ABHMS launches America for Christ Offering 2025

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Written By Kristine Neil

VALLEY FORGE, PA (01/08/2025)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces America for Christ (AFC) Offering 2025, a fundraising campaign inspired by Ephesians 4:13 [NIV]: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” The AFC Offering is a vital resource that empowers ABHMS to support life-changing ministry programs provided by diverse American Baptists in communities across the United States and Puerto Rico.

“Your generosity enables us to promote the Christian faith, cultivate Christ-centered leaders, and provide crucial care to marginalized communities,” said Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, ABHMS’ executive director. He further stressed the significance of supporting AFC at a time when the country’s unity is being tested. Extending forgiveness to one another during periods of deep division and uncertainty “opens our hearts to healing and creates the foundation for rebuilding our communities in ways that reflect God’s grace and mercy.”

ABHMS’ website currently features a variety of downloadable electronic resources suitable for reproduction regarding AFC 2025. Further, over the next few weeks, American Baptist churches will be receiving packets of printed materials intended to support their AFC campaigns.

The generosity of AFC donors supports ABHMS’ missional priorities of connecting partners, cultivating leaders, and equipping disciples who are making a transformational difference in the lives of so many individuals and families. Consider giving your support with an online donation to AFC 2025 today.

For additional information or to obtain physical copies of some promotional materials during the AFC 2025 campaign season, contact Kim Wilkins in ABHMS’ Office of Development at kim.wilkins@abhms.org or 610-768-2413.

ABHMS does not retain any funds generated by the AFC Offering to offset operational or administrative expenses.

American Baptist Home Mission Societies partners 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.

American Baptist Churches USA is one of the most diverse Christian denominations today, with approximately 5,000 congregations comprised of 1.3 million members, across the United States and Puerto Rico, all engaged in God’s mission around the world.

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