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To accommodate demand, ABHMS is delaying the deadline to apply for the 2025-26 Emerging Leaders Cohort + Summer Passionary Institute. All materials must now be submitted no later than May 2 at 5 p.m. (EDT). >
NOW at a NEW TIME: JP Book Club April meeting to feature author G. Travis Norvell

NOW at a NEW TIME: JP Book Club April meeting to feature author G. Travis Norvell

NOW at 12:30 pm (ET): Judson Press is pleased to welcome author G. Travis Norvell to the April 2025 edition of the JP Book Club with hosts Rev. Dr. Cheryl Price and Rev. Saeed Richardson. Become a member of the Book Club and join in the conversation. >
Join ABHMS at the Biennial Mission Summit in July

Join ABHMS at the Biennial Mission Summit in July

As a proud partner with ABCUSA is its signature national conference, the Biennial Mission Summit, ABHMS is delighted to invite you to Omaha for this unforgettable gathering in early July. >
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  • The Christian Citizen, ABHMS receive armful of communications awards at latest RCC annual conference

    VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 05/01/2025)—American  Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and its publishing ministry The Christian Citizen were honored with a total of five DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards from the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) at its annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. The awards were presented April 24 during a banquet held on the first evening of the three-day gathering.

  • Devastating loss: ABHMS calls for prayers and support for Rainy Mountain Kiowa Indian Baptist Church

    VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 03/17/2025)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has mobilized a One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) appeal to aid the Rainy Mountain Kiowa Indian Baptist Church congregation and community in Southwest Oklahoma. On March 14, high winds downed a power pole, sparking flames that rapidly fanned into a roaring wildfire, destroying the primary church building.

  • ABHMS calls for prayers and support for Kentucky, other areas of Ohio Valley

    VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 02/20/2025)—In response to devastating floods that have inundated Kentucky, West Virginia, and other parts of the Ohio River Valley, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has launched a One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) appeal to raise much-needed funds to aid victims of this natural disaster. To date, 14 lives have been lost, an untold number remain missing, and thousands have been displaced from their homes, according to officials.

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Rocky, a United States military veteran, describes his ordeal of being deported to Mexico, where he knew no one and possessed nothing, following his release from prison. He eventually received assistance from the Unified U.S. Deported Veterans Resource Center in Tijuana (www.uusdepvets.org), where he currently resides. Years of attempting to return to the States have remained fruitless.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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  • Berkeley School of Theology’s First Friday Lunch & Learn

    Title: “Cultivating & Connecting: The Integration of Culture & Faith through Asian Ministries.”

    The Rev. Michele Turek, national coordinator for Asian Ministries at American Baptist Home Mission Societies, will share about her work with an invitation to consider the journeys we all both inherit and walk. Come consider the relationship between one’s culture and faith, and the uniqueness each person and community bring to the richness of God’s family.

    INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Michele Turek
    COST: Free
    DATE: Fri., May 2, 2025
    TIME: Noon-1 p.m. PDT | 9-10 a.m. EDT

    Click on event title for more information and to register.

  • Listen to Your Life

    Discern where God is calling you now in this facilitated experience. Between the opening and closing sessions, move at your own pace through videos, handouts, activities, music, and movement for personal reflection.

    FACILITATOR/COACH: Jennifer Sanborn, ABHMS national coordinator for Learning Initiatives
    COST: $75
    DATE: June 5, 2025 (opening session) and Sept. 4, 2025 (closing session)
    TIME: 7-8:30 p.m. EDT | 4-:30 p.m. PDT

    Click on event title for more information and to register.

  • Chosen Generations: Ministry with Older Adults

    Join us for Session 3—”The Holy Work of Death and Dying”—of this 6-session series exploring practical and spiritual topics for elders.

    INSTRUCTOR: Rev. Dr. Cody Sanders
    COST: $50 for the entire series
    DATE: Fri., May 9, 2025
    TIME: Noon-1:30 p.m. EDT | 9-10:30 a.m. PDT

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