Journals
50 Years of Short-Term Journeys

We say thank you to all volunteers who have served alongside long-term global servants. Short-Term volunteers and extended volunteers have been sent since 1969 to 2019. Ten volunteers registered with the STM office were commissioned and sent in the late 1960’s. In 2018, over 900 registered volunteers were sent. Where will we be in 2069?

A Passage to India

This piece was written by the Rev. Dr. Bruce Cochran, reflecting on his time in Nagaland (NE India) as Speaker of the 7th Ronmei Naga Baptist Association Youth Conference this …

The Bitter and the Sweet

The Bitter and the Sweet “To say goodbye is to die a little” says author Raymond Chandler in his book The Long Goodbye”. From our experience the past few months, …

Love@3am

I am not an expert on motherhood. (After raising three boys, I would not even claim to be an expert on fatherhood!  In fact, I know exactly when my illusion …

Partnering in Healing

New York American Baptists are coming alongside Rwandan brothers and sisters as they look forward to the continued healing of their people. ABCNYS has entered into a three year partnership with Rwandan Christian Ministries & Rabagirana Ministries & Shalom Community Organization to send volunteers and support their ministry of healing and reconciliation.

Papaya Farm Feeds Many

Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours. Ps 128-1-2. Dear Loved …