Due to construction in the ABCNJ office, along with the health crisis, some of the ABCNJ staff will be working remotely from March16-19.
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With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are opting to remain in their homes on Sunday morning. This is an advisable precaution at this time, particularly for those who are at higher risk to contract the coronavirus.
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We continue to be in prayer for each of you. Below are a few actions steps some of our ABCNJ churches are taking in response to the coronavirus and the well-being of the community. Each congregation should do what is best for their particular situation. You will also find additional resources below that will be helpful as you develop your own plan of action.
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As news of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to unfold, I am certain that we have many questions regarding precautionary measures are appropriate to take—especially as we gather together for worship.
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On the afternoon of Monday, January 27, over thirty clergy from across ABCNJ gathered at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference for a twenty-four hour retreat. In addition to times of corporate prayer and worship, this retreat offered times of extended silence. During these periods attendees were encouraged to relax and be, quieting their lives so that God could speak into the quiet vacuum created through the spiritual discipline.
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It is with deep gratitude and respect that I announce the forthcoming retirement of our friend and colleague, Mr. Donald “Smitty” Smith. After 24 years of faithful service as Director of Baptist Camp Lebanon, Mr. Donald Smith will be retiring effective April 30, 2020. Don, affectionately called “Smitty," has been an invaluable team member of ABCNJ for 31 years.
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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.
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The 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.
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One 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.
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In 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.
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It may be difficult to believe, but in 2019 there remain some Hurricane Sandy survivors who are still waiting to return home.
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An opportunity to prayerfully answer God's call in a Christ-centered, mission-focused and diverse region.
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In 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.
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A 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.
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The 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.
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Surf in to see our new Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor being commissioned to her new ministry!
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It’s time to have a Service of Commissioning and Consecration for the Rev. Miriam Méndez, our new Executive Minister and Senior Regional Pastor!
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ABCNJ 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.
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