topPageNews & Notes from
American Baptist Home Mission
March 2013

Greetings in the name of

our Lord and Savior!

 

Executive Director          

 

As Christians, we rejoice in the coming Easter season, which represents a critical cornerstone of our faith--God so loved the world that God sacrificed Jesus Christ for our sins.  

 

Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III

Executive Director

American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS)

 

Churches encouraged to participate in 'Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath Weekend'

American Baptist churches are encouraged to join with diverse faith communities across the United States in hosting special services and discussions during "Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath Weekend" March 15-17.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mission Weeks in New Jersey announced

Bring the healing love of Jesus

Christ to New Jersey, devastated by Hurricane Sandy last year, through volunteer work weeks in May, June, July and August, organized by ABHMS'

Volunteer Ministries. Construction

skills are not required. Contact Victoria Goff at vgoff@abhms.org or

1-800-222-3872, x2449.

  

 

 

 

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ABHMS archive offers easy access

to online features

From stories previously featured in the home page slide show to news releases and podcasts, find ABHMS' online features quickly and easily by visiting the website and clicking "Archive" in the top right menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Judson University appoints new president, welcomes forum speaker

American Baptist Churches USA-affiliated Judson University, Elgin, Ill., recently appointed a new president. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will be keynote speaker for the school's World Leaders Forum 

on April 12. 


  

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Podcast topics sought

Faces and Places of Hope Podcasts
ABHMS seeks subjects to feature in its "Faces and Places of Hope" podcast series. To submit an idea for consideration, contact Karen Drummond at karen.drummond@abhms.org or
1-800-222-3872, x2394. 
 
 
 
 

New book explores challenges faced

by women pastors

In "Beyond the Stained Glass Ceiling: Equipping and Encouraging Female Pastors," Christine A. Smith offers practical answers to the questions
that women face when called to
serve as pastors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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