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ABHMS welcomes Clifton Strain as CFO, ushering in new era of financial leadership
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/09/2024)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) proudly announces Clifton (Cliff) Strain as the organization’s new chief financial officer and treasurer. He will officially assume this vital role upon the departure of Michaele Birdsall, who is retiring at the end of December after 17 years in that position.
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New controller brings head for numbers, heart for ministry to ABHMS
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/09/2024)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has welcomed Phil Cook as its new controller, marking the start of an exciting chapter for both following the retirement of Alma Hazboun after a decade-long tenure in the position. With nearly 30 years of accounting experience across nonprofit and for-profit sectors, Cook brings a unique combination of expertise, faith, and unbridled enthusiasm to his role.
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ABHMS Board of Directors convenes November 2024 meeting, a time of reflection, celebration, renewal
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/06/2024)—The American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Board of Directors convened for its November 2024 meeting at ABHMS’ Leadership and Mission Building in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, a gathering marked by two days of robust discussion, heartfelt celebration, and an infusion of new energy. The agenda highlighted ongoing initiatives, upcoming plans, and key transitions in leadership that will impact ABHMS’ ministry moving forward.
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The Deportation of U.S. Veterans
Rocky, a United States military veteran, describes his ordeal of being deported to Mexico, where he knew no one and possessed nothing, following his release from prison. He eventually received assistance from the Unified U.S. Deported Veterans Resource Center in Tijuana (www.uusdepvets.org), where he currently resides. Years of attempting to return to the States have remained fruitless.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Design Thinking and Church Innovation — ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning
Running the same old situations through the same old solutions? Discover Design Thinking and how its tools and ideas can be put to use for greater effectiveness and innovation in ministry. For ministry entrepreneurs and seasoned leaders alike.
INSTRUCTOR: Jason Mack
COST: $25
DATE: Thurs., Jan. 23, 2025
TIME: 7:00-8:30 pm ET | 4:00-5:30 pm PTClick on the event title for more information and to register.
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Being Baptist: History, Identity & Polity — ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning
NEW COHORT! Explore the roots of Baptist history, how different Baptist groups relate to one another, and the distinctive convictions of Baptist identity. The first class in this 6-week online certificate course begins Feb. 4, 2025!
INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Rebecca Irwin-Diehl, PhD
COST: $199 early bird | $225 regular
DATES: Tues., Feb. 4–Mar. 11, 2025
TIMES: 4:30-6:30 pm ET | 1:30-3:30 pm PTClick on event title for more information and to register.
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Tools for Intercultural Leadership — ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning
A LIVE webinar introducing the frame and foundations of the Intercultural Leadership Institute and the building blocks for any intercultural leader’s toolkit.
INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri, ABHMS Director of Intercultural Ministries
COST: Free
DATE: Wed., Feb. 5, 2025
TIMES: 3:00-4:15 pm ET | 12:00-1:15 pm PTClick on event title for more information and to register.
