Research by Topic: lisa-harris-lee
ABHMS, Judson Press present Legacy Award to Dr. Henry H. Mitchell
Published September 10, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/10/18)—Renowned American Baptist preacher, pastor, educator, author and scholar Dr. Henry H. Mitchell was honored with the Judson Press Legacy Award during his 99th birthday celebration Saturday at Trenton (N.J.) Country Club. The award was presented by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) staff members Vincent W. Dent Sr., chief development […]
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ABHMS continues collaborative home mission framework with gatherings in Massachusetts
Published May 2, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/2/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues its pursuit of home mission via collaborative gatherings—the most recent held April 21, 23 and 24 in Massachusetts with partners from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Maine. Led by Dr. Jane Wei-Skillern, an adjunct professor at the Haas School […]
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ABHMS convenes aligned action network, other collaborative gatherings in California
Published March 23, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/22/18)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) convened an aligned action network meeting and other collaborative gatherings with new and historic partners March 15-17 at American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles, Southwest and Hawaii’s (ABCOFLASH) conference center at First Baptist Church of Glendale, Calif. Thursday’s aligned action network meeting was attended by […]
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ABHMS convenes its fourth aligned action network
Published November 13, 2017BROOKFIELD, WI (ABNS 11/13/17)—At Ottawa University’s Brookfield campus on Thursday, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) convened its fourth aligned action network gathering in the nation. It was the first aligned action network meeting among leaders from a portion of the Midwest, comprised of ABHMS’ new and historic partners from churches, campus and community ministries […]
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ABHMS represented at D.C. ‘Ministers March for Justice’
Published August 30, 2017Four American Baptist Home Mission Societies staff members joined other clergy and leaders of various faith traditions in the “One Thousand Ministers March for Justice” on Monday in the nation’s capital.
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ABHMS convenes first aligned action network meeting
Published June 6, 2017VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/6/17)—Forty-six of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) new and historic partners from churches, campus and community ministries in Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington participated in ABHMS’ first aligned action network meeting on May 17 at Linfield College, McMinnville, Ore. A new ABHMS strategy for accomplishing mission, aligned action […]
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ABHMS proudly supports Neighborhood Action Program Christian centers
Published December 9, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/8/16)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) reports that its 16 Neighborhood Action Program (NAP) Christian centers have been making a difference during 2016, serving as the hands and feet of Christ throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. A sampling follows. “I am grateful for the miraculous opportunities God makes possible […]
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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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ABHMS calls for Children in Poverty grant applications by April 27
Published April 21, 2016VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/19/16)—Congregations, regions and community ministries related to American Baptist Churches USA are invited to apply for 2016 Justice for Children Initiative Children in Poverty (CiP) grants from American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) for support of projects that address the needs of children in poverty. At least 10 grants ranging from […]
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ABHMS’ CiP grant supports role-playing program that bolsters youth
Published April 20, 2016When awarding Justice for Children Initiative Children in Poverty (CiP) grants this year, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will offer special consideration to projects that focus on anti-bullying efforts and cultivate conflict-resolution and nonviolent communication skills among children and/or parents. Applications for CiP grants must be received by or postmarked to ABHMS by April […]
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