http://www.abhms.org/rss/abhms_rss.xml Online news and resources from the American Baptist Home Mission Societies' Web site Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:45:00 EST en-us http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=467 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=467 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:45:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/17/12)—At the Mission Center here yesterday, Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), presented a $10,000 check for the Arizona Hopi Mission Project to Lucky Ray, president of American Baptist Men-USA (ABMen-USA). http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=466 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=466 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:45:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/17/12)—Once again, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will sponsor “Here Until the Work is Done VI” Ecumenical Work Week 2012 in New Orleans, La., Aug. 5-11. Volunteers of all faiths are needed to help Hurricane Katrina victims, still living with destruction wrought by the storm, to rebuild homes, churches and communities. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=465 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=465 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:45:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/14/12)—Congregations, regions and community ministries related to American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) are invited to apply for 2012 grants from American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) for support of programs that address needs of children living in poverty in their local communities. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=461 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=461 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:15:00 EST VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/3/12)—The Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) met in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 30-Feb. 1 to form a foundation of spiritual practice and develop an understanding of roles and responsibilities in light of individual and group strengths. http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Send-a-Blessing_ministry_ships_publications_2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Send-a-Blessing_ministry_ships_publications_2012.cfm Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST When a homeless man began attending the church of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) staff member Tondolayo Duncan, she passed along his request for a Bible to Judson Press. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=460 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=460 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST American Baptist Women’s Ministries announces C2R4: Confidence through Christ—Retreat, Reflect, Renew, Relate, a retreat for women between the ages of 18 and 40. Based on 2 Corinthians 3:4-6, C2R4 gives women the opportunity to experience the righteous confidence that is theirs through Christ. They will explore who they are in the eyes of God, build strong friendships to support them on their journey of faith, and have a time of renewal in beautiful New England in the fall. http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Christian_center_lifetime_transformation_2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Christian_center_lifetime_transformation_2012.cfm Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST Neighborhood Ministries of Campbell, Ohio—a Neighborhood Action Program (NAP) Christian center of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS)—has always been a transformational part of Lawanda Randall’s life. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=458 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=458 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST Paul V. Moore, 94, former deputy executive director and treasurer of the Board of Educational Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), passed away at Kobacker House, Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 21. He is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 64 years. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=457 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=457 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST Judson Press is kicking off the new year with a series of free webinars during the months of January and February. The diverse topics being presented include immigration, preaching on the economy, and discipleship during the season of Lent. Each will be presented by a Judson Press author. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=456 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=456 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces an exciting lineup of inspiring speakers and presenters for Immerse, the national gathering of American Baptist youth, slated for July 24-28 at American University, Washington, D.C. http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Wright-Riggins_message_celebrates_Norristown_Ministries_service_to_poor_2012.cfm http://nationalministries.org/front_center_Wright-Riggins_message_celebrates_Norristown_Ministries_service_to_poor_2012.cfm Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST As the featured preacher, Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, executive director, American Baptist Home Mission Societies, celebrated with Norristown Ministries Inc. Hospitality Center (NMI) its 20th anniversary of serving the poor and homeless just outside Philadelphia, Pa., on Sunday. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:34:00 EST ABHMS Executive Director talks about "Engaging discipleship in 2012". http://www.abhms.org/afc/index.cfm http://www.abhms.org/afc/index.cfm Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:30:00 EST Videos and other resources are available to support promotion of the America for Christ Offering 2012. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Church_partners_with_school_sponsor_program.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Church_partners_with_school_sponsor_program.cfm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST It’s been said that mission opportunities are found not only across oceans or continents, but right next door or across the street. That’s certainly true in Indiana, where First Baptist Church of Monticello is partnering with the school across the street―Woodlawn Elementary School―to offer the Family Education Action Support Team (FEAST), in which students and their families gather once monthly for a meal and activities. