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 MoreCommunities in Action is a collaboration between our current New Church Development and Public Mission Committees. This collaboration aspires to support one another in discovering ways to respond with love and courage in their communities.
Read MoreAre you looking to connect with your children, youth, young adults, and families? Starting or re-starting the conversation with this generation can appear daunting. How can we love and engage our children, youth, and young adults in a helpful and sustainable way? Whether starting a new dialogue or reigniting an old one, let's work together as the Church to inspire and encourage the next generation.
Read MoreTake a look at MLK services around ABCNJ.
Read MoreThursday, November 3, 2022
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Christian social entrepreneurship is a powerful tool we can use to address spiritual, social, economic and environmental needs in our communities as an expression of God’s holistic mission. This webinar will introduce you to faith-based social entrepreneurship and its “triple bottom line” to create missional, social, and economic value.
Read MoreThursday, August 25
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Have you noticed or wondered about a new ministry initiative in your community? In this webinar, we’ll be addressing practical steps you will need to take to engage effectively in this new ministry with the community.
Read MoreABCNJ’s Communities in Action initiative seeks to encourage and support those that answer Jesus’ call to go and do. Communities in Actions grants of up to $2,000 will be awarded for new ministry proposals. Communities in Action grant applications will be accepted from July 18 through August 31, 2022. View post to find more details, requirements, and application.
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 MoreDate: Thursday, May 26
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
The American Baptist Churches of New Jersey is launching a new initiative: “Communities in Action.” This is a collaboration between ABCNJ’s current New Church Development and Public Mission Committees. This partnership aspires to facilitate Christian leaders in navigating the present post-Christian pluralistic society, where injustice and inequity continue to pervade while supporting one another in discovering ways to respond with love and courage. These events, activities, and resources seek to inspire, empower, and support congregations and faith groups in the work towards justice and human rights to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and be peacemakers in our world.
Read MoreSome exciting events coming up, as well as new content from the Center for Asian American Christianity
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!
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