http://www.abhms.org/rss/abhms_rss.xml Online news and resources from the American Baptist Home Mission Societies' Web site Sat, 11 May 2013 07:30:00 EST en-us http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=549 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=549 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/13/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is encouraged by the Senate Judiciary Committee’s progress Thursday toward passing fair and humane comprehensive immigration reform in its consideration of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (S.B. 744). http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130515.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130515.mp3 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:30:00 EST Virginia Holmstrom, Executive Director of American Baptist Women's Ministries, Shares about the Organization's Engagement in Home Mission Today. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=548 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=548 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/9/13)—Fans of the popular TED Talks can experience this format live at the ABCUSA Mission Summit/Biennial in Overland Park/Kansas City, June 21-23, 2013. Scheduled in the event’s exhibit hall at 2:30 and 4:00 p.m. daily, “JP Talks—About the Living Church” feature authors of Judson Press’ Living Church book series. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20130510 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:30:00 EST VIDEO: The Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=547 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=547 Fri, 10 May 2013 14:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/6/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces its activities slated for before, during and after the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Mission Summit/Biennial, June 21-23, 2013, in Overland Park/Kansas City, Kan. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130508.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130508.mp3 Fri, 10 May 2013 12:30:00 EST Retired Veterans Affairs Hospital chaplain the Rev. Robert Roesler Discusses Hospital Chaplaincy. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=546 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=546 Fri, 03 May 2013 14:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/19/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will host “Reconnect, Renew, Re-envision”—a young adult gathering to precede the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2013 Biennial/Mission Summit—June 20 and 21, at Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Overland Park/Kansas City, Kan. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=545 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=545 Fri, 03 May 2013 14:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/17/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has provided leadership for development of “Grounded in Faith: Resources on Mental Health and Gun Violence,” a new compendium of resources on mental health and gun violence. http://www.abhms.org/biennial/index.cfm http://www.abhms.org/biennial/index.cfm Fri, 03 May 2013 10:30:00 EST American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will host a number of events and activities that lift up our ministries across the United States and Puerto Rico at American Baptist Churches USA’s Biennial/Mission Summit 2013, June 21-23, in Overland Park/Kansas City, Kan. http://www.abhms.org/caring_ministries/chaplaincy/ http://www.abhms.org/caring_ministries/chaplaincy/ Fri, 03 May 2013 10:30:00 EST Welcome to Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Ministries! The various links on this page provide valuable information. You may also contact us at endorsement@abhms.org. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130501.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130501.mp3 Thu, 02 May 2013 12:30:00 EST Glenn Miller discusses his Missouri business, which provides accounting services to churches and other nonprofit organizations.. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130426.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130426.mp3 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:30:00 EST Rev. Dr. Lee Spitzer, regional executive minister of ABC of New Jersey, talks about the impact of Hurricane Sandy on his state's American Baptist churches. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130417.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130417.mp3 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:30:00 EST The Rev. Mike Oldham, ministry and mission coach for American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains, talks about the Backyard Mission Project. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130410.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130410.mp3 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:30:00 EST Lucky Ray, President of American Baptist Men-USA, Discusses Phase II of the Hopi Mission Project. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=544 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=544 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/9/13)—Midlife, Manhood, and Ministry by Judson Press author Donald Hilliard Jr. has been endorsed by Bishop T.D. Jakes. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130403.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130403.mp3 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST Amber Shearer, administrator of Camp Wyoba, Casper, Wyo., talks about the camp's life-changing ministry. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20130403 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST VIDEO: The Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130327.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130327.mp3 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST Ruth Skar, associate executive minister of ABC of the Dakotas, talks about North Dakota's Camp Bentley and Christian camping. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=541 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=541 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/28/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptists to participate in “Faith Advocacy Day and Rally for Comprehensive Immigration Reform” 8:00 am-5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10, in Washington, D.C. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=540 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=540 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/28/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues its gun violence prevention advocacy efforts through sponsorship of and participation in recent events. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=539 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=539 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/ 21 /13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages mission volunteers and those offering mission opportunities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico to connect via the ecumenical website MissionalNetworking.org. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=538 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=538 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/20/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces its events for chaplains and pastoral counselors planned for the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) Mission Summit/Biennial this summer in Overland Park/Kansas City, Kan., June 21-23, 2013. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130320.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130320.mp3 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST The Rev. Jerrod Hugenot, coordinating minister of The First Baptist Church of Bennington, Vt., talks about the impact of community ministry analysis on its outreach ministries. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=537 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=537 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/14/13)—In recognition of National Women’s History Month, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) proudly announces a podcast featuring retired Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Lorraine K. Potter, the first female chaplain to serve in the U.S. Air Force. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_ABHMS_committed_disability_ministry_2013.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_ABHMS_committed_disability_ministry_2013.cfm Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST Acting as the hands and feet of Christ through ministries of justice, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) includes within its ministry of advocacy, support for people with disabilities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_ABHMS_supported_Murrow_Childrens_home_2013.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_ABHMS_supported_Murrow_Childrens_home_2013.cfm Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:30:00 EST For more than a century, with support from American Baptist Home Mission Societies, Murrow Indian Children’s Home, Muskogee, Okla., has been nurturing homeless, abused and neglected Native American children and guiding them along the path to a bright future. Just one example of the long-term residential-care facility’s success is that of a Native American girl whose extenuating life circumstances hindered her academic progress. She entered Murrow while in fourth grade but should have been in seventh, and her size made it difficult to fit in with classmates. Murrow’s staff committed to working with the girl, who was eventually able to skip two grades. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20130313 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:45:00 EST STATEMENT: The Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130313.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130313.mp3 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:30:00 EST Retired Chaplain (Major General) Lorraine K. Potter talks about making women’s history as the first female chaplain in the United States Air Force. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=536 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=536 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/7/13)—In response to Hurricane Sandy, which hit the East Coast on Oct. 29, 2012, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks volunteers for four 2013 work weeks to rebuild New Jersey. Co-sponsored by ABHMS and American Baptist Churches of New Jersey (ABCNJ), “Coming Together for New Jersey…Rebuild, Renew and Restore” will be held May 4-11, June 1-8, July 13-20, and Aug. 10-17. http://www.abhms.org/caring_ministries/vim/CTFNJ_2013.cfm http://www.abhms.org/caring_ministries/vim/CTFNJ_2013.cfm Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:00 EST Hurricane Sandy devastated New Jersey when it hit the East Coast on Oct. 29, 2012. A joint effort of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and American Baptist Churches of New Jersey (ABCNJ), “Coming Together for New Jersey…Rebuild, Renew and Restore” provides four mission opportunities from which to choose in summer 2013: May 4-11, June 1-8, July 13-20, and Aug. 10-17. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130306.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130306.mp3 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:00 EST The Rev. Dr. Arlo Reichter of American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin explains a creative approach to seminary. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=535 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=535 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 3/4/13)—The Judson Press book Missional Preaching: Engage • Embrace • Transform by Al Tizon has won the 2013 Outreach Resource of the Year award in the Preaching category fromOutreach magazine. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=534 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=534 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/13)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptist churches to be among the places of worship across the United States to host special services and discussions during “Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath Weekend” March 15-17. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=533 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=533 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/28/13)—American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), long an advocate in working with displaced refugees, is co-hosting an international consultation to address concerns involving more than 12 million stateless people from around the world. The consultation is being held over three days, Feb. 27- March 1, at Calvary Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=532 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=532 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/22/13)—Rev. Rothang Chhangte, director of Baptist World Aid (BWAid), the relief and development arm of the Baptist World Alliance, is the 2013 recipient of the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award. Chhangte is also former liaison for Refugees from Burma with American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), the domestic mission arm of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA). http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130220.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130220.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST The Rev. Lisa Harris talks about American Baptist Home Mission Societies grants that support ministries with Children in Poverty in America. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=531 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=531 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/15/13)— Selected by the ABHMS board of directors from nominations submitted by clergy and laypersons across the United States and Puerto Rico, a number of American Baptist clergy and lay leaders will receive awards for significant faith-based work. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=530 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=530 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/13/13)—Dating to Adoniram Judson’s 1813 mission to Burma (now known as Myanmar), American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has maintained strong ties to the peoples of that region. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=528 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=528 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/5/13)—Just in time for Black History Month, Judson Press has released a powerful new resource for the African American church. To Serve This Present Age: Social Justice Ministries in the Black Church is coauthored by veteran ministry practitioners, Min. Danielle L. Ayers and Rev. Reginald W. Williams Jr. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130213.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130213.mp3 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST The Rev. Aundreia Alexander Esq. discusses holistic and compassionate immigration reform from a faith-based perspective. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=529 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=529 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/7/13)—Arthur J. Munson of Phoenixville, Pa., was presented with the 2013 Judson Press Ministry Award during a ceremony at American Baptist Churches USA Mission Center Tuesday. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=527 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=527 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:00:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/30/13)--Remaining true to its long history of ministry to immigrants and refugees, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues advocacy efforts through its Office of Immigration and Refugee Services, while supporting recent steps toward comprehensive immigration reform in the United States http://www.abhms.org/justice_ministries/immigration_and_refugee_services/immigration_reform2013.cfm http://www.abhms.org/justice_ministries/immigration_and_refugee_services/immigration_reform2013.cfm Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:00:00 EST On any given Sunday around the United States, American Baptist congregations reflect a mosaic of cultures, races, languages and ethnicities. The rich diversity of American Baptist life is inextricably linked to the American story of welcoming the "tired…poor…huddled masses yearning to breathe free." Our congregations and our nation, however, are impacted by a broken immigration system resulting in more than 11 million undocumented immigrants aspiring to live out the American dream. For the first time in several years, comprehensive immigration reform enjoys strong bipartisan support. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=525 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=525 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:00:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/23/13)—Congregations, regions and community ministries related to American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) are invited to apply for 2013 Children in Poverty (CiP) grants from American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) for support of programs that address needs of children living in poverty in their local communities. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20130206 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:00:00 EST VIDEO: The Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130206.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130206.mp3 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:00:00 EST Honoring Black History Month: Rev. Dr. Cheryl Dudley tells the story of her father Amos Dudley, a commissioned American Baptist missionary who ministered at a Christian center in Phoenix, Ariz. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130130.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130130.mp3 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST The Rev. Christine Smith, president of the board of Cleveland Baptist Association, talks about leading in a season of transition. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=526 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=526 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST Valley Forge, Pa. (ABNS 1/28/13) - In a unanimous vote at its meeting in Atlanta, Ga., last week, the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies adopted a Public Witness Statement on Gun Violence that included recommendation of 10 measures aimed at reducing the impact of firearms on individuals, families, communities and our nation. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=524 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=524 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:15:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 1/16/13)--A month after the shooting in a Newtown, Conn., elementary school, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continued its gun control advocacy yesterday when Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, ABHMS managing director of Resource Development, joined representatives of various faith-based organizations in a press conference at the United Methodist Building, Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, the event marked release of a letter to President Obama and Congress signed by 47 religious leaders, including ABHMS Executive Director Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III. http://www.abhms.org/intercultural/indian_ministries/ http://www.abhms.org/intercultural/indian_ministries/20130123 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:15:00 EST Join us as we continue to reach the Hopi people with a living message and the power of Christ in 2013. American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is delighted to work with American Baptist Men-USA (ABMen-USA) as it continues to build new capacity for ministry on the Hopi Reservation. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130104.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130104.mp3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:15:00 EST Rev. Glynis LaBarre, American Baptist Home Mission Societies transformation strategist, discusses the Missional Movement and her book "Learning Mission, Living Mission: Churches that Work," recently published by Judson Press. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130117.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130117.mp3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:15:00 EST Curtis Ramsey-Lucas talks about American Baptist Home Mission Societies' advocacy efforts related to stopping gun violence in America. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130123.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130123.mp3 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:15:00 EST The Rev. Manny Santiago, pastor of University Baptist Church, Seattle, Wash., talks about ministering to young adults. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130109.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20130109.mp3 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:15:00 EST Podcast: Laura Alden, American Baptist Home Mission Societies' associate executive director for Publishing Ministries, talks about the ministry and mission of Judson Press. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20130110 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:15:00 EST VIDEO: The Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III http://www.abhms.org/under_35/ http://www.abhms.org/under_35/ Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:15:00 EST As part of its ministry to children, youth and young adults, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is committed to encouraging discipleship among individuals aged 18-29. http://www.abhms.org/afc/index.cfm http://www.abhms.org/afc/index.cfm2013 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:15:00 EST Welcome to the America For Christ Offering 2013 website. Please take time to search this site and review all the downloadable resources. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121219.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121219.mp3 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:15:00 EST Podcast: Rev. Don Ng, pastor of First Chinese Baptist Church in San Francisco and vice president of American Baptist Churches USA, talks about the church’s mission in the Chinese community http://www.abhms.org/front_center_ABHMS_2012_christmas_message.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_ABHMS_2012_christmas_message.cfm Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:15:00 EST Video Message from ABHMS’ Leadership Team: May You Find the Peace of Christ in Christmas http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Christmas_Church_workshop_2012.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Christmas_Church_workshop_2012.cfm Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:15:00 EST On the first Saturday in December for the past five years, children from the community have participated in the Children's Christmas Workshop at Crab Orchard (W.Va.) Baptist Church, where they handcraft gifts to give to loved ones. The children may not realize, however, that they are receiving two of the greatest gifts of all--the joy of giving to others as well as an introduction to Jesus through the story of His birth. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=522 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=522 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:15:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/14/12)--Beginning on Dec. 26 and running through Jan. 7, Judson Press' blog, JudsOnline, will examine the traditional holiday song "The 12 Days of Christmas." http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=523 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=523 Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:15:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/14/12)--American Baptist leaders today asked American Baptists and others around the United States and the world to keep the community of Newtown, Connecticut, and those touched by the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in their prayers in the days and weeks ahead. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=520 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=520 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:00:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/10/12)—The Board of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has extended to Dec. 17, 2012, the deadline for nominations for 2013 ministry awards. Nominations are needed for nine national recognition awards that honor American Baptist individuals, churches and organizations for exceptional faithfulness in ministry, in addition to three merit awards that honor chaplains and pastoral counselors. Nominations will also be accepted for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award, to be presented by American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA). Awards will be announced at the ABCUSA Mission Summit/Biennial to be held June 21-23, 2013, in Overland Park/Kansas City, Kan. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_The_forgotten_PearlHarbor_story_2012.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_The_forgotten_PearlHarbor_story_2012.cfm Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:00:00 EST During World War II, thousands of men, women and children of Japanese descent were unjustly imprisoned, by executive order, in U.S. internment camps because of wartime hysteria and fear that they would serve as spies for the country of their heritage. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20121212 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:00:00 EST VIDEO: The Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121212.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121212.mp3 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:00:00 EST Podcast: The Rev. Tom Wiles describes the “Living Christmas Tree” at First Baptist Church of North Platte, Neb. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121205.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121205.mp3 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:00:00 EST Podcast: Upon return from his sabbatical discipleship experience, the Rev. Joel Frederickson, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Ottawa, Kan., reflects on his time away from congregational life http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=519 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=519 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:00:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/6/12)—In recognition of the 70th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) debuts a new video, "A Church Stands With Its People." http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=521 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=521 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:00:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 12/11/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to respond to the needs of churches and individuals in American Baptist regions that were affected when Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast on Oct. 29. The following information includes reports from regional offices to ABHMS’ Volunteer and Disaster Response Office. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121128.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121128.mp3 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:30:00 EST Podcast: Victoria Goff, ABHMS national coordinator of Volunteer Ministries, talks about her award from the mayor of New Orleans for work in the city’s Lower Ninth Ward. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Nebraske_feeding_community_2012.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Nebraske_feeding_community_2012.cfm Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:30:00 EST At First Baptist Church, Fremont, Neb., the Rev. Gundar Lamberts, senior pastor, nourishes the congregation’s souls with God’s word. They, in turn, have found several ways to nourish their neighbors’ bodies with healthful, nutritious food. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=516 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=516 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 12:30:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/16/12)—At the Mission Center recently, Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), presented a $50,000 check to Gary W. Wagner, president and CEO of Rainbow Acres, an American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA)-associated ministry that provides residence, holistic programs and vocational training to adults with developmental disabilities. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20121114 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:30:00 EST VIDEO: The Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121114.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121114.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:30:00 EST Podcast: The Rev. Ron Lott, pastor of First Baptist Church, Clinton, Iowa, describes the joy that resulted from his church's community outreach, inspired by American Baptist Home Mission Societies' Missional Church Learning Experience. http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121107.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121107.mp3 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:45:00 EDT Podcast: Dr. Lee Spitzer, executive minister of American Baptist Churches of New Jersey, describes Hurricane Sandy’s destruction in the region and tells American Baptists how they can help. http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121101.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121101.mp3 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:45:00 EDT Podcast: Retired American Baptist home missionary Mary Mild continues to make a difference in various areas, including refugee resettlement. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=514 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=514 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:45:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/5/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is calling for letters of intent from those interested in applying for American Baptist Foundation-administered 2012 grants from the Virginia and Gordon Palmer Jr. Trust. Awards will range from $10,000 to $15,000. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=512 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=512 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:45:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/2/12)—Following three days of closure because of a power outage caused by Hurricane Sandy, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) re-opened its headquarters Thursday and began to dispense One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) domestic disaster-relief funds to hurricane-ravaged regions as well as to partnering organization Church World Service. http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Christ_in_the_voting_booth_2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Christ_in_the_voting_booth_2012.cfm Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:45:00 EDT By The Rev. Dr. Larry Greenfield, executive minister of American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago. Exception to the rule. The rule—the operating assumption, that is—in a democratic republic is that everyone will vote for the candidate who will best advance that voter’s self-interest. http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121024.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121024.mp3 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:45:00 EDT Podcast: The Rev. Cassandra Carkuff-Williams, Ed.D., American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) national coordinator of Discipleship Resource Development, lifts up the legacy of ABHMS' Biennial/Mission Summit ministry awards and shares information about making nominations http://nationalministries.org/biennial/index.cfm http://nationalministries.org/biennial/index.cfm20121017 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EDT The 2013 Biennial Awards will be announced by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS)* at the Mission Summit 2013 Biennial to provide national recognition for excellence in defined areas of ministry. Each award requires specific criteria. http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=508 http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=508 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/11/12)—The Board of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) seeks nominations for ministry awards to be announced at the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2013 Mission Summit/Biennial to be held June 21-23, in Overland Park/Kansas City, Kan. Nominations are needed for nine national recognition awards that honor American Baptist individuals, churches and organizations for exceptional faithfulness in ministry, in addition to three merit awards that honor chaplains and pastoral counselors. Nominations will also be accepted for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award, to be presented by ABCUSA. http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=509 http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=509 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/12/12)—In August, more than 150 individuals representing 17 languages attended the 2012 Asian Conference at First Baptist Church, Waltham, Mass. Jointly sponsored by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and the Asian American Baptist Caucus (AABC), the event featured the theme “Challenges and Opportunities for Asian and Asian American Churches.” Attendees included members of various Asian and Asian American churches; seminarians; leaders from local Latino, African-American and Euro-American churches; and representatives from American Baptist Churches (ABC) of Massachusetts as well as Massachusetts Baptist Multicultural Ministries. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=507 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=507 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/9/12)—At its annual special event last week, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) featured a panel of national thought-leaders and activists who shared stimulating and inspiring perspectives about shareholders’ responsibilities to corporations, the inequality represented by CEO salaries and democracy in America today. http://nationalministries.org/front_center_men_of_valor_2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/front_center_men_of_valor_2012.cfm Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EDT Absentee fathers. Young men lacking direction. Boys without male role models. These challenges to today's families are the focus of "Hombres de Gran Valor" ("Men of Great Valor") to be held 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Second Baptist Hispanic Church of Philadelphia. Males of all ages and all walks of life are encouraged to attend this ecumenical event, which was created by a partnership of Hispanic churches in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware and is presented free of charge through the generosity of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), Judson Press and other organizations. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20121011 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EDT VIDEO: The Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III http://www.aapd.com/what-we-do/interfaith/election-2012.html http://www.aapd.com/what-we-do/interfaith/election-2012.html Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EDT The Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition (IDAC) has created five disability related questions for members of faith and spiritual communities to ask candidates running for federal, state, and local office in 2012. http://nationalministries.org/biennial/index.cfm http://nationalministries.org/biennial/index.cfm Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EDT The 2013 Biennial Awards will be announced by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS)* at the Mission Summit 2013 Biennial to provide national recognition for excellence in defined areas of ministry. Each award requires specific criteria. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121010.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121010.mp3 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:15:00 EDT Podcast: Former First Lady of Pennsylvania Ginny Thornburgh talks about the importance of advocacy with political candidates about issues of importance to individuals with disabilities and their families. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121003.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20121003.mp3 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:00:00 EDT Podcast: Sandra Marlatte of Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS, talks about taking students to the ABHMS Ecumenical Work Week in New Orleans this summer. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/abhmswebsite_survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/abhmswebsite_survey Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:00:00 EDT American Baptist Home Mission Societes (ABHMS) is developing a new website. You are a valued stakeholder, so we would appreciate your feedback about our existing website by way of the following survey, which should take about 15 minutes to complete. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120926.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120926.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EDT Podcast: Leader for the Missional Church Learning Experience team at Calvary Baptist, Springfield, Vt., discusses the church’s outreach to those in need after Hurricane Irene http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=502 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=502 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/19/12)—February 2012 marked the beginning of a year-long bicentennial celebration of Ann and Adoniram Judson’s historic undertaking of the first overseas mission. To encourage all American Baptists to learn this incredible story of unwavering faith, Judson Press has named Bless God and Take Courage: The Judson History and Legacy the 2012–2013 ABC Reads selection. ABC Reads is designed to bring the denomination together—literally and figuratively—through the power of a book. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20120920 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:30:00 EDT "A Roadside View Of The Church" video (13:48 WMV) We welcome your feedback. Post your comments on our Facebook page http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=501 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=501 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/14/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is proud to announce that Victoria Goff, ABHMS national coordinator of Volunteer and Disaster Response Ministries, has received a proclamation from the mayor of New Orleans for her years of service in coordinating volunteer clean-up and rebuilding efforts in the hurricane-ravaged city. http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120912_pt2.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120912_pt2.mp3 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:30:00 EDT Part II: The Rev. Dr. Harry Riggs, pastor, First Baptist Church, Lincoln, Neb., talks about his church’s ministry to Karen refugees http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120919.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120919.mp3 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:30:00 EDT Brent Walker, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty, Washington, D.C., talks about the organization. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_spudtacular_2012.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_spudtacular_2012.cfm Fri, 7 Sep 2012 15:15:00 EDT VIDEO: Nebraska church grows good will in community with harvest of potatoes http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120905_pt1.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120905_pt1.mp3 Fri, 7 Sep 2012 15:15:00 EDT Part 1 - Rev. Dr. Harry Riggs, pastor, First Baptist Church, Lincoln, Neb., talks about his church’s ministry to Karen refugees. http://www.abhms.org/resources/church_life_leadership/download.cfm/Matter%20of%20Stewardship.pdf http://www.abhms.org/resources/church_life_leadership/download.cfm/Matter%20of%20Stewardship.pdf Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:30:00 EDT This six-session study, which is designed for either personal or group use, explores the call to stewardship as it was first given to us. Recognizing that we do not need to adopt a secular view of the environment in order to justify care for the planet, participants are invited to set aside preconceptions and ask the question “What does it mean that God created the world and invited human beings to ‘have dominion’ (Gen. 1:26) and to ‘till and keep the garden’ (Gen. 2:15)?”. Therefore, this study is for all Christians who seek to understand and be faithful in our role as the “crowned ones” (Ps. 8) within creation. The hope is that participants with varying viewpoints would walk together through a process that moves them beyond inflammatory language to reclaim fellowship with one another and bear witness together to a distinctly biblical view of creation and our role within it. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_god_in_the_city_conf_2012.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_god_in_the_city_conf_2012.cfm Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:30:00 EDT [Conference poster updated] http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=499 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=499 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/30/12)—Whether you’re planning a trip to Washington, D.C., as the summer heat wanes or creating a patriotic-themed lesson plan for the start of school, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has just the resource to enhance either a visit or your students’ classroom learning experience—a handy booklet that serves as a guide to the buildings, memorials and statues on the National Mall. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Perdue_Univ_Bapt_student_found_2012.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Perdue_Univ_Bapt_student_found_2012.cfm Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:30:00 EDT Spring-i-fi-ca-tion (noun): event in which students at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind., prepare local residents’ yards for the approaching spring. Springification is a community service project that became reality because the university’s Baptist Student Foundation—also known as “The Found”—participated in the Missional Church Learning Experience (MCLE) of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS). MCLE is a program in which churches and other groups learn to reach out to and minister along with a community. http://www.abms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120829.