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Aidsand_2011_christmas_message.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_Aidsand_2011_christmas_message.cfm Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST A Video Message from the Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=455 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=455 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST A Video Message from the Rev. Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, Executive Director of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies http://www.abhms.org/front_center_student_essay_contest_2011.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_student_essay_contest_2011.cfm Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:30:00 EDT American Baptist Home Mission Societies encourages high school juniors and seniors to enter an essay in the Religious Liberty Council of the Baptist Joint Committee’s 2012 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest. First prize is $1,000 and a trip for two to Washington, D.C.; second prize is $500; and third prize is $100. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=454 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=454 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:30:00 EDT In a historic American Baptist moment in time, the Board of National Ministries met for the last time in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 16-18, in accordance with American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) bylaw changes passed in June at Biennial meetings in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The current 35-member board will be reorganized with 16 members as the Board of Directors of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), as of Jan. 1, 2012. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=451 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=451 Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:34:00 EDT David Chandler, 53, of Media, Pa., former online managing editor for American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), passed away in the arms of his wife, Bonnie, on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, at Keystone House, Wyndmoor, Pa. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons Stephen, Forrest and Alijah. http://www.abhms.org/intercultural/asian_ministries/two_congregations_strengthen_relationships.cfm http://www.abhms.org/intercultural/asian_ministries/two_congregations_strengthen_relationships.cfm Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:34:00 EDT Georgia Chin Baptist Church (GCBC) meets regularly at Oakhurst Baptist Church (OBC), Decatur, Ga. Although Chin and English services are generally held separately, the GCBC/OBC Partnership Mission Group, formally organized in June 2010, has introduced events and activities that strengthen the churches’ relationship with each other, while promoting multiculturalism and helping Chin individuals adjust to American life. http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm http://www.abhms.org/exec_dir.cfm20111109 Wed, 9 Nov 2011 11:34:00 EDT ABHMS Executive Director talks about "Preaching in Plenty and in Want". http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=449 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=449 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:34:00 EDT Horace E. Gale, a past treasurer of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), died Sunday, October 9, at Elm Terrace Gardens, Lansdale, PA. He was 92. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=448 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=448 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:34:00 EDT On September 12, 2011, thirteen representatives from the Burma Refugee Task Force formed a delegation and visited the State Department of the United States to advocate on behalf of the refugees from Burma. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_ABHMS_ecumenical_solidarity_visit_Myanmar2011.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_ABHMS_ecumenical_solidarity_visit_Myanmar2011.cfm Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:34:00 EDT The Rev. Rothangliani Chhangte, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) liaison for Burma refugees, was part of an international ecumenical solidarity team of the World Council of Churches (WCC) that recently visited Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=447 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=447 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:34:00 EDT In response to requests at the recent American Baptist Churches USA Biennial in Puerto Rico, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) announces that baseball caps and water bottles bearing the ABHMS logo are now available for purchase. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=446 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=446 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:32:00 EDT American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and the American Baptist Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Palmer Grant (18 organizations received grants). http://www.abhms.org/front_center_constant_contac_enews_award_2011.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_constant_contac_enews_award_2011.cfm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:30:00 EDT American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has received a 2010 All Star Award for its News and Notes from American Baptist Home Mission e-newsletter. http://www.nationalministries.org/CIP/CIP_grant_featured_Ohio_news.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/CIP/CIP_grant_featured_Ohio_news.cfm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:25:00 EDT A Children in Poverty (CIP) grant awarded by American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is featured in a story recently published in the Heights Observer. http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=443 http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=443 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:15:00 EDT For the fifth year in a row, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) coordinated Ecumenical Work Week in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, bringing together individuals of all ages from across the United States and Puerto Rico to help rebuild the community devastated by hurricanes Rita and Katrina. This year’s effort took place from July 31 to Aug. 6. Eighty-six volunteers participated. