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Judson Press publishes book commemorating Sankofa Institute’s first five years
Published August 13, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/13/18)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, has published “Looking Back, Moving Forward: Wisdom from the Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leadership,” edited by Dwight N. Hopkins, professor of Theology at the University of Chicago Divinity School. The book’s release commemorates the first five years of […]
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Young pastors gather for ABHMS’ ‘Connect 2018’
Published July 9, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 7/9/18)—American Baptist clergy and seminarians in their 20s through early 40s from 16 American Baptist regions participated in “Connect 2018,” the first gathering of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) American Baptist Young Adult Clergy Network, June 25-28 at Lake Street Baptist Church, Evanston, Ill. “This was a first-of-a-kind event, so […]
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Judson Press title sounds clarion call to preach economic justice
Published May 15, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/15/18)—The United States is one of the richest countries in the world, but it is plagued by economic inequality—which too often affects people of African descent. In “Reconciliation & Reparation: Preaching Economic Justice,” author Joseph Evans issues a clarion call to church leaders to disturb the status quo through a species […]
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Judson Press book helps churches test readiness for growth
Published April 25, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/25/18)—Declining church membership across the nation has made church growth a hot topic of discussion at annual meetings and leadership conferences. But, how prepared is your church to grow? Nationally recognized fundraising expert and author John Zehring offers guidance on determining your church’s readiness for growth and provides strategies to make […]
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Judson Press celebrates 50th anniversary of treasured worship resource with new edition
Published April 19, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/19/18)—Judson Press first published the classic “A Manual of Worship” by John Skoglund in 1968, and in honor of the 50th anniversary, Judson presents a new edition, “The New Manual of Worship” by Nancy E. Hall, M.Div., D.Min. This revised edition seeks to provide today’s ministry leaders with diverse materials for […]
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Judson Press title helps Christians relate to religiously diverse world
Published February 15, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/15/18)—In just a few decades, the United States has changed from a largely Christian nation to the most religiously diverse country in the world. How can Christians broaden their knowledge of other faiths and build bridges of understanding? In “Side by Side: Being Christian in a Multifaith World,” retired professor and […]
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Judson Press book offers new approaches to Christian education, discipleship with black millennials
Published January 17, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/16/18)—Many churches today confront an aging membership and a noticeable absence of young adults in the pews. How can leaders begin to reach emerging generations with meaningful ministry that offers mature faith formation—keeping them involved in the local church? In his debut project, “Black Millennials & the Church: Meet Me Where […]
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New book chronicles life of Ann Hasseltine Judson
Published January 17, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/16/18)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, announces the release of “The Extraordinary Story of Ann Hasseltine Judson: A Life Beyond Boundaries,” by noted author Rosalie Hall Hunt. In this captivating historical narrative of Ann Hasseltine Judson—beloved first wife of America’s first Baptist missionary, Adoniram Judson—readers trace […]
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Judson Press to publish book from Sankofa Institute at Oblate School of Theology
Published December 7, 2017VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/7/17)—Judson Press, the publishing arm of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, will publish “Looking Back, Moving Forward: Wisdom from the Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leadership,” edited by Dwight N. Hopkins, professor of Theology at the University of Chicago Divinity School. “Looking Back, Moving Forward” is a collection of lectures […]
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Publisher discusses recent enhancements to Judson Press
Published October 31, 2017VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/31/17)—American Baptists can learn firsthand about exciting enhancements to Judson Press, the publishing ministry of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), via a video featuring publisher Laura Alden. In the video, viewable on ABHMS’ website, abhms.org, Alden discusses recent changes that bring the historic 193-year-old publishing ministry into the digital age, […]
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