The American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) encourages American Baptists to pray for the more than 575 American Baptist-endorsed chaplains and pastoral/spiritual caregivers and to celebrate their gifts, service and contributions. ABHMS is pleased to honor chaplains, pastoral care counselors, educators and spiritual care providers who promote the well-being of the whole person and serve the spiritual needs of our communities as they minister in such specialized settings as hospitals, prisons, businesses, industries, long-term care facilities, pastoral counseling centers, hospices, military settings, nursing homes, corporations, congregations, schools and universities throughout the world.

For more information: Pastoral and Spiritual Care Celebration and Resources

The Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director and chief executive officer of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and Judson Press, will retire October 30, 2015.

American Baptist Home Mission Societies' Board of Directors received Wright-Riggins' retirement notice with both sadness and celebration, says President Dr. Clifford I. Johnson. "Dr. Wright Riggins is the type of leader who will be missed, for he has provided exemplary leadership to ABHMS," Johnson said." His role as executive director has never wavered; he has kept liberty and justice in the forefront of American Baptist ministry for our member churches for decades.  His work has provided a strong foundation for a new leader to build upon."

For more information: Rev. Dr. Wright-Riggins, III Announces Retirement