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011BiennialSurvey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011BiennialSurvey Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:10:00 EDT 2011 ABCUSA Biennial Survey. http://www.abhms.org//updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=445 http://www.abhms.org//updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=445 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:45:00 EDT On Wednesday, August 10, 2011, Simply Salsa: Dancing without Fear at God's Fiesta by Janet Perez Eckles, hit the top of the Amazon rankings. Reaching #372 in Books overall, this inspiring resource for women ranked first in the Spirituality--Religious Warfare category and fourth in Biographies and Memoirs--Family and Childhood. It is the first time a Judson Press title has reached number one in any book category on Amazon.com. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_karen_youth_conference2011_updated.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_karen_youth_conference2011_updated.cfm Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:00:00 EDT Karen Baptist Youth Conference Focuses on Building Self-Confidence, Balancing Cultures. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_National_Criminal_Justice_Commission_Act_2011.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_National_Criminal_Justice_Commission_Act_2011.cfm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:00:00 EDT ABHMS Supports Passage of National Criminal Justice Commission Act with Representation at D.C. Event. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_ABHMS%20marks%20ADA%20milestone.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_ABHMS%20marks%20ADA%20milestone.cfm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:00:00 EDT ABHMS marks ADA milestone, urges individuals to join disabilities-related network. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_ABHMS_urges_support_medicaid.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_ABHMS_urges_support_medicaid.cfm Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:00:00 EDT ABHMS Urges Support For Medicaid. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110525 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110525 Wed, 25 May 2011 12:45:00 EDT Laura Alden, Associate Executive Director, Publishing for Judson Press, talks about the creation and the content of "The Secret Place" publication. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110518 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110518 Wed, 18 May 2011 15:15:00 EDT Rev. Rothang Chhangte, ABHMS liaison for Burma refugees, talks about the Karen Baptist Youth Conference in July 2011. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110511 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110511 Wed, 11 May 2011 15:30:00 EDT Victoria Goff talks about the 2011 summer Ecumenical build missional opportunity in New Orleans, Louisiana. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#SP20110504 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#SP20110504 Wed, 04 May 2011 13:15:00 EDT Dr. Elizabeth Conde-Frazier habla de su libro, publicado por Judson Press, "Escuchemos a los niños/Conversaciones con familias inmigrantes." http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110427 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110427 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:30:00 EDT Elizabeth Conde-Frazier talks about the concept of her book, published by Judson Press, "Listen to the Children/Conversations with Immigrant Families". http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110420 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110420 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:00:00 EDT Rev. Cassandra D. Carkuff Williams, Ed.D. , author of the study guide "A Matter Of Stewardship: Ecojustice and Biblical Perspective," talks about the Bible and environmentalism. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#SP20110415 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#SP20110415 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EDT Celebrando La Misión de Dios y el ministerio de los Latinos en la Familia ABCUSA: Pabellón Latino (Parte 2). http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#SP20110406 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#SP20110406 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:45:00 EDT Celebrando La Misión de Dios y el ministerio de los Latinos en la Familia ABCUSA: Pabellón Latino (Parte 1). http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110330 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110330 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:30:00 EDT Dr. Harold L. Arnold Jr. talks about the concept of his book, published by Judson Press, "Marriage ROCKS for Christian Couples". http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110323 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110323 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:00:00 EDT Rev. Lisa Harris talks about the Christian Centers' presence at the 2011 Biennial. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110316 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110316 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EDT Rev. Paul Clark and Rev. Fela Barrueto talk about chaplaincy events and the presence of chaplains at the 2011 Biennial. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110309 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110309 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:45:00 EDT Rev. Harvey Stewart and Rev. Ben Sullivan, ABHMS consultants for ministry to Native Americans, talk about their roles and responsibilties. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110228 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110228 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:30:00 EDT Rev. Marilyn Turner discusses speakers confirmed for the ABHMS Pavilion June 25 at the ABCUSA 2011 Biennial in Puerto Rico. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110223 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110223 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:30:00 EDT Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale, author of the book "I'm a Piece of Work" published by Judson Press, talks about the premises of the book. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110218 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110218 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:00:00 EDT Celebrating the Black Church: Then and Now, Part III - A discussion featuring Dr. Joel Gregory. