Welcome to your 2025
76th ABWMinistries NYS CONVENTION
Holiday Inn, Binghamton New York
Renew! Reaffirm! Rejoin!
Isaiah 40:29-31
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in Binghamton!
April 25-27 2025
Welcome to American Baptist Women's Ministries NYS
2025 Convention
Holiday Inn Binghamton
2-8 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
Meet your convention Team
Our convention committee works tirelessly throughout the year to bring you the very best experience possible. They are always looking for locations, ideas and talent to build on each event.
From Your Convention Team:
We are super excited to see everyone in April at the 76th annual Convention gathering of all our faithful and loved sisters in Christ. The Convention Committee a been hard at work to bring wonderful speakers and workshops to you for refreshment and inspiration as we ReNew, ReAffirm and ReJoin together.
"He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths shall faint and be weary,
and young (wo)men shall fall exhausted;
but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;" Isaiah 40:29-31 (NIV)
New this year: Childcare – This will be offered for ages 3-8 during the Friday night and Saturday morning large group sessions. All other times the young ladies will be with Mom or other adult guardian. Have no fear; we have contracted with a certified child care professional to keep the children safe.
Child friendly meal offerings will also be available for the child with a smaller (sometimes picky) appetite.
The evaluations from our last gathering noted an overwhelming desire for theme focused merchandise. T-shirts can be pre-ordered along with your registration. There will not be any extra shirts available. (for a preview see the last page of the registration information)
Since you were wondering; yes, we do have an activity planned for the 9-17 year-old ABGIRLS.
We can’t wait. Please join us for an unforgettable, inspirational weekend. All we need now is YOU.
See you at the Holiday Inn Binghamton, April 25-27, 2025.
Love and Blessings,
The Convention Committee,
Janese Knight, Lillian Cabral Co-chairs
Rebekah, Joyce, Frankie, Kapru, Linda and Colleen
A bit of helpful info About Binghamton ny
Rather you choose to hang out an extra day or in the comfort of your room with a good book; enjoy our great programming, or the hotel emmenities, you're bound to have a great time.
If you choose, we thought we would offer some other fun options. Here’s a cool Binghamton factoid. Binghamton is the “Carousel Capital of the World”! 6 of the United States’ 150 restored wood-carved merry-go-rounds are located in Binghamton. They are gorgeous and fun to ride no matter your age. During your visit take a ride and reach for that brass ring!
After you’ve enjoyed your carousel ride (not so sure about a ride in April) make sure to visit one of Binghamton’s other attractions including…
inspiring young Minds:
museums & gardens:
Our 2025 convention Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kaiya M. Jennings
Rev. Dr. Kaiya Jennings is a native of Suffolk, Virginia.
On June 10, 2012, she was licensed to the gospel ministry, and she was ordained on December 30, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Suffolk.
She is a 2011 graduate of Virginia State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She is a graduate of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, where she earned her Master of Divinity degree. She is also a graduate of Boston University, where she obtained her second master’s degree in Religion, Culture, and Personality in the Spring of 2016. She was the first woman elected as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for the Baptist General Convention of Virginia.
She is the co-host of the Say It Out Loud Podcast and the founder of Kaiya Jennings Consulting, LLC which emphasizes the importance of mentorship, coaching and congregational health. Rev. Kaiya received her Doctor of Ministry degree in September 2022 from Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC, where her work focused on Black Clergywomen and Congregational Leadership. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Her favorite scripture is John 15:2, “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, so that it will be even more fruitful.”
Our 2025 convention bible study leader
Rev. LaThelma Yenn-Batah
Reverend LaThelma Yenn-Batah is a dynamic leader and trailblazer in ministry, making history as the first African American pastor of Flemington Baptist Church in Flemington, NJ. Before assuming this role, she served as the Associate Executive Director of American Baptist Women’s
Ministries, designed and implemented programs that foster spiritual and personal growth, ethical leadership, and emotional wellness for women and girls.
Rev. LT is a graduate of Scripps College, where she earned her degree in Sociology and Africana Studies, graduating cum laude. She holds both a Master of Divinity and a Master of Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary, where she was recognized for her excellence in
Urban Ministry and Sacred Music.
Since her ordination in the American Baptist Churches USA in 2018, Rev. LT has led with a passion for creating intergenerational and intercultural spaces dedicated to social transformation. Her work and mission have taken her across the globe, from Costa Rica to South Korea, Nicaragua, and various U.S. cities, enriching her perspective and approach to ministry.
She began her tenure as Executive Director of American Baptist Women’s Ministries in July 2024, bringing an extraordinary depth of experience, vision, and dedication to the role. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to the spiritual, educational, and social growth of women
and children, with a special focus on girls.
Rev. LT is spearheading innovative programming, strategic partnerships, and fostering an inclusive community where women and children can thrive, grounded in faith and resilience. Her vision for ABWM is to empower every woman and child to advance beyond any barriers or
challenges they encounter, driven by a spirit of courage and strength.
Rev. LT lives in Princeton, NJ, in an intergenerational household with her husband, two children,niece, and mother-in-law, where she continues to nurture her family and community with love and faith.
2025 Convention guest missionaries
We welcome Dan & Sarah Chetti
Dan & Sarah Chetti were the first American Baptist missionaries appointed in 1998, as Missionaries to an Arab country. Dan was a Professor at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary, Beirut, Lebanon, and Sarah was the Librarian.
Later, God led both of them to start pioneering ministries. Sarah founded the Insaaf Center, an integrated center for ministry among the Migrant Domestic Workers in Lebanon, who come to work as ‘maids’ from 23 countries of Asia and Africa.
In 2012, Dan was led by God to launch Gospel Outreach in 7 Arab countries, called, Enduring Love. It
is based on I Corinthians Chapter 13. He believes Love of Jesus has far greater capacity to transform the hearts of the Arab people than any instruments of war or coercion. Through EL, he supports 26 Arab servants of God, engaged in evangelism, discipleship, and Church Planting in 7 countries of the Middle East & North Africa.
Dan in currently discussing with the International Ministries to establish an Endowment Fund so that this Outreach can move forward unimpeded, to the glory of God.
convention Exhibit requests
Are you interested in having an exhibit at Convention? This is a great way to get the word out about your business, organization, ecucational institution and so much more. It's a great way to spread the news!
Types of exhibits: We will have tables available for viewing from 3pm Friday until 6pm Saturday.
LOCAL, REGIONAL & STATE & NATIONAL
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ABWMinistries information, events, retreats, conferences and more.
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ABC-USA organizations, foundations and more...
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Educational organizations
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AB Church groups
For more information contact: Frankie Barton at bartonfrankie7@gmail.com