Christ-Centered.
Community-Focused.
Explore our ministries
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Empowering Leaders
Equipping Faith Leaders for Impactful Ministry
ABHMS walks alongside faith leaders at every stage - from first calling to active ministry to innovation - equipping them through spiritual formation, lifelong learning, and community. Together, we listen for God's guidance and respond with courage and compassion to a changing world.
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Healing & Transforming Communities
Faith in Action for Justice, Hope, and Wholeness
ABHMS partners with congregations, community leaders, and volunteers to advance justice, respond to crises, and nurture wholeness. Through disaster response, community partnerships, and justice dialogues, we create pathways for faith to meet real-world needs.
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Engaging Cultures & Generations
Where Culture, Calling, and Generations Meet
ABHMS develops leaders and disciples who navigate culture, language, and generational change with wisdom and grace. Through culturally grounded ministries and initiatives like the Intercultural Leadership Institute, we build beloved communities where diversity is honored and Christ's love endures.
Our mission in action
$2.8 million+
in total grants distributed to ministries, churches, and partners across the U.S. and Puerto Rico
$1.18 million
in program mission grants supporting leadership development, discipleship, and community transformation
$335,904
in disaster relief and emergency response funding through One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)
$580,556
invested in leadership empowerment, including scholarships, clergy education, and innovation initiatives
$1.25M + $1.5M
in major national grants secured to fund children’s ministry innovation and Latino leadership development
85 issues
of The Christian Citizen Weekly, Home Mission NOW!, and the CCL e-news published
Information and data pertain to 2025.
Resources & Publications
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An online community connecting ministry professionals with tools and networks.
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Practical courses and cohorts to equip disciples and leaders for today’s ministry.
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Articles and insights at the intersection of faith, justice, and public life.
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Christian books and resources for ministry, leadership, and spiritual growth.
Connecting partners. Cultivating leaders. Transforming communities.
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
FEATURED
An invitation to explore ABHMS’ new website
A renewed digital home for American Baptist Home Mission Societies, this new ABHMS website invites you to explore ministries, resources, stories, and opportunities to engage. Designed for clarity and ease of use, it connects visitors with the people, programs, and partnerships that advance the Christian faith and transform communities across the United States and Puerto Rico.
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