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Rev. Dr. Cassandra Carkuff Williams to Retire from American Baptist Home Mission Societies After 17 Years

VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/25/21)—The Rev. Cassandra D. (“Casey”) Carkuff Williams, Ed.D., FOCAE, American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) national director of Discipleship Ministries, will retire Nov. 30, 2021, completing 17 years of service with the denominational mission organization. Williams joined the staff of ABHMS, then known as National Ministries, in 2004 as managing editor of […]

Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz to Retire From ABHMS After 18 years of Service

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/25/21)—The Rev. Dr. Eddie Cruz, American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) national coordinator of Congregational Mission and Discipleship, will retire Dec. 31, 2021, completing 18 years of service with the denominational mission organization. Cruz joined the staff of ABHMS, then known as National Ministries, in October 1998, as director for Latino, […]

American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Co-Creators Pitch Ideas to Audience via Livestream

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/21/21)—Six creative individuals seeking support for six unique visions. That was the scene when the second cohort of American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) Co-Creators Incubator gathered yesterday at the Leadership and Mission Building in King of Prussia, Pa., for “Demo Day,” where they pitched their ideas to an audience watching […]

Hear from Rev. Dr. Marie Onwubuariri at Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready., June 15-18, 2022

You’re invited to “Celebrating Ministering Women: Radical. Redeemed. Ready.”, June 15-18, 2022, at the Green Lake Conference Center in Green Lake, Wis. The conference will highlight inspiring women in ministry and will bring together men, women, lay and ordained to celebrate and recognize the positive history and future of American Baptist women ministering throughout the […]

ABHMS’ Discipleship Summit Will Take Place Oct. 26 at Center for Continuous Learning

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/7/21)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Center for Continuous Learning will host the Discipleship Summit 2021 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III Learning Center at the Leadership and Mission Building, King of Prussia, Pa. The event will feature author and pastor Michael Adam Beck, a leading voice […]

ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force Announces Call for Papers

VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/6/21)—The ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force invites paper submissions for possible inclusion and presentation at “The Prophetic Rhythm of Anti-Racism,” an online symposium hosted by the ABCUSA Anti-Racism Task Force. The symposium will meet Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 3:00 – 7:00 PM ET. Reflection papers must be submitted by Friday, October 15. Reflection papers […]

Students in IM’s Master in Theological Studies Program Receive $20,000 Gift from ABC Rocky Mountain Region

VALLEY FORGE, PA (10/4/21)—International Ministries (IM) is excited to announce American Baptist Churches Rocky Mountain Region’s commitment to help provide pastoral training with a $20,000 gift during their annual gathering in September. This gift will provide scholarships for eight students to access a Master in Theological Studies (MTS) program tailored to provide biblical and theological […]

The Rev. Adam Taylor of Sojourners Leads Discussion During ABHMS’ Latest Justice Dialogues

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/1/21)—The Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, president of Sojourners, led discussion about the role of Christians in rebuilding America’s democracy during American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ latest edition of The Justice Dialogues held online Wednesday. The Justice Dialogues gatherings are forums for open discussion, reflection and encouragement, primarily among American Baptists who […]