Research by Topic: equipping-disciples
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. […]
Filed under: florence-li, healing-communities, equipping-disciples, asian-ministries, developing-leaders
ABHMS executive director preaches grace, forgiveness in farewell sermon to American Baptist Churches
Published June 30, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/30/15)—As featured preacher at American Baptist Churches USA’s (ABCUSA) 2015 Mission Summit plenary worship Sunday morning, American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III delivered his farewell sermon to the greater denomination. Set to retire in October after 24 years of ministry with ABHMS, Wright-Riggins preached about […]
Filed under: mission-summit, equipping-disciples
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
UPDATE: ABHMS to present ministry awards at ABCUSA 2015 Biennial Mission Summit
Published May 29, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/29/15)—Rep. Barbara Lee of California’s 13th Congressional District will receive the Edwin T. Dahlberg Peace and Justice Award Saturday, June 27, during the evening plenary worship at American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2015 Biennial Mission Summit, not at American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Saturday luncheon as previously reported. The award […]
Filed under: mission-summit, equipping-disciples
ABHMS lifts up home mission at ABCUSA 2015 Mission Summit
Published May 27, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/27/15)—During American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2015 Mission Summit June 26-28 in Overland Park, Kan., American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will offer attendees opportunities to learn about various home mission efforts, share dialogue with home missionaries and engage onsite in hands-on mission. Mission opportunities will include assembling hygiene and school […]
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Judson Press title presents pastors with a way-of-life process for spiritual deepening, improved effectiveness
Published May 18, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/18/15)—The statistics of pastoral stress, depression, and burnout have long been a topic of discussion. According to the New York Times (August 2010), “Members of the clergy now suffer from obesity, hypertension and depression at rates higher than most Americans.” How can ministers practice spiritual self-care for sustainable and transformative ministry? […]
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New Judson Press book offers possibilities for new directions for communities of faith
Published April 30, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/30/15)—What are the “big ideas” our emerging Christian leaders have that concern today’s church? In Judson Press’s latest release, Church on Purpose: Reinventing Discipleship, Community & Justice, edited by Adam L. Bond and Laura Mariko Cheifetz, pastors, church leaders, and laity will discover fresh and thoughtful views about traditional models of […]
Filed under: healing-communities, equipping-disciples, developing-leaders
ABHMS announces Ministry Award recipients
Published April 21, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/21/15)—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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ABHMS shares resources for socially responsible investing
Published March 30, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/30/15)—As part of its Socially Responsible Investing Ministry and in time for the 2015 proxy voting season, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) shares the “2015 Proxy Resolutions and Voting Guide” from the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR). “Proxy voting is an important way for faith-based investors to speak into […]
Filed under: socially-responsible-investment, equipping-disciples
American Baptist receives prestigious pastoral counseling award
Published March 18, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/18/15)—The Rev. Dr. Glenn H. Asquith Jr., an ordained American Baptist pastor and former chair of the American Baptist Endorsement Committee for chaplaincy and pastoral counseling, received the 14th Helen Flanders Dunbar Award for Significant Contributions to Clinical Pastoral Training on Sunday in Chicago during the 2015 conference of the College […]
Filed under: healing-communities, equipping-disciples
