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La Casita: Opening doors for strangers in a new world
Ever mindful of Christ’s call to welcome the stranger, National Ministries helps to transform the lives of immigrants through La Casita, a ministry that grew out of needs identified at Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana de Trenton... FULL STORY |
Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana de Trenton birthed La Casita to help immigrants.
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2008 Blitz Build underway— Follow construction progress on the Gulf Coast
More than 200 volunteers have signed on to help build 11 houses for 11 deserving families on the Gulf Coast in the 2008 Blitz Build in Baton Rouge, La., April 28 – May 17.
FULL STORY |
Watch the houses go up day by day at nationalministries.org where a photo album will feature pictures from the build site uploaded each night. A blog written by volunteers will also be online at http://2008baptistblitzbuild.blogspot.com.
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Home Mission staff members visit Karen refugee camps
American Baptist leaders, pastors and lay people will travel to refugee camps along the Thailand border with Myanmar, traditionally known as Burma, Feb. 11-21. Their goals for the trip are numerous. Read their reflections in this blog. |
National Ministries staff members joining the Burmese Refugees Task Force are (from left to right) Kenneth L. George, national coordinator, Direct Human Service; the Rev. Florence Li, national coordinator for Intercultural Ministries, Asian churches strategist and the Rev. Richard G. Harris, manager, American Baptist Personnel Services.
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| OTHER STORIES: |
| Two years later,
National Ministries still stands with Katrina survivors |
| Great needs, great blessings:
New Hope for Murrow Indian Children’s Home |
| Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors Receive Awards at ABC Biennial Meeting |
| National Ministries connects with partners in mission a world away |
| American Baptist Homes and Caring Ministries Awards |
| Inside Pitch |
| Volunteers Bring Hope in a Time of Need |
| 2007 "Blitz Build" Construction Completes Twelve New Houses ... Photo Album ... Habitat for Humanity Blog |
| The Virginia Tech Massacre: a People of Faith Gather to Pray for Comfort…and Peace |
| American Baptist Chaplain brings prayer and presence |
| Building Hope |
| Learn 'n Serve America |
| Mission Begins at Home for Andover Newton Students |
| Letters Project Addresses Moral Concerns of
No Child Left Behind |
| Asian Ministries Demonstrates
Mission-Focused Teamwork |
| Increased Use of Technology Expands Ministry |
| Speak Until Justice Wakes |
| Military Chaplains Take Transitioning Needs Seriously |
| Christian Educators of the 20th Century |
| Fruitful Disciples Grow from Hispanic Church Plant |
| Campus Ministers Meet for Renewal, Connection and Mission |
| Open Church Door Sets Prisoners Free |
| Church Brings "Happy Faces" to Hispanic Youth |
| Church and Community Hoop It Up |
| Left Behind? Exposes Errors of Pop-Theology |
| Spiritual and Relational Vitality Spur On New Life |
| Ever the Good and Faithful Steward |
| Volunteers Press On to Rebuild Pearlington, Mississippi |
| Public Education Emphasis for Children in Poverty Initiative Refined |
| Ministry to Russian Immigrants Grows Strong |
| Classifying The Da Vinci Code as Fiction |
| Remembering Dahlberg Peace Award Recipient Dr. William Sloane Coffin Jr. |
| Regional Collaboration Yields High Quality Lay Leadership Training |
| Harvest of Community |
| Training Strengthens Evangelism Focus of Hispanic Churches |
| Bible Award Reinforces New Emphasis for McKee Consultation |
| Mission Volunteers Make a Lasting Difference |
| Historic Teaching College Offers Students New Advantages |
| National Ministries Hosts Leaders of American Baptist-related Schools |
| Chaplain to the Bayou |
| Philadelphia Honors Judson Press Author |
| Baptist Builders Underway |
| I Will Be Alright |
| National Evangelism Team Multiplies Training |
| Kids Send School Kits to Other Kids |
| National Ministries Seeks Flexible Church Planting Model |
