ABC USA News of State Interest
News from American Baptist Churches USA that might be of interest to ABC Ohio.
ABC-USA Directory and Planning Calendar
The American Baptist Churches USA Directory and Planning Calendar for 2012 to 2013 has been released. This is a great resource for pastors, church leaders and those who participate in the many ministries of ABC-USA. CLICK HERE to download your own copy. "Transformed by the Spirit" is an ambitious initiative of the National Executive Council (NEC) of the denomination. The process will engage local congregations across the denomination in a journey of identifying the significant challenges that face our churches, our regions, and our national bodies in today’s culture and wrestling with the changes that will be required of all American Baptists if we are to seize the opportunities of this still new century.
Region Congregation Appears in ABC-USA Video
Learn more about "Transformed by the Spirit" from ABC-USA and note that we have a congregation profiled in the video!
Green Lake Conference Center Selects Ben Mott as President/CEO
The Board of Directors of the American Baptist Assembly/Green Lake Conference Center (GLCC) selected Ben Mott as their new President and Chief Executive Officer. Tom Jones, chair of the Board, said, “This is an extraordinary time for Green Lake, and we anticipate that Ben will lead us in new and innovative ways.” Replacing current President/CEO Ken Giacoletto who is retiring after 18 years, Mott will begin his duties on January 2, 2012.
Read more: Green Lake Conference Center Selects Ben Mott as President/CEO
MMBB Announces New National Outreach Manager
The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (“MMBB”) announces the creation of a new role, National Outreach Manager, as part of its strategy to extend retirement investment, life and disability insurance benefits to churches and faith-based organizations.
Rev. Jim Cook and Rev. Dr. Bill Foster have each been promoted into the role of national outreach manager, supporting MMBB’s outreach team across the United States. Both managers report to MMBB’s director of outreach, Tom Huber.
Dr. Marvin McMickle New CRCDS President
Dr. Marvin A. McMickle, a distinguished church leader and theological educator, was elected the 12th President of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School (CRCDS) by the School’s Board of Trustees on May 17. Dr. McMickle will assume some part-time duties over the summer and will begin his full-time service on January 1, 2012. Following his election, Dr. McMickle commented: "How could I ever have dreamed that I would be called upon to serve the school that opened its doors to Mordecai Wyatt Johnson and Dr. Howard Thurman in a city that was home to Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass? I am humbled by the honor and mindful of the challenges that await. Nevertheless, I am encouraged by the words of Paul in Philippians 1:6 that say, 'Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.' Pray for me and pray for God's grace to be showered on Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School!”
