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American Baptist Home Mission Societies announces ministry award recipients
Published May 22, 2019VALLEY FORGE, PA (5/22/19)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is pleased to announce the names of American Baptist individuals who will receive its 2019 national-recognition ministry awards for significant faith-based endeavors. They were selected by ABHMS’ board of directors from nominations submitted by clergy and laypersons across the United States and Puerto Rico. Presentation times […]
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Registration opens for ABHMS’ highly anticipated Space for Grace 2018 urban retreat
Published May 18, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/18/18)—Registration is now open for American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) highly anticipated “Thy Will Be Done”-themed Space for Grace 2018 conference planned for Nov. 14-16 in Philadelphia. Join faith leaders, community service leaders, social justice advocates and others considering critical issues facing Christians today in the 2½-day conference at Loews […]
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Registration opens for ABHMS’ ‘Connect 2018’; young clergy encouraged to participate
Published April 11, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/11/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptist clergy in their 20s, 30s and early 40s to register for “Connect 2018,” the first gathering of its American Baptist Young Adult Clergy Network, planned for June 25-28 at Lake Street Baptist Church, Evanston, Ill. Registration is open for this exciting premier […]
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ABHMS interim director of Chaplaincy serves as RISE mentor
Published March 27, 2018A relationship with a chaplaincy mentee led the Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) interim director of Chaplaincy and Specialized Ministries, to official mentorship of 26 Pennsylvania women via the RISE (Renew, Inspire, Support and Empower) Together Mentorship Network, a joint initiative of Union Theological Seminary in New York City and […]
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ABHMS encourages viewing ‘The Promise of Freedom’
Published February 19, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/19/18)—In conjunction with tonight’s PBS premiere of “Tell Them We Are Rising”—a documentary about historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptists to view “The Promise of Freedom,” ABHMS’ own video about HBCUs that were founded by ABHMS predecessor organizations. “The Promise of Freedom” details […]
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ABHMS honors Black History Month
Published February 1, 2018To mark Black History Month 2018, American Baptist Home Mission Societies is proud to feature one prominent African American per week throughout February. Week 4: Samuel DeWitt Proctor Samuel DeWitt Proctor (1921-1997) was a celebrated preacher, teacher and mentor. In 1985, Ebony magazine named him one of the top 15 black preachers in America. […]
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ABHMS announces ministry award recipients
Published May 3, 2017VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/3/17)—Selected by American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) board of directors from nominations submitted by clergy and laypersons across the United States and Puerto Rico, a number of American Baptist clergy and lay leaders will receive awards for significant faith-based work. Presentation times and dates will be announced as they become […]
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Join ABHMS in Portland for a full roster of mission-inspired events
Published April 28, 2017VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/28/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray will preach on a “Bodily Connections” theme at the 7 p.m. Saturday worship service during the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit in Portland, Ore. In keeping with this year’s theme—“Connect!”—the Saturday evening service will explore and celebrate the rich tapestry of grace […]
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‘Through Her Eyes’ named 2016 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards finalist
Published March 20, 2017VALLEY FORGE, PA (3/20/17)—Judson Press is pleased to announce that “Through Her Eyes: Bible Studies on Women in Scripture” has been recognized as a finalist in the 19th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. The concept for “Through Her Eyes” was born in coursework at Palmer Theological Seminary, where professor Deborah Spink Winters […]
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Judson Press book uses questions to aid spiritual growth, leadership development
Published February 15, 2017VALLEY FORGE, PA (2/15/17)—Many of us know that Jesus asked many intentional questions in his ministry–questions intended to teach, guide and encourage his followers. Using a similar approach, in their new release, “8 Questions Jesus Asked: Discipleship for Leaders,” authors Daniel M. Cash, D.Min., and William H. Griffith, D.Min., focus on eight powerful questions from the Gospels, […]
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