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110216 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110216 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:30:00 EDT Celebrating the Black Church: Then and Now, Part II - A discussion featuring Dr. Joel Gregory, Dr. Bill Crouch, Dr. J. Alfred Smith Sr. and Bishop Donald Hilliard. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110214 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110214 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:15:00 EDT Celebrating the Black Church: Then and Now, Part I - A discussion featuring Dr. Joel Gregory, Dr. Bill Crouch, Dr. J. Alfred Smith Sr. and Bishop Donald Hilliard. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110209 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110209 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:45:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews College Park, Maryland youth about their Penny Project participation, which included a trip to Washington, D.C.'s Capitol Hill. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110202 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110202 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:45:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications, interviews Jean Alicia Elster, author of the "Joe Joe in the City" children's book series published by Judson Press, about teaching children African-American history through literature. http://www.nationalministries.org/enewsletter_warning.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/enewsletter_warning.cfm Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:45:00 EDT Look for American Baptist Home Mission Societies' e-newsletter in your e-mail this afternoon! http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110127 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110127 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications, interviews Rev. Susan Johnson and Rev. Zach Mills, featured speakers for the ABHMS luncheon at the 2011 Biennial. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110119 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110119 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications, interviews Victoria Goff, National Coordinator for Volunteer services, who talks about the 2011 Biennial volunteer mission opportunities. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110114 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110114 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications, interviews the Rev. Aundreia Alexander, National Coordinator for Refugee Resettlement and Immigration services, who lifts up the work and ministry of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_henderson_memorial_2011.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_henderson_memorial_2011.cfm Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:15:00 EDT With winter temperatures that can dip below zero, it’s difficult to imagine Maine’s senior citizens looking forward to the season. However, throughout the year in Farmington, many seniors and folks with disabilities eagerly await January’s arrival because of the camaraderie, prayer and hot meals provided at a warming center that resulted from Henderson Memorial Baptist Church’s participation in the Missional Church Learning Experience (MCLE) of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS). http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_denver_chrch_youth_2011.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_denver_chrch_youth_2011.cfm Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:15:00 EDT One Denver, Colo., church hopes to effect change in the world through children. Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church (STMBC) began leadership workshops with its own youth five years ago and, after participating in the American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS)-run Missional Church Learning Experience (MCLE), recently extended a youth leadership development program to the outside community. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110107 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20110107 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications interviews Rev. Eddie Cruz, Associate Executive Director of Mission Interpretation and Development, talks about the 2011 America For Christ Offering. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101222 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101222 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications interviews Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III, Executive Directory of American Baptist Home Mission Societies, shares a message about the holy season. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_miss_chrch_learn2010.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_miss_chrch_learn2010.cfm Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:15:00 EDT Christmas lights aren’t the only sparkling part of one Indianapolis neighborhood this holiday season. Residents and visitors alike will relish looking upon streets, a public park and other outdoor spaces that are newly clean, thanks to that neighborhood’s Emerson Avenue Baptist Church and its participation in the Missional Church Learning Experience (MCLE) of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS). http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101217 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101217 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications interviews Rev. Aundreia Alexander about the D.R.E.A.M. Act. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101208 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101208 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:30:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Cherilyn Crowe, Associate Director of Communications for The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty about the annual liberty essay contest. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101203 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101203 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:30:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Rev. Cassandra D. Carkuff Williams, Ed.D., National coordinator for Discipleship Resource Development about the 2011 Discipleship Planning Guide. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101117 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101117 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:30:00 EDT Rev. Glynis LaBarre, Transformation Strategist, talks about the Missional church learning experience. