American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Latino Ministries will sponsor the free “Models of Solidarity Economy in Times of COVID-19” (“Modelos de economía solidaria en tiempos de COVID-19”) virtual conference at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Sept. 19, via the social media platform ministrElife.
Read MoreRev. Dr. Daniel E. Weiss, who served as General Secretary of American Baptist Churches USA from 1988 to 2000, died on Saturday, August 22. Prior to serving as General Secretary, Dr. Weiss was Executive Director of the American Baptist Churches USA Board of Educational Ministries from 1983-1988, and previously served as president of American Baptist-related schools, Eastern College in St. Davids, Pa., and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, from 1973-1981.
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ABHMS’ recent “Faith & Activism” town hall allowed its audience to listen in and ask questions as panelists delved into a conversation about transforming faith into action and activism.
Our August webinars on Creating Safe Spaces continues with a webinar by the Outreach Coordinator and Prevention Specialist for Essex County.
Read MoreHow can your congregation become a Sacred Safe Space? Preaching, teaching, posting information of helpful phone numbers are a good start… but there is still more work that can be done.
Read MoreHere is a resources that is being discussed within our congregations. Rev. Dr. Timothy Keller looks at what the Bible says about corporate evil and how it builds a foundation for understanding the pain others face with racism. Keller says, “If we don’t get what the Bible says about corporate evil, we won’t only misunderstand the Bible, but we won’t understand our non-white brothers and sisters’ pain.”
Read MoreHere is a resources that is being discussed within our congregations.Phil Vischer, one of VeggieTales's creators, talks about race in America and how the history of racism still impacts black communities today.
Read MoreLetter from our Executive Minister Miriam Méndez on antiracism: “Your ABCNJ staff and I continue to be honored to serve in an energetic, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, Christ-centered Region characterized by covenant, friendship, mutual respect, and collaboration in mission. As such, we believe it is important for everyone to understand that all human beings are created equal in God's sight.”
Read MoreSacred Safe Spaces is partnering with Rutgers University for three upcoming webinars.
Read MoreReach families in your community... Connect with parents, teens, and children in your congregation and community by offering a virtual stay at Camp Lebanon.
Read MoreIn the midst of these intense realities, we often carry heavy burdens in our bodies, minds, and hearts. It can get pretty messy if we are not self-aware of how this impacts our bodies, hearts, and relationships. I have found that it is important to quiet our hearts long enough to listen to our tumultuous emotions. Our emotions connect our inner world to the ups and downs of life. Often the connection is more than we can bear. Yet, I believe it is critical that we listen to and ponder what we feel so that we may be able to be moved to the far deeper issue of what our hearts are doing with God and others. Our emotions link our internal and external worlds. And if we neglect to attend to our feelings, it can leave us feeling desolate and distant from God and others.
Read MoreMake sure to download the resource packet that we were able to assemble after conversations with regional leaders. Thanks to all who were able to attend our small group discussion on reopening our church buildings. We had 80 pastors and leaders join us! We hope it was helpful! If you find yourself wanting to have further discussion, please know that your regional staff is available.
While we talk about re-opening church buildings, I want to remind everyone that “The Church” has never closed! I am so proud of what our ABCNJ churches are doing during this pandemic. Stories of how our congregations have found ways to remain connected with members and ministries within the community, while practicing physical distance, have shown the continued power the Body of Christ serves in all situations.
Read MoreWe are living in unprecedented and difficult days. You, as spiritual leaders in your congregations and communities, are managing the fears, anxieties, and grief of many. You are managing your own as well.
Read MoreAfter over a decade of serving as our part time ABCNJ’s Communications Coordinator, Wes Allen has decided to depart from this role. I am deeply grateful for all that Wes has brought to the region in the area of communications.
Read MoreAs we practice social distancing during the CoVid-19 pandemic, we invite you to remain connected with the region and surf in for a daily reading from ABCNJ’s 2020 Lenten devotional, “Sent Before His Face.”
Read MoreAs we practice social distancing during the CoVid-19 pandemic, we invite you to remain connected with the region and surf in for a daily reading from ABCNJ’s 2020 Lenten devotional, “Sent Before His Face.”
Read MoreAs we practice social distancing during the CoVid-19 pandemic, we invite you to remain connected with the region and surf in for a daily reading from ABCNJ’s 2020 Lenten devotional, “Sent Before His Face.”
Read MoreAs we practice social distancing during the CoVid-19 pandemic, we invite you to remain connected with the region and surf in for a daily reading from ABCNJ’s 2020 Lenten devotional, “Sent Before His Face.”
Read MoreAs we practice social distancing during the CoVid-19 pandemic, we invite you to remain connected with the region and surf in for a daily reading from ABCNJ’s 2020 Lenten devotional, “Sent Before His Face.”
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