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120829.mp3 Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:30:00 EDT Dr. Reg Mills, chair of the 2013 Biennial/Mission Summit, talks about discipleship development through denominational gatherings. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=498 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=498 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/22/12)—As you look ahead to the upcoming church year, make your planning easier with free downloadable Workshops for Church Life and Leadership from American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS). The 51 offerings include nine in Spanish, three in French and 12 in Karen. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=497 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=497 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/21/12)—Longtime social advocate, educator and philanthropist Louise McKinney, 82, died on Wednesday, August 15, of complications from a previous fall. As wife of the Rev. Dr. Samuel Berry McKinney, pastor emeritus of Mount Zion Baptist Church, Seattle, she was known as the church’s first lady for 40 years. http://nationalministries.org/under_35/inside_immerse_2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/under_35/inside_immerse_2012.cfm Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:30:00 EDT Day 5: Saturday, July 28, 2012 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120822.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120822.mp3 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:30:00 EDT Eleven-year-old Kylen Rowland shares her inspiration for the one-girl Penny Project she launched at the age of 9. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=496 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=496 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/15/12)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that three of its staff members are slated to present at the “God in the City” conference that it is co-sponsoring Sept. 28-30 at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Vallejo, Calif. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120815.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120815.mp3 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:30:00 EDT Jen Kane, Youth Pastor, FBC, Olathe, KS, talks about the impact of IMMERSE 2012. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120808.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120808.mp3 Wed, 8 Aug 2012 14:30:00 EDT Rev. Steve Bils, Executive Minister of ABC of Oregon, one of the founders of the ABC Emergency Service Center at the Motorcyle Rally at Sturgis, SD, held every summer. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=495 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=495 Wed, 8 Aug 2012 13:15:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/9/12)—In the latest installment of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ “Faces and Places of Hope” weekly podcast series, the Rev. Steve Bils describes a unique 12-year-old ministry that takes place at the Sturgis (S.D.) Motorcycle Rally each August. http://www.abhms.org/mcle/ http://www.abhms.org/mcle/ Wed, 8 Aug 2012 11:30:00 EDT A Missional Church Learning Experience (MCLE) is a cluster of churches in an American Baptist region that forms a learning community to explore what God is saying to the church today. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=494 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=494 Wed, 8 Aug 2012 13:15:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 8/7/12)—Those unable to participate in “Here Until the Work is Done VI” Ecumenical Work Week happening now through Saturday in New Orleans can follow along with posts and photographs on the American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) website at www.abhms.org and on its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ABHomeMission. http://nationalministries.org/front_center_U35_2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/front_center_U35_2012.cfm Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:30:00 EDT Just as the apostle Paul respected and encouraged the young disciple Timothy, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is committed to developing youth and young adult disciples in their walk with Christ. http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=493 http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=493 Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:30:00 EDT WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABNS 7/27/12)—Many youth from across the United States and Puerto Rico served as the hands and feet of Christ by participating in mission outreach at various sites here on Wednesday as part of Immerse, the 2012 national gathering of American Baptist youth. Sponsored by Valley Forge, Pa.-headquartered American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), Immerse began on Tuesday and concludes tomorrow. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120718.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120718.mp3 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:30:00 EDT Chad Hale, executive director of the Georgia Avenue Community Ministry in Atlanta, Georgia, talks about the ministry's food co-op program. http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120711.mp3 http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120711.mp3 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:30:00 EDT Curtis Ramsey-Lucas talks about the significance of the prayer walk on the national mall at Immerse http://nationalministries.org/intercultural/asian_ministries/conference2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/intercultural/asian_ministries/conference2012.cfm Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:15:00 EDT Challenges and Opportunities for Asian and Asian American Churches, August 20-22. Sponsored by American Baptist Home Mission Societies Asian Ministries Asian American Baptist Caucus http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Asian_conference_Asian_Caucus%20_2012.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Asian_conference_Asian_Caucus%20_2012.cfm Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:15:00 EDT "Challenges and Opportunities for Asian and Asian American Churches" is the theme of the 2012 Asian Conference and Asian Caucus Convocation to be held Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 20-22, at First Baptist Church, Waltham, Mass. The event is sponsored by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and the Asian American Baptist Caucus (AABC). http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=491 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=491 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:15:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/26/12)--The 2012 Asian Conference and Asian Caucus Convocation will be held Aug. 20-22 at First Baptist Church, Waltham, Mass. The event is sponsored by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and the Asian American Baptist Caucus (AABC). The theme is "Challenges and Opportunities for Asian and Asian American Churches." http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=490 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=490 Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:15:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/26/12)--At its first meeting since reorganization, the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) focused on "Stretching Toward a Bright Future," based on Philippians 3:13-14, here last week. http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120613.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120613.mp3 Thu, 14 Jun 2012 12:45:00 EDT Joel Frederickson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Ottawa, Kan. talks about the Sabbatical, discipleship experience. http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120606.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120606.mp3 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:45:00 EDT Rev. Judy Gay, pastor of Fremont Baptist Church in Seattle, talks about the Missional Church Learning Experience (MCLE). http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120530.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120530.mp3 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:45:00 EDT Rev. Terry Provance, Executive Director of Oikocredit, USA, talks about the mission and purpose of Oikocredit, USA, toward empowering people out of poverty. http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120523.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120523.mp3 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:45:00 EDT Diane Jorgensen, former chaplain for an American Baptist Homes and Hospital facility, talks about the meaning of "Little Green Shoots". http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120516.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120516.mp3 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:45:00 EDT Casey Williams, National Coordinator of Discipleship Resource Development, talks about American Baptist Youth Gathering, Immerse. http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=489 http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=489 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:45:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/25/12)—On Tuesday and Wednesday at the Mission Center, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) hosted representatives of 18 ministries that received American Baptist Foundation-administered grants from the Virginia and Gordon Palmer Jr. Trust in 2011. The event allowed grant recipients to share their experiences in implementing grant-related projects and to discuss best practices. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20120608 Fri, 08 Jun 2012 09:45:00 EDT A videocast by the Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, Executive Director http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm20120529 Tue, 29 May 2012 09:45:00 EDT Day Ten of "AudioLetters from Alaska" by Susan Gottshall http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm20120526 Sat, 26 May 2012 15:45:00 EDT Day Nine of "AudioLetters from Alaska" by Susan Gottshall http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm20120525 Fri, 25 May 2012 15:45:00 EDT Day Eight of "AudioLetters from Alaska" by Susan Gottshall http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm20120524 Thu, 24 May 2012 15:45:00 EDT Day Seven of "AudioLetters from Alaska" by Susan Gottshall http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm20120523 Wed, 23 May 2012 15:45:00 EDT Day Six of "AudioLetters from Alaska" by Susan Gottshall http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm20120522 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:30:00 EDT Day Five of "AudioLetters from Alaska" by Susan Gottshall http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm20120521 Mon, 21 May 2012 12:30:00 EDT Day Four of "AudioLetters from Alaska" by Susan Gottshall http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm20120520 Sun, 20 May 2012 12:30:00 EDT Day Three of "AudioLetters from Alaska" by Susan Gottshall http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm20120519 Sat, 19 May 2012 12:30:00 EDT Day Two of "AudioLetters from Alaska" by Susan Gottshall http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts_alaska.cfm20120518b Fri, 18 May 2012 11:15:00 EDT Day One of "AudioLetters from Alaska" by Susan Gottshall http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20120518 Fri, 18 May 2012 11:15:00 EDT Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, Executive Director, American Baptist Home Mission Societies http://nationalministries.org/children_and_youth/youth_ministry/immerse-scholarship/index.cfm http://nationalministries.org/children_and_youth/youth_ministry/immerse-scholarship/index.cfm Fri, 18 May 2012 11:15:00 EDT Sponsored by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), Immerse is the 2012 national gathering of American Baptist youth slated for July 24-28 at American University, Washington, D.C. For additional information about the event, please visit the Immerse website. http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=486 http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=486 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:15:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/14/12)—Sponsored by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and the Ministers Council, and supported by the Burma Refugees Task Force, the "Together in Ministry [TIM] Retreat for American Baptist Churches USA Pastors Ministering to the Burma Diaspora Community" was held April 23-25 at the National Christian Conference Center http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=487 http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=487 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:15:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 5/15/12)—Findings from the 2010 National Survey of Congregations revealed a number of areas of concern for today’s churches, including the challenge of developing lay leadership. When asked whether volunteers in leadership roles stay the same year after year, 86% of respondents reported that either the same people serve or, while there is some rotation, it tends to be among a limited number of people. For the large majority of churches that could use assistance in cultivating leaders, there is Empowering Laity, Engaging Leaders: Tapping the Root for Ministry, a new Judson Press "Living Church" resource by Susan E. Gillies and M. Ingrid Dvirnak. http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120502.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120502.mp3 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:15:00 EDT Kathy Brown, former Minister of Missional Support for ABC Central Region, talks about the mission connection between the ABC Central Region and Alaska. http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120509.mp3 http://nationalministries.