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Participants enjoy worship, workshops, art, much more at ABHMS’ ‘Space for Grace’
Published November 20, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/20/18)—More than 500 individuals gathered for dynamic preachers and presenters, Spirit-filled worship, more than 24 “Leadership,” “Discipleship” and “Healing and Transforming Communities”-themed workshops, thought-provoking conversations, hands-on local activities, and faith-inspired art and performances at American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) “Thy Will Be Done”-themed Space for Grace 2018 national conference held […]
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ABHMS introduces ministrElife online platform at Thursday’s ‘Space for Grace’ luncheon
Published November 16, 2018PHILADELPHIA (ABNS 11/16/18)—Yesterday’s luncheon at American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Space for Grace national conference in Philadelphia was sponsored by ministrElife, ABHMS’ new online platform specially developed for American Baptist ministry professionals and lay leaders. Those in attendance received a sneak peek of the new platform that addresses the 21st-century professional, networking and personal […]
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Opening Day at Space for Grace 2018
Published November 15, 2018From worship to hands-on local ministry opportunities, Space for Grace attendees participated in a variety of offerings at opening day of Space for Grace, Philadelphia.
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies board holds ribbon-cutting ceremony at new facility
Published November 13, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/13/18)—The board of directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) opened its biannual meeting at ABHMS’ new mission offices in King of Prussia. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony introducing board members to the renovated office space, ABHMS Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray said, “We give thanks for this space, for each […]
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ABHMS hosts chaplaincy, pastoral counseling event in Chicago
Published October 26, 2018Approximately 90 seminarians, clergy and spiritual leaders attended American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) one-day Chaplaincy & Specialized Ministry Summit in early October at McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago. Those gathered sought information about professional chaplaincy, pastoral counseling and ministry in health care, correctional, educational and other specialized, non-church settings. “We are living in critical times. […]
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ABHMS announces ecclesiastical endorser for chaplains, other specialized ministries
Published October 10, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/10/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray has named the Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy ecclesiastical endorser for chaplains and those serving in other specialized ministry settings. The appointment occurred during ABHMS’ annual meeting of the Ecclesiastical Endorsement Committee recently in Chicago. As ecclesiastical endorser, Murphy will serve […]
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ABHMS, Judson Press executive director elected to Andover Newton board
Published September 25, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/25/18)—Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and Judson Press, has been elected to serve a four-year term on the board of trustees of Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School, New Haven, Conn. Andover Theological Seminary was founded in 1807, primarily for the education of […]
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ABHMS board of directors hears update on Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico
Published June 22, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/22/18)—From an update on the Rebuilding, Restoring Renewing, Puerto Rico initiative to an observance of World Refugee Day, the June 19-20 meeting of the board of directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) focused on home mission, including implementation of the new strategy developed to meet the ever-changing ministry needs […]
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies decries migrant family separation
Published June 18, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/18/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray has released a statement decrying the separation of migrant children from their parents at the U.S. border. “Treating children as prisoners, depriving them of their basic right to be with their families, is not biblical in any way,” Haggray says. “American […]
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ABHMS announces interim director of Chaplaincy, ecclesiastical endorser
Published March 15, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/15/18)—The Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy has been appointed interim director of Chaplaincy and Specialized Ministries for American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), while ABHMS Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray will add to his role that of ecclesiastical endorser for chaplains and others serving in specialized ministry settings. An American Baptist-endorsed chaplain, […]
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