Research by Topic: marilyn-turner

ABHMS announces new ministry, awards $60,000 to ministries serving children in poverty

Published October 23, 2017

At left: ABHMS awarded grants to its Rizpah’s Children partnering organizations.

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ABHMS’ Turner-Triplett receives honorary degree

Published May 9, 2017

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/9/17)—The Rev. Dr. Marilyn P. Turner-Triplett, founding director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Rizpah’s Children initiative, has received an honorary doctorate of divinity degree from Alderson Broaddus University, Philippi, W.Va. The honor was bestowed Saturday at the university’s 146th Commencement, for which Turner-Triplett provided the keynote address. “I want […]

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Back by popular demand: ABHMS to present ‘Space for Grace’ at Mission Summit

Published May 5, 2017

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/5/17)—As part of the 2017 Biennial Mission Summit in Portland, Ore., back by popular demand is the artistic portion of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) acclaimed “Space for Grace” event. Showcasing original works by Christian-influenced artists and performers, Space for Grace will be presented Friday through Sunday in Innovators Hall. […]

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ABHMS’ Turner-Triplett to be Alderson Broaddus commencement speaker

Published May 3, 2017

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/3/17)—The Rev. Dr. Marilyn P. Turner-Triplett, director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Rizpah’s Children initiative, will serve as speaker for the 146th Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, in Rex Pyles Arena, Memorial Coliseum, Alderson Broaddus University, Philippi, W.Va. Rizpah’s Children seeks to create a network of […]

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ABHMS Neighborhood Action Program Christian center receives honor

Published April 26, 2017

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/26/17)—Milwaukee Christian Center (MCC), an American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Neighborhood Action Program (NAP) Christian center in Wisconsin, was recently honored with the People’s Choice Award at the 2017 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) gala. “We are proud and supportive of the work of ministry partners like the […]

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China Christian Council interacts with ABHMS during Mission Center visit

Published October 24, 2016

Representatives of the China Christian Council recently visited American Baptist Churches USA’s Mission Center, Valley Forge, Pa., to discuss issues facing churches in both China and the United States. The delegation met with personnel from American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), International Ministries and the Office of the General Secretary. “With the fast growing Christian […]

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