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Judson Press releases anniversary edition of timeless resource ‘Addicted to Hurry’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/29/2024)—Judson Press, the publication ministry of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is thrilled to announce the release of the twentieth-anniversary edition of "Addicted to Hurry: Spiritual Strategies for Slowing Down,” by renowned author, pastor, and professor Dr. Kirk Byron Jones. This latest edition of Jones’ classic work features a new chapter with fresh poetry and reflections intended to help ease the fast-paced pressures of contemporary living.
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Dynamic workshop offers tools for effective ministry in diverse settings
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/21/2024)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) invites active ministry professionals to register for Intercultural Preaching: The Preacher & the Praxis, a two-hour hybrid workshop designed to equip participants for work in racially and ethnically diverse contexts. Scheduled November 1 from 2-4 p.m. ET, this interactive learning experience will be led by the Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque, who is renowned for her dedication to fostering communities of inclusion.
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ABHMS rallies for relief as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton amid ongoing post-Helene recovery efforts
VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/09/2024)—Approximately two weeks after historic Hurricane Helene slammed into the Big Bend region of Florida’s Gulf Coast and left more than 200 confirmed dead along its path of devastation across multiple southeast states, Hurricane Milton is poised to strike Florida near Tampa Bay.
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Conferencia de Liderazgo Intergeneracional
NEW from ABHMS' Latino Ministries! Conferencia de Liderazgo Intergeneracional is a bilingual leadership conference for Latino/a ministry leaders that explores the vitality of intergenerational engagement in today's churches and communities. Join us online August 27 and 28. For more information and to register for this amazing event, visit the ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning online.
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Introduction to Sacred/Civic Placemaking — ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning
What is church property for? Hear the good news of churches that have successfully repurposed property for community impact, and leave with ideas and resources to help your church reimagine underutilized space.
INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Pryfogle, cofounder and CEO of Sympara
COST: $25
DATE: Tues., Oct. 22, 2024
TIME: 4:00-5:30 p.m. ET | 1:00-2:30 p.m. PTClick on the event title for more information and to register.
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Principles of Boundary Awareness — ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning
This 9-hour certificate training educates and reminds ministry professionals about the privilege and responsibility we hold. Boundary awareness fosters increased intentionality by which clergy interact with God’s people in diverse ministry contexts.
Registration closes on October 10; seminarian discount is available.
SPEAKERS: Reebee Girash, Gregory Marisse
COST: $125
DATES: October 24, 2024; November 7, 21, 2024
TIME: 1:00-4:00 p.m. ET | 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PTClick on the event title for more information and to register.
