Research by Topic: developing-leaders
With new leadership, ABHMS presses on, sharing God’s reconciling love across home mission field
Published November 5, 2015LOS ANGELES, CA (ABNS 11/5/15)—“We are here today looking back at where we come from, realizing we are still on a journey because our work is not finished,” said the Rev. Dr. Laura Sinclair when she opened the Nov. 3-4 board meeting of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) with worship. Relating the ongoing work […]
Filed under: developing-leaders, jeffrey-haggray, healing-communities, equipping-disciples
Judson Press book reveals trials, triumphs of ministry, life of Korean American clergywoman
Published October 20, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/20/15)—The topic of women in ministry has been an enduring, controversial subject in many denominations. How does the paradigm change when considering female immigrant clergy in the American Church? Here I Am: Faith Stories of Korean American Clergywoman unveils a rare perspective of the challenges Korean American women in ministry face, […]
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ABHMS marks Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week by offering variety of resources
Published October 12, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/12/15)—Oct. 25-31 is Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week, and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptists to pray for American Baptist-endorsed chaplains and pastoral/spiritual caregivers and to celebrate their gifts, service and contributions. This is an occasion to set aside time to express gratitude to God for those called to provide […]
Filed under: healing-communities, equipping-disciples, developing-leaders, chaplains-pastoral-counselors, laura-miraz
Registration extended for national gathering grappling with today’s tough questions
Published September 1, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (9/1/15)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that registration has been extended for its national “Space for Grace” gathering planned for Los Angeles this November. The early registration deadline—featuring a discounted price—has been extended to Sept. 30, and the regular registration deadline to Oct. 30. The event seeks to promote healing conversations […]
Filed under: Space for Grace, healing-communities, equipping-disciples, developing-leaders
Judson Press title dispels misconceptions about young adult faith
Published August 18, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/18/15)—According to the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion and Public Life, many young adults who are currently unaffiliated with a religion elected that decision by leaving the religion of their upbringing and not becoming involved with a new faith. Yet, a significant minority of these young adults do return to […]
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Judson Press, ABWM scholarship essay contest website opens for entrants
Published July 31, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/31/15)—On August 1, 2015, the website for the Judson Press & American Baptist Women’s Ministries Sisters of Scripture Essay Contest opens for entrants. Contestants can visit the WordPress site https://sistersofscripturemnw.wordpress.com/ to find information about the contest rules, guidelines, and submissions. The Sisters of Scripture Essay Contest is inspired by the book […]
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Judson Press, American Baptist Women’s Ministries sponsor essay contest for scholarships
Published July 16, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/16/15)—In celebration of the new release Sisters of Scripture: Mentors in Womanhood by Billie Montgomery-Cook, Judson Press, in partnership with American Baptist Women’s Ministries, is sponsoring an essay contest for American Baptist young women between the ages of 17 and 35. Essay entries may be submitted August 1, 2015 through September […]
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Siyin Chin pastors meet with ABCUSA leaders
Published July 8, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/8/15)—A delegation of Siyin Chin pastors and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III met at American Baptist Churches USA’s Mission Center here Monday to discuss mutual ministry ideas and concerns. While at the Mission Center, the group also met with ABCUSA General Secretary A. […]
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies calls new executive director
Published June 25, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/25/15)—At its semi-annual meeting yesterday, the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) voted unanimously to call the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, interim senior pastor of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Roswell, Ga., to the position of executive director. He will lead the historic mission agency following the retirement […]
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ABHMS launches registration for national gathering to feature theologian Brian D. McLaren
Published June 11, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/11/15)—Registration for American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ national gathering, Space for Grace, Nov. 4-7, 2015, opens today. Visit http://www.abhms.org/ and click on the Space for Grace graphic at the bottom of the page to register online. Paper registration forms will be available by mid-June. The California gathering, to be held at […]
Filed under: Space for Grace, healing-communities, equipping-disciples, developing-leaders