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20120509.mp3 Wed, 16 May 2012 10:15:00 EDT ABC of the Dakotas Executive Minister Riley Walker describes the positive impact of Karen people on First Baptist Church, Huron, SD. http://nationalministries.org/justice_ministries/immigration_and_refugee_services/ http://nationalministries.org/justice_ministries/immigration_and_refugee_services/ Wed, 16 May 2012 10:15:00 EDT ABHMS' Office of Immigration and Refugee Services is committed to providing resources and services to our immigrant and refugee communities as well as to the congregations that are opening doors to them. The office actively maintains an extensive ministry of resettlement assistance for persons without homes and country, while providing a variety of resources to assist individuals and congregations on immigration awareness and reform. http://nationalministries.org/justice_ministries/immigration_and_refugee_services/burma/index.cfm http://nationalministries.org/justice_ministries/immigration_and_refugee_services/burma/index.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 10:15:00 EDT American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has been working vigorously with thousands of refugees from Burma since an influx began in 2006. Today, approximately 80,000 Karen, Chin, Kachin, Karenni, Mon, Shan, Lisu and other ethnic groups are resettled in more than 130 U.S. cities and 40 states. The ethnic communities are found in 30 regions of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), and at least 40 percent of the refugees have a historical link with ABCUSA from Adoniram Judson’s mission to Burma in 1813. http://nationalministries.org/front_center_retreat_ministry_burma_refugees2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/front_center_retreat_ministry_burma_refugees2012.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 10:15:00 EDT Building inclusive communities was the focus of the “Together in Ministry [TIM] Retreat for American Baptist Churches USA Pastors Ministering to the Burma Diaspora Community” April 23-25, 2012, at the National Christian Conference Center, Valley Forge, Pa. Sponsored by a partnership of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and the Ministers Council, and supported by the Burma Refugees Task Force, this TIM retreat was the second one tailored to pastors who minister to immigrants and refugees from Burma, now known as Myanmar. http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=483 http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=483 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/26/12)—Joanne H. (Hoffman) Powers, 58, longest tenured employee at American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), died on Tuesday, April 17. She served ABHMS for almost 41 years, having begun at age 17. http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=482 http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=482 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/25/12)—Today American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) launches its new weekly podcast series, "Faces and Places of Hope." The debut marks two years since ABHMS reclaimed its historic name and is timed two days before the April 27 Founder's Day, which celebrates 180 years since the establishment of The American Baptist Home Mission Society. http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=480 http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=480 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/20/12)—The Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), and the Rev. Dr. A. Roy Medley, general secretary of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), have endorsed a Call to Action created by Interfaith Moral Action on Climate. The Call for Interfaith Actions on Climate Change, April 21-27, aligns with Earth Day, which is Sunday, April 22, 2012. http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=479 http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=479 Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/16/12)—Susan Gottshall, associate executive director of Communications for American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), has received a DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Award certificate of merit from Religion Communicators Council (RCC) for the 10-minute video "Getting God Back to the People." http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=478 http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=478 Wed, 09 May 2012 11:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/16/12)—Originally published in 1962, A Baptist Manual of Polity and Practice by Norman H. Maring and Winthrop S. Hudson was written to bring together traditional Baptist positions and practices and the modifications adopted over the years. The first revised edition, published in 1991, maintained this objective and with contemporary and inclusive language added new insights and new understandings. With this second revised edition, editor David Gregg provides an update that is both timely and critical. http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=477 http://nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=477 Wed, 09 May 2012 11:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 4/12/12)—For the second consecutive year, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has received an "All Star Award" from Constant Contact for the 'News & Notes from American Baptist Home Mission' e-newsletter. http://nationalministries.org/front_center_military_ministry_2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/front_center_military_ministry_2012.cfm Wed, 09 May 2012 11:15:00 EDT Those who have never experienced military deployment in a war zone can’t imagine life far from home, where mortal danger lurks at every turn. And those who have experienced that daily danger find that it remains in their imagination and memory long after they’ve come home. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=467 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=467 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:45:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/17/12)—At the Mission Center here yesterday, Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), presented a $10,000 check for the Arizona Hopi Mission Project to Lucky Ray, president of American Baptist Men-USA (ABMen-USA). http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=466 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=466 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:45:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/17/12)—Once again, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will sponsor “Here Until the Work is Done VI” Ecumenical Work Week 2012 in New Orleans, La., Aug. 5-11. Volunteers of all faiths are needed to help Hurricane Katrina victims, still living with destruction wrought by the storm, to rebuild homes, churches and communities. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=465 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=465 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:45:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/14/12)—Congregations, regions and community ministries related to American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) are invited to apply for 2012 grants from American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) for support of programs that address needs of children living in poverty in their local communities. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=461 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=461 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:15:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/3/12)—The Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) met in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 30-Feb. 1 to form a foundation of spiritual practice and develop an understanding of roles and responsibilities in light of individual and group strengths. http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Send-a-Blessing_ministry_ships_publications_2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Send-a-Blessing_ministry_ships_publications_2012.cfm Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST When a homeless man began attending the church of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) staff member Tondolayo Duncan, she passed along his request for a Bible to Judson Press. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=460 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=460 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces C2R4: Confidence through Christ—Retreat, Reflect, Renew, Relate, a retreat for women between the ages of 18 and 40. Based on 2 Corinthians 3:4-6, C2R4 gives women the opportunity to experience the righteous confidence that is theirs through Christ. They will explore who they are in the eyes of God, build strong friendships to support them on their journey of faith, and have a time of renewal in beautiful New England in the fall. http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Christian_center_lifetime_transformation_2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Christian_center_lifetime_transformation_2012.cfm Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST Neighborhood Ministries of Campbell, Ohio—a Neighborhood Action Program (NAP) Christian center of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS)—has always been a transformational part of Lawanda Randall’s life. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=458 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=458 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST Paul V. Moore, 94, former deputy executive director and treasurer of the Board of Educational Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), passed away at Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 21. He is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 64 years. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=457 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=457 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST Judson Press is kicking off the new year with a series of free webinars during the months of January and February. The diverse topics being presented include immigration, preaching on the economy, and discipleship during the season of Lent. Each will be presented by a Judson Press author. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=456 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=456 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces an exciting lineup of inspiring speakers and presenters for Immerse, the national gathering of American Baptist youth, slated for July 24-28 at American University, Washington, D.C. http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Wright-Riggins_message_celebrates_Norristown_Ministries_service_to_poor_2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Wright-Riggins_message_celebrates_Norristown_Ministries_service_to_poor_2012.cfm Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST As the featured preacher, Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director, American Baptist Home Mission Societies, celebrated with Norristown Ministries Inc. Hospitality Center (NMI) its 20th anniversary of serving the poor and homeless just outside Philadelphia, Pa., on Sunday. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:34:00 EST ABHMS Executive Director talks about "Engaging discipleship in 2012". http://www.abhms.org/afc/index.cfm http://www.abhms.org/afc/index.cfm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:30:00 EST Videos and other resources are available to support promotion of the America for Christ Offering 2012. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Church_partners_with_school_sponsor_program.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Church_partners_with_school_sponsor_program.cfm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST It’s been said that mission opportunities are found not only across oceans or continents, but right next door or across the street. That’s certainly true in Indiana, where First Baptist Church of Monticello is partnering with the school across the street―Woodlawn Elementary School―to offer the Family Education Action Support Team (FEAST), in which students and their families gather once monthly for a meal and activities. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Aidsand_2011_christmas_message.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Aidsand_2011_christmas_message.cfm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST A Video Message from the Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=455 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=455 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST A Video Message from the Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies http://www.abhms.org/front_center_student_essay_contest_2011.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_student_essay_contest_2011.cfm Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:30:00 EDT American Baptist Home Mission Societies encourages high school juniors and seniors to enter an essay in the Religious Liberty Council of the Baptist Joint Committee’s 2012 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest. First prize is $1,000 and a trip for two to Washington, D.C.; second prize is $500; and third prize is $100. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=454 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=454 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:30:00 EDT In a historic American Baptist moment in time, the Board of National Ministries met for the last time in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 16-18, in accordance with American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) bylaw changes passed in June at Biennial meetings in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The current 35-member board will be reorganized with 16 members as the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), as of Jan. 1, 2012. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=451 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=451 Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:34:00 EDT David Chandler, 53, of Media, Pa., former online managing editor for American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), passed away in the arms of his wife, Bonnie, on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at Keystone House, Wyndmoor, Pa. