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On the shooting in Laguna Woods, California
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/17/22)— The American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) condemns the gun violence at Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church (ITPC) in Laguna Woods, California on May 15, 2022, which left church member Dr. John Cheng dead and five others wounded. We commend Dr. Cheng, whose courageous act of tackling the assailant allowed others to subdue him, and we echo the words of Sheriff Don Barnes, who called Cheng’s heroism “a meeting of good versus evil” that probably saved the lives “of upwards of dozens of people.”
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On the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York
VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/17/22) — The American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) expresses heartfelt condolences to the victims and family members of those slain during a brazen act of racially motivated violence on May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, New York. We stand in solidarity with the people of Buffalo, while praying for comfort on the part of all those stricken by grief due to this massacre.
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Second cohort of ABHMS chaplaincy certificate program celebrates graduation
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/13/21)—On Monday night, the second cohort of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) “Chaplaincy Skills for Community Ministry” certificate program celebrated their graduation during an online event. Developed by the Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy, BCC, ABHMS ecclesiastical endorser, Chaplaincy and Specialized Ministries, the course was offered online through ABHMS’ Center for Continuous Learning (CCL). Among the 41 graduates were pastors, lay leaders, clergy, chaplains and deacons.
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Partnering with American Baptists to promote Christian faith, cultivate Christ-centered leaders and disciples, and bring healing and transformation to communities across the United States and Puerto Rico
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THE ABHMS CENTER FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING
If education has the power and potential to transform individual lives, practical mission education has the power to cultivate Christian leaders and equip disciples who transform churches and communities. Rev. Rebecca Irwin-Diehl, director of the Center for Continuous Learning, invites you to share in her passion for mission education.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Building Cultural Intelligence • May 19, 7-8:30 p.m. • Virtual
Viviana Cornejo and the Rev. Jerome Burton are presenting this installment of the Asian Ministries Leader Training series.
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Native American Leadership Training Series • May 21, Oct. 15, 2-3:30 p.m. • Virtual
Sessions: Understanding New Technology and Social Media as Ministry Tools (5/21), Developing a Successful Native American Youth Ministry (10/15). Each session cost $10.
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A Future with Hope: Resilient Responses in COVID-era Ministry • May 24, 9:30 – 3:30 p.m. • Leadership & Mission Building, 1075 First Ave., King of Prussia, Pa. 19406 and streaming online
Cosponsored by ABHMS Center for Continuous Learning, the Philadelphia Baptist Association and American Baptist Churches USA. Featuring Jessica Young Brown, Ph.D., Trauma-informed Ministry in Church and Community. Onsite: $35 (includes continental breakfast and box lunch); Online: $25 individuals / $99 for church/region groups.
