American Baptist Chaplains
& Pastoral Counselors e-Connect
 
June 2016 Issue
 
Staff Transitions
 
American Baptist Home Mission Societies' (ABHMS) Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, recently announced a number of staffing transitions to bolster the organization's mission in key areas. Dr. Haggray believes one key area is chaplaincy and pastoral counseling ministries. In order to provide more support to chaplains and pastoral counselors, Dr. Haggray hired the Rev. Kristina Moeller as the full-time Director of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Ministries. She will also continue serving in the role of associate ecclesiastical endorser.
 
Dr. Laura Miraz will continue her support part-time serving as associate ecclesiastical endorser. Thank you Laura for providing strong leadership as the Director of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Ministries for the past three years!
 
Chaplain Celebrations 
We are happy to announce the following accomplishments and celebrations:
Army Chaplain Candidate Thuam Khai was recently accessioned into the Army Chaplaincy. Thuam will serve as an Army Reserve Chaplain! Congratulations, Thuam!
Army Chaplain Candidate Jennifer Lane graduated from her clinical pastoral education residency. Additionally, she was ordained an American Baptist minister June 5th! Congratulations, Jennifer!
Navy Chaplain Candidate Ken Riley earned his MDIV last March and the following April was awarded Seattle University's Dr. Leo Stanford Leadership Award. Congratulations, Ken!
Please share any celebrations:
endorsement@abhms.org.
Condolences: Pray without Ceasing
We have received word that our friend and colleague, the Rev David L Wilson, died June 1 after a long illness. David is a retired U. S. Army chaplain, Colonel, endorsed by the American Baptist Churches, USA. He also served as pastor of Oakland Christian United Church of Christ and as interim pastor at Bethlehem Christian Church, Suffolk.
In accordance with David's wishes, there will be no published obituary or public service. Expressions of sympathy may be passed to his wife Lois at 7834 Killdee Dr, Gloucester Point, VA 23062.
Connect with your Associate Endorsers!
American Baptist Women's Ministries:

3D: Dwelling, Discovering, Discipling: After-Events for Women in Washington, D.C., July 24 -27. If you are planning on attending this event at the Hilton Washington Dulles Hotel in Herndon, Virginia, please email Rev. Kristy Moeller at kmoeller@abhms.org.

2016 Ministers Conference:

Join ministers for a conference on "Holistic Maintenance of the Ministry," August 22 - 25, at the 4H Youth and Conference Center, Chevy Chase, MD. Please email Rev. Kristy Moeller at kmoeller@abhms.org if you plan to attend.

New ABHMS Website!
Check out the new and improved American Baptist Home Mission Societies Website!! Chaplaincy and Pastoral Counseling Ministries is categorized under Leaders and click on "Cultivating Leaders" and then "Ministries."
On our webpage, you will find all archived newsletters and endorsement requirements.
Check out our Memorial Day Podcast from our CH (COL) Sean Lee of the Maryland National Guard at abhms.org.
 
Contact Us!
 
For information on Ecclesiastical Recognition go to the American Baptist Chaplains & Pastoral Counselors web page on the ABHMS website and download the application.
      
      
  
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. Jeffrey Haggray
Ecclesiastical Endorser Executive Director/CEO ABHMS 

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Rev. Kristy Moeller
Director, Chaplaincy & Pastoral Counseling Ministries/Associate Endorser 

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Dr. Laura Miraz
Associate Ecclesiastical Endorser 
 
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Mrs. Alice Mitchell-Cross
Administrative Coordinator
 
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 Rev. Dr. Harry E. Simmons, BCC, ACPE Supervisor
Chairperson, Endorsement Committee

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Rev. Elizabeth Ritzman, LCPC
President of the Chaplains & Pastoral Counselors Chapter of the Ministers Council