chaplaincy skills for community contexts where a ministry of nonsectarian spiritual care is needed. Learn how to offer a ministry of presence that honors ecumenical and interfaith engagement, demonstrates cultural humility, practices refined listening skills, and responds to trauma with sensitivity and accountability.
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ABCNJ is partnering with Princeton Theological Seminary to do thoughtful and creative ministry with young people in our Region. If you are looking for creative ways to reach out and work with teenagers in the church, we invite you to be part of our new partnership!
Ministry has changed dramatically since our last in-person clergy retreat...and it continues to change. New opportunities for the Gospel are set before us. What do we need to prepare spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally as leaders?
American Baptists hold in prayer Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois, where at least 38 tornadoes recently caused significant damage and the tragic loss of lives. More than 70 deaths have been reported and persons are still missing.
Read MoreOn Thursday, September 2, 2021, the morning after the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida fell upon New Jersey, the ABCNJ ministry team contacted all our churches and pastors. We have heard back from 6 of our churches who have suffered damage, ranging from minor (some water damage or one or two trees down) to major (roof or water damage).
Read MoreOn Saturday, September 11, 2021, the ABCNJ Council met to discuss the ministry and work of the Region. Part of our time was dedicated to remember and pray. We prayed for various needs and concerns from our Council members. Together we called upon the Lord, our refuge, and our strength. Below are prayer concerns we lifted for the community. We invite you to join us in prayer.
Read MoreA letter from ABCNJ Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor, Rev. Miriam Méndez.
Read MoreInformation on how you and your congregation can partner with ABCNJ in providing relief in Haiti. On August 14, 2021, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake devastated Haiti. While lasting less than a minute, over 54,000 houses were destroyed, in addition to public and religious buildings, schools, and businesses. The earthquake caused over 2,200 deaths and 12,000 serious injuries.
Read MoreDear ABCNJ Family, Please join us in prayer for our sisters and brothers in Haiti. Many of you have called and asked how can we provide support to our sisters and brothers in Haiti. We join the rest of our ABCUSA family in continued prayer for Haiti and in giving through One Great Hour of Sharing.
Read MoreABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force article for July 2021. We celebrate our time together at the Biennial Mission Summit. We prayed together, brainstormed ideas, and shared our stories. We embraced the sacredness of the human story, and we honored the human experience as a denomination and as a people. We are grateful for your interest, curiosity, and willingness to explore with us in the work of anti-racism, especially in the context of our faith. Together we created brave sacred spaces where we answered the call to prayer, self-understanding and listening, and learning, unlearning, and relearning. We answered the call to reflection and introspection—to look inward and inward and to examine our individual and collective thoughts and feelings. As the ABCUSA, we dared to open ourselves to better understand who we have been, who we are, and who we desire to become. Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, “All of our humanity is dependent upon recognizing the humanity in others.” We continue the journey.
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