Tag Archives: American Baptist Churches

Guest Blogger: Tripp Hudgins the AngloBaptist

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

Part III: Sacrament vs. Ordinance: Guest Blogger, Tripp Hudgins (AngloBaptist).  Check out Part I & Part II. Alan generously asked me to participate in this blog series on Baptist sacramentality and immediately I said yes. I wanted to chime in. … Continue reading →

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Haiti Hits Home

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Alan Rudnick

The destruction in Haiti continues to sadden and compel people to give.  Over $50 million has been given from “text giving” and tens of millions of dollars continue to flow into relief agencies.  The Haiti earthquake had a personal connection … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Denominational Leadership

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

This past Sunday it was announced in church that I accepted an invitation to serve on the General Board of the American Baptist Churches U.S.A.  I will be one of three New York State American Baptist representatives that will represent … Continue reading →

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Reports of the Demise of Mainline Churches Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

A fresh report from the Barna Group has yielded some surprising results: Mainline churches are not dying! I should be honest with you, nation wide, mainline churches are not growing either.  In the past decade, the six mainline church denominations … Continue reading →

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More Biennial News

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

It seems the fallout from the American Baptist Churches Biennial in Pasadena, continues to make press.  The Associate Baptist Press reported on the biennial and gave some interesting insights on the biennial and on the failed bylaw changes vote .   … Continue reading →

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Biennial Reflection & Voting

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

There have been some surprising developments here at the American Baptist Churches Biennial meeting.  The most pressing and major issue that had to be approved by the delegates (those sent by local churches, which includes myself) was NOT passed.  The … Continue reading →

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Mission Crisis Update

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Day two of the Biennial was very productive.  The second day begun again with Leonard Sweet, but this time he spoke about how Jews prayed (and still do) the psalms.  He sought to bring to light the nature of Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Biennial Day One: Be Epic

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

The first day of the American Baptist Churches Biennial in Pasadena, CA began Thursday.  The major events of the day were special General Board events and other smaller group meetings.  The biennial was still coming together yesterday as vendors and … Continue reading →

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Missionary Crisis?

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

I just arrived in Pasadena, CA for the American Baptist Churches Biennial.  Every year, the ABC gathers as a national body to address important concerns, vote on pressing issues, worship, learn, and celebrate.  This will be my fourth ABC biennial … Continue reading →

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Thank You, for 1,000 hits

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Alan Rudnick

Thank you to everyone who has read my blog.  This blog has gotten over 1,000 hits in the first 30 days of existence!  That is awesome.  Thank you for the support and your comments.  This blog started as just me … Continue reading →

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