Research by Topic: jeffrey-haggray
CiP grant presented during ABHMS board meeting
Published June 22, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/22/16)—During American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) board of directors meeting here this morning, ABHMS Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray presented a $4,000 Justice for Children Initiative Children in Poverty (CiP) grant to Second Baptist Church of Germantown (SBCG), Philadelphia, to support the Children’s Initiative of the Philadelphia Interfaith Housing Network […]
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Watch & listen: Board, staff share excitement for mission
Published June 17, 2016American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to celebrate its new mission emphasis under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray. The redefined ministry focus on leadership, discipleship and healing transformation of individuals and communities sets the stage for carrying the close-to-two-century legacy of the Home Mission Societies into the 21st century. As ABHMS […]
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies stands with LGBTQ community in wake of Orlando massacre
Published June 17, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (6-17-16)—As investigation into the unspeakable violence in Orlando has deepened in the past week, initial grief and shock at the senseless loss of human life has given way to troubling news about the assailant and the nature of the violence at Pulse nightclub. This hate crime related to members of the LGBTQ […]
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ABHMS urges American Baptists to advocate for gun violence prevention
Published June 17, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/17/16)—Following the recent mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) stands with Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence (FUPGV) and the Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America (BPFNA) in urging American Baptists to advocate for gun violence prevention. Individuals are encouraged to phone the U.S. Capitol Hotline […]
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American Baptist leaders share prayers for grace, strength
Published June 13, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/13/16)—Following yesterday’s mass shooting in Orlando, Fla., American Baptist leaders offer prayers of healing, calling upon communities of faith to overcome hatred and violence with the power of God’s love. “American Baptist Home Mission Societies expresses heartfelt sympathy, compassion and concern for the victims of this horrific violence, along with their […]
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ABHMS executive director, government personnel to participate in panel at ministers’ conference
Published June 3, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/3/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray will participate in a panel discussion featuring a number of U.S. government personnel from the Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships on Wednesday at the 102nd Hampton (Va.) University Ministers’ Conference and 7th Annual Church Development and Leadership Academy. Haggray […]
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ABHMS executive director to speak at Asian conference
Published May 17, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/17/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray will be the closing speaker at the 2016 Asian Conference and Alliance of Asian American Baptist Churches (AAABC) Convocation to be held June 21-24 at First Baptist Church, Haddonfield, N.J. Featuring the theme “Let Young Eagles Fly: Next Generation Leadership” […]
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies celebrates mission
Published April 21, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (4/12/16)—In the soaring sanctuary of Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., on Friday night, Dr. Clifford Johnson, president of the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), commissioned a new executive director to lead the historic American Baptist ministry: “The organization was in need of a strong leader,” Johnson said. […]
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ABHMS signs letter urging House passage of criminal justice reform
Published April 21, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/10/16)—As a member of the Interfaith Criminal Justice Coalition, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has joined other faith organizations in signing a letter that urges the U.S. House of Representatives to pass bipartisan criminal justice reform. The letter urges passage of the Sentencing Reform Act (H.R. 3713), the Corrections and […]
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ABHMS to celebrate new mission emphasis, leadership with April 8 service in D.C.
Published April 21, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/2/16)—You’re invited to celebrate with American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) as we mark our new mission vision and the leadership of new Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray with a worship service and reception at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 8, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1500 Ninth St. NW, Washington, D.C. […]
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