-
Read MoreScripture Verse – Hebrews 12:1-3
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider...
-
Read MoreOne Great Hour of Sharing Offering 2020
For complete details and resources go to abc-oghs.org. One Great Hour of Sharing 2020 For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:9 One Great Hour of Sharing (“OGHS”) is one of four annual offerings received by American Baptist churches. OGHS makes the love of Christ real for individuals and communities around the world who suffer the effects of disaster,...
-
Read MorePalm Sunday at Canaan Baptist Church in Germantown
Though worship is virtual, the Gem, continues strengthening their bonds, through the at home Sunday celebrations of Holy Communion and Special Christian Calendar days i.e. Palm Sunday. To facilitate this, while remaining safe, Canaan has organized Saturday drive through pickup. While parishioners stay in their cars, a Deacon deposits palms inside the passenger seat window. To celebrate Palm Sunday members...
-
Read More2019 Award Recipient of the Month – PBA Mission Banquet
Each year at the Mission Banquet we honor and say thank you to individuals from our member congregations who provide exceptional ministry and service in their church. Over the course of this year we will highlight some of the individuals we recognized at the banquet on October 26, 2019. This month we feature Cheryl Wade Cheryl...
-
Read MorePOSTPONED – 2020 Mission Cafe
In light of the public health emergency, the outbreak of the Corona virus, we are postponing the Mission Café originally scheduled to be held at Salem Baptist Church, on Saturday, March 21st. We will be in touch when a new date has been determined. Thank you for your understanding. The Fifth Annual PBA Passion for Mission Café Experience will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Registration...
-
Read MorePBA Education Forums Video
PBA Education Forums 2018-2019 video This past summer the PBA put together a short video highlighting the educational events held during the 2018-2019 program year. We invite you to view the video to learn more about the Philadelphia Baptist Association. To watch the 9 minute video click this...
-
Read MoreMission Banquet 2019
The 33rd Annual PBA Mission Banquet was held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at The Drexelbrook Catering & Special Events Center in Drexel Hill, PA. The banquet theme was “Welcome the Stranger: The Church’s Response at the Southern Border” This year we recognized and said thank you to persons who provide outstanding support for the work of church administration; Trustees, church...
-
Read More312th Annual Meeting
The 312th Annual Meeting of the Philadelphia Baptist Association took place on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Esperanza (4261 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140.) The Rev. Dr. Luis Cortes, founder, president and CEO of Esperanza, served as our host. The Esperanza mission began in the basement of First Spanish Baptist Church in Philadelphia and it is now a leading faith based community organization for...
COVID-19 Resources
PBA MUSING
Ministry Notes
Most Recent Articles
Partnership Required!!
Some thirty-four years ago I answered the call to serve the churches of the Philadelphia Baptist Association (PBA). I was pleased to leave my home in Cleveland Ohio to staff the community outreach and public...
Read More
