VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/12/2025)—Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri, director of Intercultural Ministries at American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), has received a Reflective Leadership Grant from Leadership Education at Duke Divinity, a non-degree-granting initiative of Duke Divinity School funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. and located in Durham, North Carolina.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (12/12/2025)—What follows is a brief letter from the Office of the Ecclesiastical Endorser & Director of Spiritual Caregivers at ABHMS in response to the United States Department of Education’s recent policy statement revising its definition of “professional degrees” under federal student-aid regulations.
VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/11/2025)—A new missional effort is gaining momentum at American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) as the Church Starters Initiative (CSI) nurtures its first cohort of faith leaders working to build new and re-emerging congregations across the United States. After a brief period of virtual interaction, the twelve starters met in person this fall for a hands-on learning experience at ABHMS’ Leadership and Mission Building in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Partnering with American Baptists to promote Christian faith, cultivate Christ-centered leaders and disciples, and bring healing and transformation to communities across the United States and Puerto Rico
Our Mission >ABHMS' signature national conference will gather a diverse group of ministry professionals in a space of radically inclusive hospitality this coming April in Cleveland, Ohio. Join us for three days of uplifting worship and insightful learning experiences as we explore the power of storytelling for today's faith leaders.
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