The Reverend Miriam Méndez, American Baptist Churches of New Jersey (ABCNJ) Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor, is pleased to announce that Reverend David Van Brakle has been called to join the regional ministry team as a full-time Associate Regional Pastor, effective January 6, 2020.
Read MoreThe Essex Association of ABCNJ is excited to announce that it has received funding for its Community Outreach Healthy Church Initiative (COHCI). On December 5th, 2019 the Health Care Foundation of the Oranges (HCFO) awarded the Essex Association of the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey $50,000 to fund its AED- Automated External Defibrillator proposal.
Read MoreOne of the mini-stories we told was about an amazing youth discipleship program called Sayang Anak Indonesia (SAIN – “Beloved Indonesian Child”). The Union of Indonesian Baptist Churches has set an ambitious goal for itself: recruit 2,000 mentors from local churches who will work with 10,000 children and youth ages 6 to 15.
Read MoreIn the past six months, American synagogues in Pittsburgh and Poway have been attacked and members killed by hate-filled gunmen. In both cases, anti-Semitism was a motive. In New Zealand, two Muslim mosques suffered horrendous loss of life at the hands of a white nationalist.
Read MoreIt may be difficult to believe, but in 2019 there remain some Hurricane Sandy survivors who are still waiting to return home.
Read MoreAn opportunity to prayerfully answer God's call in a Christ-centered, mission-focused and diverse region.
Read MoreIn response to floods in the Plains and Midwest caused by rapid snowmelt and heavy rains, American Baptist Home Mission Societies, on behalf of American Baptist Churches USA, has launched a One Great Hour of Sharing campaign to raise much-needed funds for victims.
Read MoreA friend wept as he recounted the horror of last Friday’s massacre in Christchurch, a colleague fought back tears as she welcomed students to class, a city volunteer’s voice broke as she welcomed parents to a kids’ program and asked for a moment of silence.
Read MoreThe Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches (CPBC) held a series of events to commemorate the 75th anniversary of what happened at a place called Hopevale, a remote valley located in the center of Panay Island. It was there that 11 American Baptist missionaries, one of their children, and four other American citizens hid for 18 months until they were found and executed by Japanese troops on December 20, 1943 at the height of World War II.
Read MoreSurf in to see our new Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor being commissioned to her new ministry!
Read MoreIt’s time to have a Service of Commissioning and Consecration for the Rev. Miriam Méndez, our new Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor!
Read MoreABCNJ is pleased to announce it has been awarded an $11,590 Palmer Grant through the American Baptist Foundation, in partnership with The American Baptist Home Missions Society.
Read MoreI returned just last night from the Philippines, where I represented ABCNJ at a historic event for both Filipino Baptists and American Baptists. The occasion of my journey was the 75th Anniversary Commemoration events of the executions of 11 American Baptist missionaries in the hands of the Japanese Imperial Army in the Philippines during WWII.
Read MoreThe life of a pastor can be rewarding, but it can also be draining. This is why the ABCNJ Region Ministry team is inviting all ABCNJ Clergy to come and retreat at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference on January 28 & 29.
Read More“This peace pole is how we deal with conflict among our people,” the young seminary student explained, pointing at a huge wooden column in the center of the building.
Read More“If you don’t come apart… you will simply come apart.” Register today for the 2019 Clergy Retreat.
Read MoreIn 2015, shortly after turning 60 years old, Dr. Familiaran, in conversation with his wife, Maria Fe, began discerning God’s leading in his spirit to explore the possibility of taking a little early retirement. That would have been 2017, but there was a small detour he had to make on that journey.
Read MoreThis past week was a very sad week in our country, Jesus’ disciples must be courageous in sharing the light of his love.
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