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Stephen, Forrest and Alijah. http://www.abhms.org/intercultural/asian_ministries/two_congregations_strengthen_relationships.cfm http://www.abhms.org/intercultural/asian_ministries/two_congregations_strengthen_relationships.cfm Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:34:00 EDT Georgia Chin Baptist Church (GCBC) meets regularly at Oakhurst Baptist Church (OBC), Decatur, Ga. Although Chin and English services are generally held separately, the GCBC/OBC Partnership Mission Group, formally organized in June 2010, has introduced events and activities that strengthen the churches’ relationship with each other, while promoting multiculturalism and helping Chin individuals adjust to American life. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20111109 Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:34:00 EDT ABHMS Executive Director talks about "Preaching in Plenty and in Want". http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=449 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=449 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:34:00 EDT Horace E. Gale, a past treasurer of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), died Sunday, October 9, at Elm Terrace Gardens, Lansdale, PA. He was 92. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=448 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=448 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:34:00 EDT On September 12, 2011, thirteen representatives from the Burma Refugee Task Force formed a delegation and visited the State Department of the United States to advocate on behalf of the refugees from Burma. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_ABHMS_ecumenical_solidarity_visit_Myanmar2011.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_ABHMS_ecumenical_solidarity_visit_Myanmar2011.cfm Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:34:00 EDT The Rev. Rothangliani Chhangte, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) liaison for Burma refugees, was part of an international ecumenical solidarity team of the World Council of Churches (WCC) that recently visited Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=447 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=447 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:34:00 EDT In response to requests at the recent American Baptist Churches USA Biennial in Puerto Rico, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that baseball caps and water bottles bearing the ABHMS logo are now available for purchase. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=446 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=446 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:32:00 EDT American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and the American Baptist Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Palmer Grant (18 organizations received grants). http://www.abhms.org/front_center_constant_contac_enews_award_2011.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_constant_contac_enews_award_2011.cfm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:30:00 EDT American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has received a 2010 All Star Award for its News and Notes from American Baptist Home Mission e-newsletter. http://www.nationalministries.org/CIP/CIP_grant_featured_Ohio_news.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/CIP/CIP_grant_featured_Ohio_news.cfm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:25:00 EDT A Children in Poverty (CIP) grant awarded by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is featured in a story recently published in the Heights Observer. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=443 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=443 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:15:00 EDT For the fifth year in a row, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) coordinated Ecumenical Work Week in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, bringing together individuals of all ages from across the United States and Puerto Rico to help rebuild the community devastated by hurricanes Rita and Katrina. This year’s effort took place from July 31 to Aug. 6. Eighty-six volunteers participated. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011BiennialSurvey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011BiennialSurvey Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:10:00 EDT 2011 ABCUSA Biennial Survey. http://www.abhms.org//updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=445 http://www.abhms.org//updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=445 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:45:00 EDT On Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Simply Salsa: Dancing without Fear at God's Fiesta by Janet Perez Eckles, hit the top of the Amazon rankings. Reaching #372 in Books overall, this inspiring resource for women ranked first in the Spirituality--Religious Warfare category and fourth in Biographies and Memoirs--Family and Childhood. It is the first time a Judson Press title has reached number one in any book category on Amazon.com. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_karen_youth_conference2011_updated.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_karen_youth_conference2011_updated.cfm Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EDT Karen Baptist Youth Conference Focuses on Building Self-Confidence, Balancing Cultures. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_National_Criminal_Justice_Commission_Act_2011.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_National_Criminal_Justice_Commission_Act_2011.cfm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:00:00 EDT ABHMS Supports Passage of National Criminal Justice Commission Act with Representation at D.C. Event. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_ABHMS%20marks%20ADA%20milestone.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_ABHMS%20marks%20ADA%20milestone.cfm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:00:00 EDT ABHMS marks ADA milestone, urges individuals to join disabilities-related network. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_ABHMS_urges_support_medicaid.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_ABHMS_urges_support_medicaid.cfm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:00:00 EDT ABHMS Urges Support For Medicaid. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110525 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110525 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:45:00 EDT Laura Alden, Associate Executive Director, Publishing for Judson Press, talks about the creation and the content of "The Secret Place" publication. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110518 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110518 Wed, 18 May 2011 15:15:00 EDT Rev. Rothang Chhangte, ABHMS liaison for Burma refugees, talks about the Karen Baptist Youth Conference in July 2011. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110511 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110511 Wed, 11 May 2011 15:30:00 EDT Victoria Goff talks about the 2011 summer Ecumenical build missional opportunity in New Orleans, Louisiana. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#SP20110504 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#SP20110504 Wed, 04 May 2011 13:15:00 EDT Dr. Elizabeth Conde-Frazier habla de su libro, publicado por Judson Press, "Escuchemos a los niños/Conversaciones con familias inmigrantes." http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110427 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110427 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:30:00 EDT Elizabeth Conde-Frazier talks about the concept of her book, published by Judson Press, "Listen to the Children/Conversations with Immigrant Families". http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110420 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110420 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:00:00 EDT Rev. Cassandra D. Carkuff Williams, Ed.D. , author of the study guide "A Matter Of Stewardship: Ecojustice and Biblical Perspective," talks about the Bible and environmentalism. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#SP20110415 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#SP20110415 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EDT Celebrando La Misión de Dios y el ministerio de los Latinos en la Familia ABCUSA: Pabellón Latino (Parte 2). http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#SP20110406 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#SP20110406 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:45:00 EDT Celebrando La Misión de Dios y el ministerio de los Latinos en la Familia ABCUSA: Pabellón Latino (Parte 1). http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110330 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110330 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:30:00 EDT Dr. Harold L. Arnold Jr. talks about the concept of his book, published by Judson Press, "Marriage ROCKS for Christian Couples". http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110323 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110323 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:00:00 EDT Rev. Lisa Harris talks about the Christian Centers' presence at the 2011 Biennial. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110316 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110316 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EDT Rev. Paul Clark and Rev. Fela Barrueto talk about chaplaincy events and the presence of chaplains at the 2011 Biennial. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110309 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110309 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:45:00 EDT Rev. Harvey Stewart and Rev. Ben Sullivan, ABHMS consultants for ministry to Native Americans, talk about their roles and responsibilties. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110228 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110228 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:30:00 EDT Rev. Marilyn Turner discusses speakers confirmed for the ABHMS Pavilion June 25 at the ABCUSA 2011 Biennial in Puerto Rico. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110223 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110223 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:30:00 EDT Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale, author of the book "I'm a Piece of Work" published by Judson Press, talks about the premises of the book. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110218 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110218 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:00:00 EDT Celebrating the Black Church: Then and Now, Part III - A discussion featuring Dr. Joel Gregory. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110216 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110216 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:30:00 EDT Celebrating the Black Church: Then and Now, Part II - A discussion featuring Dr. Joel Gregory, Dr. Bill Crouch, Dr. J. Alfred Smith Sr. and Bishop Donald Hilliard. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110214 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110214 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:15:00 EDT Celebrating the Black Church: Then and Now, Part I - A discussion featuring Dr. Joel Gregory, Dr. Bill Crouch, Dr. J. Alfred Smith Sr. and Bishop Donald Hilliard. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110209 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110209 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:45:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews College Park, Maryland youth about their Penny Project participation, which included a trip to Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110202 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110202 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:45:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications, interviews Jean Alicia Elster, author of the "Joe Joe in the City" children's book series published by Judson Press, about teaching children African-American history through literature. http://www.nationalministries.org/enewsletter_warning.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/enewsletter_warning.cfm Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:45:00 EDT Look for American Baptist Home Mission Societies' e-newsletter in your e-mail this afternoon! http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110127 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110127 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications, interviews Rev. Susan Johnson and Rev. Zach Mills, featured speakers for the ABHMS luncheon at the 2011 Biennial. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110119 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110119 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications, interviews Victoria Goff, National Coordinator for Volunteer services, who talks about the 2011 Biennial volunteer mission opportunities. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110114 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110114 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications, interviews the Rev. Aundreia Alexander, National Coordinator for Refugee Resettlement and Immigration services, who lifts up the work and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_henderson_memorial_2011.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_henderson_memorial_2011.cfm Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:15:00 EDT With winter temperatures that can dip below zero, it’s difficult to imagine Maine’s senior citizens looking forward to the season. However, throughout the year in Farmington, many seniors and folks with disabilities eagerly await January’s arrival because of the camaraderie, prayer and hot meals provided at a warming center that resulted from Henderson Memorial Baptist Church’s participation in the Missional Church Learning Experience (MCLE) of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS). http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_denver_chrch_youth_2011.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_denver_chrch_youth_2011.cfm Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:15:00 EDT One Denver, Colo., church hopes to effect change in the world through children. Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church (STMBC) began leadership workshops with its own youth five years ago and, after participating in the American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS)-run Missional Church Learning Experience (MCLE), recently extended a youth leadership development program to the outside community. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110107 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110107 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications interviews Rev. Eddie Cruz, Associate Executive Director of Mission Interpretation and Development, talks about the 2011 America For Christ Offering. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101222 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101222 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications interviews Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, Executive Directory of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, shares a message about the holy season. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_miss_chrch_learn2010.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_miss_chrch_learn2010.cfm Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:15:00 EDT Christmas lights aren’t the only sparkling part of one Indianapolis neighborhood this holiday season. Residents and visitors alike will relish looking upon streets, a public park and other outdoor spaces that are newly clean, thanks to that neighborhood’s Emerson Avenue Baptist Church and its participation in the Missional Church Learning Experience (MCLE) of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS). http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101217 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101217 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications interviews Rev. Aundreia Alexander about the D.R.E.A.M. Act. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101208 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101208 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:30:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Cherilyn Crowe, Associate Director of Communications for The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty about the annual liberty essay contest. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101203 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101203 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:30:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Rev. Cassandra D. Carkuff Williams, Ed.D., National coordinator for Discipleship Resource Development about the 2011 Discipleship Planning Guide. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101117 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101117 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:30:00 EDT Rev. Glynis LaBarre, Transformation Strategist, talks about the Missional church learning experience. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101110 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101110 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EDT Author Rev. Russell E. D. Rathbun talks about his book, NuChristian. http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=402 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=402 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/5/10)—Two members of the American Baptist Churches USA staff received an award on Thursday, November 4, at the Upper Merion Township Building. Gary LaNette and Johnson Eapen were recognized by the Lafayette Ambulance Company for saving the life of a coworker, Brenda Halliburton, in October 2009. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101103 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101103 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EDT Michaele Birdsall speaks on socially responsible investing. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101028 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101028 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins III, Executive Director, American Baptist Home Mission Societies talks about the the speakers for the 2011 Biennial Luncheon in Puerto Rico. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101021 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101021 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:00:00 EDT Ginny Thornburgh, Director of the Interfaith Initiative, discusses the importance of the "Statement of Solidarity" for people with disabilities. http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=400 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=400 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/12/10)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has added "Justice Ministries" pages to its website to provide information and resources to individuals, churches, and other organizations that promote social justice. Specific sections within Justice Ministries are "Children in Poverty," "Disabilities," "Immigration and Refugee Services," "Office of Governmental Relations," and "Prisoner Re-entry and Aftercare Ministry." http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=399 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=399 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/11/10)—The Board of National Ministries, now carrying out ministry as American Baptist Home Mission Societies, seeks nominations for ministry awards to be announced at the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2011 Biennial, June 24-26, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Nominations are sought for nine national-recognition ministry awards that honor American Baptist individuals, congregations and organizations for exceptional faithfulness in ministry. In addition, nominations will be accepted for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award to be presented by ABCUSA. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101013 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101013 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:35:00 EDT Marcia Jessen, Curriculum and Production Editor, Judson Press, talks about the adult sunday school curriculum "Journeys ". http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=398 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=398 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/5/10)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), in partnership with Central Baptist Theological Seminary and American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) regions, provided intensive ministry training Aug. 26-28 at the seminary's Shawnee campus near Kansas City, Kan., to 26 pastors from Burma residing in the United States. Former refugees and asylees from Burma (Myanmar), the pastors are of Karen and Chin ethnicities and head refugee congregations throughout the United States. http://www.nationalministries.org/intercultural/black_church_ministries/ http://www.nationalministries.org/intercultural/black_church_ministries/ Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:30:00 EDT Diverse and intricately woven, the histories of the black church and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) have been intertwined for nearly two centuries. The journey has stretched from the ancient shores of Africa, the Caribbean and Haiti to American slavery, through the tumultuous 1960s and early ’70s, to the 1,200 black American Baptist churches across the United States that reflect the changing face of the black church today. http://www.abpnews.com/content/view/5320/104/ http://www.abpnews.com/content/view/5320/104/ Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:25:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABP) -- While a penny can be exchanged for one’s thoughts, children and youth in Baptist churches across the country are discovering that it can also be exchanged for a greater awareness of child poverty. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_wim_conf_2010.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_wim_conf_2010.cfm Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:15:00 EDT Women in ministry from all corners of the United States prayed, laughed, praised, cried and sang together at American Baptist Home Mission Societies-sponsored "Women Together: Lifting and Serving One Another"—a conference at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, Detroit, in August 2010. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101006 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101006 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EDT Dr. Jeffrey Johnson outlines the principles of relational evangelism that successfully brings people to Jesus Christ because its organic roots lie within each and every Christian. Relational or personality-based evangelism works. http://www.nationalministries.org/justice_ministries/immigration_and_refugee_services/ http://www.nationalministries.org/justice_ministries/immigration_and_refugee_services/ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EDT American Baptists have historically been at our best when exemplifying Christian hospitality toward and inclusion of our immigrant and refugee neighbors. Since the later part of the 19th century, we have been at the forefront of welcoming immigrants into our country and into our churches. As a result, we have been profoundly reshaped by God in our makeup. http://www.nationalministries.org/justice_ministries/prisoner_re-entry/ http://www.nationalministries.org/justice_ministries/prisoner_re-entry/ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EDT One in every 100 Americans is behind bars. And their spouses, children, parents and other relatives are likely sitting in our church pews. http://www.nationalministries.org/caring_ministries/vim/ecum_personal_testimony.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/caring_ministries/vim/ecum_personal_testimony.cfm Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EDT On Aug. 1, I landed in New Orleans for the second time in 18 months. I had been there in February 2009 to run the Mardi Gras Marathon. My daughter and my mom had accompanied me on that trip, and we enjoyed a fabulous weekend in beautiful downtown New Orleans. We commented numerous times about how impressive it was that the city had bounced back from Hurricane Katrina so quickly. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100929 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100929 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EDT Rev. Rebecca Irwin-Diehl interviews Dr. L. B. Lee Spitzer, Executive Minister of American Baptist Churches of New Jersey, about his new book titled "Making Friends, Making Disciples - Growing your church through Authentic Relationships" http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_disability_solidarity_statement.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_disability_solidarity_statement.cfm Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:30:00 EDT October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) asks Baptist churches, seminaries, and other organizations to sign a statement of solidarity by Sept. 30, 2010, and pledge to promote employment of qualified people with disabilities. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100922 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100922 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications, interviews Dr. Karyn Carlo, Interim Pastor of the Church In The Garden about working in the cemetery and other services during the August 2010 Ecumenical Work Week. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100915 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100915 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall and Rev. Marilyn Turner discuss issues facing women in ministry. http://www.nationalministries.org/caring_ministries/vim/ecum_photos.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/caring_ministries/vim/ecum_photos.cfm Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EDT During Ecumenical Work Week Aug. 1-7, 2010, participants volunteered in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward gutting a house; installing sheet rock; cutting grass and bushes; clearing lots; organizing books and preparing two charter schools for opening day; cleaning a cemetery; and restoring city wetlands. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100908 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100908 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EDT Casey Williams discusses her book, "Learning the Way", which was published in 2009 by the Alban Institute. http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=397 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=397 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/7/10)—The Board of National Ministries, now carrying out ministry as American Baptist Home Mission Societies, seeks nominations for ministry awards to be announced at the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2011 Biennial, June 24-26, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=396 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=396 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EDT Two of the titles on Judson Press's five book fall list are authored by American Baptist leaders. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100901 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100901 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall and Ed Evins discuss the scholarship program of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. Ed is the Director of Investments for ABHMS. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100825 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100825 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews David Laubach, Associate Executive Director for Higher Education Ministries for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. http://www.nationalministries.org/resources/church_life_leadership/index.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/resources/church_life_leadership/index.cfm#703 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:30:00 EDT In this two-hour workshop, participants will explore a variety of teaching approaches, their roles in discipleship formation, and strategies for using each approach. Each approach is modeled within the workshop presentation. