American Baptist Chaplains
& Pastoral Counselors e-Connect
 
October 2015 Issue
 

Special invitation for American Baptist chaplains and pastoral counselors

 

Come and connect with American Baptist

chaplains and pastoral counselors.

 

Register today!

  

Celebrating Pastoral and
Spiritual Care Week 2015
As you know, this year's theme is "Spiritual Care Together" and we are inviting American Baptists to join us in recognizing and celebrating the ministry of American Baptist chaplains and pastoral counselors. Visit www.abhms.org to view a video greeting, podcasts featuring chaplains and other valuable resources.
 
With a minimum gift of $10 to the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Ministries you can obtain your own 'Pastoral Care Week' commemorative water bottle. 100% of your contributions go directly to support continuing education and training for chaplains & pastoral counselors. Make your check payable to "ABHMS" with "C&PC Fund" in Memo line and send to ABHMS c/o Alice Mitchell-Cross P.O. Box 851 Valley Forge  Pa.  19482-0851
 
  
CHAPLAINS Documentary Screening
 
To reserve your ticket endorsement@abhms.org
New Ecclesiastical Endorsements
On behalf of the American Baptist Endorsement Committee and the Chaplains & Pastoral Counseling Ministries team, it is a pleasure to introduce to you those newly endorsed. 

Correctional Facilities Chaplaincy
LCDR (RET) Rev. Freddie L. Barnes Goldsboro, NC 
 
Healthcare Chaplaincy
Rev. Laura M. Hoffman    Sioux Falls, SD
Rev. Dr. Joe Hyde           Parson, KS
Rev. Alexander Valuiski   Sacramento, CA

Visit with your Endorser
Join us for a time of fellowship and recognition. Look forward to seeing you. Register your attendance below.

October 23, 2015 12 Noon Chicago, Illnois - Register

November 7, 2015 1:30 p.m. Los Angeles, California - Register

December 7, 2015 1:30 p.m. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania - Register

The Annual Report
Get Ready! 2015 Annual Reports for Endorsed Chaplains & Pastoral Counselors and Approved Chaplain Candidates deadline approaching!
 
2015 Annual Reports will be due by December 31, 2015. Access the Annual Report form.
 
If you are retired you can update contact information (address, telephone, email) by sending your information to endorsement@abhms.org 
 
Connect with us at any time during the year!
 
If you need to update contact information at any time during the year, send an email message to endorsement@abhms.org

If you need a letter of endorsement for your employer, send an email message to endorsement@abhms.org Be sure to specify the name and full address of your employer.
 
If you are applying for a VA job or APC certification, please be sure to state so specifically, as they require separate documentation.

Virtual network exclusively for American Baptist chaplains and pastoral counselors
to communicate

American Baptist chaplains and pastoral counselors have a private and secure social network to keep us connected and in communication. We have partnered with Yammer to set up a private virtual network. Yammer collaboration software allows you to get connected to American Baptist chaplains and pastoral counselors across the United States. Our communication can go further and faster. To join.
  
To read or print out previous issues of the American Baptist Chaplains & Pastoral Counselors e-Connect e-newsletter, scroll down to the bottom of the ABHMS Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Ministries Documents and Forms web page.
      
      
  
American Baptist Chaplaincy & Pastoral Counseling Ministries
endorsement@abhms.org or 800.222.3872, x2482 
  
  
American Baptist Home Mission Societies

 

American Baptist

 Chaplaincy & Pastoral Counseling Ministries

 


 

Rev. Dr. Aidsand F.

Wright-Riggins III

Endorsing Executive

Executive Director/CEO ABHMS


 
 

Laura Miraz, Ph.D., SPHR

Director and Associate Endorser


 
 

Chaplain (Col.-Ret.)

Kristina Moeller

Liaison for Military Chaplains and Associate Endorser


 
 

Mrs. Alice Mitchell-Cross

Administrative Coordinator

  

   


 Rev. Dr. Harry E. Simmons, BCC, ACPE Supervisor

Chairperson, Endorsement Committee