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101110 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101110 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EDT Author Rev. Russell E. D. Rathbun talks about his book, NuChristian. http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=402 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=402 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 11/5/10)—Two members of the American Baptist Churches USA staff received an award on Thursday, November 4, at the Upper Merion Township Building. Gary LaNette and Johnson Eapen were recognized by the Lafayette Ambulance Company for saving the life of a coworker, Brenda Halliburton, in October 2009. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101103 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101103 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EDT Michaele Birdsall speaks on socially responsible investing. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101028 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101028 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT Rev. Dr. Aidsand Wright-Riggins III, Executive Director, American Baptist Home Mission Societies talks about the the speakers for the 2011 Biennial Luncheon in Puerto Rico. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101021 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101021 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:00:00 EDT Ginny Thornburgh, Director of the Interfaith Initiative, discusses the importance of the "Statement of Solidarity" for people with disabilities. http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=400 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=400 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/12/10)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has added "Justice Ministries" pages to its website to provide information and resources to individuals, churches, and other organizations that promote social justice. Specific sections within Justice Ministries are "Children in Poverty," "Disabilities," "Immigration and Refugee Services," "Office of Governmental Relations," and "Prisoner Re-entry and Aftercare Ministry." http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=399 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=399 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/11/10)—The Board of National Ministries, now carrying out ministry as American Baptist Home Mission Societies, seeks nominations for ministry awards to be announced at the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2011 Biennial, June 24-26, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Nominations are sought for nine national-recognition ministry awards that honor American Baptist individuals, congregations and organizations for exceptional faithfulness in ministry. In addition, nominations will be accepted for the Luke Mowbray Ecumenical Award to be presented by ABCUSA. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101013 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101013 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:35:00 EDT Marcia Jessen, Curriculum and Production Editor, Judson Press, talks about the adult sunday school curriculum "Journeys ". http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=398 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=398 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/5/10)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), in partnership with Central Baptist Theological Seminary and American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) regions, provided intensive ministry training Aug. 26-28 at the seminary's Shawnee campus near Kansas City, Kan., to 26 pastors from Burma residing in the United States. Former refugees and asylees from Burma (Myanmar), the pastors are of Karen and Chin ethnicities and head refugee congregations throughout the United States. http://www.nationalministries.org/intercultural/black_church_ministries/ http://www.nationalministries.org/intercultural/black_church_ministries/ Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:30:00 EDT Diverse and intricately woven, the histories of the black church and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) have been intertwined for nearly two centuries. The journey has stretched from the ancient shores of Africa, the Caribbean and Haiti to American slavery, through the tumultuous 1960s and early ’70s, to the 1,200 black American Baptist churches across the United States that reflect the changing face of the black church today. http://www.abpnews.com/content/view/5320/104/ http://www.abpnews.com/content/view/5320/104/ Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:25:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABP) -- While a penny can be exchanged for one’s thoughts, children and youth in Baptist churches across the country are discovering that it can also be exchanged for a greater awareness of child poverty. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_wim_conf_2010.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_wim_conf_2010.cfm Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:15:00 EDT Women in ministry from all corners of the United States prayed, laughed, praised, cried and sang together at American Baptist Home Mission Societies-sponsored "Women Together: Lifting and Serving One Another"—a conference at New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, Detroit, in August 2010. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101006 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20101006 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EDT Dr. Jeffrey Johnson outlines the principles of relational evangelism that successfully brings people to Jesus Christ because its organic roots lie within each and every Christian. Relational or personality-based evangelism works. http://www.nationalministries.org/justice_ministries/immigration_and_refugee_services/ http://www.nationalministries.org/justice_ministries/immigration_and_refugee_services/ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EDT American Baptists have historically been at our best when exemplifying Christian hospitality toward and inclusion of our immigrant and refugee neighbors. Since the later part of the 19th century, we have been at the forefront of welcoming immigrants into our country and into our churches. As a result, we have been profoundly reshaped by God in our makeup. http://www.nationalministries.org/justice_ministries/prisoner_re-entry/ http://www.nationalministries.org/justice_ministries/prisoner_re-entry/ Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EDT One in every 100 Americans is behind bars. And their spouses, children, parents and other relatives are likely sitting in our church pews. http://www.nationalministries.org/caring_ministries/vim/ecum_personal_testimony.