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100818 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100818 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:30:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Fela Barrueto, National Coordinator of Prisoner Re-entry and Aftercare Ministries for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100811 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100811 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:30:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Rachel Gilmore, author of "Church Programs and Celebrations for All Generations," published by Judson Press, a ministry of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100804 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100804 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:45:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Casey Williams, National Coordinator, Discipleship Resource Development for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, about the many discipleship resources available to the local church. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100728 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100728 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:30:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Rothang Chhangte, Liaison for Burmese Refugees for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, about the challenges facing refugees coming to the Unites States and how churches are helping. http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=395 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=395 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (07-19-10)—The Office of Immigration and Refugee Services of American Baptist Home Mission Societies seeks assistance from Haitian American Baptist churches to help spread the news that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an additional 180 days for eligible Haitian nationals to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a relief program launched in response to the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti earlier this year http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_asian_american_baptist_conference.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_asian_american_baptist_conference.cfm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:15:00 EDT More than 130 people representing 14 different ethnicities gathered in Chicago in June for the Asian Pastors/Seminarians/Young Adults Conference and the Asian American Baptist Caucus Convocation. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100721 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100721 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Managing Director of Resource Development for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100714 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100714 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Aundreia Alexander, Office of Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services http://www.nationalministries.org/resources/christian_citizen/index.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/resources/christian_citizen/index.cfm Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EDT Small Church BIG Mission--Reflections on the Missional Church Learning Experience http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100707 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100707 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:45:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Salvador Orellana, Latino Ministries Strategist http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100630 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100630 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Florence Li, Asian Churches Strategist http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=394 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=394 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:15:00 EDT The 162 churches participating in The Penny Project, sponsored by American Baptist Home Mission Societies, have collected more than three million pennies to raise awareness of child poverty and to support programs that serve these children and their families. http://www.nationalministries.org/mcle/ http://www.nationalministries.org/mcle/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:45:00 EDT You’re Invited: A Missional Church Learning Experience (MCLE) is a cluster of churches in an American Baptist region that forms a learning community to explore what God is saying to the church today. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100623 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100623 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:45:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Dwight Lundgren, Manager of American Baptist Personnel Services http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_going_home_to_help.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_going_home_to_help.cfm Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EDT After the January 12 earthquake in Haiti, many Haitians were faced with this dilemma. For some, the answer was “home,” back to the villages they had left in order to find work in Port au Prince: They made their way back to families already struggling in impoverished communities. http://www.nationalministries.org/penny_project/stolen-penny-jar-means-no-small-change-for-wisconsin-congregation.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/penny_project/stolen-penny-jar-means-no-small-change-for-wisconsin-congregation.cfm Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:45:00 EDT It started out as a simple idea. Members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Madison, Wis., decided to use The Penny Project as a hands-on way to teach children of the church a lesson in compassion, giving, and loving their neighbor. It was to be a small, coordinated effort where the smallest members of the church would collect our nation’s smallest coins into the smallest of jars as an offering to learn a small biblical lesson http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100616 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100616 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Melva Bishop and Destiny Crump of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Madison, Wisconsin. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100609 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100609 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews David Cushman about the use of demographics in the local church. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_immigration_reform_worship_service.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_immigration_reform_worship_service.cfm Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:15:00 EDT At American Baptist Churches USA Mission Center, staff and guests gathered in worship June 8 to seek God’s spirit and direction as American Baptists struggle to understand the complex issues surrounding immigration and its reform in the United States http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100602 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100602 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:45:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Alonzo Patterson and John Jeffers of Anchorage, Alaska http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_women_in_ministry_conference.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_women_in_ministry_conference.cfm Thu, 27 May 2010 14:20:00 EDT American Baptist Home Mission Societies is excited to take the lead in planning an intercultural gathering of women in ministry. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100526 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100526 Wed, 26 May 2010 10:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Glynis LaBarre, Transformation Specialist the American Baptist Home Mission Societies http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100519 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100519 Wed, 19 May 2010 09:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Lisa Harris, National Coordinator for the Children in Poverty Initiative/Christian Center Relations for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies http://www.nationalministries.org/penny_project/marion-mass.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/penny_project/marion-mass.cfm Tue, 18 May 2010 16:45:00 EDT Since September 2009, the Community Baptist Church of Marion, Mass., has been participating in the Penny Project. A goal of $2,023 or 202,300 pennies was set—one cent for each child living in poverty in Massachusetts. http://www.nationalministries.org/karen_youth_conference/ http://www.nationalministries.org/karen_youth_conference/ Tue, 18 May 2010 16:45:00 EDT First Baptist Church in Saint Paul, Minn., will host the Karen Baptist Youth Conference July 22-26. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_immigration_letter.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_immigration_letter.cfm Fri, 14 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT On May 6, at the invitation of our General Secretary, we, the undersigned, gathered at the Mission Center to begin a conversation on how we, as American Baptists, might engage the issue of immigration and immigration reform. We write to report on our discussion and invite you into our continuing dialogue--in the spirit of Hebrews 10:24: "Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works." http://www.abhms.org/podcasts.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20100512.mp3 Wed, 12 May 2010 10:30:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications, interviews Vickie Goff, National Coordinator of Volunteer and Disaster Ministries for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies http://www.abhms.org/resources/christian_citizen/index.cfm http://www.abhms.org/resources/christian_citizen/index.cfm Fri, 07 May 2010 09:30:00 EDT Since many American churches are struggling with declining attendance, in part a result of the enormous cultural changes in the last 50 years, the question was asked: "What would happen if a national experiment was formed through which small American Baptist churches were invited to learn about the Missional Church Movement by designing and implementing a small community project?" In this issue of The Christian Citizen read about the first year of the Missional Church Learning Experience in which National Ministries entered into partnership with regions to invite small American Baptist churches to create learning communites and practice missional principles http://www.nationalministries.org/resources/church_life_leadership/index.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/resources/church_life_leadership/index.cfm Fri, 07 May 2010 09:30:00 EDT Based on the premise that true Christian identity is formed through all aspects of life within authentic Christian communities, this five-session workshop explores marks and practices of authentic Christian community and leads participants to assess their churches and develop practical plans for moving more fully toward being communities that nurture true followers of Jesus. Designed for multi-week studies, weekend retreats, or week-long events (E.g. VBS). Workshop leaders will need to purchase a copy of the book Learning the Way: Reclaiming Wisdom from the Earliest Christian Communities by Cassandra Williams. (Alban, 2009). Purchasing information, including information on discounts, is included in the workshop http://www.abhms.org/podcasts.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts.cfm Wed, 05 May 2010 09:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews the Rev. Paul Clark, Ecclesiastical Endorsing Agent for the American Baptist Churches USA, about the work of chaplains and pastoral counselors. http://www.abhms.org/downloadables.cfm http://www.abhms.org/downloadables.cfm Tue, 04 May 2010 11:30:00 EDT Along with its name reclaimed from a centuries-long history of mission and ministry, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has launched a new logo http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/ http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:00:00 EDT NATIONAL MINISTRIES RECLAIMS NAME AMERICAN BAPTIST HOME MISSION SOCIETIES http://www.abhms.org/come_from.cfm http://www.abhms.org/come_from.cfm Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:30:00 EDT American Baptist Home Mission Societies finds its roots in several American Baptist mission societies. http://www.abhms.org/who_we_are.cfm http://www.abhms.org/who_we_are.cfm Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:30:00 EDT As part of American Baptist Churches USA, American Baptist Home Mission Societies answers God's call to live out Christian faith and transform individuals, congregations and communities through developing Christ-centered leaders, networks and programs committed to witness and evangelism, social justice, discipleship and mission work across the United States and Puerto Rico. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_rivergate_church_oregon.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_rivergate_church_oregon.cfm Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:30:00 EDT More than 50 years ago the small group of believers who started our church acquired the entire city block where our building stands. At the time that wasn’t saying very much. The area was industrial, almost undeveloped, and the land wasn’t worth much. After clearing the land of the brambles and blackberry bushes, they built our sanctuary for worship and Christian education. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_penny_project.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_penny_project.cfm Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:30:00 EDT Through The Penny Project, American Baptists have been challenged to raise 14 million pennies–each penny representing a child growing up with the limitations of poverty in the United States and Puerto Rico–to raise awareness about the need for justice for children. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_reclaiming_name.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_reclaiming_name.cfm Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (04-28-10) — In a day devoted to worship and celebration of mission and ministry carried out in the name of Jesus Christ by devoted disciples spanning three centuries, Executive Director Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III announced on April 27, 2010, that National Ministries, reclaiming its historic names, will now carry out ministry as American Baptist Home Mission Societies.