American Baptist Men Disaster Relief Team @ Blackhawk Baptist Camp June 2025

The American Baptist Men’s Disaster Relief Team held a work week at Blackhawk Baptist Camp in June and completed over 33 projects, including the removal of several dangerous trees, clearing […]
MMBB Announces Rev. Dr. Perry J. Hopper as the Next Chief Executive Officer

NEW YORK, NY (ABNS 6/23/25)—On Monday, June 23, 2025, MMBB Financial Services released the following letter from Gwynn L. Perlich, president of the Board of Managers: Dear American Baptist Family, On […]
Recent Missouri & Southern Illinois Tornadoes

From Executive Minister Patty King Bilyeu The American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region is saddened by the devastation and loss of life due to the tornados that hit […]
Churches have joint worship service
A joint worship service was held March 23 at Dayspring Baptist Church of St. Louis. DaySpring, Second Baptist Church, and The Antioch Baptist Church have joined in worship together three […]
Dr. Stephen Jones retires
First Baptist Church of Kansas City, Missouri – Dr. Stephen Jones, former President of the Great Rivers Region Ministry Board, retired from pastoral ministry on March 30, 2025.
Costa Rica 2025
Rev. Dr. John Grisham, Rev. David Bilyeu, and Rev. John Stewart just returned from an exploratory trip to Costa Rica. Dr. John has led pastors and church leaders to Costa […]