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/caring_ministries/vim/ecum_personal_testimony.cfm Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EDT On Aug. 1, I landed in New Orleans for the second time in 18 months. I had been there in February 2009 to run the Mardi Gras Marathon. My daughter and my mom had accompanied me on that trip, and we enjoyed a fabulous weekend in beautiful downtown New Orleans. We commented numerous times about how impressive it was that the city had bounced back from Hurricane Katrina so quickly. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100929 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100929 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:30:00 EDT Rev. Rebecca Irwin-Diehl interviews Dr. L. B. Lee Spitzer, Executive Minister of American Baptist Churches of New Jersey, about his new book titled "Making Friends, Making Disciples - Growing your church through Authentic Relationships" http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_disability_solidarity_statement.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_disability_solidarity_statement.cfm Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:30:00 EDT October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) asks Baptist churches, seminaries, and other organizations to sign a statement of solidarity by Sept. 30, 2010, and pledge to promote employment of qualified people with disabilities. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100922 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100922 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications, interviews Dr. Karyn Carlo, Interim Pastor of the Church In The Garden about working in the cemetery and other services during the August 2010 Ecumenical Work Week. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100915 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100915 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall and Rev. Marilyn Turner discuss issues facing women in ministry. http://www.nationalministries.org/caring_ministries/vim/ecum_photos.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/caring_ministries/vim/ecum_photos.cfm Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EDT During Ecumenical Work Week Aug. 1-7, 2010, participants volunteered in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward gutting a house; installing sheet rock; cutting grass and bushes; clearing lots; organizing books and preparing two charter schools for opening day; cleaning a cemetery; and restoring city wetlands. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100908 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100908 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EDT Casey Williams discusses her book, "Learning the Way", which was published in 2009 by the Alban Institute. http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=397 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=397 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/7/10)—The Board of National Ministries, now carrying out ministry as American Baptist Home Mission Societies, seeks nominations for ministry awards to be announced at the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA) 2011 Biennial, June 24-26, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=396 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=396 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EDT Two of the titles on Judson Press's five book fall list are authored by American Baptist leaders. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100901 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100901 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall and Ed Evins discuss the scholarship program of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. Ed is the Director of Investments for ABHMS. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100825 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100825 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews David Laubach, Associate Executive Director for Higher Education Ministries for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. http://www.nationalministries.org/resources/church_life_leadership/index.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/resources/church_life_leadership/index.cfm#703 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:30:00 EDT In this two-hour workshop, participants will explore a variety of teaching approaches, their roles in discipleship formation, and strategies for using each approach. Each approach is modeled within the workshop presentation. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100818 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100818 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:30:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Fela Barrueto, National Coordinator of Prisoner Re-entry and Aftercare Ministries for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100811 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100811 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:30:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Rachel Gilmore, author of "Church Programs and Celebrations for All Generations," published by Judson Press, a ministry of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100804 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100804 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:45:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Casey Williams, National Coordinator, Discipleship Resource Development for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, about the many discipleship resources available to the local church. