Research by Topic: equipping-disciples
Judson Press releases practical helps for pastoral care, counseling situations
Published March 16, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/16/15)—Many people at one time or another experience difficult times and seek the help of a pastor, chaplain or lay leader. Knowing how to respond to each situation is a matter of personal perspective and discernment. In The Pastoral Caregiver’s Casebook Series, noted clinical pastoral educator and chaplain, John J. Gleason, offers […]
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ABHMS seeks to lift up today’s ‘Swamp Angels’ during Women’s History Month
Published March 5, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/5/15)—In celebration of March as Women’s History Month, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) asks individuals and organizations to lift up American Baptist women who are making a difference—large or small—in their communities. Just as Joanna P. Moore—known as the “Swamp Angel of the South”—made a difference by establishing fireside schools […]
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ABHMS board studies connection between spiritual practice, effective leadership
Published February 17, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/17/15)—At American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ board of directors meeting in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 10-12, the Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson, executive director of The Ministers Council of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), led members in examining the relationship between spiritual practice and effective leadership. The meeting’s theme, “Breathe,” was based on […]
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ABHMS encourages reflection, prayer on ‘Martin Luther King Jr. Day’
Published January 15, 2015VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/15/15)—On Monday, Jan. 19, the nation collectively observes “Martin Luther King Jr. Day” in honor of slain Civil Rights leader and American Baptist the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) asks you to encourage others to view this day as more than a day away […]
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