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ABHMS calls for prayers and response to Hurricane Beryl
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 07/10/2024)—Though Hurricane Beryl was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane before reaching Texas, the storm still wreaked havoc after making landfall. Devastating winds, rain and resultant flooding have claimed ten lives across Texas and Louisiana to date, a number expected to increase, and caused widespread power outages affecting millions.
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ABHMS’ Min. Dr. Chantá Barrett emcees at 2024 Christian Fashion Week
VALLEY FORGE, PA (06/28/2024)—“Christian fashions aren’t just about alternative fashion styles; it’s about letting Christians see that they can be both modest and fly,” said Min. Dr. Chantá Barrett, ABHMS’ digital content creator, who emceed at the 2024 Christian Fashion Week (ChristianFW) Local Edition in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The 2024 edition of ChristianFW was a “resurrection” of the event following a multi-year hiatus. In 2019, event organizers thought that year’s edition would be the last. However, faith-based fashion has gained traction in recent years, which opened the doors for ChristianFW’s return.
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Discover the depths of scripture with Marvin McMickle’s ‘Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts: A Collection of Bible Studies’
VALLEY FORGE, PA (06/24/2024)—The latest book from esteemed Judson Press author the Rev. Dr. Marvin A. McMickle, "Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts: A Collection of Bible Studies," delivers an insightful, in-depth exploration of popular Bible passages, providing invaluable guidance for small group discussions, personal reading or congregational conversations. Using the “8Ls method” of Bible
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Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage
In recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri, director of Intercultural Ministries at ABHMS, sat down for a one-on-one interview to offer her unique insights and perspective on the beloved AAPI community.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Being Baptist: History, Identity & Polity — ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning
Explore the roots of Baptist history, how different Baptist groups relate to one another and the distinctive convictions of Baptist identity. NEW COHORT BEGINS in September, 2024.
Instructor: Rev. Rebecca Irwin-Diehl, Ph.D.
Cost: Early Bird pricing: $199 until July 31 – Regular price: $225
Dates: Tuesdays–Sept. 3 – Oct. 8, 2024
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm ET / 1:30 – 3:30 pm PTClick on the event title for more information and to register.
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Foundations for Faithful Finance — ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning
A 6-week LIVE cohort course with financial planner, investment manager and Judson Press author. Discover your money personality, improve financial decision-making, and prepare to be generous.
Instructor: Shayna Lear Harvey
Cost: $99
Dates: Thursdays–Sept. 5 – Oct. 10, 2024
Times: 4:30 – 5:30 pm ET / 1:30 – 2:30 pm PTClick on the event title for more information and to register.
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Baptist Theology on Thursdays–LIVE Webinar Series — ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning
A new webinar series about lived theology, spotlighting the scholarship of Baptist historians, academics, and pastor-scholars, with a focus in 2024 on Baptist identity, historic and contemporary.
Featured Scholars: Amy L. Chilton, PhD; Anita Peebles; David L. Wheeler, ThD
Cost: $50.00 (one low price); $5.00/month (subscribe to the series); $125.00 (watch party)
Dates: 3rd Thursday–June 20, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21
Time: 12:30-1:30 pm ET / 9:30-10:30 am PTClick on the event title for more information and to register.