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100728 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100728 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:30:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Rothang Chhangte, Liaison for Burmese Refugees for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, about the challenges facing refugees coming to the Unites States and how churches are helping. http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=395 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=395 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (07-19-10)—The Office of Immigration and Refugee Services of American Baptist Home Mission Societies seeks assistance from Haitian American Baptist churches to help spread the news that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an additional 180 days for eligible Haitian nationals to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a relief program launched in response to the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti earlier this year http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_asian_american_baptist_conference.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_asian_american_baptist_conference.cfm Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:15:00 EDT More than 130 people representing 14 different ethnicities gathered in Chicago in June for the Asian Pastors/Seminarians/Young Adults Conference and the Asian American Baptist Caucus Convocation. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100721 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100721 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Curtis Ramsey-Lucas, Managing Director of Resource Development for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100714 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100714 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Aundreia Alexander, Office of Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services http://www.nationalministries.org/resources/christian_citizen/index.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/resources/christian_citizen/index.cfm Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EDT Small Church BIG Mission--Reflections on the Missional Church Learning Experience http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100707 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100707 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:45:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Salvador Orellana, Latino Ministries Strategist http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100630 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100630 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Florence Li, Asian Churches Strategist http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=394 http://www.nationalministries.org/updates/releases/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?release_id=394 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:15:00 EDT The 162 churches participating in The Penny Project, sponsored by American Baptist Home Mission Societies, have collected more than three million pennies to raise awareness of child poverty and to support programs that serve these children and their families. http://www.nationalministries.org/mcle/ http://www.nationalministries.org/mcle/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:45:00 EDT You’re Invited: A Missional Church Learning Experience (MCLE) is a cluster of churches in an American Baptist region that forms a learning community to explore what God is saying to the church today. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100623 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100623 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:45:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Dwight Lundgren, Manager of American Baptist Personnel Services http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_going_home_to_help.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_going_home_to_help.cfm Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EDT After the January 12 earthquake in Haiti, many Haitians were faced with this dilemma. For some, the answer was “home,” back to the villages they had left in order to find work in Port au Prince: They made their way back to families already struggling in impoverished communities. http://www.nationalministries.org/penny_project/stolen-penny-jar-means-no-small-change-for-wisconsin-congregation.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/penny_project/stolen-penny-jar-means-no-small-change-for-wisconsin-congregation.cfm Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:45:00 EDT It started out as a simple idea. Members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Madison, Wis., decided to use The Penny Project as a hands-on way to teach children of the church a lesson in compassion, giving, and loving their neighbor. It was to be a small, coordinated effort where the smallest members of the church would collect our nation’s smallest coins into the smallest of jars as an offering to learn a small biblical lesson http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100616 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100616 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Melva Bishop and Destiny Crump of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Madison, Wisconsin. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100609 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100609 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews David Cushman about the use of demographics in the local church. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_immigration_reform_worship_service.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_immigration_reform_worship_service.cfm Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:15:00 EDT At American Baptist Churches USA Mission Center, staff and guests gathered in worship June 8 to seek God’s spirit and direction as American Baptists struggle to understand the complex issues surrounding immigration and its reform in the United States http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100602 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100602 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:45:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Alonzo Patterson and John Jeffers of Anchorage, Alaska http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_women_in_ministry_conference.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_women_in_ministry_conference.cfm Thu, 27 May 2010 14:20:00 EDT American Baptist Home Mission Societies is excited to take the lead in planning an intercultural gathering of women in ministry. http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100526 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100526 Wed, 26 May 2010 10:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Glynis LaBarre, Transformation Specialist the American Baptist Home Mission Societies http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100519 http://www.nationalministries.org/podcasts.cfm#20100519 Wed, 19 May 2010 09:15:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews Lisa Harris, National Coordinator for the Children in Poverty Initiative/Christian Center Relations for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies http://www.nationalministries.org/penny_project/marion-mass.