by Rev. Dr. Arlo R. Reichter, Former ABC/WI Executive Minister Several years before my retirement in 2014 my wife and I took advantage of two important resources available to American Baptist clergy. The Midwest Ministry Development services (MMD) and the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board (MMBB). The professional attention by these two ministry agencies helped […]
On Singing During Times of Social Distancing… Baptist people are a singing people. We join our voices in praise of God, to share our prayers, and to proclaim salvation through Jesus. When we sing together, we are sharing God’s story with those who gather and actualizing the Body of Christ – one voice raised in […]
Early May 2020 we announced that unfortunately we have decided to cancel all the overnight camp programs at Camp Tamarack, our ABC Wisconsin region camp in Waupaca, originally scheduled for June and July 2020 due to the current COVID-19 health crisis. Our decision was made in large part due to our commitment to the health […]
As American Baptists, we are concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on Asians and Asian Americans. The fear and uncertainty caused by the pandemic has led many persons in the U.S. to scapegoat, resulting in Asians and Asian Americans becoming victims of prejudice, discrimination and, at times, violence. The Alliance recently issued a Statement of […]
Avenues to Wholeness Webinars American Baptist Women’s Ministries hosted “Avenues to Wholeness”, a free winter webinar series in 2020. This webinar series help participants to discover their natural abilities, strengths, gifts so they can achieve their full spiritual, personal and professional potential. The series featured a variety of experts including Dr. Elizabeth Perryman, founder of Upstream […]
The emergence and spread of the novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19 as designated by the World Health Organization, has faith leaders considering appropriate response and responsibility. This developing situation reminds us of the interconnectedness of the world; we are all connected as part of God’s good creation. People of faith respond to such developing situations with compassion […]
Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the following camps at Camp Tamarack have been cancelled. This does not mean there will be no programming this summer, however – please stay tuned for alternate Summer 2020 opportunities! June 5-7 AB Men’s Retreat June 12-14 AB Women’s Retreat June 14-20 Sr. High (Campers that just finished […]
An Invitation to Pray for your Family ****** For our regional family – American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin – a simple invitation: On the 20th of each month in the year 2020, set aside 20 minutes to pray for ABC Wisconsin. “20-20 Pray ABC Wisconsin” That’s only 20 minutes on a designated day for the […]
ABC/WI News Release NO ONE PUTS NEW WINE INTO OLD WINESKINS; OTHERWISE, THE WINE WILL BURST THE SKINS, AND THE WINE IS LOST, AND SO ARE THE SKINS; BUT ONE PUTS NEW WINE INTO FRESH WINESKINS. MARK 2:22 The New Wineskins Grant Program is up and running!! Throughout April and May the New Wineskins administrative […]
NOMINATIONS – SUMMER OF 2020 TIMES ARE CHANGING. Just as churches are discerning what local church ministry will look like as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, as the country seemingly makes collective moves to dismantle racism in all forms, and as we start a new decade thirsty for clear vision, so are REGION STAFF AND LEADERS […]