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ABHMS Celebrates National Network for Chaplains, Specialized Ministers

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/23/21)—On Thursday afternoon, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) celebrated the soft launch of its National Network of American Baptist Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors, Spiritual Directors and Specialized Ministers—a professional support and networking organization—with a hybrid event that welcomed visitors both online and in person at the Leadership and Mission Building (LAMB), King of Prussia, […]

ABHMS Holds Virtual ‘Converge: Palmer Grant Consultation II’

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/23/21)—When American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) hosted “Converge: Palmer Grant Consultation II” virtually on Tuesday afternoon, in attendance were approximately 60 representatives of the 42 organizations that received grants from the Virginia and Gordon Jr. Palmer Trust last year. In opening the event, the Rev. Rothangliani Chhangte, ABHMS’ senior associate […]

Inaugural Cohort of ABHMS Chaplaincy Certificate Program Celebrates Graduation

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/18/21)—On Monday night, the inaugural cohort of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) “Chaplaincy Skills for Community Ministry” certificate program celebrated their graduation during an online event. Developed by the Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy, BCC, ABHMS ecclesiastical endorser, Chaplaincy and Specialized Ministries, the course was offered online through ABHMS’ Center for […]

A Generosity Project Reflection: Generosity is a Way of Being

The Generosity Project is a collaborative effort between ABCUSA, regions, and local congregations. The Generosity Project aims to help pastors re-frame the conversation around stewardship and generosity in their congregations. Bi-monthly blogs help support new growth and understanding as we deepen our ministry and discipleship. The reflection below was provided by Rev. Stacy Emerson. “Stepping […]

American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin Calls Welton-Mitchell as New Executive Minister

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/12/21)—On November 6, 2021 the Board of Managers of the American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin enthusiastically approved the Reverend Mindi Welton-Mitchell as their new Executive Minister. Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell comes to Wisconsin from Seattle, Washington where she has served as Pastor of Queen Anne Baptist Church since June of 2017. As […]

Board of General Ministries Meets in King of Prussia, Pa., Woods Reflects on Journey of Board

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/11/21)—The American Baptist Churches USA Board of General Ministries met November 5-7, 2021. The meeting was the first in-person meeting held since President Karen Podsiadly began her term as president of American Baptist Churches USA on January 1, 2020, prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was incredibly satisfying […]

Miguel De La Torre Reframes Theology Through the Eyes of People of Color During ABHMS’ Intercultural Leadership Institute

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/10/21)—“Rejecting Eurocentric Christianity” was the topic on Friday when the Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre, professor of Social Ethics and Latinx Studies at the Iliff School of Theology, Denver, Colo., presented to approximately 50 attendees during the American Baptist Home Mission Societies 2021-2022 Intercultural Leadership Institute. Held at the […]

Board of General Ministries Advances Intentional Interim Plan, Elects Woods as General Secretary for 2022-2023 Term

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/6/21)—The Board of General Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA, during its November 5-7 meetings in King of Prussia, Pa., reviewed and adopted two documents to further the progress made on the Interim Proposal timeline, which will continue to guide the work of ABCUSA over the next two years. The Board […]