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/penny_project/marion-mass.cfm Tue, 18 May 2010 16:45:00 EDT Since September 2009, the Community Baptist Church of Marion, Mass., has been participating in the Penny Project. A goal of $2,023 or 202,300 pennies was set—one cent for each child living in poverty in Massachusetts. http://www.nationalministries.org/karen_youth_conference/ http://www.nationalministries.org/karen_youth_conference/ Tue, 18 May 2010 16:45:00 EDT First Baptist Church in Saint Paul, Minn., will host the Karen Baptist Youth Conference July 22-26. http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_immigration_letter.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/front_center_immigration_letter.cfm Fri, 14 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT On May 6, at the invitation of our General Secretary, we, the undersigned, gathered at the Mission Center to begin a conversation on how we, as American Baptists, might engage the issue of immigration and immigration reform. We write to report on our discussion and invite you into our continuing dialogue--in the spirit of Hebrews 10:24: "Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works." http://www.abhms.org/podcasts.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts/archives/abhms20100512.mp3 Wed, 12 May 2010 10:30:00 EDT Susan Gottshall, Director of Communications, interviews Vickie Goff, National Coordinator of Volunteer and Disaster Ministries for the American Baptist Home Mission Societies http://www.abhms.org/resources/christian_citizen/index.cfm http://www.abhms.org/resources/christian_citizen/index.cfm Fri, 07 May 2010 09:30:00 EDT Since many American churches are struggling with declining attendance, in part a result of the enormous cultural changes in the last 50 years, the question was asked: "What would happen if a national experiment was formed through which small American Baptist churches were invited to learn about the Missional Church Movement by designing and implementing a small community project?" In this issue of The Christian Citizen read about the first year of the Missional Church Learning Experience in which National Ministries entered into partnership with regions to invite small American Baptist churches to create learning communites and practice missional principles http://www.nationalministries.org/resources/church_life_leadership/index.cfm http://www.nationalministries.org/resources/church_life_leadership/index.cfm Fri, 07 May 2010 09:30:00 EDT Based on the premise that true Christian identity is formed through all aspects of life within authentic Christian communities, this five-session workshop explores marks and practices of authentic Christian community and leads participants to assess their churches and develop practical plans for moving more fully toward being communities that nurture true followers of Jesus. Designed for multi-week studies, weekend retreats, or week-long events (E.g. VBS). Workshop leaders will need to purchase a copy of the book Learning the Way: Reclaiming Wisdom from the Earliest Christian Communities by Cassandra Williams. (Alban, 2009). Purchasing information, including information on discounts, is included in the workshop http://www.abhms.org/podcasts.cfm http://www.abhms.org/podcasts.cfm Wed, 05 May 2010 09:00:00 EDT Susan Gottshall interviews the Rev. Paul Clark, Ecclesiastical Endorsing Agent for the American Baptist Churches USA, about the work of chaplains and pastoral counselors. http://www.abhms.org/downloadables.cfm http://www.abhms.org/downloadables.cfm Tue, 04 May 2010 11:30:00 EDT Along with its name reclaimed from a centuries-long history of mission and ministry, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has launched a new logo http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/ http://www.abhms.org/updates/releases/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:00:00 EDT NATIONAL MINISTRIES RECLAIMS NAME AMERICAN BAPTIST HOME MISSION SOCIETIES http://www.abhms.org/come_from.cfm http://www.abhms.org/come_from.cfm Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:30:00 EDT American Baptist Home Mission Societies finds its roots in several American Baptist mission societies. http://www.abhms.org/who_we_are.cfm http://www.abhms.org/who_we_are.cfm Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:30:00 EDT As part of American Baptist Churches USA, American Baptist Home Mission Societies answers God's call to live out Christian faith and transform individuals, congregations and communities through developing Christ-centered leaders, networks and programs committed to witness and evangelism, social justice, discipleship and mission work across the United States and Puerto Rico. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_rivergate_church_oregon.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_rivergate_church_oregon.cfm Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:30:00 EDT More than 50 years ago the small group of believers who started our church acquired the entire city block where our building stands. At the time that wasn’t saying very much. The area was industrial, almost undeveloped, and the land wasn’t worth much. After clearing the land of the brambles and blackberry bushes, they built our sanctuary for worship and Christian education. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_penny_project.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_penny_project.cfm Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:30:00 EDT Through The Penny Project, American Baptists have been challenged to raise 14 million pennies–each penny representing a child growing up with the limitations of poverty in the United States and Puerto Rico–to raise awareness about the need for justice for children. http://www.abhms.org/front_center_reclaiming_name.cfm http://www.abhms.org/front_center_reclaiming_name.cfm Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:30:00 EDT VALLEY FORGE, PA (04-28-10) — In a day devoted to worship and celebration of mission and ministry carried out in the name of Jesus Christ by devoted disciples spanning three centuries, Executive Director Dr. Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins III announced on April 27, 2010, that National Ministries, reclaiming its historic names, will now carry out ministry as American Baptist Home Mission Societies.