After almost 15 years of complex and lengthy probate procedures, construction plans and permit applications going through the excruciatingly slow and ponderous - oftentimes frustrating - process of dealing with the vagaries of Township and County politics, the Harker Legacy fund has now arrived at the construction phase!
Read MoreWould you like to get a taste of what's in store for Annual Session? Check out Annual Session's Featured Speakers page!
Read MoreRegistration for our 2017 ABCNJ Academy and Annual Session is in full swing, and we don’t want any of our family to miss out on the special Early Bird rates! Registrations received before August 15 can save up to $20 for each attendee. To find out your specific savings, refer to flyers attached to this letter. An early head count also helps the region save money because it makes the guaranteed head count we give to the event venue as accurate as possible. Register today!
Read MoreWe recently finished the first few weeks of the summer season 2017. This year, our theme of “Step Out of the Boat” is designed to challenge campers and staffers to step out in faith and share the good news of Jesus Christ.
Read MoreThe 2017 American Baptist Churches, USA Biennial Mission Summit gathered Portland, Oregon gathered under the theme, "Connect." It concluded Sunday evening with the Lord’s Supper. "Connect" stood on a three-legged stool of sub-themes – “Connected to Christ," "Connected to Each Other," and "Connected in Joy.”
Read MoreAs I conclude my first day serving on the ABCNJ regional team, I cannot help but note how privileged I feel to be called to this ministry. I feel especially blessed to be spending day one with our larger American Baptist Church as we gather in Portland Oregon for the Biennial Mission Summit.
Read MoreDuring Biennial's openning worship on Friday Dr. Spitzer was officially introduced to our ABCUSA family as the General Secretary of the denomination.
Read MoreABCNJ is currently seeking applications for a region accountant. The American Baptist Churches of New Jersey (ABCNJ), founded in 1830 under its original name of the New Jersey Baptist Convention, has more than 285 member churches and approximately 70,000 members.
Read MoreIt is with the mixed emotions of sadness, affection, respect, deep gratitude and well-wishes that we announce the retirement of Mrs. Linda E. Porter, ABCNJ’s Accountant and Region Office Coordinator. For the past two years Linda has been sharing with us about her desire to retire, and the time has come.
Read MoreThe American Baptist Women’s Ministries of New Jersey gathered for their annual conference and retreat at the beautiful Harvey Cedars Bible Conference Center in Long Beach Island on June 1- 3.
Read MoreCamp Lebanon's season begins this Sunday, June 18, and there are still positions open for some energetic and dedicated folks!
Read MoreFollowing the call of the Rev. Dr. Lee B. Spitzer to the office of General Secretary of the American Baptist Churches, USA, the ABCNJ Council implemented an established succession plan and appointed me as Interim Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor effective June 1, 2017. The transition was swift by any account. Like in the story of Elijah in II Kings, God has acted in the "whirlwind" in the call of Dr. Spitzer as our denomination's General Secretary. But in that "whirlwind” - as God would normally do - God clarifies and discloses the divine will.
Read MoreThe morning of Saturday, June 3, 2017 started with light but steady rain, threatening to derail the tournament at Gambler Ridge Golf Course in Cream Ridge, NJ. By 11 AM, however, the rain had stopped and the clouds slowly cleared away to let the sunshine through. By the time the scheduled 12:30 shotgun start for our friendly competition arrived, the weather was fabulous. Almost no wind, low humidity, and comfortable sunshine throughout the duration!
Read MoreIt is with a mixture of profound sadness, deep appreciation for the fourteen years I have had the privilege of serving as ABCNJ's Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor, and in anticipation of God's call upon my future, that I tender my resignation, effective May 31, 2017, in order to begin my service as the General Secretary of ABCUSA on June 1, 2017. Please forgive the brief time for transition, which is necessitated by the upcoming ABCUSA Biennial Mission Summit and other factors.
Read MoreMark your calendars and sort out your transportation. This Wednesday begins the three week course "The Shape of Our Family" at Central Baptist Palmyra. Sessions will run from 7 PM – 8:30 PM.
Read MoreSaturday night Central Baptist Palmyra held its third annual Chili Cook Off in support of Baptist Camp Lebanon's “Cedars of Lebanon 2020” campaign.
Read MoreFor the past fourteen years, it has been my honor to serve as the Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor of the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey. I appreciate all of the invitations you have extended to me to preach, teach, counsel, guide and encourage God’s people throughout our state and beyond! You have supported my ministry in every way. And together our region has accomplished a great deal for the Kingdom of God. We are indeed a healthy and faithful family of churches and pastors, whose impact extends throughout the globe. I have also been privileged to be surrounded by a ministry team that is second to none.
Read MoreOn May 13 Central Baptist of Riverton-Palmyra will be hosting their Third Annual Chili Cook Off to support Cedars of Lebanon 2020. This year two of ABCNJ's finest, Rev. Randy Van Osten of First Baptist Church Pitman and Rev. Chaz Hutchison of Scotch Plains Baptist Church, will be contributing chili to enter the competition. Come out to support a great cause and some of ABCNJ's finest cooks at the same time!
Read MoreOn Sunday, April 30th 2017 at 5:00 PM, the ABCNJ Annual Asian American Worship Service was held at First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church in Newark.
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