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LATEST NEWS

• 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.

• 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.

• ABHMS seeks nominations for Edwin T. Dahlberg Award recognizing courageous leadership in justice and peace

  VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/04/2024)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks nominations for the Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace Award to be announced at the 2025 American Baptist Churches Biennial Mission Summit scheduled on July 3-6 in Omaha, Nebraska.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 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. PT

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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. PT

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